Modular Removable Chassis Masterpiece Inception Elite w Proffieboard & Bluetooth

[@kidwajagstang]

Another masterpiece, with yet another Zimmer innovation destined to become a future standard, I’m sure.

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

Certainly standard on mine from now on! Thanks for watching as always!

[@roninnovastar1321]

To go through all that design beauty and not to be seen is absurd, the best way to display it is to cut sliding lid panel on the saber itself, which can be slid open or shut to display that beautiful core.

[@ghostshadowcollectibles2256]

Very very cool. I have never thought of a removable chassis. To simply incredible and great looking

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

Thanks Shadow! Keep watching, i've got more new ideas coming soon

[@ghostshadowcollectibles2256]

Can’t wait. Keep up the amazing work

[@scott92anthony]

May I recommend that with the saber I was wanting to build with a crystal chamber that I wouldn't use quartz for that reason I would use selenite which is still a naturally formed crystal but works as a natural fiber optic because the structure of the crystal forms vertically and projects light very well.

[@danestallings6367]

I’d like to see that built with a count Dooku saber

[@scubasteve31583]

you give me so many ideas for my neopixel build. Nice work!

[@beborosa2210]

bro i havent been hip to these since crystal focus 2.0 XD You bro are a genius!

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

ha! that's awesome. thank you by the way. You're old school bro!

[@swifty1969]

WOW JUST WOW!!! If I had the money, I would have bought it in a heartbeat. I bet rich nerds would easily buy it for 5k if it was available at the Disney's Galaxy's Edge light saber store. Those unique sound startups and blade ignitions were beyond anything I've ever seen or heard. It's the closest to a real light saber ever built.

[@KERBROES]

5k? No way in hell, 1.5k tops

[@notbearygoodgeek2467]

That wire management.. this is beautiful af

[@neoatlas3364]

Man I wish I had the money for one of those. The green cycle got me hooked!

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

Okay, so everyone is clear on it, I just spoke with the creator and designer of the MK1, and he explained that the name is "MK1", not "Mark One". Here's his message:

[@TrillShatner]

Wow that's a crazy message bro.

[@kenazjerielluzon8521]

Disney should hire you.

[@mundocabrera7007]

O man what an exquisite chassis. That is just awesome.

[@sigma682]

Hey Ethan, just a heads up, the military uses the “MK” designation as an abbreviation for the word “Mark” and is never referred to as the letters “M” and “K”

[@Cult45Customs]

Michael Tod stop lol, he’s just trying to give him some insight.

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

@Michael Tod you took the words right out of my mouth!

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

@@Cult45Customs and Dane, you show us all how to be patient and actually listen and appreciate other people's thoughts! So bravo, and thank you for keeping me grounded.

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

@Michael Tod Hey Ethan, Man, people debate everything nowadays! Lol! I call it 'MK1', kinda like OB1. That's according to the creator of the hilt.

[@Dondarian1]

nerd

[@AlexTater]

absolutely breath taking my guy great work!

[@cloane85]

Hands down the best saber I have seen. God #$@! that thing is so badass!

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

Thanks! But if you like this one, check out my latest video. It'll be posted soon, probably in 2 hours or so. I think it's my best work yet

[@cloane85]

I checked it out right after you released it! thanks for the reply. I honestly agree, I think it might be even BETTER!! Keep up with the fantastic work, and well done videos! Subscribed!!

[@runningcoyoteflynn]

Holy shit that is gorgeous! Do you accept commissions to build those into hilts? And if so how much approximatly?

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

email me at [e-mail]

[@runningcoyoteflynn]

I sent an email on ths 14th so hopefully when your schedule permits I will be able to discuss options with you 😁

[@R1carib]

Awesome!!! What’s the price for something like this?

[@DM-zl4ln]

Probably Thousands

[@DM-zl4ln]

Looks really detailed and well done so that’s a lot of hours

[@PeaceLoveAndGuns]

That thing is gorgeous

[@dracojeff9770]

Really a nice piece of work!!

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

Thanks Jeff! And thanks for watching!

[@MASTERDARKSIDE2]

Very fine craftsmanship. You should include the amount of time taken to complete one and a ballpark price range on how much it will be to commission one of these blades from you.

