Tri-cree XP-E2 yellow?

[methos2523]

Hey guys, bit of an odd question here... but with the Tri-cree XP-E2, which would be the best choices to go for for a good yellow blade?

Was thinking Amber / Amber / Green, but not 100% sure of my choice on this yet... first time really looking at the TriCree pieces.

thanks for any assist :D

[Spiritchaser]

I can't answer your cree question, but I can vouch for a tri rebel red-orange/lime/whatever.

The lime is silly bright and you can tune in whatever "yellow" you like.

As a bonus, current draw and forward voltages can be fairly modest.

[Machinimax]

I second Spiritchaser's post! My saber has that exact LED setup with the third die set as white. This is the best LED mixture I have yet to see for a yellow. I've tried a LEDEngin and a Tri-Rebel RGB and while they were good, this one is the best. Here is an example of the yellow you can achieve:

http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff484/Machinimax05/Custom%20Lightsaber%20Project/image.jpg1_zpsoxudx85j.jpg (http://s1238.photobucket.com/user/Machinimax05/media/Custom%20Lightsaber%20Project/image.jpg1_zpsoxudx85j.jpg.html)

[Kouri]

Chiming in with another vote for Rebel Lime + something red to tune. I haven't had a chance to try out a multi-die Rebel setup, but I managed a nice yellow with just a Rebel Lime and an amber color disc (http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/12-Colored-Discs--P164.aspx):

http://i.imgur.com/DcZwi5Xl.jpg

[methos2523]

ohhh those are beautiful yellows... wow, thanks so much for that... might be heading that route instead for my next saberstaff :D

[Miraluka]

I can't answer your cree question, but I can vouch for a tri rebel red-orange/lime/whatever.

The lime is silly bright and you can tune in whatever "yellow" you like.

As a bonus, current draw and forward voltages can be fairly modest.

True story. Lime is super bright and fairly yellowy. I bet you're right. an A/rO/L Could probably make some awesome yellow... note to self...

[Bry]

I second Spiritchaser's post! My saber has that exact LED setup with the third die set as white. This is the best LED mixture I have yet to see for a yellow. I've tried a LEDEngin and a Tri-Rebel RGB and while they were good, this one is the best. Here is an example of the yellow you can achieve:

http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff484/Machinimax05/Custom%20Lightsaber%20Project/image.jpg1_zpsoxudx85j.jpg (http://s1238.photobucket.com/user/Machinimax05/media/Custom%20Lightsaber%20Project/image.jpg1_zpsoxudx85j.jpg.html)

Newbie here, but I saw this post, and wondered where you got the led setup you did. I want to try to make a yellow/orange saber, and was wondering where you got your led. Did you have to make it yourself, or were you able to order it in that combination, if the later, where? I tried looking in the shop here but didn't see that color combination offered.

[Ty_Bomber]

That has to be ordered custom from luxeonstar themselves. Google is your ally here.

[Grimlock84]

I soon will start my wife's saber and she wants a golden yellow. I will have to give the red orange/lime a try!

[emperor Vader]

I want to use yellow for my flash on clash and so from what I'm reading, to get as close to yellow as possible you need to mix red-orange and lime green? Was a resistor needed? Thanks for any help.

Also I'll be using the tri cree and I see they don't have a lime green so should I use green?

[jbkuma]

What sound card are you using and what main color are you planning on having? Red and Green can be combined to a decent yellow, the thread here is a bit old, but it describes colors with which you might be able to make a brighter yellow.

If you are using a card that adds the flash to the main color (pico crumble, nano biscotte), the only way that could really work is to add red to green, or green to red.

[emperor Vader]

What sound card are you using and what main color are you planning on having? Red and Green can be combined to a decent yellow, the thread here is a bit old, but it describes colors with which you might be able to make a brighter yellow.

If you are using a card that adds the flash to the main color (pico crumble, nano biscotte), the only way that could really work is to add red to green, or green to red.

Yeah I plan on using a nano biscotte v3. Do you know what resistor I should use to get as close as possible to a true yellow? Or is a resistor not needed? Thanks

[jbkuma]

You will need resistors. "true yellow" is a bit subjective, but if you are doing red+green you can get a pretty good yellow by using the full power red and green. The resistor values need to be calculated based on the forward voltage, amps, and power source. If you are doing a red or green main blade color you can make your third LED amber so that the flash will be red+green+amber which should be a very nice yellow.