It's actually easier if you just start on Step Two, then once you've completed Step Four by removing the gold ring, you can do Step One then move on to Step Five. ;-)
ionly just ralised that the clamp section was back to front on the first moded vertion i evn did the samemod well i broke my first one but then had got a new one then i moded it and now it works also i had to replace the speaker as the orignal one burnt out
Just did this modification. I used a flat head, thin screwdriver to help me pull off the gold ring by two millimeters then I pushed it all the way out with my fingers. I used an actual metal file to adjust my switch, which was VERY loose when my sonic arrived. I had to adjust the switch's screw tightness a bit to have it to my liking before putting it all back together. It works as expected! Thanks for this tutorial. :)
I've just finished doing this thank you so much for making it so simple and with things I had lying around at home. Thank you very much I now basically have the prop 😀😁
Done this and works perfectly, just want to suggest that people take off the gold ring before taking the outer screws out, doing this the other way round is probably why people end up snapping the wires as the ring is a nightmare to get off. Also, it appears that the outer screws are actually torx screws, as my Alan key went blunt while unscrewing them and I found that a torx screwdriver fitted perfectly and was much more effective. Although you can still use an Alan key as shown here if you don't have one available - hope this helps! 😉
Had a problem with mine, the blue settings just do'nt work anymore, so I went to try this modification but as soon as i opened it and tried the real switch the blue settings didn't work out too!! When I bought it I was curious if maybe pressing it down and sliding the swtich would hold it in place and it did!! But activating it became more and more difficult to the point where I couldn't activate the blue setting anymore and to activate the green setting I can't slide it all the way, just a bit or it turns off, do you know how can I fix this?
Hey man, I love your video and It's an impressive mod. What's the purpose of sanding down the switch? And how far do you have to sand the switch down with the sandpaper? Love to try this out.
Started getting back to watching and collecting my favorite Sonic's. This was the first one I purchased since it was the cheapest. Just finished doing this mod and it's fantastic. Can you do a video on removing the spring for the touch version of the 11/12 Sonic? I really want to make it flickable. I just got that one today, but I'm afraid to open it up without a guide. Lastly my 10th Sonic should be coming in on Monday. Do you have a mod guide on that?
No way of reparing a broken one ( I asked help from a family member and he accidently ripped it in 2 parts )? Like where do disconnected wires go..? ( :
D3ADZ0N3 You just have push it off using your hands, it's stuck on with a small amount of glue so a bit of force will get it off. If that doesn't work then I'd suggest to trying get it off with a flat head screwdriver but be careful ;)
Dr. Catinstein I guess it just depends on how much glue has been put on each sonic... The gold ring on mine popped off straight away but when i took the ring off another one it's been stuck down a lot more ;)
you're clever with stuff like this, so..: My 12th touch control Sonic screwdriwer just broke. It won't make a sound or light on open mode, light comes somewhere between open and closed mode, and it makes only sound in closed Position. What I should do?! pls help! ( Batteries can't Be Dead because I got it 24th december 2016, and My other Sonic Is much older with older batteries, and that Works still )
Blurringma I am bit angry now to these 11th and 12 Doctor's sonics, So maybe just keep this broken piece of crap, and some day try to fix it. ( And remove the spring ). Next sonic what I want to buy Will be River's, 10th's, 4th's or maybe trans-temportal sonic screwdriwer. That shows how disapointed I am.
I'm pretty sure the first prop that Nick made (the one used in 'Hell Bent') had the wheel control but after that, Nick decided that a switch would be easier to use. So on the other 3 props he built he used the switch on them and he did the same with the replicas he sells. Not sure if he kept the wheel on first original prop or changed it to the switch like the other props. :)
My version is sorta broken as the switch for the blue settings stays in place 99% of the time without modification but it's a cool positive to a sorta faulty screwdriver
its fantastic, i would do this with mine, however. im afraid i will break it cus im shit, 2 i cant find a screw driver small enough for the smaller screws and 3 i have no sand paper
Usually the ring can be pulled off using your hands quite easily yeah but some are stuck on really well aha. Try using a bit more force to push/pull it off. If that doesn't work then I'd suggest to trying get it off with a flat head screwdriver but be careful ;)
Doctor who Productions You could try prying it off with a flat head screwdriver? But if you do that make sure the two side Allen screws are still screwed in as it could cause the electronics to snap in two
You'll just do a bit of trial and error, sand it down for a bit then screw it back into the sonic and see if it's tight enough. If it's not tight enough then you'll just have to keep on sanding till it is... :)
Got them on eBay 😉 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Transparent-Acrylic-Pencil-Display-Stand-Pen-Tool-Rack-Holder/202788524503?hash=item2f372351d7:g:VZoAAOSwakteqPdF
@@pipplayshorror These ones are great for the classic Sonics too 😎 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Transparent-Acrylic-Electronic-Pen-Pencil-Display-Holder-Stand-Small-Transparent/401073661825?hash=item5d61da6781:g:fjgAAOSwFNZWxYzB
I just flipped that section round so that the smaller parts of the screws/pins were at the front and the bigger parts were at the back. I think maybe when Character Options were making these they put that part on the wrong way round. :)
@@gordonfeetman445 Ah okay at least you’ve got a spare one, just be gentle with the wires when moving it about. I could solder the wires back together for you if need be! 😁
Dr. Catinstein obviously you weren't being careful enough if you've managed to break all the wires when taking that ring off. You gotta take it slow and be gentle when doing this mod especially when the wires are exposed.
