How to make a Lightsaber ( for Star Wars Day ) | I Like To Make Stuff

[@Iliketomakestuff]

I've been seeing lots of comments like "oh, I could do it too if I had an expensive 3d printer". There are other options. Not all 3d printers are expensive, but If you wanted it printed you could use a service like 3dhubs or shapeways or even find a local makerspace. Also, it's basically a tube so you could try pvc pipe as a base, then add details on top. I would challenge you to use what you have to make stuff you want. You can do it!!

[@LutherBuilds]

I Like To Make Stuff I couldn't agree with you more Bob! Use what you can to build one. The only thing that limits us is our minds.

[@gasansol9086]

Joshua Luther and the materials on earth and tech

[@craftstation7723]

I Like To Make Stuff I just got a $160 diy printer from gearbest its support to arrive by the ninth. but it is shipping from china

[@wyley87]

I Like To Make Stuff They are just haters that are jealous.: )

[@TheWaving1]

I Like To Make Stuff 1337 minutes and 69 likes on this comment illuminati confirmed

[@gamemakero1998]

11:20 That laugh it's the sound of a childhood dream coming true

[@Pedro_Sanglard]

It truly is man hahahaha

[@lemonair4507]

gamemakero1998 yup your right

[@CKTDanny]

That reaction put a smile on my face :)

[@braydeereiske9929]

gamemakero1998 iiii

[@kitsinthewebs222]

No, it's actually this one: 11:14

[@papabuck3734]

I see you have constructed a new lightsaber... your skills are complete

[@orion2223]

Void Sz as the emperor has forseen

[@anthonyreed3682]

When did Mysterio start doing lightsaber tutorials?

[@ttekirinkaari3612]

Lol

[@nanashi_0731]

Oof

[@ricardopuente7192]

look a loverfella on youtube when did he start playing minecraft

[@f1re_memes697]

Mysterrio back again with his tricks

[@berzerkisnotaqt1250]

Well Jake Glynehaal had to have more than one job

[@tomstartup889]

What I like about your attitude is that you recognise any faults or issues with whatever you're making and you acknowledge any possible solutions

[@fara.r.8181]

The real ethic of a scientist

[@abireyes760]

Hey can you also make lego with the 3d printer

[@abireyes760]

Sorry rong person

[@VCGConstruction]

Your videos make me happy

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That is truly fantastic to hear :) Thank you!

[@VCGConstruction]

May the 4th be with you!

[@jxmint4458]

VCG Construction nice pun

[@RivertownWoodcraft]

indeed.

[@gregmasterson-verified-8959]

+VCG Construction Aren't weapons awesome? ;)

[@juanchocorleone]

I see you have constructed a new lightsaber. Your skills are complete. Indeed you are powerful, as the KZbin's algorithm has foreseen.

[@bellbm55]

Juancho Corleone wow u did great making this comment must have been really hard COPYING Anthony Tripodi

[@enemyguard5740]

Bruce Bell u did a great job being a sith in this comment

[@TashaVanHuss]

AHAHA

[@acharple]

Bruce Bell I mean, I like to make stuff doesn’t mind about it.

[@makotoplush9776]

"How to make a lightsaber" Me before video: Yay I can finally make my own lightsaber Me after video: How the hell am I gonna do this

[@ninjastarfish7404]

Same😂

[@djskullboy2871]

Do what I did and start saving money

[@JonahStubbs]

Go to Savis Workshop in Disney Land/World

[@--Emma--9173]

Same here

[@willmarsh7567]

yep off to amazon

[@IagoPereira]

Man you looked so happy with the finished product ahahah great!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

It really made my day :)

[@TheTartanFox]

I Like To Make Stuff could you do Han Solos blaster pkease

[@RedSoul001]

I really like seeing your reaction to it too. You should do more first impressions like that on camera to builds like this one. For builds that could work or fail you know? I would really like to see that.

[@alfiegokui1019]

11:44 *holds lightsaber incorrectly* Me: wait that’s illegal

[@vigilant3263]

him: holds lightsaber by the blade me: wait thats illegal

[@gbrielmd]

Guys what i have a question, what if someone with a vibranium arm holds a lightsaber by the blade?

[@pedrogodoy8105]

@@gbrielmd i think vibrannium would be one of the many material that can resist lightsabers, like cortosis or mandalorian steel.

