Star Wars Death Star Wall Panels for Bedroom, Office or Apartment DIY with LED Light Panels - Part 1

[@JamminJedi]

Build starts at 2:17. Part 2 shows off the actual build at kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3XXgomoYrZlepo

[@michaelzajac5284]

Dear Jammin Kim Which your favorite star wars fan film?

[@JamminJedi]

I haven't seen enough fan work to tell you which one specifically, but I like the original trilogy most.

[@cmdrmiketv2698]

Would have liked to see more than 2 seconds of finished product.

[@ShiryouOni]

Was just about to comment this, would have loved to see more of the final installation. Show the different colors, turn the lights off, just a bit more.

[@jbh77064]

Thanks for showing us the finished product...........for 2 seconds? WTF?

[@JamminJedi]

Just added a part two

[@WeavePap]

In a perfect world, I would love something like that in an office. Great video!

[@Fltcrw1969]

This is Exactly what I have been wanting to do for my "Star Wars" room, Awesome job and thanks for filming it. I would be grateful for any plans you have to share, thanks!

[@JamminJedi]

PM me on Insta @jamminjedi

[@maxwilson7001]

10/10 for that intro.

[@JamminJedi]

...I think I got a little carried away, but thank you!

[@themobseat]

Looks better than most Hollywood movie sets! Good job!

[@TobiasM2022]

You guys have done incredible and inspiring work 😀😀🖖. It looks incredible 😎

[@JamminJedi]

Thank You!! It was super fun to make!

[@Red_Lanterns_Rage]

impressive, most impressive....

[@korisifu]

Excellent work!

[@daleflannery7667]

It reminds me of when I was a little kid mom wanted me to know what type of bedroom I'd like to have in a house I told her I wanted basically Luke Skywalker's bedroom you know where he would sleep and his living quarters would be with the rebel alliance

[@JamminJedi]

It's never too late to NOT grow up!

[@pkf4124]

Well at least I now know what the wall will look like in my workshop for the partition between it and my office. It will go nicely with my Mos isley style sliding door.

[@Sky.Lukewalker]

Wow, you could make movie sets!

[@JamminJedi]

Thanks! I actually went to FullSail Film School in Orlando where I learned much of this... I just swapped out the typical 1x3 built flat covered in luan for something a little more robust.

[@Halloran752]

Amazing craftsmanship ! I want to replicate the light panels only for a feature wall where the TV will be the center section of a 12’ wall.

[@JamminJedi]

For the Ultimate Home Theater! I like your style! ...and Thank You!

[@Halloran752]

gsxr4evr what size hole saw did you use, 4”?

[@JamminJedi]

@@Halloran752 ...I had to dig up the blueprints to check, but I used a 3 3/4" hole saw as my panels were exactly 3'W x 7 1/2'H. For a total of 12' wide.

[@Halloran752]

gsxr4evr thank you so much!

[@Jay30k]

Awesome man!

[@lothean2099]

That is awesome. Love fans like this

[@mikeayala4304]

Hi, this is awesome. Do you have a step by step video with material list? Thanks.

[@JamminJedi]

Hey thank you! We sort of figured a lot of it out as we went along. I only pulled the camera out when it looked like we had a remote idea of what we were doing. I think I made 9 different trips to the stores to keep getting supplies. If you have a more specific question I could far more easily help you out.

[@havenz1067]

Great work guys! I want this in my office🔥

[@TheBojaboja]

Really cool!

[@MagicMusicMaker1]

That was an awesome video and design. You should have way more views and subscriber. Great job

[@JamminJedi]

Thank you! ...I really dont know much about self promoting, but I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@outsider238]

Um... so we watch the entire creation of this and only see the finished product for a second???????? SMH!!