Jordan Symmons Hi man, it is an easy mod you just have to do it the right way, follow the steps and take your time with it. Make sure not to damage any of the wires when you open it up and put it back together and you should be fine. If you get stuck or anything just comment on here and I'll probably reply pretty quickly ;)
You need a 1.5mm allen key. The one i used is from a set i bought for £1.95 :) www.ebay.co.uk/itm/14PC-Metric-Imperial-Hex-Hexagon-Allen-Alan-Key-Wrench-Set-With-Keyring-OTL-/182021729916?hash=item2a61572e7c
It depends really on what grit sand paper you're using and how fast you're sanding it. Just do a bit of trial and error and sand it down for a bit, then screw it back into the sonic and see if it's tight enough. If it's not tight enough then you'll just have to keep on sanding... :)
Mithril Dwarf Been thinking about that for a while now but, I think the only way it'd be possible is if I remove the old LEDs from the board and solider on 4 new red ones. But then it would only light up red, so I don't know what Im gonna do yet :/
Pierre Bordes Yes the spring is on the electric switch but once the plastic switch has been sanded down enough, you can then screw the plastic switch back onto the sonic and it'll be tight enough to be able to stay in each mode without holding it
Usually the ring can be pulled off using your hands quite easily but some are stuck on really well aha. Try using a bit more force to push/pull it off and If that doesn't work then I'd suggest to trying get it off with a flat head screwdriver but be careful ;)
Alan Coker The whole point is after this modification the lights and sound stay on when your not holding the switch.... that’s why it’s called switch modification
It's actually easier if you just start on Step Two, then once you've completed Step Four by removing the gold ring, you can do Step One then move on to Step Five. ;-)
ionly just ralised that the clamp section was back to front on the first moded vertion i evn did the samemod well i broke my first one but then had got a new one then i moded it and now it works also i had to replace the speaker as the orignal one burnt out
Could you even do that with the seven 20 version
Jack Sparks Chase Lover Yeah it works on both versions 😁
Just did this modification. I used a flat head, thin screwdriver to help me pull off the gold ring by two millimeters then I pushed it all the way out with my fingers.
I used an actual metal file to adjust my switch, which was VERY loose when my sonic arrived. I had to adjust the switch's screw tightness a bit to have it to my liking before putting it all back together.
It works as expected! Thanks for this tutorial. :)
You should definetly do more videos like this
M.S.I. B.8629 yes
I've just finished doing this thank you so much for making it so simple and with things I had lying around at home. Thank you very much I now basically have the prop 😀😁
Done this and works perfectly, just want to suggest that people take off the gold ring before taking the outer screws out, doing this the other way round is probably why people end up snapping the wires as the ring is a nightmare to get off. Also, it appears that the outer screws are actually torx screws, as my Alan key went blunt while unscrewing them and I found that a torx screwdriver fitted perfectly and was much more effective. Although you can still use an Alan key as shown here if you don't have one available - hope this helps! 😉
ha, TWELVE steps.
Yeah 12doctor 12 steps
Jack Cooper No need to swear just cause u want to look hard
JC 2106 Dude wtf. Why would u just say to a random person to die? You need therapy.
sonic screwdriver: has screws
me: *visible confusion*
Had a problem with mine, the blue settings just do'nt work anymore, so I went to try this modification but as soon as i opened it and tried the real switch the blue settings didn't work out too!! When I bought it I was curious if maybe pressing it down and sliding the swtich would hold it in place and it did!! But activating it became more and more difficult to the point where I couldn't activate the blue setting anymore and to activate the green setting I can't slide it all the way, just a bit or it turns off, do you know how can I fix this?
