Functional Pip-Boy 3000 Mk4, Cable reel prototype #3

[@Ribby00]

I would love to see the full assembly+soldering and everything for this. So cool

[@splatpixel]

Really amazing stuff you're making, sir. Great videos and project, keep it up!

[@MaxmadV8]

Please say your still working on this! I've been checking in. you've got the best pip boy I've seen!

[@Ethann2150]

all these functions would make the best fan-made pip-boy ever! you should post a new update soon.

[@goldstick3D]

so crazy that that's the only video on the retractable cable with stopper mechanism I have found :D

[@KitsuneJimmy]

This is exactly what I wanted to try for making a Raspberry Pi Pip-Boy :D

[@TooDazedTJ]

You should do how to's, so I can do mine on my bluetooth edition. Love it!

[@voltrainer]

it would be easier to just hack the software than try to hardmod it to be accurate like this

[@sammytim3520]

Can I buy yours

[@wifegrant]

I only found out about your project today :( sad since I just ordered the pip-boy delux Bluetooth edition. I have to say I would much rather purchase yours when it is complete.

[@notremofficial0]

Grant Green I would like to see a pip boy review it would be awesome

[@lucashawes6276]

I need all of those pipboy things you have made cool

[@voltrainer]

follow the thread

[@Benjaminfenk]

I love this design and I want to make an similar cable reel for a audio cable. Is it possible that you can release those CAD files for some inspiration? I already saw your comment that you won't release the files at this time. But that was a year ago so I give it a try anyway.

[@Benjaminfenk]

Awesome! Thank you very much

[@c.a.k.comedy692]

I could totally use this as a charging method to recharge the Pip-Boy

[@ThePhilbox]

Did you ever post the files for this anywhere? Id love to build a retractable mechanism and it would be great to study and adapt your design.

[@ZapWizard]

Just the whole pip-boy, links in the project log. No cad for just this mechanism. I never really got it working well, and it has to be tuned just so. I reverse engineered it from a overhead power cord mechanism I got at the hardware store.

[@ThePhilbox]

@@ZapWizard Found the .stp. Thank you!

[@tedmundsmith2006]

Hello there i don't know if someone has gave this idea or not but i have used band saw blades for retracting springs on a few of my projects they work good hope this will help.

[@LouisG-gw4no]

Did I understand correctly that it takes less for in one direction than the other? As is it takes less for to extend the cable than its retracting force?

[@ZapWizard]

@@LouisG-gw4no The pull force and retraction force are the same, as it is a constant force spring. However, it doesn’t feel constant due to the cable friction as the spool unwinds.

[@legolas199]

You happen to have a link to the specific torsion flat coil you used in this test? I'm making my own (kind of) and it appears you have the perfect spring in there! (well 2 of them!)

[@itsyaboipinnnyskenis6360]

Any idea about when it should be finished? I get that there can be casualties but I need to save up my money so I can buy this when and if it comes out.

[@isabelspina2880]

Hi!! great prototype. I'm looking for something similar but I don't have too much space available. Could you please tell me the outside sizes? Is there any possibility to have a CAD file? Do you think I could use a steel cable instead? Thank you very much.

[@kellybart3213]

Oh by the way nice job on the proto reel

[@frameinarty9050]

can I get the cad file for this, to understand the mechanism well?

[@ZapWizard]

I don’t have a file for just this part, but it’s part of the full pip-bit files here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NlcHtdtjH62fnaz1pvxRJu8AqO-tezmg

[@c.a.k.comedy692]

Started printing the outer front file and it’s taking forever and will need a lot of work because of support material since my printer is not SLS. Still tried it because I like torturing myself, and I love the design of your model. I think the work will be well worth it. I put in what I get out I guess.

[@c.a.k.comedy692]

Joshua Driggs yeah my goal for this is a display/cosplay/semi functional Pip-Boy, later when I have the money I’ll get one in SLS and put in all of the electronics.

[@c.a.k.comedy692]

Joshua Driggs alright, the front shell printed out alright, but needs lots of cleanup and also the part shifted on the printer, which is partly my fault anyway, but it’s still awesome as a test piece/prototype

[@MyTinyTV]

Where are you at with this now I would love to see this with USBC to USBC

[@ZapWizard]

USB-C really wouldn't be an option here the custom PCB is already difficult to split off into 4 pins, plus USB-C requires a not tighter wire length requirements, and mini-coax.

[@Craniax_II]

Thas really unfortunate that would be such a great device

[@datacase123]

Hi, great work. I am trying to work on a similar gadget. I am trying to make a retractable assembly with encoder by which i can note precise amount of cable retracted from the assembly. Any help will be appreciated.

