My first build, "Badwolf"

[Elim Vos]

First off I would like to thank everyone for the advice and tutorials that helped me create my first(already planning a second) MHS saber.
I would also like to thank Madcow for his awesome "shatter point " font. It goes really well with the Rebel "royal blue" LED.
I'm a huge Dr. Who fan so i would like to think of it as tardis blue.
only took a few pics. so without delay........i give you "BadWolf"
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7071/7182500723_34422d2f14.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45830583@N08/7182500723/)

first layout of parts...
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8016/7367733356_a58081d493.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45830583@N08/7367733356/)

set and wired....
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7097/7367733014_6652d60134.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45830583@N08/7367733014/)

switch wiring, had to change the momentary to latching....
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7227/7367732478_9c7450644d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45830583@N08/7367732478/)

speaker wired
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7086/7182499007_43345c8285.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45830583@N08/7182499007/)

i was a bit nervious soldering the PC
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7225/7367731554_1a186e9843.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45830583@N08/7367731554/)

all wired up......
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8161/7367730710_68679e4f8f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45830583@N08/7367730710/)

its working.....its working......


i don't have a final pic but i will post when i get a good one.

[Vlad Doon]

Good pics so far. Do you plan some paintings, overlays or powdercoating ?

[Elim Vos]

this being my first build, i wanted to keep it simple.
i will probably do a more advance build for my 2nd
or 3rd i.e: crystal chamber, accent LED......overlays.
not to concerned about powder coating.

I will be posting a short video and more pics in a few
days.

[FenderBender]

Curious as to why you had to change the switch to latching? The PC is configurable for either.

[Xanatos1986]

I like it. it looks good for a first build.

[jedimastergarcia87]

Nice. But do you always need a chassis if you're using PC-U? I plan on using PC-U and the 14500 pre-wired pack. Thanks for the velcro idea though.

[DarkarNights]

Nice. But do you always need a chassis if you're using PC-U? I plan on using PC-U and the 14500 pre-wired pack. Thanks for the velcro idea though.

You don't "need" a chassis, but it is defiantly a good idea to create one to hold everything secure and neat. At the very least, you need to ensure that your PC is insulated from touching the metal hilt to prevent shorts and it and the batteries are secured from rattling around to prevent damage from dueling. Construction of chassis, regardless of the materials used, seems to be the most efficient means of ensuring the electronics won't be damaged.

[Kai Sabol: Jedi Knight]

I just finished Season 1 of Dr Who the other day, so when I saw the title Badwolf... I knew I would love it!

[Nichos Seastrider]

Nice, looking good!

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

You don't "need" a chassis, but it is defiantly a good idea to create one to hold everything secure and neat. At the very least, you need to ensure that your PC is insulated from touching the metal hilt to prevent shorts and it and the batteries are secured from rattling around to prevent damage from dueling. Construction of chassis, regardless of the materials used, seems to be the most efficient means of ensuring the electronics won't be damaged.

It helps quite a bit. There are several tricks to making sure your electronics don't get damaged. Also, a chassis helps to insure that your saber is more durable in a fight.

[Vlad Doon]

Apart from securing your electronics and avoiding rattling noises, the chassis makes the "maintenance" of your electronics easier. Getting them in and out is easier, and hey, it's more "cool" ...

[Lord Dottore Matto]

excellent first effort.

[jedimastergarcia87]

@DarkarNights. So I could just use velcro for now when I can get my stuff? Like I was going to wrap it around the soundboard and battery pack kinda like what he did to secure th sound module.

[Ripper]

Real nice saber!

[DarkarNights]

@DarkarNights. So I could just use velcro for now when I can get my stuff? Like I was going to wrap it around the soundboard and battery pack kinda like what he did to secure th sound module.

That should be fine if you wrap it thick enough that it doesn't rattle.

[Elim Vos]

I'm having trouble downloading the vid, but I'm woking on that.

as far as the chassis goes, it does help securing the board and batt.
i used a velcro strap from the mini dell i bought
and it eliminates any rattle that was there.
took a few more pics to show the chassis disks and how i had to
"modify" them.
i had to drill out space for the battery and wires
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7229/7379618806_316579c95b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45830583@N08/7379618806/)
holes for the LED and switches
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7223/7380099490_abfac35814.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45830583@N08/7380099490/)http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7244/7380111382_18c3f3f9fa.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45830583@N08/7380111382/)
i was going to use tubes but it was tight
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8002/7380106902_bed7eee13b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45830583@N08/7380106902/)
taped one of the emitter holes for blade retention
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7105/7380116716_193a422b7d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45830583@N08/7380116716/)
in "hand"
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7097/7380154328_e5926be8e8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45830583@N08/7380154328/)http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8162/7380159310_0f1e6298a3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45830583@N08/7380159310/)


yes there real hands


***y royal "TARDIS" blue, US ultra edge mid.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7243/7380610058_e66fb8faea.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45830583@N08/7380610058/)http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7092/7380610004_a25c1f8fc9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45830583@N08/7380610004/)

[jedipwn27]

Very nice. Congrats on the first build! I still have yet to make my own....I'm an inexperienced noob, haha. But mark my words, I shall make one someday. I shall! :mrgreen:

[Elim Vos]

this was the first time I've EVER soldered, EVER!!!!
I was a bit on edge. but i did fine.

@Moderatior, why can't i call it s*xy ?

[Jordandau]

This is a G rated forum, it's an auto filter.

[Elim Vos]

it not like I'm saying the f-word or something, but i get it

[PaPa_FoZzY]

HMM... A light saber that looks kind of like a sonic screwdriver a tardis blue blade, and it's titled badwolf.... Are you a whovian? lol :) very good looking design

[Veldryne]

the piece you have the activation box mounted on, is that the 3 inch or the 4 inch double female extension piece?

[Elim Vos]

it is a 3 inch.
When i mounted it i had to notch out the style 1 disk so it would fit right,
and it also keeps the chassis from spinning.


starting #2
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7262/7449817612_3f55facda5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45830583@N08/7449817612/)
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7270/7450068714_99dbc1e9bd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45830583@N08/7450068714/)http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8021/7450201648_35a92470bc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45830583@N08/7450201648/)

[Kevin Starwaster]

This makes me hungry for fish custard....

[Elim Vos]

that sounds really nasty
but its "fish finger and custard"......

[Kevin Starwaster]

that sounds really nasty
but its "fish finger and custard"......

I know, but it's popularly shortened to 'fish custard' by the Internet masses.

How about maple syrup over bacon? Less nasty? Anyway I'll cease the culinary hijacking of your thread now :)

Is that an m&m minis speaker mount I see?

[Elim Vos]

yep, but i did have to sand the rim a little so the speaker would sit properly.
going for a bass speaker in #2(WIP) and looks like ill have to do the same.

[Kevin Starwaster]

yep, but i did have to sand the rim a little so the speaker would sit properly.
going for a bass speaker in #2(WIP) and looks like ill have to do the same.

For the bass I found I actually had to split the m&m tube on either side. Basically I cut a 1mm wide slot on either side down to the end cap which I then screwed onto my chassis rods

[Elim Vos]

I meant that I'm going to have to sand a little off the inside of the speaker holder, the M&Ms was for the grooved section.
also, I'm going for a forward or "reverse" sound.....