Warehouse 13 Farnsworth

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This is a (mostly) authentic replica of a Farnsworth Communicator from the TV show Warehouse 13. The prop is a static model and does not include sound or video, but I may revisit this project in the future to add some functionality. The faceplate and internal structure of the Farnsworth were 3D printed with precision. I used .1 mm layer height PLA for the faceplate, while the internal structure was printed at .3 mm. The faceplate was then painted to resemble brass. All other parts were sourced online from links below. Center Glass Bead: https://www.amazon.com/Beadthoven-Transparent-Cabochons-Magnify-Settings/dp/B01MFC0NMG/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=round+clear+glass+cabochons+15mm&qid=1573048191&sr=8-10 Screen: https://www.amazon.com/Round-Double-Convex-Optical-Glass/dp/B076QKKCXJ/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=3+in+diameter+convex+magnifying+lense&qid=1572713413&sr=8-3 Case: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M9Q86VY/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?pd_rd_i=B07MKJ6BVD&pd_rd_w=9oYRz&pf_rd_p=45a72588-80f7-4414-9851-786f6c16d42b&pd_rd_wg=uYEG5&pf_rd_r=S13TATKN3J8XM6GHDAPB&pd_rd_r=ac7073e8-7b85-43da-a2b8-2abf8c77d024&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUTU0WURYS0pIUTFUJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTExNDA1VDJZVURYUkdUWTMwJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwOTEwMjMxQk85SlVKS0JHOVJPJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1&psc=1 Red Indicator Lamp: https://www.alliedelec.com/product/vcc-visual-communications-company-/25p-326r/70152508/ Left Black Knob: https://lovemyswitches.com/black-mxr-style-knob-knurled-shaft-11-x-20mm/ Corresponding Pot: https://lovemyswitches.com/closeout-16mm-potentiometers-18t-knurled-shaft-solder-lug/ Center Brown Knob: https://lovemyswitches.com/closeout-davies-1900-clone-knob-light-duty-15-9-x-12-7mm/ Corresponding Pot: https://lovemyswitches.com/16mm-potentiometers-1-4-smooth-shaft-solder-lug/ Right Black Button: https://lovemyswitches.com/spst-push-button-switch-momentary-black/ Side Jacks (x2): https://www.alliedelec.com/product/rs-pro/9131027/71040037/ The parts listed above are what I could find that most accurately matched the source material. They are not 100% accurate. The included links to potentiometers simply allow the knobs to rotate. The center knob is completely recessed into the body and may require some sanding to fit, while the left knob should be installed as normal. If you want more information on this particular prop and how to possibly find more screen-accurate parts, I sourced most of my information from here: https://www.therpf.com/forums/threads/farnsworth-discussion.65867/