# DIY Darksaber Build - 3D Print with PropMaker FeatherWing and BLE ## Overview ## 3D Printed Darksaber https://youtu.be/IiscmhUvqb4 ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/098/637/medium800/3d_printing_hero-garage-long-cropped.jpg?1610727159) This is a fully 3D printed prop that we designed to a DIY kit that you can build yourself with electronics from Adafruit. It’s built to be durable so you can throw some heavy swings for those intense photo shoots. All of the electronics are hidden inside the hilt and it features motion activated lights and sound. ![3d_printing_hero-garage-stand.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/098/638/medium640/3d_printing_hero-garage-stand.jpg?1610727222) ## PropMaker Wing For the electronics, the Prop-Maker FeatherWing is designed for making props with lights and sounds. It’s great for portable projects that need motion sensing, buttons and powering lots of NeoPixel LEDs. ![3d_printing_hero-grugo-propmaker-closeup.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/098/641/medium640/3d_printing_hero-grugo-propmaker-closeup.jpg?1610727397) ## Bluetooth NeoPixels LEDs Combined with the Feather nRF52840 Bluefruit you can use the Bluefruit Connect app to change the color of the NeoPixel LEDs. This is great for cosplay props with need to be remotely controlled. ![3d_printing_hero-bluefruit-app.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/098/642/medium640/3d_printing_hero-bluefruit-app.jpg?1610729703) ## Prerequisite Guides Take a moment to walk through the following guides. - [Introducing Feather nRF52840](https://learn.adafruit.com/introducing-the-adafruit-nrf52840-feather) - [Introducing Feather M4 Express](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-feather-m4-express-atsamd51) - [Prop-Maker FeatherWing](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-prop-maker-featherwing) - [Welcome to CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/welcome-to-circuitpython/installing-circuitpython) - [Circuit Python Essentials](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-essentials/circuitpython-essentials) ## Parts ### Adafruit Feather nRF52840 Express [Adafruit Feather nRF52840 Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4062) The **Adafruit Feather nRF52840 Express** is the new Feather family member with Bluetooth® Low Energy and _native USB support_ featuring the nRF52840!  It's our take on an 'all-in-one' Arduino-compatible + Bluetooth® Low Energy with built-in USB... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4062) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4062/guides) ![Angled shot of a Adafruit Feather nRF52840 Express. ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4062-02.jpg) ### Adafruit Prop-Maker FeatherWing [Adafruit Prop-Maker FeatherWing](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3988) The Adafruit Feather series gives you lots of options for a small, portable, rechargeable microcontroller board. Perfect for fitting into your next prop build! This FeatherWing will unlock the prop-maker inside all of us, with tons of stuff packed in to make sabers & swords, props, toys,... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3988) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3988/guides) ![Angled shot of a Adafruit Prop-Maker FeatherWing. ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3988-00.jpg) ### Adafruit Mini Skinny NeoPixel Digital RGB LED Strip - 60 LED/m [Adafruit Mini Skinny NeoPixel Digital RGB LED Strip - 60 LED/m](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2959) So thin. So mini. So teeeeeeny-tiny. It's the 'skinny' version of our classic NeoPixel strips! These NeoPixel strips have 60 digitally-addressable pixel Mini LEDs per meter and are very affordable and are only 7.5 mm wide, 5 mm if you remove the strip from the... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2959) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2959/guides) ![Adafruit NeoPixel Digital RGB LED Strip with all the LEDs lighting in a rainbow pattern.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/product-videos/640x480/2959-05.jpg) ### Lithium Ion Cylindrical Battery - 3.7v 2200mAh [Lithium Ion Cylindrical Battery - 3.7v 2200mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1781) Need a big battery for your project? This lithium-ion battery contains a 2200mAh and a protection circuit that provides over-voltage, under-voltage, and over-current protection. Yet, it is slim and easy to fit into many project cases. This cell can provide 2 **C** of... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1781) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1781/guides) ![Lithium Ion Cylindrical Battery - 3.7v 2200mAh with JST PH connector](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/1781-04.jpg) ### Rugged Metal Pushbutton with Black Finish - 16mm 6V RGB Latching [Rugged Metal Pushbutton with Black Finish - 16mm 6V RGB Latching](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4660) By popular demand, we now have **latching rugged metal push buttons** with a full color **RGB LED ring** light! These chrome-plated metal buttons are rugged, but certainly not lacking in flair. Simply drill a 16mm hole into any material up to 1/4" thick and... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4660) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4660/guides) ![Angled video of 16mm rugged black metal pushbutton with LED ring glowing rainbow colors. A person with gloved hands holds the button and pushes the switch on and off.