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_itssobreezy_
10-12-2020, 10:14 AM
Hello,
Im new to saber building and Im totally loving it! My first build is a Kylo replica using CrystalForce10 with Neopixels for the main blade (119) and the trident blades (15). The trident blades are powered by the LS2 channel. Im using a 18650 Sony 25ampCDR battery. Im using the WOW (4watt max) speaker.. When ever I bring the volume over 30% and hit the laser bolt/ clash, the saber cuts off and reboots.. I have tried adding a capacitor to the main blade but did not seem to help. I lowered the brightness from 700 to 600 and that has made a difference.. Do you think the speaker (since 4 watts instead of 3 watts) is drawing too much juice? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Light Bringer
10-12-2020, 07:15 PM
when I looked up the battery online, it says it is not a protected cell. If it is not protected, you need to swap that out ASAP.
_itssobreezy_
10-12-2020, 07:59 PM
when I looked up the battery online, it says it is not a protected cell. If it is not protected, you need to swap that out ASAP.
Ok...I have some Keeppowers 3120mAh @15 Continuous Discharge... Should that be enough to power this saber?
Light Bringer
10-13-2020, 08:34 AM
Yes that should be enough, try it and see what happens. It definitely sounds like some kind of auto shut off is happening when the power level peaks.
_itssobreezy_
10-13-2020, 11:01 AM
Yes that should be enough, try it and see what happens. It definitely sounds like some kind of auto shut off is happening when the power level peaks.

Thanks, Ill let you know what happens!
jbkuma
10-14-2020, 06:32 AM
It's not the speaker, it's the whole picture. Your blades are drawing way more power than the amp. It's just the push over the edge. Also when the effect triggers it probably draws a bit more current for the colors involved.
_itssobreezy_
10-14-2020, 09:07 AM
Im going to try replacing my power wires with a heavier gauge. I used 26 gauge on everything and maybe thinking a heavier gauge on the +/- will help. In the manual it says a minimum of 24guage, and did not catch that before I started my build...
jbkuma
10-14-2020, 10:10 AM
You have a lot of pixels, I think you should really consider at least doubling that 26 or going to something heavier, at least for the power connections from the battery. You can use lighter connections to the side blades.
_itssobreezy_
10-14-2020, 10:25 AM
You have a lot of pixels, I think you should really consider at least doubling that 26 or going to something heavier, at least for the power connections from the battery. You can use lighter connections to the side blades.

Sounds good... Ill give it a shot and will let you know. Thanks for the input!
_itssobreezy_
10-19-2020, 06:10 AM
You have a lot of pixels, I think you should really consider at least doubling that 26 or going to something heavier, at least for the power connections from the battery. You can use lighter connections to the side blades.

So, I doubled the wires coming from the battery and also the positive and negative going to the main blade... The saber works now and I cant stop smiling. Thanks for the input and help!
jbkuma
10-21-2020, 07:08 AM
I'm glad you got it sorted. Mtfbwy