[@gbrielmd]

@@pedrogodoy8105 yeah i think like that too, i was just curious to know other peoples opinion about this

[@Nimbusart2023]

*fights with the blade as the handle*

[@frankmakes]

impressive, most impressive

[@-leejamesxo-1964]

frank howarth that's my line 💀💀

[@TuttaltroChe_quello]

Xd hellooooo

[@TuttaltroChe_quello]

Dv

[@_-_-_L_-_-_]

But you are not a jedi yet

[@mrmrflamingo88]

@@-leejamesxo-1964 as Mando once said "that's my line!"

[@Xaqaria]

Awesome job. it's always fun seeing the excitement in people's eyes when they complete a long term project they're really into. Happy May the 4th!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks man!

[@Kyurnmakes]

I LOVE the pure joy when you first turn it on. That, in itself, is as inspiring as the build. :) Thank you for sharing.

[@FatBikerVaibhav]

is it legal? wont it cut limbs off a human?

[@somiyabhardwaj4150]

Of cource if he puts a plasma in next version

[@han07013]

Fat Biker Vaibhav it will BEWARE!

[@johnreitz7792]

He will make it legal

[@NarratedByAdam]

Don't worry...It wont unless you have the high ground.

[@Yonatan24]

Not if you paint it green and ground the PVC!

[@alcenjoyer]

OK.... I don't know if i'm color blind, but I swear when he was checking the colors and he said ''red'' i completely saw orange

[@Iliketomakestuff]

+clorox bleach yeah the red didn't translate through the camera that well. Something to do with the color grading we did I imagine.

[@Crown987]

Hey thats pretty cool i wish i could do stuff like this, you are so creative and talented so keep up the good work!!! P.s. I know this is late but i couldent resist

[@supa_Mcnugget]

Same

[@blueshappiness7069]

ShararCion camera has colour correction

[@AhsokaTanoTheWhite]

believe me, you'd know long before watching a youtube video if you were colour blind. take it from me, as a little girl in school who got loads of comments and backlash when I coloured the ocean purple.

[@AJ-jj9fc]

The on camera reaction to firing it was was totally awesome. This project was amazing and I want to build a lightsaber now.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

The sounds take this project to 11. Super impressive Bob!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

:) Thanks Peter!

[@CCross777]

Peter Brown dang BOTH my favorite youtubers in one comment section! And great build! This was amazing!

[@greensboroughcycles8653]

Peter Brown hey Pete can you make this out of resin?

[@ScottParkerCopestick]

I think you should turn Bob a lightsaber handle to go with version 2 :-) Perhaps a little resin number full of midichlorians

[@InstrucTube]

Black resin with aluminum shavings again? Death handle!

[@HowIDoIt]

dont even need to watch it to give it the thumbs up immediately! May the 4th be with you Bob!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Awesome, thanks! (But please watch it) :)

[@DNHandcrafted]

How I Do It yes!! I click the notification, hit the like button, then watch the video.

[@HowIDoIt]

I Like To Make Stuff of course multiple times as well :-)

[@nozaman3025]

Revenge of the 5th

[@danielgomez4317]

Dude this reminds me when i was a kid, i mean i have always love to do things, and in my childhood i was so much crazy about making stuff, I used to make swords, guns, space ships, buildings, houses even cities, everything i wanted using only what i could find, I build my own lightsaber using aluminium paper, I did luke saber and i was so much obsessed with all the little details.

[@d73w80]

Is it just me, or does he kinda look like a Jedi

[@Iliketomakestuff]

I hope it's not just you ;)

[@henriquesilva966]

559Drew he does not look like a Jedi He looks like a Jedi Master!

[@shermanlo1880]

luke / obiwan hybrid

[@finnishmetalfreak]

He kinda looks like Kyle Katarn

[@daddydojang]

scruffy looking nerf herder.

[@cyondestiny]

Well Done My Young Apprentice Your Training is Now Complete

[@dontknowwhattoputhereyesr3625]

Are you in the resistance or the order?

[@isak6754]

Don't eat my soul please

[@yeetmcyeetson8822]

@@dontknowwhattoputhereyesr3625 old republic *DARTH NIHILUS was apprentice of Darth Treya and was known as **_Lord of hunger_*

[@envrnmntlsm]

revan is better

[@gamergunk6148]

May the 4th be with you.

[@therandomchannelchilliepep7786]

Johnnyboy2300 The revenge of the 5th has come

[@lps._.seashell7672]

Johnnyboy2300 U 2

[@Xgvad]

Nithe lthp

[@williamosman]

Store the selected color in EEPROM, then load that memory at startup. EEPROM can store memory even when powered off.

