How to make a paper throwing disk is one of the steps in the "Tron Legacy Identity Disc" working prop.

We like science-fiction movies and one of our favorites is the classic sci-fi movie, "Tron: Legacy."We created a replica of the identity discs seen in both films to honor this cyberpunk classic film.In this Instructable, we will show you how to build a scale model from wood, with a stand to house the electronics and make the disc more presentable.

The initial design focused on the ring and 3-D printed materials.At the start of the project, constraints were changed which caused us to rethink the design.The size and shape of the disc were the same.There is enough space for ten LEDs to be placed on the outside of the disc due to the smooth and curved edge built out of two wooden halves.The wiring for this prop is to be contained in the disc itself and use a 9volt battery to power 10 5mm LEDs in pairs and then in parallel with each other.

Draw two circles on your wood boards.Each board should have two circles, one with a radius of 2 inches and the other 4 inches, meaning they share the same center point.

You should use a scroll saw to cut your wood.To cut out the middle of the disc, you need to drill holes in the center.The next step is the cutting out of the hollow circles.

Now that both of your discs have been cut out, it's time to give the other half a new look.

To get the look on the rim of the disc, you need to adjust the table level to 45 to 50 degrees.Closely cut the disc around the rim.The scroll saw can be used to cut the inside edge of the disc.Make sure you are using the same direction for both edges.If you want to have two halves of a complete disc, you need to bevel your other disc.

Once you have cut both halves of the disc, you can continue sanding the edges until the entire disc is smooth and round.We began using a Dremel to smooth the edge of the disc about halfway through the process.We were able to create a channel on the inside of the discs by using the dremel.

It is time to build a structure that will hold the electronics for our disc.

Use the band saw to cut the plywood into five pieces.

If you want to use the wood squares to hold your nails when you build the stand, you have to cut them out.Cut out a slot from the center of the top square piece in order to support the disc.

It is time to build your box after you cut the necessary material.Since we will have to access the electronic components when completing the construction, leave out your piece for now.

If you want the top lid of the box to be flush with the sides, you'll need to use a hammer and wood glue to glue the scrap wood pieces together.Attach the scrap wood pieces to the upper corners of the wood until you have a box with no bottom or top.

Now that the wooden pieces are cut and sanded down to size, you can put a switch into the top of the box by drilling a hole and sliding the switch in.We used hot glue to glue the switch into the board.

Before you begin soldering, it is important that you know the length of wire for every pair of LEDs.The circuit consists of 10 5mm LEDs separated into 5 pairs and connected to each other.Each pair of LEDs is fastened into place with tape or hot glue after being put at equal intervals around the disc.

Each pair of LEDs is soldered together with different lengths of wire depending on the placement of the LEDs around the disc.A positive and negative solid wire is connected to the switch and battery after the five pairs are spliced together.

The project introduced our group to the electronics unit.As a group of three, we liked how our project was a blend of woodworking and electrical circuitry, which played upon all of our strengths.An important change to this project would be the materials because we initially decided to use a 3-D Printer for most of the project.We had to change our material halfway through the project because our parameters were changed.Next time, we would make the base stand smaller and stronger.A major improvement to our circuitry would be made next time because some of our LEDs were unable to light up.

The source helped us decide on the basic circuit design as well as the possible resistors required in order for the circuit to not blow out the LEDs.

We decided to use an electronic device to add more flare to our disc.After a few days of problems, this source became obsolete, but it did help us learn how to program LEDs in certain ways.

When we decided to use 3-D Fabrication for a majority of our project, we needed to know how to finish the objects to give them a smooth surface.Most of our sources became obsolete after our parameters changed.