Hey man, I love your video and It's an impressive mod. What's the purpose of sanding down the switch? And how far do you have to sand the switch down with the sandpaper? Love to try this out.
I think it lets you screw the switch in tighter so it holds in place when you push it up
OMG thank Buddha i saw this video ...this is the ONLY mod I could actually do thanks so much ... u got a new sub in me
Started getting back to watching and collecting my favorite Sonic's. This was the first one I purchased since it was the cheapest. Just finished doing this mod and it's fantastic. Can you do a video on removing the spring for the touch version of the 11/12 Sonic? I really want to make it flickable. I just got that one today, but I'm afraid to open it up without a guide. Lastly my 10th Sonic should be coming in on Monday. Do you have a mod guide on that?
Where do you get your sonic screwdriver holders from cause I've got the 10th 11th and 12th screwdrivers and I've got no where to stand them
Think he got them from eBay acrylic electronic pen holder
Im going to buy one to do this but remove the sound chip to make it more like the rubbertoe
Would it be possible to do a new version of this tutorial? The inside switch portion of the latest re-release of this sonic is completely different.
I can't believe i am the only subscriber!
Looks AWSOME bro
Is there any way to make the LED's brighter in this sonic? Thanks.
Not really no just by making sure that the batteries have plenty of power in them... :)
I couldn’t get the bottom off for step two and snapped the thing in half and I tried everything and can’t afford to get another one
No way of reparing a broken one ( I asked help from a family member and he accidently ripped it in 2 parts )? Like where do disconnected wires go..? ( :
how do I get the gold ring off?
Nathan Cole I'm having problems with that too and it's really stuck in there
D3ADZ0N3 You just have push it off using your hands, it's stuck on with a small amount of glue so a bit of force will get it off. If that doesn't work then I'd suggest to trying get it off with a flat head screwdriver but be careful ;)
Same Sonic Different Case point noted 👍
u mean a lot of glue
Dr. Catinstein I guess it just depends on how much glue has been put on each sonic... The gold ring on mine popped off straight away but when i took the ring off another one it's been stuck down a lot more ;)
wow I did not think that this is so easy thank you
Love this mod I started to do it then realised I had no sand paper around lol
Problem. Some of the Allen screws are really tight. Can you help?
Is there a way to replace and change the colours of the LEDs but keeping the same light movements. And sounds?
you're clever with stuff like this, so..:
My 12th touch control Sonic screwdriwer just broke. It won't make a sound or light on open mode, light comes somewhere between open and closed mode, and it makes only sound in closed Position. What I should do?! pls help!
( Batteries can't Be Dead because I got it 24th december 2016, and My other Sonic Is much older with older batteries, and that Works still )
Anselm The Weird0 mine has the same problem and doesnt even make light or sounds
Blurringma guess what! My sonic broke completly this morning, and it don't respond at all.
Anselm The Weird0 same happened to me bro :(
Anselm The Weird0 but get the single button like I did
Blurringma I am bit angry now to these 11th and 12 Doctor's sonics, So maybe just keep this broken piece of crap, and some day try to fix it. ( And remove the spring ). Next sonic what I want to buy Will be River's, 10th's, 4th's or maybe trans-temportal sonic screwdriwer. That shows how disapointed I am.
I was hoping this would be a mod that would replace the switch with the implied wheel control. But it's a great job none the less.
I'm pretty sure the first prop that Nick made (the one used in 'Hell Bent') had the wheel control but after that, Nick decided that a switch would be easier to use. So on the other 3 props he built he used the switch on them and he did the same with the replicas he sells. Not sure if he kept the wheel on first original prop or changed it to the switch like the other props. :)
Also please could you do a tutorial of how to make the 12th docs single button flick
what grit sandpaper was that
What size Allen Key did you use?
Pretty sure it was a 1.5 mm allen key :)
Thank you!
Where did you get those display stands for them?
Where did u get the stands and instead of sandpaper could u use a nailfile?
My version is sorta broken as the switch for the blue settings stays in place 99% of the time without modification but it's a cool positive to a sorta faulty screwdriver
How did you make the Allen head screw less tight?
I felt like 10 when he's tinkering with stuff while doing this
me: no don't put them both on at the same time
sonic: puts the both on
me: damn it you blew out the windows all down my street
@Same Sonic Diffrent Case
I can’t get øne if the Allen head screws off, any help?
Will Bryant If it’s really stuck on there tight and it’s not budging with the Allen key, you could try and twist it off with a small set of pliers?😁
What soze hex alen screw?
I tried this but ending by me pulling abit hard ripping the wires inside opps
Who did the version of the DW theme you used? I really like it.