[@JamminJedi]

Part two is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3XXgomoYrZlepo

[@mav2553]

10 minute video for 4 seconds of the finished product? The computer generated opening of A New Hope was cool though too. Did you do that yourself as well? Most impressive

[@JamminJedi]

I did the animations yes, and thank you. Part two is up... kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3XXgomoYrZlepo

[@c.g.n.j.9301]

Dig the lights on wall not bad. Also different light colors .👌👍

[@WalterAluasHeisenberg]

It is awesome how cheap is wood in the USA. Here, in Europe the price is much higher.

[@ChinoDevine]

This was several years ago...wood prices have massively increased, just like everywhere else

[@rabidlapdog5123]

Got any videos for building torpedo-proof grills that cover thermal exhaust ports? Asking for a sith...

[@JamminJedi]

I just nailed some extra pieces of plywood over mine. Should be fine...

[@mo2781]

So I’m looking to do Star Wars theme in my computer / game room and you guys nailed it! That’s so awesome! You gave me some great ideas ! It’s going to be a long project for me but I’ll have to send you pics when I get done . What is the size you used for the hole saw ? I like your method for making the slits for the wall!

[@JamminJedi]

The hole saw was 3 and 3/4 inches with 1 and 1/2 inches between. The width of the panel was 3 feet.

[@DavidWilm]

That is freakin' awesome!

[@timmiller7111]

Awesome job and video. I love it.

[@christophersoliz6013]

This is awesome! I saw this 4 days ago and immediately began building one for myself! What did you do for the plexiglass/acrylic? I was considering buying white opaque acrylic sheets.

[@JamminJedi]

Optix clear acrylic sheet .08 thickness 32x44 inches cut down to size in the store (Lowes) and covered in privacy window film (frost) because it was cheaper than the actual frost glass. Stuck to wood with e6000 glue.

[@markvincent3973]

Very cool ,I have thought about doing the oval lights in my home ,but instead of the cabinet yall did, I was going to use a plastic sheet of diffuser plastic..My friend who sells plastics , showed me this years ago, kinda how all new cars have light diffuser's for there LED lights...same principle......Great job otherwise

[@LordGoblinIV]

wow, I love this, any chance of blueprints would love to reproduce something like this for a garage conversion

[@JamminJedi]

As far as I know, there are no official blueprints. I just built this based off the area it ended up in. I will tell you the hole saw I used was 3 and 3/4 inches with 1 and 1/2 inches between. The width of each panel was 3 feet.

[@LordGoblinIV]

@@JamminJedi Awesome, thanks :)

[@chriskinney8947]

Impressive most impressive !!!

[@enyoc3d]

best intro ever

[@JamminJedi]

Thank you! That took me almost as much time as the wall itself.

[@classicclaire5247]

This intro is killer bro, nailed it :D

[@JamminJedi]

Thank you! I got a little carried away but it's fun to animate.

[@Yanolala]

This is so awesome! Can I ask what material you're using for the opaque plastic on the light panels? That stuff at 6:31 and then the stuff you put on it just after?

[@JamminJedi]

Clear Optix acrylic sheets from HomeDepot. The stuff I add to it is a self adhesive privacy film for windows. I wanted the plastic sheets frosted and this was a much cheaper route than the actual frosted Optix acrylic.

[@Yanolala]

@@JamminJedi awesome! Thanks so much for responding! I hope to make some shelving with that light panel design soon so this is a big help!

[@marksamson4990]

Impressive, Most Impressive :)

[@johntakacs9441]

Looks great!

[@James-kd5oe]

Thats pretty cool. Need plans and a material list for that

[@MasterMayhem78]

Would've been cool to see the finished wall more closely, and with less aneurysm inducing 'music'.

[@JamminJedi]

Ya, royalty free music sucks! Part two is up and running with a closer look.

[@samantony7039]

Hello, this is awesome and something I was trying to build but I struggled with the dimensions and spacing of the big and small elongated ovals.I don’t suppose you would be so kind as to share the dimensions used? Cheers from the uk.

