I have a made a “working” Stargate model from the SG1 TV-show. It spins, the chevrons move and lights up and when a correct address is dialled, the wormhole is established. The wormhole is an infinity mirror effect. The stargate is controlled with a DHD. You can check out the video presentation of the Stargate in action here:
Here is a video showing one Stargate dialing another Stargate
I like 3d printing, electronics, programming and making stuff. I also enjoy the Stargate TV-series and decided to make a “working” model of the stargate as seen in the TV-show.
This was a challenging and fun project and I had to learn a lot of new stuff. This has been a very time-consuming project. There are a few variations of Stargates used in the show and I chose to make the original one from the SG1 series. There are also several logical “glitches” in the technical workings of the gate as seen in the TV show and it even behaves differently in different episodes. I have made it work as best I can while staying as true as possible to the feeling and essence of the TV-Show.
Features
- A fully interactive working Stargate complete with a DHD (Dial Home Device).
- The Stargate ring spins and places the dialled symbol on the correct chevron as the traveller is inputting the address by using the DHD.
- All 7 chevrons move and lights up when engaged.
- The Stargate can dial any milky-way address used in the show.
- NEW: The stargate can now dial other stargates over the Internet, and receive incoming wormholes from other stargates on the Internet.
- When a correct address is input using the DHD, the wormhole is established.
- The wormhole effect consists of a animated infinity mirror of 122 LED’s.
- Complete with sound effects from the TV Show.
- When the wormhole stays open, selected random audio clips from the TV-Show is played.
- As in the TV-Show the wormhole can stay open for 38 minutes. When the time limit is reached, a random quote from the show where the time limit is mentioned is played and the wormhole disengages.
- Do not dial the black hole.
- The Stargate itself is about 39 cm in diameter.
Want to know how it’s all put together? Find out more about the Stargate here, and the DHD here.
Questions or comments?
Have you got any questions or comments related to this project? Feel free to use the form below. The form is moderated, and your comment will not appear to the world until it is approved. Would you rather want to contact me directly? You can reach me at kristian@thestargateproject.com
Hej Kristian,
A wonderful project indeed.Very impressive. Must have given you high blood pressure at some points during the build, i imagine. But the final result is worth it. I myself am currently halfway through the process of creating something similar. But wasn’t sure what means of controller to use. Now i do, i’ve got some spare RP5’s. Been putting off learning python, but after seeing your build i’m eager to start. My project is, except for the ball-bearings and some pieces for structural support, a fully 3D printed model in ABS(static parts)/PETG(dynamic parts)/PETG-CF(gears) of the milky way gate, with an outer diameter measuring 2405mm (7.9ft). The width of 15cm is enough to house the electronics (i hope). Started in august of 2026. Now, 3 months later, with an estimated total of 28kg filament used and 2500 hours printing on multiple printers, i’m about 2/3 there. But the tricky bits are yet to come. So you might find a request in the mail, if i hit a brick wall somewhere along the way.In a time-frame starting now and ending when i totally lose it and get shipped off to the funny farm. Good to have a hobby, they said, it calms your nerves, they said. You’ll be happy and fulfilled, they said. Nobody uttered a word about the frustrations, the pulling your hair out, The Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly (RUD) of hardware in blind rage. Because of; Computer says NO! That said, as you yourself know, its also lots of fun and learning new skills along the way. If you like i can drop you an image every now and then. So congrats on a fantastic build Kristian, respect (and a tiny bit jealous)
Hi Henk van der Tilleart,
Happy to hear from you. Your project sounds awesome. I would love to see pictures. Feel free to reach out via email. 🙂
I totally get what you say about frustrations and hairpulling. I keep thinking I am nearly there, and then an unforeseen issue that takes weeks and months to fix or implement appears. And those issues just keep piling on. I have spent 5-6 years on the pegasus gate now.. But I am nearly there… 🙂
Kawoosh!
Kristian
Hi Kristian,
First of all, this is a fantastic project! I am currently in the final stage of the build—assembling the electronics and putting everything together.
One small note: I needed longer screws for mounting the HAT boards. The 10 mm screws were too short, so I had to use 12 mm screws instead.
At the same time, I am working on a double-sided version of the Stargate Atlantis gate. It is currently in the design stage: reviewing the model, drawing the modifications, and making initial test prints.
Thank you for creating and sharing such an impressive project!
Best regards,
Jan