MagicBand+ Mandalorian Tracking Fob for Star Wars Galaxy's Edge game Batuu Bounty Hunters

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<h4>~~~~~~~~~UPDATE~~~~~~~~~<br>Check the downloads for some fixes/improvements in the design.<br><br><br><br><br><br>Watch this video to see the concept and how it plays in the park:<br>&nbsp;</h4><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://youtu.be/aEAucMWl6x0"></oembed></figure><p><br><br><br><strong>A few things to know:</strong><br><br>You're going to need a<a href="https://www.shopdisney.com/magicband-gray-441202041697.html?isProductSearch=0&amp;plpPosition=34"> MagicBand+</a>&nbsp;<br><br><i>The Batuu Bounty Hunters game does not work with the older Magic Bands</i>. &nbsp;Only the MagicBand+ works with this game. &nbsp;Any MagicBand+ will work with this game both in Florida and California, as they're identical.<br><br><br><br><strong>A Magic Band+ should snap right in, but may require either sanding or some way to secure it (velcro? &nbsp;glue?) depending on your printer.</strong><br><br>Remove the 4 screws on the MagicBand+ to remove the core from the wristband.&nbsp;But watch out: &nbsp;Once removed, you won't be able to snap it into its charger without putting it back in the wristband. <i>Don't lose those tiny screws!</i><br><br><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/293505/rich_content/762d4876-79e9-40f2-b235-fc941f54de51/magicbandassembly.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%2260bdc45c-462e-4663-a237-6c9d2866692b%22%2C%22w%22%3A1474%2C%22h%22%3A481%7D"><br><br>You <i>COULD</i> glue it in. &nbsp;But before you do, you need to figure out how you'll charge it for the rest of its life.<br><br>I glued mine, and added a plug to attach a charger. &nbsp;Definitely a DIY project. &nbsp;I soldered leads to the core, and added a<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JRWCBU?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details"> small plug that tucks away inside the back case</a>. &nbsp;Then I soldered the corresponding small plug onto a USB charging cable.<br><br>&nbsp;</p><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:66.3%;"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/293505/rich_content/3bb70583-40f5-4043-8afa-e09e006a3274/openbackofmytrackingfob.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%2260f1f03e-5f3f-4bee-91bc-8218db99a35d%22%2C%22w%22%3A750%2C%22h%22%3A1000%7D"></figure><p><br><br><br><strong>Beware: the top lead on the core is positive, the bottom is negative. &nbsp;Get that wrong, and you WILL burn out your MagicBand+, as there is no reverse-polarity protection circuit.&nbsp;</strong><br><br>I recommend a<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ISAMUA6?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details"> digital multimeter </a>to test your leads before you run power, if you want to make sure you've got the polarity right before you connect.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>For the antenna wire, the one on the tv show looks like strong steel cable.&nbsp;</p><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:61.5%;"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/293505/rich_content/f2ee5886-34e9-4b02-bd96-216afdd22495/trackingfobphotoofprop.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%2281c847da-3541-4251-a4e5-4163f4908445%22%2C%22w%22%3A1000%2C%22h%22%3A499%7D"></figure><p><br>&nbsp;I had some cable that looked like that, but it was hard to cut, and looked sharp and dangerous. &nbsp;I'm always aware that I will be showing the things I create to park security, and so I do want them to look non-threatening. &nbsp;So for mine, I used craft jewelry wire. &nbsp;Lightweight, easy to cut, bendable aluminum.&nbsp;<br><br>I painted my case with Rust-Oleum Truck Bed Liner, to give it a rubberized look. &nbsp;The rest is Rust-Oleum Hammered Metal silver paint. &nbsp;And then I used water-based washes to give it a weathered look.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Here’s an assembly video:</strong><br><br>&nbsp;</p><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://youtu.be/41BJESr0X4M"></oembed></figure><p><br><br><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Complete the set!!</strong><br>If you're bounty hunting, you should download my <a href="https://www.printables.com/model/295159-batuu-bounty-hunters-badge-star-wars-galaxys-edge-">badge design</a> and some <a href="https://www.printables.com/model/294770-batuu-bounty-hunters-guild-token-star-wars-galaxys">bounty hunter tokens </a>to give to helpful Galaxy's Edge Castmembers to show your appreciation!<br>&nbsp;</p><figure class="image image_resized image-style-align-center" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/293505/rich_content/9fa2e856-6019-4887-9e1b-5d2f0bd95a41/a898832a-4053-4f2c-ba22-67c70ef50a3b.jpeg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%2226a455aa-86a5-429e-bb08-48911e171df6%22%2C%22w%22%3A3024%2C%22h%22%3A4032%7D"></figure><figure class="image image_resized image-style-align-center" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/293505/rich_content/08349bca-85a2-4b17-b8e5-2dbcfc248886/e0d138df-f0bf-4b61-9a63-9428f63ac6a7.jpeg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%229d9d2bfc-7316-4a9d-8799-f1512b32d014%22%2C%22w%22%3A4032%2C%22h%22%3A3024%7D"></figure><p><br><br><strong>A personal note:</strong><br>I took up 3d printing in order to make this prop. &nbsp;Check my other things, and follow me for other things I make. &nbsp;Most of them are centered around costuming, especially for visiting themeparks. &nbsp;Like my Kyber Crystal<a href="https://www.printables.com/model/292581-light-up-insert-for-kyber-crystal-capsule-from-sta"> canister inserts</a> for lights, or my <a href="https://www.printables.com/model/290730-universal-greeblie-combadge-1138">Star Wars combadges.</a><br><br>This game is super fun, and I'm always looking for new things to extend the fun of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. &nbsp;For example, <a href="https://brucewright.itch.io/mandalorian-solitaire">my card game made for the Galaxy's Edge Sabacc cards.</a></p><p><br><br><strong>HAVE FUN!!!!!</strong><br><br><strong>-</strong><i><strong>Bruce</strong></i><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Oh yeah, PLEASE POST YOUR BUILDS!!</strong></p>