[@MrSmileymonkey]

hi will can i have some salsa

[@HardbrasH1]

What a meeting!

[@howaboutno2666]

I was watching some school videos on twice the speed, and then clicked on this video, and I am shook. That beginning is WOW at 2x.

[@layerbylayer9119]

The joy on your face when that lit up! Made me so happy that you were happy! I have a hilt that I made last summer which has been just a decoration... until now. This video has for sure inspired me to fit it with all the electronics and make it look great! Probably the only thing I would add would be a quick disconnect between the blade and the hilt that way its easily portable and I can still have it as a decoration without the blade. Overall this was awesome and made my Star Wars day that much better!

[@miriamschoon2105]

I seriously wish there was more than one thumbs-up to be given for this!

[@suchlizna]

Miriam Schoon m

[@chuco1336]

Miriam Schoon like this 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏

[@bronwyngrundelingh-sandri-7837]

My fave moment is the happy laugh when you switch it on when it's finished. Totally cool diy.

[@liamcarwithen5634]

Your pure happiness after it lit up made my day

[@pobbrett3244]

Hey man great project, small tip for you when going for a metallic spray finish the coat before should be a gloss black as it really adds to the shiny metallic finish 👍

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Good call!

[@carlosanglas1462]

Man, you're awesome! I loved your face when turning it on fully assembled for the first time, a dream come true. Congratulations on your great work and passion!

[@maiahisula4585]

I like how delighted he is when the saber finally worked

[@Iliketomakestuff]

:)

[@Geeksmithing]

Best intro ever.

[@Hubbmade]

RIGHT?!? Nailed it!

[@davestrain1762]

I thought there was something wrong at first.... but it was so right! Haha great intro!

[@Hanakooh]

Looking back, I really saw the pure joy and excitement radiated all over your face when you finally succeeded in the project. Congrats and really nice job!

[@farisrevalin2745]

Obi-Wan still lives.

[@pepijnkolber2735]

No, he appeared as a forceghost in all 3 of The sequal movies

[@daone1111]

Faris Revalin I wish

[@daone1111]

Peppa Gaming true

[@Dan-lu5qd]

Peppa Gaming you dont get the joke do you?

[@no-one2961]

Peppa Gaming he means this dude looks like obi 1 and name is ben like obi 1

[@TehCubeGirl]

Wow! This is soooooo cool!! I was so surprised how bright it was when you turned it on the end. Great job

[@maddiemeck8742]

When he’s even got the obi-wan look

[@imaadd08]

Lmao

[@AceYT69]

He's more of a Mysterio

[@FrozenJedi38]

@@AceYT69 or the Infinity War Captain America.

[@danthebunnie_origins1146]

Hello there,

[@nickpulice1312]

When i saw this in my notifications I was so excited

[@SirCloud720]

I really enjoyed this,the only thing I’d do differently is make the tip of the lightsaber rounded

[@mrmrflamingo88]

In the prequels and I think the sequels, it's a bit more pointy then the OT

[@chimbo2078]

MrMrFlamingo yeah but it’s still not flat lol

[@churronation6106]

How did you-

[@macncheesus6221]

I’d just do that plus, have a more detailed hilt.

[@paulchristey]

nice job, watching this really makes you appreciate the work that goes into making high-end sabers on the market

[@thorhaveron]

10:53 break it off with a little bit of FORCE!

[@-leejamesxo-1964]

thor CoolGuy yes the dark side of the force

[@lejla8452]

thor CoolGuy i died

[@thatloganjackson]

I like how when you make projects you make it all one video and not 3 different videos. Thanks for doing that.. :)

[@DavidPlass]

OK, this is now officially my favorite channel!

[@eqoya]

May the 4th be with you

[@renderforest9295]

#imperial_march

[@rapiddanger]

I am one with the 4th and the 4th is with me

[@echundotcom2]

Awesome! Love how your video is exactly 1337 long!

[@40options19]

echundotcom what is the video time linked to?

[@echundotcom2]

Being so "elite"... 1337

[@seabo9566]

echundotcom what does 13:37 mean?

[@echundotcom2]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leet

[@galli0]

11:18 for that glorious smile and laugh, pure joy!

[@yaboi2362]

I realize from all of bobs videos when he has his beard he is so happy and enthusiastic and when his beard is shaved he just so gloomy upset

[@Iliketomakestuff]

+HuskyMUSKIPZJr those were just early and I was very uncomfortable in front of the camera.