I'm not a pro out how the mecinisims work but couldn't you just tighten the screw up a bit? idk makes sense to me but eh
What are those stands?
Is it safe to use a nail file instead of sandpaper?
what size allen key is that? i cant find one small enough anywhere
Im pretty sure that i used a 1.5 mm allen key :)
perfect thank you i didn't want to order the wrong size
its fantastic, i would do this with mine, however. im afraid i will break it cus im shit, 2 i cant find a screw driver small enough for the smaller screws and 3 i have no sand paper
Vickolous Your third step is ur fail: every single garage should have sandpaper!
i failed at life
How far down did you sand it? @SameSonicDifferentCase
Hi trying to do the modification but the gold rings don't want to come off. Have you got any suggestions on how to get them off.
Usually the ring can be pulled off using your hands quite easily yeah but some are stuck on really well aha. Try using a bit more force to push/pull it off. If that doesn't work then I'd suggest to trying get it off with a flat head screwdriver but be careful ;)
Ok thanks 😀
Thanks for the modification. I got the ring off and now it works like the actual prop. 😀
I've been trying to find one of these for a while and I can't the sold-out literally everywhere
eBay is the best place to find them
Plz do red setting for the 12th doctor sonic
I'm finding it hard getting the ring this off and suggestion?
Doctor who Productions You could try prying it off with a flat head screwdriver? But if you do that make sure the two side Allen screws are still screwed in as it could cause the electronics to snap in two
Ground wire come undone on mine and I can't get in to solder it back.. So bummed.
Did you manage to fix it?
what size allen head screw
1.5 mm
I really want to try this but I’m worried it’ll go wrong and fail
Toby Lythgoe same
How did you twist round the claw section? I really want to do that on mine to make it more accurate
EMERGANCY SWAG I tried that but the screwdriver tip wouldn't go out that far for me to be able to twist it. Thank you anyway
what type or what hardness of sandpaper did you use
The Kind Monks Not sure really... it was just sandpaper ahah. Just get some sandpaper and keep sanding till it's tight enough:)
its because when I sand it, it doesn't get rough, only smoother everytime
You'll just do a bit of trial and error, sand it down for a bit then screw it back into the sonic and see if it's tight enough. If it's not tight enough then you'll just have to keep on sanding till it is... :)
WHERE DID YOU GET THE DISPLAY PIECE I NEED THEM MY BIRTHDAY IS ON THE 9TH AND MY DAD IS BUYING A WHOLE SCREWDRIVER SET AND CANT FIND ANY ANYWERE
Got them on eBay 😉 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Transparent-Acrylic-Pencil-Display-Stand-Pen-Tool-Rack-Holder/202788524503?hash=item2f372351d7:g:VZoAAOSwakteqPdF
Same Sonic Different Case Omg THANKS SO MUCH 🙏
@@pipplayshorror These ones are great for the classic Sonics too 😎 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Transparent-Acrylic-Electronic-Pen-Pencil-Display-Holder-Stand-Small-Transparent/401073661825?hash=item5d61da6781:g:fjgAAOSwFNZWxYzB
Same Sonic Different Case thanks a lot I’m gonna Buy a bulk of them 😂👍
Pipjones 2020 Nice one, no worries mate 😎
Is this sonic from undergroound toys or charcteroptions, also can u do the same thing to an seven 20 model as well please let me know thank you
This is the Character Options version, but this mod works for the Seven20 version too!
how long do i have to sand it down for
Is there any specific length of the back of the switch you should sand it down to?
Probably about a centimeter, it's not much. ;)
Same Sonic Different Case how did you switch the screws by the LEDs to match the Sonic on the show?
I just flipped that section round so that the smaller parts of the screws/pins were at the front and the bigger parts were at the back. I think maybe when Character Options were making these they put that part on the wrong way round. :)
Oooohhhh I see this is that the tutorial for custom sonic then u do the paint job very nice.....
you forgot to mention how hard the gold ring is so while i was pulling it I pulled out the top part and some wires ripped out
You forgot to read the pinned comment
@@SameSonicDifferentCase oh christ I did
@@gordonfeetman445 It's alright man, these things happen, I should do an updated video really. Are you able to reattach the wires?
@@SameSonicDifferentCaseI'm unable to reattach the wires but I have a spare one so it's ok.
@@gordonfeetman445 Ah okay at least you’ve got a spare one, just be gentle with the wires when moving it about. I could solder the wires back together for you if need be! 😁
Please modify the sonic kit to the normal sound of the sonic Pleaseeee
How much do you sand it down?
