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Ulstergeki
05-30-2010, 07:02 PM
Alright im trying to build a lightsaber first one, i have looked at this website for years ever since trolling a website that had an article about making lightsabers using EL blades, and i believe that is the first time i saw this website get posted, well anyways, here is the list, please tell me what you think of the design, and make sure im not missing anything, thanks,
p.s. im kinda going for smooth or uncomplicated look here,

Build Your Own Seoul P4 Electronics Kit, green
LED "Corbin style" Battle blade 1" OD (38 inches)
Screw on LED blade holder style 13
7" Fluted with standard style switch hole
MPS Pommel style 4
MPS Clip
MPS Insert style 4
2 Wire quick connector
Drill & Tap Hole (8-32)
(to be honest i would rather pay to have it done rather than try it myself, if i make another i will do it myself)
8-32 x 3/8" Set Screw

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ulstergeki/4654242089/

what do you think?
thanks
UG

Rafalema
05-30-2010, 09:36 PM
I think that you will be fine.

About the corbin blade, I suggest dual wrap and get some cellophane in it. Really evens it out.

Otherwise, I think you are good to go...


(No covertec/D-ring?)

Jay-gon Jinn
05-30-2010, 10:25 PM
Alright im trying to build a lightsaber first one, i have looked at this website for years ever since trolling a website that had an article about making lightsabers using EL blades, and i believe that is the first time i saw this website get posted, well anyways, here is the list, please tell me what you think of the design, and make sure im not missing anything, thanks,
p.s. im kinda going for smooth or uncomplicated look here,

Build Your Own Seoul P4 Electronics Kit, green
LED "Corbin style" Battle blade 1" OD (38 inches)
Screw on LED blade holder style 13
7" Fluted with standard style switch hole
MPS Pommel style 4
MPS Clip
MPS Insert style 4
2 Wire quick connector
Drill & Tap Hole (8-32)
(to be honest i would rather pay to have it done rather than try it myself, if i make another i will do it myself)
8-32 x 3/8" Set Screw

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ulstergeki/4654242089/

what do you think?
thanks
UG
I think it needs choke behind the blade holder...add one and it will look a bit like this:
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o141/Jay-gon_Jinn/Chrome%20Saber%209/da1f816b.jpg
Without a choke, it's a little short, and looks....well, stubby. And unless you have a pair of snap ring pliers, the MPS clip is going to be a bit difficult to install. You can skip that and just use a #18 o-ring instead. A #20 may also work. I'd also suggest upgrading the battery pack in the P4 kit (if you haven't already) to a AA holder instead of the AAA. AA's will last longer.

Outside of all that, I think you've got everything you'll need, and I must say I kind of like the design! ;)

je-rel drood
05-31-2010, 06:18 AM
*takes notes for Je-Rel's Christmas present*

Ulstergeki
05-31-2010, 06:34 AM
Excellent, i will think about what choke/extension i want then, thanks for the advice.

About D ring, i was going to add one to the pommel insert( i was going to rivet it),
And i was going to go for the double wrap on the blade.

UG

Ulstergeki
06-07-2010, 09:08 PM
Alright thursday i order my parts, I have stayed with the design in the above post, but i have added a embedded AV switch (i know its momentary so i also ordered a pololu board to make it latching) And i happened to pick up a lightsaber with dvd today i may take the sound of eventually, so wish me luck when i get my pieces i will post an update.

Ulstergeki
06-22-2010, 06:52 AM
Alrighty got my parts yesterday and here is my assembled hilt (almost) http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1173/4724492520_da558b02dc_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1162/4723838583_cb9352d118_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1141/4724487776_50c52f2907_b.jpg

What do you think?

UG

Arkhan
06-22-2010, 12:11 PM
It looks a lot like what I'm saving my pennies up for.

Are you missing the AV bezel between the switch and the main hilt body? If you had one, it would seat the switch properly.

Skottsaber
06-22-2010, 01:44 PM
Are you missing the AV bezel between the switch and the main hilt body? If you had one, it would seat the switch properly.

He's using a nickel plated AV switch from the store. They are a lot shorter and can be used without the bezel.

Jedi-Loreen
06-22-2010, 07:16 PM
It is really necessary to quote someone's post when you're replying right below it? http://www.rebellegion.com/forum/images/smiles/eyebrows.gif

And it's kind of annoying when the person you're quoting has pics in their post and you quote those too. :rolleyes:

See how Skott didn't just quote your quote and end up with the same pics in his response to you? He only quoted the pertinent part of your post that he was replying to.



Sorry to derail your thread, UG. I like your saber. :)

Crystal Chambers
06-23-2010, 05:02 AM
Nice MHS choices! Are you going to add more character to it or are you happy with it as is?
Personally I think a simple sinktube overlay and maybe some paint in the grip wouldn't be loud and would make it more unique.

This AV switch may be shorter then the lit ones but it won`t sit properly on the curve of the tube unless it is countersunk, or a bezel or activation box is used.

Arkhan
06-23-2010, 06:22 AM
Is it really necessary to complain about every mis-post on the forums?

Skottsaber
06-23-2010, 06:24 AM
She wasn't complaining, she was just making a point. And personally I don't appreciate having to load the same images twice on a page.

Ulstergeki
06-23-2010, 06:38 AM
thanks for the comments
im pretty happy with the way it is, i think the only thing i will do to it will be to add the soundboard to it, no paint or overlays for now.

UG

cardcollector
06-23-2010, 06:38 AM
especially if you are on an iphone...:mad:

I like the layout of that saber a lot. It needs and overlay though.

Of course, All MHS sabers need an overlay...:D

Ulstergeki
06-28-2010, 06:02 PM
Thanks, i will try to think about an overlay, lots to think about, it now has sound, hasbro 2010 board, followed cardcollectors post *thanks by the way CC* and bam! now my daughters lightsaber is missing and my saber makes noise. here are some pictures.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ulstergeki/4743774241/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ulstergeki/4744408242/in/photostream/

Shadar Al'Niende
06-28-2010, 08:36 PM
Is it really necessary to complain about every mis-post on the forums?

Yup, she is a Council Member. That is her job. You know, to make the forum more pleasant for those of us who frequent it here? Learn to take less offense and play by the rules, you will enjoy your stay much more ;)

*edit*

J-Lo is a Council Member not a Mod, the rest of my post still remains pertinent *glares at Skott*

Skottsaber
06-29-2010, 03:36 AM
Yup, she is a moderator. That is her job.

Actually she's not. Lord Maul is the only Moderator. She is a Mod on other forums though, so it must be in the genes :D

jk

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Jedi-Loreen
06-29-2010, 10:34 AM
But I still have the power of the Ban Button!


Mu-ha-ha-ha

:p

That's reserved mostly for SPAMbots, however. Or extreme emergencies.



I am supposed to help keep watch over the forums and make sure people are behaving themselves and following the Forum Guidelines.