Back at the Electronic Entertainment Expo a couple of months ago, Bethesda announced its forthcoming blockbuster action/exploration game Fallout 4, set to release on November 10th. With it, it also unveiled a special Pip-Boy collector’s edition coming out with the game, enabling players to create a special wearable device similar to players in the game, turning their smartphone into an interactive game tool.
As expected, pre-orders for this edition of the game sold out quickly. But for those bummed out over not being able to own a real-life version of the Pip-Boy, not to worry — it can now be printed out.
PC World recently posted an article about a Netherlands-based developer named Yvo de Haas who has managed to create a 3D model of Bethesda’s Pip-Boy device, which can be worn just like characters in the game. And, better yet, he’s managed to make the STL files available, so anyone with access to a 3D printer can download the schematics and create one for themselves.
The picture above shows Bethesda’s official model, which will be included in the special edition of the game. As you can see from the photo above, de Haas’ model is pretty accurate, and still comfortably fits both a consumer’s arm and smartphone to create a similar experience.
There are two versions of plans for the device that are available for download, including a phone version (which fits most mobile devices) and the “accurate version,” which is built for the “serious tinkerer” who wants to utilize a much bigger device with the Pip-Boy, such as a Raspberry Pi. “It is as accurate as I can make it, with no sacrifice to fit anything in,” said de Haas in a blog post that explains more about the project.
So those customers that were left out in the cold finding a Pip-Boy edition of Fallout 4, consider your bases covered. The video below shows just how accurate the device is after it’s printed.
Meanwhile, Fallout 4, which should be one of this holiday season’s biggest gaming hits, arrives on November 10th for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. The full E3 showcase for the game is below, complete with gameplay.