[@RhienneC]

Curious to ask, is this to the same scale to the Pip-Boy from the collector's edition? And have you shared this anywhere? I'm looking to customising my Pip-Boy to being better than what they released!

[@ZapWizard]

@@RhienneC Not the same size as the collectors edition. Mine is game accurate and scaled to fit me. Links to files in the project log, linked in the description

[@itsalltheothers]

Hi, did you finish this little project?

[@tomasberrio1871]

Great prototype, may I ask where you found the spiral spring? I need to make a similar project. Thanks

[@TMan2DMax]

where did you get the spring? I'm having a terrible time getting one

[@ZapWizard]

McMaster, I ended up having to purchase spring steel rolls to get the correct tension.

[@6ocram]

I don't understand how do the other rend of the wire connects :(

[@ZapWizard]

A custom slip ring made from a pcb and pogo pins. I haven’t ever electronically tested this.

[@강병권-f9k]

If you don't mind, can I know the internal drawings and principles of the reel cable?

[@강병권-f9k]

Thank you for your comment. I checked the 3D rendering picture at the website :-). First, I am a college student living in Korea. By the way I have to make a cable reel to make my graduation work, but I don't know how to make a cable reel..... So can you give me some more detailed principles and drawings for cable reel?T_T..Please forgive my poor English for not using more casual expressions. T 0 T

[@강병권-f9k]

Ah, I see. Thank you. I'll see ^_^

[@CushySooyeon]

I know this is an old thread, but may I ask if you still have the internal drawings or CAD file that I can reference to? I really want to make an automatic retractor for my parents’ phone chargers😂

[@CodeProfessor]

Nice!

[@ShahabazShafi]

Is this somewhere I can download and print ?

[@ZapWizard]

The prototype about isn’t printable on its own. This is part of my larger pip-boy project. (Files linked in the comments) The mechanism has to be tweaked to you spring and cord. It is not just print and use.

[@skaiindustry254]

@@ZapWizard alright. Thank you for your reply.

[@Garu209]

Are you going to make the files available ?

[@ZapWizard]

The files are already available at: drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1NlcHtdtjH62fnaz1pvxRJu8AqO-tezmg

[@joyhg1]

Hi, this mechanism looks really interesting. i've been trying to make something similar but without any luck. would you mind sharing the stl files? thank you!!

[@ZapWizard]

I took apart a retractable electrical cord for the mechanism idea. The project files are here: drive.google.com/drive/u/0/mobile/folders/1NlcHtdtjH62fnaz1pvxRJu8AqO-tezmg

[@joyhg1]

@@ZapWizard Thanks so much for getting back at me!! Which stl files are for the retractable electrical cord?

[@ZapWizard]

@@joyhg1 Even if I had a STL of what is in the video, it would require tweaking depending on your cable length/diameter. The reel and pawl are there under 3D,Reel.Stl and 3D,Reel,Pawl.stl. The rest of design is sort of integrated into the back housing.

[@youssefmajidalaoui3612]

Nice

[@sujaynoronha1525]

Great video, even i wanted to make something similar , from where did you get the reel and other stuff

[@ZapWizard]

All the plastic parts are 3D printed. The metal parts are from McMaster.

[@sujaynoronha1525]

@@ZapWizard Great, thank you! If possible can you please share with me the design of the 3d printed reel

[@ZapWizard]

@@sujaynoronha1525 The full project CAD files are shared at the RPF thread, link in the description. I can't break the parts out into something ready to print and use.

[@gabrielv1800]

could you please upload the sketches?

[@ZapWizard]

The CAD files as they were in this video are linked in the project log: www.therpf.com/forums/threads/functional-pip-boy-3000-mk-iv-from-fallout-4.245034/. However don't expect to print the files on a FDM machines and just have working reel, getting this just right has been a challenge.

[@gabrielv1800]

@@ZapWizard awesome men, thanks

[@JordG0tBored]

I'm curious, what exactly do you mean when you say "Functional"? What all will it be able to do?

[@JordG0tBored]

***** Wow, that's awesome.

[@nocultist7050]

I assume project is still live? Hope so.

[@suitedgamer9607]

When are you gonna finish it

[@suitedgamer9607]

Joshua Driggs oh ok just asking because it's freaking awesome what you make

[@kellybart3213]

Can you make me a mini 12 volt reel 3ft retractable cable 2ft stationary cable. 2.5 in diameter

[@PoorMansThunder]

Is it mounted on a bearing?

[@ZapWizard]

You can see the inside at 1:30 in the video. The middle houses the spring, the reel just rotates on the middle shaft.

[@adriansteele7023]

Hey, so I have an idea for a tool that would use this mechanism except in two-way. Any idea we could talk in private? Perhaps email?

[@ZapWizard]

My email address is on my contract page on my website at zapwizard.com