I can't get the gold ring off
I COMPLETELY BROKE THE WIRES WHEN TRYING TO GET THE GOLD RING OFF!!!
Dr. Catinstein obviously you weren't being careful enough if you've managed to break all the wires when taking that ring off. You gotta take it slow and be gentle when doing this mod especially when the wires are exposed.
Same Sonic Different Case. Hi I'm planning doing mine tomorrow is it easy to do and my gold ring game of easy too
Jordan Symmons Hi man, it is an easy mod you just have to do it the right way, follow the steps and take your time with it. Make sure not to damage any of the wires when you open it up and put it back together and you should be fine. If you get stuck or anything just comment on here and I'll probably reply pretty quickly ;)
That is definitely cool!
Worked for me ! 👍🏻👍🏻
I can't even find a Allen wrench that small
You need a 1.5mm allen key. The one i used is from a set i bought for £1.95 :) www.ebay.co.uk/itm/14PC-Metric-Imperial-Hex-Hexagon-Allen-Alan-Key-Wrench-Set-With-Keyring-OTL-/182021729916?hash=item2a61572e7c
Same Sonic Different Case thx mate :)
are those display stands custom made by you?
W 123 I bought the stands off eBay and then stuck the metal symbols on the base :) www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171835797419
How much should you sand it for because mine won't tighten
It depends really on what grit sand paper you're using and how fast you're sanding it. Just do a bit of trial and error and sand it down for a bit, then screw it back into the sonic and see if it's tight enough. If it's not tight enough then you'll just have to keep on sanding... :)
thanx
mine does that naturally, unmodified. if i press it firmly it stays
Yh but now we know it has a red setting!! I WANT THAT!! any chance you could work out something for that?
Mithril Dwarf Been thinking about that for a while now but, I think the only way it'd be possible is if I remove the old LEDs from the board and solider on 4 new red ones. But then it would only light up red, so I don't know what Im gonna do yet :/
thanks for the response man!! I'm sure you'll find a way if you stick at it x
They shipped mine so bad and the lights sometime don’t work (-__-)
What if i will make it more tight?
Time Barbariska Well then you'd have to make it less tight... by slightly loosening the screw. :)
Okay, thanks! :D
Where's the red setting???
Not shown in series 10. Sadly. So there won't be another version with red setting.
this is a fake ? There is no mecanical link between the slider and the Sand paper !
Pierre Bordes Are you serious? Oh course it's not fake!
Same Sonic Different Case but how it works ?! the Spring is in the electronic chip
Pierre Bordes Yes the spring is on the electric switch but once the plastic switch has been sanded down enough, you can then screw the plastic switch back onto the sonic and it'll be tight enough to be able to stay in each mode without holding it
Just take a read through the comments on here, loads of people have done this mod and it's worked for them! You just gotta be careful ;)
The gold Ring is VERY hard to get off
( I couldn't )
( And The Sonic broke )
R.I.P
how do i get these
you buy a regular one and follow the steps to modify it
You should start selling these you would make a killing on them ^^
He isn't allowed to do that. It's not that hard to do this your self.
I kinda did it, I will luckily get New sonic soon to replace that one that got broken while doing this...
Mr. AnselmTheWeird0 i
Wicked Bants i?
Can I have it
Fantastic
Omg i have that exact same multitool
I followed this exactly and mine broke
Well thats your fault
@@ejyxx5534 🤣🤣
@@not_that_normal4711 mkay...
@@ejyxx5534 stop commenting, it's highly irritating
@@not_that_normal4711 lol says the one who moaned about the fact he couldent modify a simple toy XD
its not working ):
Anyone else having trouble getting the gold rings off
Usually the ring can be pulled off using your hands quite easily but some are stuck on really well aha. Try using a bit more force to push/pull it off and If that doesn't work then I'd suggest to trying get it off with a flat head screwdriver but be careful ;)
Hi
Just wondering.. Why is there no subscribers..? But 14,069 views?
Wtf!? Can you hide your sub count? Cause it's also not visible on his channel.
awesome........
and what was the point here ?
Alan Coker The whole point is after this modification the lights and sound stay on when your not holding the switch.... that’s why it’s called switch modification
Exactly what Gallifrey Reborn said 😂
Haha the twelfth Dr’s sonic and it takes twelve steps
And your point was ???????
Apparently ive seen this video before and still dont get it. 🙄
Don't put two sonic devices together when they're activated! My ears are bleeding!
how do you get the gold ring off
How do I pop off the gold ring ?
Colin Sargeant You just have push it off using your hands, it's stuck on with a small amount of glue so a bit of force will get it off.
What size is the allan key you used?