[@JamminJedi]

As you can imagine being from across the pond, I used the Imperial system of measurement. It is far easier to find bits, blades and tools at the local hardware store in our ancient methods rather than the rest of the world's metric. That being said, if you don't mind doing the conversions, I do have plans I could send you. Although it appears youtube has taken away the PM feature, you could still contact me through instagram @jamminjedi

[@samantony7039]

gsxr4evr Thank you kind Sir for you speedy reply! Sadly I am not on Instagram. Maybe an alternative way to acquire the plans for this technological terror you have constructed! Thank you

[@richlewis6716]

Thanks so much for this video!!! I've been wanting to make similar panels for over a year, but have been a bit intimidated. Now that I've seen your approach, I believe I can do it. Could you share the general specs and source for the lighting?

[@JamminJedi]

The LEDs are standard 12v 5050s (10mm) ran in parallel from 2x6-way splitters in each panel (top and bottom half each got their own splitter) Turns out series doesn't generate enough juice out of the little stock controller unit (not the remote) to keep the last bulb on the line as bright as the first. Cutting them up into strips and going into splitters from the power source seemed to help this. I bought the lights off amazon - search: Daybetter 600leds 32.8ft 10m Waterproof Flexible Color Changing RGB SMD 5050. They come in 2 strips per power supply and control unit but I had to use just under 3 strips per wall section so I had to get 3 boxes. I'm running just over 2.5 strips per stock unit and have NO issues. Other little connectors and wires are standard 4 pin 5050 LED connecting kits. Hot glue holds them to the other side of the plexi-glass and they reflect VERY evenly off the white back of the box. (Lord knows I didn't want to see any actual source of lighting coming through there as it would ruin the effect) Hope that helps!

[@richlewis6716]

@@JamminJedi Very helpful! Thanks for the detailed reply!

[@ComdrStew]

Wife comes home after vacation, Surprise.

[@JamminJedi]

As it turns out, she doesn't share the enthusiasm of sleeping in the death star. So into the office it goes.

[@ComdrStew]

@@JamminJedi l understand, I've been married for almost 28 years. Told my wife I want to build a F-18C cockpit and she said, should fit nice in your office. Right now I just have the stuff setup and will be starting to build it in March. Still have R2 as a co-pilot i.imgur.com/VXCKqbf.jpg

[@ChuckLoadofComics]

Haaa!!! Sooooo awsome!!!!!!

[@Tom-hu1wu]

The result is really awesome! Do you have link of the 3D models? 😄

[@JamminJedi]

Thank you! I downloaded most of the star wars models from scifi3d.com and other models from places like free3d.com. Most of the models required major reconstruction and manipulation to be used in my programs (C4D). It took 3 days to reconstruct and clean up the Star Destroyer. Fun!

[@albertrdztv5381]

Long intro but great TUTORIAL

[@JamminJedi]

Thank you! Ya, I got carried away with the animation, but it was fun.

[@superherokidplay9200]

Thank you for the advice 😀😀😀👍👍👍

[@michaelstackpole2021]

Exceedingly cool.

[@TKKarma9799]

Hi there, great video, and it gave me all kinds of ideas ... From the front side, is the acrylic parts flat or recessed? I'm assuming recessed.

[@JamminJedi]

yes, they are recessed the thickness of the sheet of wood we used.

[@briansmith6106]

Hi Do you have the template or specific Dimensions of the panel specifically hole saw size, spacing between each group etc?

[@blackmarketoutpost]

Great video great editing

[@alexandrebelisle7664]

Awesome work what did you used as the "plastic" sheet?

[@JamminJedi]

Thank you! Optix clear acrylic sheet .08 thickness 32x44 inches cut down to size in the store (Lowes) and covered in privacy window film (frost) because it was cheaper than the actual frost glass. Stuck to wood with e6000 glue.

[@alexandrebelisle7664]

@@JamminJedi thanks for the infos, it made my want to make some for my room :-) really good job!

[@JamminJedi]

@@alexandrebelisle7664 I am happy to answer any questions you have!

