Hello Everybody and welcome to this week’s post. Can you believe we are already at the end of January? Well after the excitement of seeing Shredder from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles last week we return to the Star Wars universe for a new non saber prop build. As you know I might be carrying out a “Jedi Mission” as we speak (or am I?…Hm?) and I realised I needed a device of some sort to store my travel documents and mission briefing files on. I wanted something portable and secure and it was whilst watching an episode of The Clone Wars cartoon that I saw what I needed….a Data Viewpad!
The Data Viewpad was in an episode telling the story of a murder in the Senate which was investigated by Coruscant Detective Tan Divo. He was a sort of cross between Peter Lorrrreee and Lieutenant Columbo. Now these devices are much like tablet computers found on Earth but these compact computers have many more uses and larger data storage capacity. But where to get one from? I had to look online for an Intergalactic Refurbishment Store. I checked what stock they had and found a reasonably priced Viewpad with one previous owner, so I bought it! This is what it looked like….
Unfortunately as you can see this Viewpad didn’t seem to have been wiped before I purchased it! What’s that on the display? Is it the plans for the….No it can’t be, can it? Only kidding this is actually the 3D model I made of a Viewpad, complete with screen and multiple control knobs plus a Trackball mouse controller. The device has two cylindrical handgrips, one either side that also incorporates the memory modules and can be removed and fitted with larger data storage capacity drives. The viewer also has a Data-Term connector on the top edge, similar to a Ribbon cable to connect this to any computer terminal to access it. This is a seriously powerful piece of equipment! Ok, I just have time to show you a few more pictures, so onto Gallery Two….
As I mentioned before this Viewpad has many functions apart from just storing and viewing data files. You can use it as a Comms device that sends/receives voice and data such as the Death Star plans… or it can be an entertainment media player so you can travel and watch your favourite Star Wars content over the Galactic Communication Grid (bit like the internet). The last picture shows a scene from last week’s episode of “The Bad Batch” and shows Tech using a similar Viewpad to analyse data from a Podrace to help him try and win a race.
So, as you can see this is a very trick piece of kit! I might even see if I can use Blender 3D on it….you never know it might work! Unfortunately what I can’t get this device to do is give me more time to type up longer posts! Yes as you might guess I am running short of time but before I go I’d like to give you an update on what I have in store for future posts. I have more Star Wars inspired builds including FOUR new starships, …there are new sabers too (one of which I designed for myself and a second that will pay tribute to the secret location of my mission). There are even some cartoon and animated movie tie-ins all coming very soon.
I hope you have enjoyed this post and my Data Viewpad , it was a fun build. I also want to say thank you for visiting today and giving me your support. Whether a first time viewer or regular visitor to FTSabersite you all motivate me to keep creating and it means a lot. Now I have to say bye and disappear so I can continue my Jedi duties…..Till next time…….
“Data Viewpad” is a For Tyeth Editions design inspired by the portable datapads seen in the Star Wars franchise movies and cartoons. The original 3D model and renders were created in Blender 3D by For Tyeth/FTSabersite and are ©Copyright of For Tyeth/FTSabersite 2016-2023. “Star Wars”, “The Bad Batch”, “The Clone Wars” and all other names, logos, images and related material are Trademark/©Copyright of Disney/LucasFilm.
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It’s like my Macbook, with outer space capabilities! Sort of. Lol!
Nice change from the sabers, for a minute.
Hello Resa, this Viewpad, the “Speedster” bike and the electronic binocular models I have built recently have been a refreshing change for me. So glad you liked them, and you’ll be pleased to hear that I have FOUR spaceship models coming soon so even more variety! Thanks as ever for the comments.
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Cool Data Viewpad, FT. Just what you need if you’re off and about on secret missions! I like all the backgrounds you incorporated too. One question: does it have Tetris as an inbuilt freebie game? If not, Pac-Man will do. What’s that… it has Snake? 😁
Look forward to your not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 upcoming starships!
Hi TVTA, I can confirm that these Viewpads are capable of playing Pac-Man and Snake! And funnily enough, with us mentioning my new ships and Pac-Man…how about this one?
This one sorta resembles both! Thanks as always….(Oh and FYI, I have a special TVTA Challenge hilt coming soon too!)
Ha! That is too cool. Can imagine our little yellow pill-popping friend whizzing about the galaxy in one of those rides!
Ooh – the TVTA Challenge Saber you mention sounds exciting! Look forward to that 😎
Pacman, Ooo and GCG connectivity means I can probably play online chess too, right? En route to Naboo or another exotic inter-galactic destination. And I’m excited about The Jedi Quest. I hope preparations are going smoothly!
Hello EF and so sorry I’m late replying WordPress only just added your comment to my inbox (FOUR days late!). Yes I believe this Datapad could handle your gaming needs no worries. Talking of preparations they are nearly complete….I’m getting nervously excited now! Thanks as always.