The Story so far…
Over the weekend, I got the labels printed as best as I can, the manuals sorted out, and everything packed into a pizza box. Phew! And I think this took about 8 months or so, when it all started on 5th of May 2023. A Facebook friend by the name of Dean Eyre asked about lighting up the Blade Runner PKD blaster in a special way.
So, I quickly designed the circuit and got a working prototype. The challenge came when I need to have the board fitted perfectly into the Blaster. After much searching, I realised he did a 3D print and it came from Thingiverse. With that printed model as my R&D reference, I got the PCB done and also, created the Ghost version in the process. I mean, why not since JLCPCB allows me to make white PCBs. There was a delay when I stubbornly stuck to using the CR2032 coin cell battery where users can get them easily. After observing and testing the battery’s capacity, I admitted defeat and changed over to rechargeable Lipo Batteries. And this is where I created a simple adaptor for an off the shelf USB-C Lipo Charger.
The Tomenosuke Blaster Compatibility
At this time, I also got the help from a TheRPF member who goes by the nick of Bacta who gave me the dimensions of the Tomenosuke Blaster. The measurements are quite close to the AndersFP 3D file. As those Blasters are a rarity here in Malaysia (It’s illegal to own any gun or replicas, firing or non-firing) I cannot confirm if the board would work with them. However, I re-designed the PCB to allow for more tolerances for the LEDs.
So, what now?
In the last month of the year, I also sorted out the problem with the 3D slide switch cover, got a Thermal Label Printer, an Impulse Sealer and also, just last week, I found a Printer who was willing to print out the Assembly Manual (In just under 30 minutes!). Which brings to this moment, which is 2 minutes slightly past midnite. Yes, the PKD Lighting Solution is now ready!
I would still need to deliver them to a friend of mine who can help ship faster compared my usual goto Post Office which would take at least three months and not counting when I am only free on a Sunday and most of the Post Office are closed. Anyway, once I got them sorted out, my friend would give me a Link for you guys to place the order. The units are limited due my limited resources and re-stocking is another issue.
Where to get what:
AndersFP (Anders Fogde Pedersen) PKD-2019 Blaster Download File
Duplex Designs Lighting Kit for AndersFP PKD-2019
