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02-05-2023, 05:58 PM

Picard34 started a thread New Golden Harvest Intstall. Boots, but will not power on. Looking for assistance! in Saber Sound

Greetings everyone. I have built several sabers over the years. Back in November I was asked to quickly make a simple saber for a nephew. Up until...

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01-19-2023, 01:44 PM

atodd replied to a thread Golden Harvest v3 Phase 4 - Wiring Check (RGBW - In Hilt) in LED hilts and wiring discussion

I went ahead and traced out the USB/Switch board and was able to complete my wiring diagram. I feel pretty good about it but here it is... FYI:...

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01-14-2023, 08:00 PM

atodd replied to a thread Golden Harvest v3 Phase 4 - Wiring Check (RGBW - In Hilt) in LED hilts and wiring discussion

True. Thank you again for all your help. I will either have to design my own or buy one and modify it.

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01-13-2023, 02:47 PM

RavenXp replied to a thread Golden Harvest v3 Phase 4 - Wiring Check (RGBW - In Hilt) in LED hilts and wiring discussion

There likely is, but finding one that fits your specific hilt would likely be a shot in the dark (not all hilts are universal in terms of internal...

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01-13-2023, 11:46 AM

atodd replied to a thread Golden Harvest v3 Phase 4 - Wiring Check (RGBW - In Hilt) in LED hilts and wiring discussion

None of those switch boards will allow data transmission, so the seedling is the only choice. I've been looking around a lot, but I'm wondering if...

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01-11-2023, 07:56 PM

atodd replied to a thread Golden Harvest v3 Phase 4 - Wiring Check (RGBW - In Hilt) in LED hilts and wiring discussion

It actually came with a protected 18650 battery, which is good. The saber is from Ali Express, from a store called STKsabers. The saber itself is an...

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01-11-2023, 06:34 PM

RavenXp replied to a thread Golden Harvest v3 Phase 4 - Wiring Check (RGBW - In Hilt) in LED hilts and wiring discussion

Hmm... I can understand wanting to re-use as much as possible, keeps upgrade costs down. But whether that is worth the headache to attempt would be...

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01-11-2023, 11:36 AM

atodd replied to a thread Golden Harvest v3 Phase 4 - Wiring Check (RGBW - In Hilt) in LED hilts and wiring discussion

I totally get it. Thank you so much for taking a look. Yeah, the USB is currently only used for charging since the board is not accessible. I only...

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01-10-2023, 06:05 PM

RavenXp replied to a thread Golden Harvest v3 Phase 4 - Wiring Check (RGBW - In Hilt) in LED hilts and wiring discussion

Well. Only having one side means I only see half of what is going on with the PCB. Kinda like trying to put together a lego set with only half the...

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01-10-2023, 10:30 AM

atodd replied to a thread Golden Harvest v3 Phase 4 - Wiring Check (RGBW - In Hilt) in LED hilts and wiring discussion

I can't remove the boards from the chassis without breaking anything. Below are the best shots I can get of the top side.

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01-09-2023, 02:20 PM

atodd replied to a thread Golden Harvest v3 Phase 4 - Wiring Check (RGBW - In Hilt) in LED hilts and wiring discussion

Here is an image of the bottom side. The top will be hard to get but I will if needed.

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01-09-2023, 01:10 PM

atodd replied to a thread Golden Harvest v3 Phase 4 - Wiring Check (RGBW - In Hilt) in LED hilts and wiring discussion

I understand. Thank you so much. I will get pictures asap. Here is an updated graphic.

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01-09-2023, 01:05 PM

RavenXp replied to a thread Golden Harvest v3 Phase 4 - Wiring Check (RGBW - In Hilt) in LED hilts and wiring discussion

hmm... well I can look over the PCB but I would need high quality clear shots of both top and bottom of the PCB to follow the traces. Can't really...

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01-09-2023, 12:50 PM

atodd replied to a thread Golden Harvest v3 Phase 4 - Wiring Check (RGBW - In Hilt) in LED hilts and wiring discussion

I am wanting to repurpose in order to save money, and also because the saber it cut to fit the switch and USB port. So, if I purchase something...

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01-09-2023, 12:35 PM

RavenXp replied to a thread Golden Harvest v3 Phase 4 - Wiring Check (RGBW - In Hilt) in LED hilts and wiring discussion

Ok. First, why are you trying to repurpose that usb/switch PCB rather than using a new switch and a seedling that are known compatible with the...

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01-09-2023, 10:34 AM

atodd started a thread Golden Harvest v3 Phase 4 - Wiring Check (RGBW - In Hilt) in LED hilts and wiring discussion

I am upgrading a cheap Ali Express saber (Kanan Jarrus) so I can install his font, among others. The current chassis has a board similar to LGT but...

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