[@grossstadthengst]

a video on May 4 (that's 13:37 long) about making a light saber - how nerdy! ;-)

[@Iliketomakestuff]

I do what I can :)

[@themorningwoodworker]

Should have aimed for 11:38

[@briannguyen6055]

grossstadthengst it is nerdy but if you are gonna do some modeling then this is very cooler

[@user-th8pr7no5p]

I don't get the 1337 part...

[@simon_far]

if you don't get the 1337 part you must not be "elite" enough.

[@Garabeto]

Today I talk for my class about the influence that movies have in the engineer, and yesterday I spent a lot of time watching your videos (like always) and ended up giving me the final touch for my work, (I hope you don't mind) I screenshot your Matrix of leadership and this video, you were the perfect example about mi work. (by the way, it was a success) So thanks

[@Phantom-hy2ix]

Great video.The hilt in my eyes always is the important part, for it's the part that shows the most character. Not bad for a first attempt ;)

[@BlackBeardProjects]

That's cool man! I Love it! The only Idea I can come up with is to make the top cap a bit convex :) Keep it up

[@Chris_Sikora]

I'm going make this because May 4 is my Birthday. Thanks for making this great video.

[@noahdarden597]

Him: how to make a lightsaber Me: clicks on Also me: how the hell do I do this?!

[@adimt257]

Bob: “it’s a little messy” Reason: “I don’t know what I’m doing”

[@bobjoe3234]

hello

[@larrypilime5964]

Wow! This was so awesome, dude! I even cheered when everything worked out, it all came together! Really love your vids, keep 'em coming!

[@Greaseoverwatch]

I keep yelling at Peter Brown about making an epoxy resin lightsaber

[@konstantin8417]

'I'm not a pro at 3d-modelling.' No. Not at all. I mean, clearly.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

:) Seriously though, I pretty much bumble through it and do everything 2 or 3 times.

[@WreckDiver99]

OK...yet you can get something done. I can't do diddly squat with Fusion 360. I just don't get it. I've tried to use their tutorials, but it's like "well, since you're an expert at Solidworks you just need to know the differences". UGH. I have so many ideas in my head of things I want/need to build and I want plans...I'm better off getting my old drafting equipment out and scratching some lines right now.

[@wmoecke]

That's the learning process. ;-)

[@Jaeger369]

It really is a learning process. I've been at it for about a month and can tell you that it even people who get down routines can have issues, you just need to work through them and you'll get there.

[@robingdwl]

he is definitely not a pro! but as you can see he knows enough to get it done and thats all that matters. CAD is hard but you can work your way through if you have the patience. great Job, Bob!

[@Kogasengaha_Hishoshi]

The tractable and detractable lightsaber when it goes back in is Dope XD

[@hugooliveira7247]

BOB THE BUILDER , YES WE CAN

[@valentinotoscano3944]

x .BOSS. x hahahahahah xD

[@a.h.u8837]

x .BOSS. x Bob the maker, can't get sued for copyright

[@shounda8017]

x .BOSS. x BOB THE SUCKER NO WE CAN'T

[@Zerthleck_01]

x .BOSS. x hahahaha

[@wa1ufo]

You are an incredibly clever dude!

[@stevrgrs]

11:21 Ahh the joy that every tinkerer feels once something goes as expected :) Well done !

[@unclearsector4266]

I like to make stuff to past I like to make stuff: "I will finish... what you started."

[@naufalrafi8204]

The opening 🔥🔥🔥

[@Sterls_yt]

Your lightsabers will make a fine addition to my collection!

[@markycupko]

*Gooooood Anakin, goooooood!*

[@nobleraccoon2752]

markycupko Palpatine.........

[@darthvader6493]

DEW IT

[@itzyaboiflaco9392]

He was to dangerous to be kept alive

[@lynettesuguitan1779]

MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU!

[@renderforest9295]

#imperial_march

[@RevNicholasJonsson]

Well done young Jedi. The force is strong with you

[@jmunkki]

So, how's the battery life? Reading up specs for a 144LED/m WS2812B strip, I found that it will use 43.2W/meter. That's 8.6A current. That's probably peak current with everything at full brightness, but I suspect 4 x AA NiMH cells are not going to last very long. I'm working on something similar and planning to use a 18650 LiIon cell for power. In my project, I estimate the peak power draw will be about 20W (65 cm long strip / 3.7V supply). Last year I built a prop that had 24 WS2812Bs, an Adafruit Trinket (3.3V) and it was powered using a single 10440. The LED strip is rated for 5V, but will work fine with a slightly lower voltage. The lights were almost never at full power, so battery life was around 10 hours.

