Making Hal 9000

Saturday

Mar202010

Welcome to my HAL9000 webpage! This project started in Feb 2010 and completed in March 2010.

Built entirely at DreamScheme Studios by C. Adrian.

After analyzing many libraries of frame captures and reference photos of the HAL9000 from 2001 and 2010, I decided on a height scale for the faceplate.

Once I had a height measurement, all the other pieces were scaled accordingly and drawn out in my CAD software. To do this properly I decided to create vectors for each individual height layer. This necessitated vector files for: 1.) The baseplate (etched with the positions of the upper layers) 2.) The gridplate 3.) the decal plate 4.) the lens rings

Here's what this looked like directly off my laser cutter:

And here's a test fit:

Now I needed to create the body of HAL. I did this by laminating a few sheets of high density/low grain wood (poplar) but to the measurements of my CAD file. Once that lamination was cured, I trimmed the edges flat with the faceplate.

The photo below shows the laser cut acrylic being laminated onto the wood faceplate body.

Once the lamination was solid and the edges routed smooth, we machined the inset hole for the eyepiece:

The following photo shows how the laser cut grid plate was fastened into position.

Although the wood was milled fairly smooth and grain free, wanted the faceplate to have REALLY smooth sides, so I lined them in styrene strips and trimmed the corners flush.

To make hollow cavity castings, I crafted a positive brick that is designed to lay inside the laminated faceplate mold.

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The body is cast hollow to allow for electronics (LED for the eye, motion sensor/speaker circuitry).

The kit includes:
1.) The faceplate casting (hollow in the rear to allow electronics installation
2.) Laser cut professional Vinyl Decal (your choice of HAL or SAL)
3.) Inner lens ring
4.) Clear lens dome
5.) Outer lens ring
6.) pre-cut metal speaker grill

BODY MEASUREMENTS:

4.3" WIDE

12.6" TALL

1.2" Deep (for electronics)

You can add an electronics package to this for $12. Includes on/off switch, 9v battery connector,
resistor, shrink tubing, LED (your choice of BLUE or RED), wiring, instructions.

I can be commisioned to do a a fully finished buildup for you. $150 for either HAL or SAL.

Please add $25 for the addition LED electronics on a finished build-up. I can position the on/off switch either at the bottom surface or hidden in the interior.

Shipping in the U.S. is $12 parcel post. Overseas shipping estimtaed $25

Please allow 7-10 days for a RAW KIT. 2-3 weeks for a FINISHED version.