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Wizard Crystal Scepter / Staff
INTRODUCTION
Hey all!
I wanted to share my wizard crystal scepter / staff build, aimed towards renaissance fairs or Halloween costumes.
The majority of this prop is built using 1" PVC Pipe, found at any big box hardware store such as Lowes or Home Depot. There are a few 3D printed components.
Some experience with coding is recommended.
REQUIRED COMPONENTS
1x SPDT Slide Switch https://www.adafruit.com/product/805
1x Button Switch https://www.adafruit.com/product/367
1x RP2040 PropMaker board https://www.adafruit.com/product/5768
1x Lithium Ion 3.7v battery https://www.adafruit.com/product/1781
3 conductor wire (at least 6-7 feet in length)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMK8HK6R?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 (or similar)
1x 5ft 1" PVC Pipe https://www.lowes.com/pd/Charlotte-Pipe-1-in-dia-x-5-ft-L-450-PSI-PVC-Pipe/3133093 (Or similar)
1x 1" PVC Pipe Cap https://www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte-Pipe-1-in-PVC-Socket-Schedule-40-Pressure-Cap-PVC021161000HD/203818100?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&fp=ggl (or similar)
EVA Foam. I used 5mm thickness.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YXXCG6J?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
EVA Clay foam (Optional but recommended)
https://www.michaels.com/product/modeling-foam-by-make-market-10625195
Rubber Cement https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gorilla-4-Ounce-Crystal-Clear-Rubber-Cement-Bottle-with-Brush-Applicator-Model-105779-1-Pack/105406946?wl13=1885&selectedSellerId=0&wmlspartner=wlpa (or similar)
1x Can of Plastidip https://www.lowes.com/pd/Plasti-Dip-11-fl-oz-Gray-Aerosol-Spray-Rubberized-Coating/50107784
