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JoongYin
05-21-2013, 04:12 PM
I am in the process in building a 2 twin lightsabers. However, when I saw the price tag on the Crystal Focus and the Nano Biscotte, I was shocked! They were at the 100-200 range for U.S Dollars. I can't afford that, however I remembered I had a bunch of telescoping lightsabers, so I opened the lightsaber up and voila the sound board was a small bread board. However, because I am only a kid with no experience in electricity, (The first time I soldered with my dad, it was a cold joint) I have to ask you guys in the TCSS forum. See what you think and if it's a stupid post, message me and I will remove it. Thank you.
Forgetful Jedi Knight
05-21-2013, 04:34 PM
I'm sure that if you look around and you see what is in the saber, you might find a tutorial that covers it somewhere here on the forums, though older boards are harder to come by these days. And a Nano Biscotti is only $65. - I think you are getting it confused with a Petit Crouton board. :roll:

Anyway, no one said that this would be a cheap hobby - ever! :grin:
JoongYin
05-21-2013, 04:59 PM
Yeah, I think I mixed it up with the Petit Crouton. You are right, it is not a cheap hobby. However, there are ways to cut costs... Thanks anyway Forgetful Jedi Knight.
Forgetful Jedi Knight
05-21-2013, 05:33 PM
Yeah, I think I mixed it up with the Petit Crouton. You are right, it is not a cheap hobby. However, there are ways to cut costs... Thanks anyway Forgetful Jedi Knight.

True, but remember when you "cut costs", your saber may not have everything that nicer sabers have. As long as you are mindful of that, you'll be fine. ;)
Silver Serpent
05-21-2013, 06:10 PM
There are a handful of tutorials for reusing the Hasbro saber sound boards. Many of us have done sabers that way.

http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?10288-2010-Electronic-Lightsaber-w-DVD-Tutorial is the main one I used, since those are the sabers that were available when I got into the saber building hobby. Post a picture of your saber board, someone should be able to identify it.
Weaver
05-22-2013, 02:37 AM
It's also worth noting that a lot of those toys had really terrible sound. I think you'd be much happier with a Nano or a PC 2.0. It's more money, but, then, everything worth having is.

If wiring is not something you want to do, consider the prewired boards TCSS sells. It would be a lot of the work and risk already handled for you by a professional.