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

Thank you very much! I always appreciate compliments. As far as time to completion, it really varies. I would say that it takes between 50 and 100 hours to build one like this. But you know how it goes. Some days are smooth, and I find all the different aspects of building just flying by. But then other days, I may have to spend a full 8 hours on one single aspect of a build, repeating it over and over because I can't seem to get it exactly right. Then of course, there's the question of how novel the creation is. If it's a lightsaber i've built before, with no major changes or revisions, it's likely to go much faster. But if it's a first time build, or a build that i'm substantially changing from previous versions, the amount of time that goes into it can be much longer. I'm also guessing that when you asked about blades, you meant the entire lightsaber, not just the blade?

[@MASTERDARKSIDE2]

@@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823 Yes, I meant the entire build. Do you have a site where one can see some of your previous builds? I don't have any other social media. No gram, FB, or anything else...

[@tonyb2179]

That is ... ONE... CLEAN... BUILD! DAAAAAAMNNN.... AWESOME job, bro! New subscriber here! I'll be watching your career with great interest.... 😁 How to order?

[@dcmacvoy4483]

That is majestic wow what an masterpiece. What does a Sabre like that go for.?

[@officialPROCLUBGOD]

currently unemployed but id have no issue with saving my next first few checks on whatever work i get soon to buy this exact saber

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

email me at [e-mail]

[@smokertee11783]

If I could just learn how to completely craft my own custom lightsaber I would definitely feel at one with the force. How does one go about learning how to create these? Are there any free classes or websites?

[@mundocabrera7007]

I'm blown away.

[@ImNotOhKae]

This was awesome... But the auto focus on the camera was driving me insane

[@lucslechten2596]

The best lichtsaber ever

[@chuckandmax7313]

It’s magnificent, how do I get to be William and have one of my own

[@sulevanG]

13:10 you're here for this

[@reidy1012]

The real question is though when are we gonna be able to slice and toast bread at the same time. 😂🤔

[@normanbeaulieu4204]

My god this is amazing

[@cooperstratemeyer875]

Cool now where can I get one

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

Hey Ethan, Man, people debate everything nowadays! Lol! I call it 'MK1', kinda like OB1.

[@jerrodmcdaniel2043]

You are FFREAKIN AWESOME how much did that cost to have done

[@e-bike-bys-vykken7422]

holy shit thats awesome how much is a saber like that to build

[@screamindemon06]

Been following your videos for a while now. Excellent work and a lot of thought put into your builds! I've been looking for a source for the magnetic 3 pole connector that you use. I would like to incorporate them into an Iron Man arc reactor stand I am working on. I'm having a difficult time locating a vender/source for these connectors, however. Would you be willing ot share your source and/or point me in the right direction?

[@skemsen]

Holy moly that is awesome and I want one! How much?

[@MegtoothSithSabers]

Awesome switch solution.

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

Thank you Tom. I think that magnets are really an untapped, mostly unexplored area. I've been incorporating more and more of them lately. How's everything going with you?

[@MegtoothSithSabers]

@@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823 Things are going well, running low on Proffies and TeensySabers. I think I have 3 Proffies unspoken for, and 5 TeensySabers left. I really enjoy watching you figure out how to make the sabers more modular and simple. It certainly makes it easier to repair things. Those magnet switches are awesome. Have a Mentor and SH brass graflex bladeholder getting ready to put together, but I think you are better at those high end builds than I am. Those things take a lot of time to do for sure. My builds lately have been a bit more simplistic.

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

@@MegtoothSithSabers Glad to hear it! Keep up the good work! I feel like I miss a lot not being able to chat on the forum. But that's the nonsense that comes along with success I guess. I've been doing a lot of simple builds lately too. I just don't usually do videos for them. But I don't turn anyone away. Anyone who wants a lightsaber, whether it's crazy tricky, or super vanilla, is someone i'm always happy to assist. Just like anything in life, you take the good with the bad, and the vanilla with the gold. I'm just lucky beyond belief to be able to do what I love. I'm sure you know the feeling! Anyways, good to chat with you! Don't hesitate to message me any time. And keep me in the loop if anything cool is coming out! EZ

[@PaxDrakonis]

Are some of these removable chassis available for purchase? I'm new to saber where can I find them? Love to do a build around one

[@bradleyriches5417]

Can anyone help. What has been used at the bottom to make the spinning led? Really like the 'powering up' idea!

