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e13azar
10-03-2013, 11:47 AM
is there a chasis made for the crystal focus? or a good way to do it.

Vazan Maceu
10-03-2013, 02:53 PM
I´d use chassis discs from the store (if shipping costs to my place weren´t so high), they´re designed just for that purpose. Others like to build their own chassis from PVC pipe. With enough tinkering/scavenging, other users have produced excellent examples of that. I think it´s just a matter of how you want to do it.

Forgetful Jedi Knight
10-03-2013, 03:44 PM
You can use the disks meant for a PC 2.0. You might have to do a little filing here and there, but they should work relatively well, since the CF's and PC's are almost the same size.

Batosai
10-04-2013, 05:15 AM
I've used the acrylic disk for the PC2.0 and the 18650 batteries for my CF6.5 and it fit like a glove.

e13azar
10-05-2013, 03:21 PM
nice. thanks.
now to just sell some more stuff to feed my addiction.
spent hours trying to solder a pot switch so that i can do color changing.
it seems like everytime i get bue and green to work together i lose red or visaversa.
so it reinforces my want for the cf with color mixing...

e13azar
10-06-2013, 04:37 PM
actually...question for you guys. is there any other sound boards that alow color mixing? or is it possible to buy a cheaper then the cs and add the color mixing card to it?
basically whwts th3 best route for more the 2 saber colors.

Forgetful Jedi Knight
10-06-2013, 04:42 PM
The Crystal Focus and the Igniter are the only one that supports color mixing.

e13azar
10-06-2013, 05:36 PM
does th cf 6.1 support it?

do I need the color extender to do it?

Forgetful Jedi Knight
10-06-2013, 05:45 PM
Yes. You don't necessarily need the color extender, but if you want to do many colors, and have them mix well, then yes it is highly recommended that you get it.

e13azar
10-07-2013, 04:47 AM
The Crystal Focus and the Igniter are the only one that supports color mixing.

i was looking at the igniter. i really like the price...whats the difference between that and the CF?
has anyone ever done a comparison chart on the two?

TrypWyr
10-07-2013, 08:40 AM
i was looking at the igniter. i really like the price...whats the difference between that and the CF?
has anyone ever done a comparison chart on the two?

That's like comparing apples to... well... slightly different apples. They both have features that are unique to their brand, so a direct comparison isn't really helpful. I'd say just pick up the manual and read up on what can be done with each board, then make an informed decision on which one to buy.

Or just do what I did and get both. :D

e13azar
10-11-2013, 07:06 PM
went with the cf. i have a tri rebel im wireing up to it.
what kind of resister do i need for the red?
what battery pack should i use?

e13azar
10-11-2013, 07:08 PM
went with the cf. i have a tri rebel im wireing up to it.
what kind of resister do i need for the red?
what battery pack should i use?
or does the cf have the required resisters built in?

Forgetful Jedi Knight
10-11-2013, 07:16 PM
For the CF, you can use any 7.4V pack that would fit within your hilt. As far as resisting the red goes, did you get a color extender?

e13azar
10-11-2013, 07:51 PM
did not get a color extender.
but will be doing color mixing.

e13azar
10-11-2013, 07:53 PM
For the CF, you can use any 7.4V pack that would fit within your hilt. As far as resisting the red goes, did you get a color extender?

do I have to use a 7.4 or can i use less?

Forgetful Jedi Knight
10-11-2013, 08:34 PM
do I have to use a 7.4 or can i use less?

Unless you're going to do the hack for a 3.7v battery, using one of the 7.4 V battery packs Tim sells is highly recommended.

e13azar
10-13-2013, 07:57 AM
orderd the 7.4 so what resistor do I need for the red? if I want to do color mixing.
did not get the extender.

Forgetful Jedi Knight
10-13-2013, 11:01 AM
Since you have a CF, you don't need a resistor. What you would want to do is attach the Red to the main LED pads, and attach the green and blue to the FoC pads underneath the board (see the manual for reference). You would control the current to the LEDs by setting in the configuration files. You may want to read over the manual a few times to get use to everything. ;)

e13azar
10-13-2013, 12:01 PM
Thanks. actually still waiting for my cf to come in the mail. have read thr manual twice but do plan on reading it again. whats max current for the red?

Forgetful Jedi Knight
10-13-2013, 01:00 PM
Usually 750 mAh.