[@albertreichenbach1558]

Fascinating...oops, wrong franchise...impressive, it is...

[@JamminJedi]

Good one!

[@MCECentral]

Man this is bad ass! How long did it all take to complete? And what would you say you roughly spent making this setup?

[@JamminJedi]

Thanks! We did a terrible job keeping track of our hours on this project. Working mostly weekends and a couple nights after work here and there. If you made me guess I'd have to say 100+ hours times 2 people. Of course knowing what we know now, we could knock it out in maybe half that. I kept much better track of the cost which was about $1,300 all said and done.

[@theroadtocosplayandcomicco5840]

@@JamminJedi was it with tax ? I want a whole star wars themed room

[@JamminJedi]

@@theroadtocosplayandcomicco5840 Yes that includes tax. I saved every single receipt every time I made even the smallest purchase toward the wall and added it all up. Keep in mind, that these panels may have cost a little more than simply decorating walls like a facade, as they are extremely robust due to being used as a headboard. If you make an entire room PLEASE show us!! That would be awesome!

[@danny33xman33]

What paint did you use, color - flat - semi gloss. Grey really looks good but there are about a zillion greys

[@JamminJedi]

Semi-Gloss mix of pure white and satin black. I know it looks like I'm starting with a base grey but that's only because I had to restart the recording and I already mixed a little in. It turns out Sherwin Williams or any other paint store doesn't know what medium/50% grey is... everything anyone offered had a slight tint to it so I went my own route and mixed to the eye. Then added just a little dose of metallic accent. I may have gone full flat if the original purpose wasn't a headboard that would see some wear from rubbing against.

[@nerudaad]

Awesome!

[@TheAlexLang]

you referenced things i know and i clapped!

[@superherokidplay9200]

I want to use Star Wars music but I don’t want to get a copy wright notice is there any way around that Awesome build looks amazing 👍👍👍

[@JamminJedi]

Thanks! Best to find a remix already being used on youtube. I reached out directly to the artist that mixed the music I used in the beginning. His info is in the description and credits.

[@meleciomartinez3513]

This is so badass!!!!

[@D4ni3lS4nk3]

hey man, great build, can you expand a bit about the paint, how to get the right gray?, is there a formula or something?

[@JamminJedi]

There is no formula. I tried researching the exact color but the details seem to be lost in time. I was going for something close to 50% grey. Literally a 50/50 mixture of black and white and then a healthy dose of metallic pearl.

[@D4ni3lS4nk3]

@@JamminJedi metallic pearl? But is that a metallic pearl gray? White...?

[@JamminJedi]

@@D4ni3lS4nk3 It's actually the sterling silver metallic accent from rust-oleum.

[@D4ni3lS4nk3]

@@JamminJedi jmmm... Alright, si first the 50/50 mix of white and black, and after that has dried a thin layer with the metallic rustoleum applied with a sponge, am i right?, By the way the black and white is satin or matte?

[@JamminJedi]

@@D4ni3lS4nk3 I used a satin black in my 50/50 mix. I also mixed in a bunch of sterling silver metallic accent directly into the main mix before painting so it would have a metallic pearl to it. The sponge you see towards the end is a weathering technique where I am applying an additional silver accent to just the edges of some of the boards to give their corners a more defined shine. Keep in mind, I just made it up as I went along. Just start mixing the paint and apply a little every now and then to see how it dries. If you don't like it, keep mixing until you do. Good luck! I would love to see your finished build!

[@MinecraftTurboGaming]

How'd you set up the LED strips? Are they addressable and hooked up to an Arduino or simply analog?

[@JamminJedi]

That would have been cool, but these are as basic as they get. Just IR blaster remote (or in my case my cell phone)

[@scooby987]

nice job

[@daleflannery7667]

Like I stated I wonder what a rebel Pilots bedroom would look like

[@cbcothren]

What leds did you use? And what was the estimate total build cost?