[@vexxinghush2237]

I’m interested in how you did the magnetic connector

[@johngrajales5760]

I guess with a usb magnetic charging cable that you can find in a phone shop or internet

[@galacticresidue9596]

Very nice but I would be worried about the wires especially that’s it’s probably not a cheap saber.

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

which wires? The wires are almost completely hidden and not subject to abuse. The wires I used for the switch connector are special cloth woven, so they're almost impossible to break. They're the same type of wires you see in expensive headphone cables. created specifically to be abused and not break.

[@galacticresidue9596]

Ethan Zimmer, Zimmer Labs I see good to know they are woven! Great job.

[@chasemeek7418]

Wow this is cool as hell

[@Caldoric]

Oh wow, you put neopixel connectors _and_ regular LEDs in the emitter?! Damn, son, that's genius! Do the LEDs turn off when a neopixel blade is connected, so as to save power? And if you put a regular dueling blade in, (Saberforge, etc,) how well is it illuminated compared to other companies' products?

[@vile.phantom]

5:28

[@nimblecannibal2741]

Do you have a version of this for the K4V2?

[@Ronin_Sabers]

How much on time does a 18650 lithium battery have with proffie?

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

it depends. a single neopixel blade saber without any other accent lights or motors, etc... should go for a couple hours on a 3000mah battery.

[@jeffjuarez8992]

So you make the hilts with it as well or can we send you a hilt to customize it?

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

Yes, absolutely. if you send me a hilt, I can customize it for you

[@Hage0]

YO bro,diney need u .Srsl u make so good lightsaber .It's amazing!

[@wudz_fpv]

That've been hilarious if you busted your TV while testing the saber on it lmao

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

I've actually smashed the monitor 10-15 times making videos. It's one tough SOB. It's a Dell, so if you need a rugged monitor, they get my vote!

[@echo_9920]

Do you plan on selling the soundboard as individual?

[@Heathbar1783]

This is amazing 😳

[@MarkiiFlow]

Do the metal crystal chamber and metal accents affect the weight and balance of the saber? Also, would you still recommend this for dueling even with the quartz crystal?

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

of course it affects the weight and balance. But that's really not important because the blade can be weighted to counterbalance it. And no, this is not a dueling lightsaber. neopixel lightsabers, and anything that has precious metals inside of it is not designed to be dueled with.

[@TheOnlyJohnAbraham]

Dude uses rubber gloves to protect a metal lightsaber but proceeds to wack his monitor like it's a practice dummy.

[@2gub4]

Is it Obi-Wan's or Luke's lightsaber handle and whats the difference?

[@Fringe13]

This is obi wan I believe, difference is this one has gold and black on it while the other is all silver with brass highlights

[@Fringe13]

Also the head on this one is flat while the the other comes at more of a skinnier tip. Google Lukevs obi wan lightsaber

[@2gub4]

@@Fringe13 you are right, thx

[@AvengerII]

