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In the video, the speaker showcases a customized version of the Picard tricorder, inspired by Dino's design on Thingiverse. This version features a light box instead of a Z flip phone for the screen, which remains illuminated when opened, mimicking traditional tricorder designs from early Star Trek series. It utilizes a brass hinge, reducing the need for wiring through the hinge, and includes detailed and precise parts for seamless assembly. The functionality includes a backlit OLED screen chosen by the property master to avoid the need for touchscreen operation, making it closer to early prop designs. Challenges such as painting in poor weather and the ease of component maintenance, such as checking and replacing the battery, are also discussed.
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In this part of the video, the speaker demonstrates features of a modified version of the Picard tricorder available on Thingiverse by Dino. Instead of using a Z flip phone for the screen, the speaker built a light box to illuminate the tricorder when opened, similar to the old-school methods. This version features a brass hinge that does not require power to pass through it and includes precise design details that ensure the components fit perfectly. Notably, the speaker highlights that the light box remains on without needing to touch a screen and shows how it resembles the tricorders from early Star Trek series.
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In this segment, the speaker explains the functionality and features of a device related to the Picard series. They demonstrate how the device opens, closes, and turns on and off, highlighting that it has a backlit screen that doesn’t require touch to operate. They mention that the OLED screen was a deliberate choice by the property master and note that this is an early or traditional version of the prop. The speaker discusses the challenges of painting the device due to weather conditions and shows how different components, like the skin and battery, are designed to be removable for easy changes and recharging. They also clarify that the device doesn’t use holes typically required for a phone. Finally, the speaker checks the battery status and confirms that the batteries are in good condition.