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/product-videos/640x480/4660-03.jpg) ### Mini Oval Speaker - 8 Ohm 1 Watt [Mini Oval Speaker - 8 Ohm 1 Watt](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3923) Hear the good news! This wee speaker is a great addition to any audio project where you need 8 ohm impedance and 1W or less of power. We particularly like this speaker as it is small and comes with nice skinny wires with a connector on the end. It has a handy... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3923) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3923/guides) ![Small, black, oval speaker with Pico Blade connector.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3923-06.jpg) ### Part: 3-pin JST Cable quantity: 1 STEMMA JST PH 3-Pin to Female Socket Cable - 200mm [3-pin JST Cable](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3894) ### Part: Silicone Ribbon Cable quantity: 1 Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Ribbon Cable - 10 Wire 1 Meter Long - 28AWG Black [Silicone Ribbon Cable](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3890) ### Part: 4-pin pico Cable quantity: 1 .25mm Pitch 4-pin Cable Matching Pair - 40cm long - Molex PicoBlade Compatible [4-pin pico Cable](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4722) ### Part: 2-Pin picoBlade Cable quantity: 1 1.25mm Pitch 2-pin Cable Matching Pair - 40cm long - Molex PicoBlade Compatible [2-Pin picoBlade Cable](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4720) ### Part: Short Feather Headers quantity: 1 Short Headers Kit for Feather - 12-pin + 16-pin Female Headers [Short Feather Headers](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2940) ### Part: Heat Shrink Tubing quantity: 1 Pre-Cut Multi-Colored Heat Shrink Pack Kit - 280 pcs [Heat Shrink Tubing](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4559) Tools ### Part: Stick Vise quantity: 1 PCB stick vise [Stick Vise](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3197) ### Part: Pana Vise Jr quantity: 1 Pana Vise Jr [Pana Vise Jr](https://www.adafruit.com/product/151) ### Part: Helping Third Hands quantity: 1 Helping Third Hands [Helping Third Hands](https://www.adafruit.com/product/291) ### Part: Poster Board 22x28in quantity: 1 Creatogoly Clear Transparent Poster Board 22x28in [Poster Board 22x28in](https://www.michaels.com/22x28-poster-board-by-creatology/M10525501.html?dwvar_M10525501_color=Yellow) ### Part: Double Sided Tape quantity: 1 Double Sided Tape by Scotch [Double Sided Tape](https://amzn.to/3588U6S) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/098/640/medium800/3d_printing_hero-garage-floor.jpg?1610727305) ## Lightsaber Kit The [lightsaber kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4860) does not come with the [Feather nRF52840 Bluefruit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4062), but instead the [Feather M4 Express.](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3857) The code for the Darksaber is written to work with both Feathers. If you'd like to substitute the Feather nRF52840 Bluefruit for the Feather M4 Express, use the [lightsaber code](https://learn.adafruit.com/lightsaber-featherwing/software). The speaker in the lightsaber kit will not fit the Darksaber hilt ([mini oval speaker](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3923) is used). The RGB LED button in the Lightsaber kit is a momentary switch. The Darksaber uses a [latching RGB LED button](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4660) instead. Here's of list of parts from the Lightsaber kit that will work with the Darksaber build. - PropMaker FeatherWing - 2200mAh battery - Headers - Cables - Heatshrink ### Adafruit Prop-Maker Starter Kit - Make your own Lightsaber! [Adafruit Prop-Maker Starter Kit - Make your own Lightsaber!](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4860) **_Szoom woom woom!_** Use the force and Adafruit Feather to build a battle-grade lightsaber! If you can't make the hyperspeed jump to Ilum for your Jedi rite of passage, the  **Adafruit Prop-Maker Starter Kit** is perfect for making your very own... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4860) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4860/guides) ![Top Down Shot od the Adafruit Prop-Maker Starter Kit - Make your own Lightsaber!](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4860-02.jpg) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/ble-darksaber-propmaker/circuit-diagram.md) ## Featured Products ### Adafruit Feather nRF52840 Express [Adafruit Feather nRF52840 Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4062) The **Adafruit Feather nRF52840 Express** is the new Feather family member with Bluetooth® Low Energy and _native USB support_ featuring the nRF52840!  It's our take on an 'all-in-one' Arduino-compatible + Bluetooth® Low Energy with built-in USB... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4062) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4062/guides) ### Adafruit Prop-Maker FeatherWing [Adafruit Prop-Maker FeatherWing](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3988) The Adafruit Feather series gives you lots of options for a small, portable, rechargeable microcontroller board. Perfect for fitting into your next prop build! This FeatherWing will unlock the prop-maker inside all of us, with tons of stuff packed in to make sabers & swords, props, toys,... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3988) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3988/guides) ### Adafruit Mini Skinny NeoPixel Digital RGB LED Strip - 60 LED/m [Adafruit Mini Skinny NeoPixel Digital RGB LED Strip - 60 LED/m](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2959) So thin. So mini. So teeeeeeny-tiny. It's the 'skinny' version of our classic NeoPixel strips! These NeoPixel strips have 60 digitally-addressable pixel Mini LEDs per meter and are very affordable and are only 7.5 mm wide, 5 mm if you remove the strip from the... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2959) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2959/guides) ### Lithium Ion Cylindrical Battery - 3.7v 2200mAh [Lithium Ion Cylindrical Battery - 3.7v 2200mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1781) Need a big battery for your project? This lithium-ion battery contains a 2200mAh and a protection circuit that provides over-voltage, under-voltage, and over-current protection. Yet, it is slim and easy to fit into many project cases. This cell can provide 2 **C** of... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1781) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1781/guides) ### Rugged Metal Pushbutton with Black Finish - 16mm 6V RGB Latching [Rugged Metal Pushbutton with Black Finish - 16mm 6V RGB Latching](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4660) By popular demand, we now have **latching rugged metal push buttons** with a full color **RGB LED ring** light! These chrome-plated metal buttons are rugged, but certainly not lacking in flair. Simply drill a 16mm hole into any material up to 1/4" thick and... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4660) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4660/guides) ### Mini Oval Speaker - 8 Ohm 1 Watt [Mini Oval Speaker - 8 Ohm 1 Watt](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3923) Hear the good news! This wee speaker is a great addition to any audio project where you need 8 ohm impedance and 1W or less of power. We particularly like this speaker as it is small and comes with nice skinny wires with a connector on the end. It has a handy... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3923) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3923/guides) ### Short Headers Kit for Feather - 12-pin + 16-pin Female Headers [Short Headers Kit for Feather - 12-pin + 16-pin Female Headers](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2940) These two  **Short**   **Female Headers**  alone are, well, lonely. But pair them with any of our [Feather](https://www.adafruit.com/categories/777) boards and you're in business! These headers are particularly cute and... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2940) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2940/guides) ### Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Ribbon Cable - 10 Wire 1 Meter Long [Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Ribbon Cable - 10 Wire 1 Meter Long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3890) For those who are fans of our silicone-covered wires, but are always looking to _up their wiring game_. We now have **Silicone Cover Ribbon cables!** These may look _a lot_ like In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3890) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3890/guides) ## Related Guides - [Introducing the Adafruit nRF52840 Feather](https://learn.adafruit.com/introducing-the-adafruit-nrf52840-feather.md) - [Adafruit Prop-Maker FeatherWing](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-prop-maker-featherwing.md) - [Glowing Neopixel Resin River Table](https://learn.adafruit.com/glowing-neopixel-resin-river-table.md) - [Pulse Oximeter Wireless Data Logger](https://learn.adafruit.com/pulse-oximeter-wireless-data-logger.md) - [BLE Synth with the Feather nRF52840 and Circuit Playground Bluefruit](https://learn.adafruit.com/ble-synth-with-the-feather-nrf52840-and-circuit-playground-bluefruit.md) - [NeoTrellis Sound Board](https://learn.adafruit.com/neotrellis-soundboard.md) - [CircuitPython BLE Heart Rate Zone Trainer Display](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-ble-heart-rate-monitor-gizmo.md) - [Busy Box Interruption Sign](https://learn.adafruit.com/busy-box-interruption-sign.md) - [NeoPixel Badge Lanyard with Bluetooth LE](https://learn.adafruit.com/bluetooth-neopixel-badge-lanyard.md) - [CircusPython: Jump through Hoops with CircuitPython Bluetooth LE](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuspython-jump-through-hoops-with-bluetooth-le.md) - [Bluefruit Ouija Board](https://learn.adafruit.com/bluefruit-ouija-board.md) - [Glowing Interactive Crystal Staff ](https://learn.adafruit.com/glowing-interactive-crystal-staff.md) - [DIY Desktop Calculator with CircuitPython ](https://learn.adafruit.com/diy-rpn-desktop-calculator-with-circuitpython.md) - [Adafruit NeoPixel Überguide](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-neopixel-uberguide.md) - [CircuitPython BLE Controlled NeoPixel Hat](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-feather-ble-neopixel-hat.md) - [Halo Energy Sword RP2040](https://learn.adafruit.com/halo-energy-sword-rp2040.md) - [A CircuitPython BLE Remote Control On/Off Switch](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-ble-remote-control-on-off.md)