Definitely's Obi-Wan's hilt. The differences from Luke's ROTJ hilt 1) Obi-Wan's has black on the "grenade" grip; Luke's is all polished aluminum/titanium/whatever metal he used to fashion the hilt from. Luke's "Hero" hilt has no anodized/painted parts on it; it's all-natural finish. 2) the only time Obi-Wan's classic hilt has gold on it is on the stem/neck of the emitter in Revenge of the Sith. During his exile on Tatooine, that stem gets tarnished or perhaps traded in (for cash as a valuable metal? Who knows what it's made of!). If we take the pictures of the props as accurate (and not just changes between films because of different prop makers and Lucas' finicky nature/desire for changes to justify merchandising "new designs"), that hilt was altered during the 19 years he spent in exile. 3) Luke's ROTJ hilt, at least the Hero version of it (used for publicity photos and close-ups, especially the examination by Vader on the Walker gantry on Endor), has a nipple at the end of the emitter head. Obi-Wan's classic hilt does not have this feature. Note that there were AT LEAST 3 different variants of Luke's ROTJ lightsaber seen in that film. The version R2 shot out of his dome clearly HAD NO NIPPLE on the emitter head and was more like Obi-Wan's lightsaber (since it was likely a reuse of the stuntsaber Alec Guinness used in the original Star Wars movie!). The version used on the gantry scene on Endor was the "official Hero version" used for publicity shots. Most reproductions and licensed versions of the ROTJ saber are modeled after this version including the infamous scene in TLJ. The third version with a "spiked screw" the handle and mottled/wearing off black paint job on the handle can be seen in The Emperor's Throne room resting on the handrests of his throne. The third version also has the nipple on the end of the emitter head. Master Replicas did licensed reproductions of the Second and Third version of Luke's ROTJ lightsaber hilt which I mentioned. The first, the "shared stunt hilt" which was also used in Star Wars/1977, has never been done as officially licensed merchandise but fans have reproduced it. It's made with generic parts (jet engine nozzle, grenade, Graflex parts) so LFL can't really sue anyone and be successful in court. They've tried to do that with prop makers reproducing the original hilts from the first Star Wars and those were all made from hardware antiques, mainly flashbulb holders. The first lightsaber prop that was machined and NOT modified from existing antiques was the Hero version of Luke's ROTJ hilt.

[@ShaunYouth]

@Ethan Zimmer, Zimmer Labs Where do you find the magnetic connectors? I keep finding magnetic connectors for phones, laptops, and other electronic devices and they aren't 3-pin.

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

Ahhhh, that's because the connector is custom made. I used a magnetic USB connector, but changed the internals around to make it 3 pin, which meant building the female side from scratch. Not really difficult, but not exactly easy either.

[@ShaunYouth]

@@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823 Thanks for the response. You are truly a master at what you do!

[@curlzzzzz]

Create a simple test rig for the crystals, I'm sure that would ease the crap shoot.

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

That is straight knowledge! I love where your mind is at. I am going to do just that

[@curlzzzzz]

@@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823 hey your mind is pre occupied with doing a chassis, so why not throw a tid bit out to make your creation continue! I'm just jealous your mind is ahead of mine doing chassis', while I'm still dreaming of doing a chassis in mine!

[@shahneggen6779]

wow!!! I want one!!

[@cheeseburger5864]

What does the Bluetooth mean, and how much was the install all together. I will email you with more questions as I am looking for an install

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

hey CB, email me at [e-mail] if you have not already

[@fenrirthviti]

Hey there! Love the build. What did you use as the base chassis before modification? Been looking for something I can print/build myself that fits a Proffie, but finding stuff that fits 1.125" ID hilts has been challenging.

[@zora_tech]

Just curious where do you buy your make and female pogo connectors

[@Lusydwolf]

Do you think you could do the same but in an ultrasabers hilt?

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

check out my most recent video, it's a similar setup, in an ultrasabers Raven hilt.

[@manchesterchris88]

That is some amazing work how much is this

[@manchesterchris88]

Usd

[@maxsgeekdom8514]

Although this isn't a unique concepts I'm very happy that you perfected it. Are these for purchase on their own or is it a service with a saber build?

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

I'd be happy to build one for you for purchase without the hilt, if that's what you're asking

[@JelloFluoride]

GORGEOUS!

[@johnnykestis4044]

I'm curious as to what fonts you put on?

[@crizark]

이건 진짜 미쳤다 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ absolutely fantastic

[@addmeons3701]

Where did you get the logos you used for the detachable connection? Doing a LS BV4.

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

custom made connector unfortunately. I used round header pins, and carefully cut them to fit, then used a composite epoxy to create a shell to hold them. It took probably 10 hours... And about 5 tries to get it right... it was not something I'd like to do again, but it was worth it

[@eobauto2005]

What does something like this cost, i have been looking into building a NeoPixel Saber but there is so much to learn. wondering if its easier to have one made.

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

hey, yes, it is a lot to learn, and there is a lot you have to purchase as far as parts. Luckily, since I make a lot of these, I have all the parts in stock. If you want me to build something for you, email me at [e-mail]

[@luigiderik3474]

How much for the light saber?