[@JamminJedi]

Some cheap "Daybetter" LEDs from Amazon and the whole thing cost about $1,300. (Pre-pandem)

[@keithcovington7176]

Just started a similar build for my 7-year-old son who loves Star Wars. Question...what type of adhesive did you use to attach the acrylic panels?

[@JamminJedi]

E6000

[@talonabuser1072]

Would you mind sharing measurements for the holes distance from each other I tried four inches apart but mine came out wonky

[@JamminJedi]

The hole saw was 3 and 3/4 inches with 1 and 1/2 inches between. The width of the panel was 3 feet. The sets in the movie are all over the place. Distances and sizes of the lights seem to change around the battle station. It's all subjective really.

[@talonabuser1072]

gsxr4evr thank you very much for the inspiration. Gives me more faith in trying it again.

[@MartinFutter70]

Brilliant!

[@banga8080]

Cool af hope you get to use your light saber in there 😂😂😂😂

[@RebelMerc]

Nice Job! How much time did it take and what was the cost?

[@JamminJedi]

Hard to say on time because we didn't keep track. Maybe 100+ hours times 2 people. I kept much better track of the cost which was about $1,300 total.

[@MJ-iu1yo]

Yo its insane just to say that it all started from wood

[@Buzzed4LightYears]

He sleeps in the garage?

[@thelostblokes4773]

How much did this end up costing? It's amazing.

[@JamminJedi]

about 1,300... and thank you!

[@darrenolson41]

Should this be more than a single bed, really?

[@LaserMade84]

So..... Where's the finished wall? Was it IN the actual Death Star at the end?

[@JamminJedi]

It ended up in the office

[@SoCalChewbacca]

can you share the pattern you used?

[@JamminJedi]

PM me on Insta @jamminjedi

[@vinmanr2d2]

AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lear31awalker48]

Home Depot on 22nd ave ? You guys did a great job.

[@JamminJedi]

You nailed it! lol... and Thank You!

[@amateurbuilds682]

I would have liked to see the finished product a bit more

[@JamminJedi]

Part 2 is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3XXgomoYrZlepo

[@briansmith228]

What type of paint Matt /gloss & color/shade of grey did you use

[@JamminJedi]

I custom mixed right there in the garage, a semi gloss white with a satin black. Then added a generous dose of that metallic accent. I tried to mix to the eye based off set photos rather than the movie itself. It's hard to find any info on the colors they used so I just went with whatever I felt right.

[@blakplanit]

What paint did you use?

[@JamminJedi]

Sherwin williams semi gloss white and satin black mixed up with some metallic accent splashed in

[@cuda70gt7]

and everyone thinks im crazy...

[@ericleising]

Cool men

[@ももてん-s3t]

すごい！

[@JamminJedi]

ありがとうございました

[@xxxxzorroxxxx]

Do you where I can get Templates.

[@JamminJedi]

Part of the fun was making my templates from scratch. When you watch the movie, you'll notice that many of the death star sets differ from one another making it impossible to decipher the perfect blueprint. I just came up with a size that would fit the office it ended up in. There is a part 2 of this if that helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3XXgomoYrZlepo also if you browse the comments I answer as many specific questions as possible.

[@xxxxzorroxxxx]

I know put something thing to starte from

[@theroadtocosplayandcomicco5840]

@@JamminJedi time to convince my dad to build these for my star wars themed bed room maybe I can have two white tubes have lights in them and have different light modes

[@ryry998]

soooooooooooooo what does it look like? wtf 10mins and you don't even show it?

[@JamminJedi]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3XXgomoYrZlepo

[@ez-8238]

All that work to just get it blown up. Have you considered legal action against the rebel alliance for wanted destruction of private property ?

[@baumstamm1000]

This movie was better than The Rise Of Skywalker imo

[@nadjadee2001]

Why is this video so good but the music is always crap?

[@JamminJedi]

Because royalty free music SUCKS!!! Glad you liked the video though!