Fallout, Vault-Tec Scientist Dosimeter

[Jamesluke32]

No need to be sorry you gave me everything I needed. I have a small SLS printer that I got for sub $300 and while it's not perfect it does print 1000x better than my previous FDM printers. I'll find some seamless aluminum at the right size and the money clip, and that should be perfect for me. Once the electronics are all set I'll go back and retrofit everything.

 

[LabMan]

Did you get the lab coat yet? They do make four-pocket shop coats in white: Four Pocket Shop Coat - Jason Alexander Co

 

[zapwizard]

No I haven't, nor the pants. I almost found the pants in a antique shop, but they were too small. That lab coat looks very close! Even the collar is pretty accurate. I would only have to add a button and logo to it. The sleeves are the only thing that isn't as close.

 

[Jamesluke32]

Silly question maybe, buy one part that I couldn't find is the rounded bushing that holds the toggle switch to the case. Did you buy that or make it?

 

[zapwizard]

Silly question maybe, buy one part that I couldn't find is the rounded bushing that holds the toggle switch to the case. Did you buy that or make it?

That is called a dress nut. I guess it was missing from my earlier post. It thread directly onto the switch.

 

[Jamesluke32]

Here is my static version based on your model and parts list.

I think that if you increase the tolerances just a bit on the printed parts it will be easy to assemble even with cheap consumer SLA printers. I had to do a fair amount of sanding to get the glass to fit and also had to drill out the screw holes to a larger size to keep the plastic tap screws from splitting the resin. You may also want to add some support that runs the length of the interior of the back of the case on the left side near the opening as the gap encourages some warping inward and it makes fitting the top slightly more difficult.


Awesome stuff thanks for the model and instructions

 

[zapwizard]

Looks pretty good, nice job on the yellow color. Although I did put the cylinder flush with the bottom edge.
Yes ya, that is why I always warn the parts aren't designed for at home printing. I am surprised though that you had tolerance issues with resin, perhaps it shrunk while curing.

 

[Jamesluke32]

I accidentally said the opposite of what I meant before. The tolerances are too tight, the model prints great and it's exactly the right size, but being exactly the right size is a problem because the parts fit too snugly. Its a materials issue, the resin is likely a lot less flexible than the nylon you used as a result its more difficult to flex the part to get the glass and the bezel in. Same idea with the screws, the resin tends to crack as the screws push deeper into the material.

 

[zapwizard]

I am planning on re-doing the electronics on this project so it uses a CircuitPython microcontroller, that way it is easy to update the firmware.

In the meantime I have made a prop version of the design for anyone wanting to make their own non-functional model.

Zaps Dosimeter - Google Drive

drive.google.com

 

[zapwizard]

Just pinging that this project isn’t dead! I still want to re-do the electronics using a RP2040 chip.

But also, why didn’t they use my 3D model on the TV SHOW! If your seeing this Fallout TV show prop makers, please contact me, my models are game accurate and close-up ready!

First off, I was super happy to see the Dosimeter on the TV show.

However, their model was a bit too large and boxy compared to the in-game model. The funny part is it looks like they did use the metal tube end-caps that I have in my own design. (So I think one of their prop makers did see this thread). Visible in other shots is that the switch is wrong, They used one with a on/off plate instead of a chrome dress nut.

Costume wise: They also had the same issue I did: Lab coats don’t come with left hand chest pockets. (I have searched for them), I recently however found a white work coat that looks the part and has two chest pockets. I do want to know where they got those coat clasps however, they are a nice touch. (Yes, I know that this character isn’t a actually Vault-Tec scientist, but it is the closest seen in the show)