[@RickyD1968]

How much would it cost to make your exact saber ?

[@vintagev8muscle721]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrt! 😮🤓

[@idontknowhaha463]

that turbine thing is really cool. what did you do to the settings?

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

If you mean the turbine blade, that's a colorcycle blade with fast spool up and fast spool down, that starts yellow and finishes blue (or whatever).

[@SLIXICK]

How much to customize a saber?

[@MakeshiftMartyr]

Jesus Christ dude!!! I want one sooooo bad

[@8bitKasper]

3 grand and its yours

[@trevor.mccauley]

Damn these sabers are like $500+ maybe someday. Are they durable though?

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

$500+ ? That is the most arbitrary comment I've received to date! While accurate, it's also totally wrong. Thanks for watching though!

[@livelydawg90]

Do you program the lighting and sound? Or are they sourced from elsewhere?

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

no, all my lightsabers are 100% programmed for light and sound by me, uniquely to each one. That being said, I start with soundfonts created by other guys, and modify them to suit. But the lighting of each blade, the colors and animations are something I create.

[@D4ni3lS4nk3]

can that sbaer output sound through an external speaker via bluetooth?

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

No, bluetooth audio output is not finished yet. It's not something that enough people are interested in, so the development of the code is not a priority unfortunately. But I have done wireless lightsaber audio using UHF on a few lightsabers. It works very well, and the range is huge, like 200-300 feet.

[@D4ni3lS4nk3]

@@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823 i see, well i does not need to have to much range, with 20 mts is enough, via uhf is it possible connect multiple devices? For example 2 lightsabers and 2 blasters with the same tech, so you understand a bit better what the use would be, imagine a small show, a teather where 2 jedis deflect blaster shots, everything output through an external speaker connected to a pc

[@Juan082998]

Where do I buy/ order?

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

email me at [e-mail]

[@thedarksnow3771]

How much does one cost and how do i order one?

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

email me at [e-mail]. I can quote you the price for an identical lightsaber, or something a little different. Things have changed since I built this, so it's likely that I can make something nicer.

[@bobkeller8383]

How much would something like this cost? Awesome work

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

Hi Bob, thank you! If you're interested in buying a lightsaber, email me at [e-mail]

[@8bitKasper]

3 grand

[@Blind_Side94]

Where tf can i buy this and how much?

[@darkzq]

Blind side nowhere. A lot. (🥴)

[@Blind_Side94]

@@darkzq what?

[@darkzq]

Blind side I’m just being silly, I don’t know if this is available for order. It’s probably a solid 500 if not more.

[@thedonzo]

I want one, does anybody know how much this bad boy costs?

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

email me at [e-mail]

[@Ninjatravels28]

I want one :(

[@TheYoscast]

Thumbnail looks like tmnt ooz

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

So true! Thanks for the thought, it made me laugh. I need some pizza and mountain dew now!

[@jastrov]

Noice

[@DobroNFT]

Give me too

[@SalariaStudios]

I had a nerd gasm

[@johnnyvonmetz4716]

Your name means "Room" in german :D

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

I know! I was in Germany years ago and there were signs everywhere that either said "zimmer" or "zimmer free". It was pretty cool:)

[@8bitKasper]

3 grand ....

[@kirkpoff67]

I’ll wait for the REAL thing

[@jacobw435]

Why are you saying it like that

[@michaelsmiley15]

I don't know why I just need does it take a page had a few guys this book because you show so much detail and what they give you is glorified prop OK you guys make stuff that's usable in the duels and it's about the same and the money baby little bit more depending on what you make for the customer distant water just Jack up the price for stuff that you put together that so generic it's ridiculous

[@Dondarian1]

its okay, but your going way too far calling it a masterpiece. come back when the light part is actually just light.

[@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823]

"masterpiece" is a term that I use to describe the tier of lightsaber that I built. I'm not calling my work a masterpiece in any way. I don't waste time giving myself compliments. If my customers do that, great. But nobody with any self respect compliments themself. Thanks for watching!

[@Dondarian1]

@@ethanzimmerzimmerlabs823 Apologies for the misunderstand, thank you for your reply.

[@jb0078887]

Can you tell me where you sourced the magnetic connector?