ROTJ Jetpack Greeblie Discussion

[Bob A Feet]

For the switch, I found a single pole rotary switch at Ace. The brass tip unscrews and then you can cut away the threads. I painted the nut with gold and misted it with brown. I am happy with the result, looks close enough for me. I don't know if anyone knows if the button was a push or rotary, but in terms of looking the part I'd say this works well. The other nut I used on the back so it only poked out as much as I wanted it to.
Gardner Bender Single Pole Rotary Switch Magnesium 1 pk - Ace Hardware

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To make it easier I've labeled them in RED w/Numbers and below provided some detail of the parts I'll be using.

Number in Pic	Manufacturer	Part Number	Bought From	Link
5	Eaton	8411K12	eBay

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A bit of a necro-bump, but this seems like the right place to ask.

Looks like there are a couple "found" parts for the ROTJ jetpack switch (item #5 in Irongladiator's picture):

Eaton 8411K12
Gardner Bender GSW-61

What's cool is you can view the dimensions on both:

Eaton 8411K12 (see Page 3 under "8411K7, K8, K11 AND K12")
Gardner Bender GSW-61

Which makes me ask: are there any known dimensions for this part? In particular the outer hex nut and the diameter of the center "button". It doesn't seem like a complicated piece to build or model and 3D print, so if I can get some dimensions I might be able to work with that.

Worst case, I can probably use the Eaton part dimensions to make one.

 

[Irongladiator]

Hiya Bob A Feet
Your question of: are there any known dimensions for this part?
I would defer that question to some of the greats on here: such as RafalFett , Fett 4 Real , BudaFett (There are MANY other greats on TDH, those are the ones that just come to mind). If anyone has a clue as to the known dimensions of parts, it'd be these guys! Are you looking for specs down to the micrometer?

Why has no one invented a time machine yet?

I believe I asked that question before as a hypothetical. If there was a Fett-Question that you personally would like answered, but you could only ask one, what would it be? And from what era? (ESB/ROTJ). Hahaha!

 

[Bob A Feet]

Are you looking for specs down to the micrometer?

Thanks for the prompt reply!

It doesn't have to be exact, but a rough size idea always helps things "look right" in my experience.

Since the XLR port is pretty standard in size, I could probably use that as a reference, but figured I'd try asking the experts here first.

 

[Neo Fett]

If you took the time you could probably get a rough measurement with these photos (and the others from that set). Most of them have a tape measure present. Then compare that to when the jetpack is on display and the stunt packs that possibly could have used the same underside greebles?

 

[Bob A Feet]

Ended up using the Neutrik port dimensions and this image to make some estimates:

If the port on the left is 22mm wide, I estimate the hex nut (flat to flat) is ~12mm, the middle metal part is ~9.2mm, and the center "button" (in white) is ~6.4mm.

Looking at the specs on the Eaton part I linked to before, the dimensions are 14mm / 11.68mm / 7.87mm

The ratios between the parts are about the same too, the metal "center" is about 77 to 83% of the face to face nut width, and the button is about 67 to 70% of the metal width

I'm currently looking into threaded metal rods that are hollow, then I could put a nut on it and maybe insert a wooden dowel or something.