[@kinneyman1627]

Juri Munkki English please

[@notstabby4256]

Jesus Christ even though I understand all that it’s still complex enough

[@12Cortana]

Hello, two questions: What sort of Primer Filler do you use? Which layerhigh do you choose in the slicer? I printed and and glued a Halo Master Chief Helmet, but its so much work to sand and very upsettering. Greets from Austria Jakob

[@pinkluigienjoyer]

Your camera focus is amazing. You changed the lighting so fast and it immediately focused back on your face.

[@killjubei]

i could literally hear your happiness when you laughed😂

[@Grimmjowking]

What was the name of the final RGB LED's that you used in your saber. Im trying to find a similar version but im not sure what to type in. The link in your video description is dead.

[@stan110]

I believe he used what is know as neopixel leds.

[@murtesad]

Don't remember exaclt, but i Guess it was rgb 5050 ws2812

[@stephendevera4523]

IN MY OPINION THIS IS THE BEST MAKING LIGHTSABER VIDEO

[@Matiyemar1]

Finally!. Great work and videos.

[@ColdHawk]

Awesome! I love the [inner] little boy that jumps out when you turn that thing on! Is heat build-up a problem with wrapping the led strips in foam inside the tube?

[@KellenBluestein]

I've been looking for a good lightsaber soundboard, and this is an amazing idea, I can't wait to get a teensy and finish my lightsaber I've been working on for a while. I know it's late, but thank you for mak8ng this video!

[@Prince-ep8pv]

Hey, are you going to be at maker faire bay area this year ?

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Yes! Details here www.iliketomakestuff.com/maker-faire-bay-area-2017/

[@ajschwartz3924]

Prince 1022 what part of the bay area is maker fair?

[@Iliketomakestuff]

San Mateo Fairgrounds

[@Azusa0320]

Who's watching but never make it? 😂

[@OPgamingstyle]

Rj Destroyer me, I don't have access to a 3D printer

[@nahte724]

Nice job. I like the simplistic design of the electronics and the controls.

[@mikedemonspike5074]

hi! its an awsome work you did with the leds, only a question, how i code or program the sounds and lights? i want to start the project but also adding the other side to make like darth moul saber, ty

[@rodgeng3375]

Could I get the list of materials for the sound Effects?

[@antonlindroth70]

This lightsaber will make a fine addition to your collection

[@CyberCat617]

Anyone have the link to the LED strip he used? The one in the description is dead and I can't find it anywhere

[@acedhruv2917]

its available on aliexpress... just search for 144led strip. You need 144 leds per meter of the strip. if u have a link to the 3d files he used could you please share it..thanks!

[@grenry2048]

him: let's turn it on lightsaber: explodes

[@gamestation130]

This lightsaber will make a fine addition to my collection

[@jimgnandt5190]

10:26 Your fume extractor is having fun.

[@Antoniomarcogirellini]

General Grievous would like to learn your Location

[@chrisbonaparte2886]

Like the lightsaber, and I especially like the smartwatch that he's wearing.

[@jervincabug3612]

Notice me bob 😭 i love your videos 😍

[@proundpanda2968]

I love it the only thing I would like it to have is a rounded end

[@nookingo]

Loved it... Best project so far, and have been following you for more that a year.

[@isaacfortner]

Hi Bob, how did you get the sound files on the prop shield? I've been having a lot of problems getting teensytransfer to work.

[@Oscarzilla2004]

“I like to make stuff” Me: Same

[@mbphilipblack8993]

Here's me thinking this was going to be easy

[@jrd0414]

I know this comment is really late but some trivia for ya. The long lines that run up from the bottom of the handle were originally windshield wiper blades.

[@lxximodzxxl3954]

#MayThe4thBeWithYou

[@donwong3577]

Um you're thumbnail looks like Obi Wan Kenobi dude

[@Marcpowers]

it's the coolest hommade lithersable i've ever been seen in my hole life.

[@zaphenathgarcia]

Marcus Sagen Bro, Grammer, Punctuation. It's all wrong.

[@ieatricemc14]

okay, so I legitimately thought this was Jake Gyllenhaal when i started the video

[@FinalConsensus]

It's his cousin, Gake Jyllenhaal

[@shockwave2291]

Just wanted to mention you look a bit like Obi-wan in the thumbnail ;)

[@YD0011]

As a beginner, so many things to learn. Thank you for sharing this. It is inspiring to see.

[@jiyasharma8969]

Can you make a wand with an intricate design for the upcoming #FantasticBeasts Movie? ❤❤