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Yesterday, 09:13 AM

ShawnMiks replied to a thread CREE RGBW General Questions in LED Questions & Answers

Great, thank you for the help!

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Yesterday, 05:14 AM

Forgetful Jedi Knight replied to a thread CREE RGBW General Questions in LED Questions & Answers

Running them at 1A will be fine. The Reds you’ll have to check the spec sheet. They may only be 700 mA.

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04-20-2021, 08:38 PM

ShawnMiks replied to a thread CREE RGBW General Questions in LED Questions & Answers

What amperage do you suggest running these at? 1000mA each seems like a lot of draw, and I don't know if I actually need that (from what I remember,...

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04-20-2021, 07:35 PM

Forgetful Jedi Knight replied to a thread CREE RGBW General Questions in LED Questions & Answers

Not only that. The battery I recommended will be way more efficient for these setups. 7.4V batteries were better in the old days (CF 6 and below),...

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04-20-2021, 07:13 PM

ShawnMiks replied to a thread CREE RGBW General Questions in LED Questions & Answers

Gotcha. Regarding wattage, what do you recommend? Thanks for the help. EDIT: I went through your guide and it looks like I was on the right...

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04-20-2021, 06:59 PM

Forgetful Jedi Knight replied to a thread CREE RGBW General Questions in LED Questions & Answers

It is 1A per die. You would be better off using the 3.7V 3400 mAh battery. We normally don’t mix any type of buck puck with sound cards, resistors...

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04-20-2021, 04:44 PM

ShawnMiks replied to a thread CREE RGBW General Questions in LED Questions & Answers

Thank you! I just received the CFX.

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04-20-2021, 12:43 PM

Forgetful Jedi Knight replied to a thread CREE RGBW General Questions in LED Questions & Answers

Welcome to the Forums. What card are you using?

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04-20-2021, 10:49 AM

ShawnMiks started a thread CREE RGBW General Questions in LED Questions & Answers

Hey there. I'm doing this whole lightsaber thing for the first time, and I have some simple questions regarding LED wiring. For reference, here's the...

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04-20-2021, 12:56 AM

MasterStoddard replied to a thread GREENIE presents: The SEVENTH SABER in Gallery

Wickedly nice.

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04-17-2021, 04:24 PM

MattMc replied to a thread Share pictures of your sabers here. in Misc topics

Almost done with a complete overhaul of my 2004 Lightech Industries Viper Defender. It's finally ready for the guts. 11 pin Neopixel and CFX. Hilt is...

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04-17-2021, 04:15 PM

MattMc started a thread RICE Port Nut in General store Questions and Answers

Does anyone know what the thread size of a RICE port is? Or any 3.5mm stereo jack with an exterior mounting nut? If so, where can I get a...

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04-12-2021, 01:57 PM

Forgetful Jedi Knight replied to a thread Led remains on when powered down!! Help in LED Questions & Answers

Is that a latching switch you are using?

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04-12-2021, 11:53 AM

forcetrek852 replied to a thread Led remains on when powered down!! Help in LED Questions & Answers

That’s all the pics it would let me upload

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04-12-2021, 11:44 AM

forcetrek852 replied to a thread Led remains on when powered down!! Help in LED Questions & Answers

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04-12-2021, 11:41 AM

forcetrek852 replied to a thread Led remains on when powered down!! Help in LED Questions & Answers

Please specify which wires by which photo first, second etc.

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04-12-2021, 11:18 AM

Forgetful Jedi Knight replied to a thread Led remains on when powered down!! Help in LED Questions & Answers

What is that black square under the white wires? It appears that the LED grounds go into it.

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04-12-2021, 11:04 AM

forcetrek852 replied to a thread Led remains on when powered down!! Help in LED Questions & Answers

Check out this vid. Maybe it will help you help me.

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04-12-2021, 10:59 AM

forcetrek852 replied to a thread Led remains on when powered down!! Help in LED Questions & Answers

But where? I can’t find it what do you think the most obvious place might be.

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04-12-2021, 07:15 AM

Forgetful Jedi Knight replied to a thread Led remains on when powered down!! Help in LED Questions & Answers

You have a ground somewhere in your wiring.

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04-12-2021, 02:36 AM

forcetrek852 started a thread Led remains on when powered down!! Help in LED Questions & Answers

I ha tri-Cree BBW. The blues are wired to the positive and L1 and the White to the positive and L2 for FOC. When powered on everything works...

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04-09-2021, 12:23 PM

jbkuma replied to a thread Using USB as connectors in LED hilts and wiring discussion

I recommend using aviation style connectors which you can find by search for GX16 or GX12. This is how I've been making removeable chassis parts for...

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04-09-2021, 10:48 AM

Light Bringer replied to a thread Using USB as connectors in LED hilts and wiring discussion

Yeah! You can still use them though? Just have a latch that holds the two pieces together, they are used frequently in big fancy chassis that...

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04-08-2021, 08:50 AM

sreber00 replied to a thread Using USB as connectors in LED hilts and wiring discussion

Thanks for the thoughts. Unfortunately I need something that at least has a friction fit so the parts/wires stay together, such as something that...

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04-07-2021, 08:56 PM

Light Bringer replied to a thread Using USB as connectors in LED hilts and wiring discussion

Why not use the connectors that are used for neopixel? They can definitely handle the voltage and are easy to make a compression fit

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04-07-2021, 05:29 PM

DaedalusKnight replied to a thread Looking for someone to customize a saber in Misc topics

Yes... there are only a few small differences (such as a small block instead of a "bunny ear" clip at the top). Overall I think it's the best...

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04-07-2021, 12:35 PM

Forgetful Jedi Knight replied to a thread Looking for someone to customize a saber in Misc topics

The in game one and the Slothfurnace one are basically one and the same. He made Derelict, and he put it in the game. ;)

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04-07-2021, 10:23 AM

DaedalusKnight replied to a thread Looking for someone to customize a saber in Misc topics

Okay. I've sent them a request via the messaging system. I'm actually trying to replicate a Derelict saber (the in-game SWTOR one rather than...

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04-07-2021, 09:49 AM

sreber00 started a thread Using USB as connectors in LED hilts and wiring discussion

I hope someone can help. I am looking to make my saber chassis in multiple parts for easy maintenance, I was just curious if using USB or micro USB...

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04-07-2021, 09:08 AM

Darkmatter73 replied to a thread Looking for someone to customize a saber in Misc topics

That’s perfect. Also the more info you can give them the better. Whether that’s pictures, sketches or engineering drawings with measurements. The...

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