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ti-el_terall
05-26-2007, 11:43 AM
Yep, I did. And I only had it for 24 hours.

Step 1. On the opposite side of the black know there is a pin. Drill it out. When kits are done it will be tapped with 8-32.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/Ti-el_Terall/100_1046.jpg

Step 2. Unscrew the black knob. Take off plastic cover where the switch is. 2 screws are underneath and. Unscrew them, unscrew the big screw and take off control box.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/Ti-el_Terall/100_1039.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/Ti-el_Terall/100_1042.jpg

Step 3. Slide black sleeve up to reveal a pin. Push it out.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/Ti-el_Terall/100_1045.jpg

Step 4. Pull out innards.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/Ti-el_Terall/100_1047.jpg

Step 5. Push out 2 small pins on opposite sides that keep the 2 pieces together.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/Ti-el_Terall/100_1048.jpg

Step 6. Roll down O-ring on top of metal guard. Remove metal guard.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/Ti-el_Terall/100_1049.jpg

Step 7. You should now see the end of another pin, flip saber over and push out pin.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/Ti-el_Terall/100_1051.jpg

Now you can remove blade and such. Any questions please ask. I will make better pics eventually.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/Ti-el_Terall/100_1053.jpg

Kurosawa
05-29-2007, 12:56 AM
what is the inner diameter of the blade holder on the stock yoda lightsaber?

ti-el_terall
05-29-2007, 08:00 AM
All I know is that the 1.25 blade holder fits nice inside.

jedi1789
05-29-2007, 09:50 AM
Hey I would really like to convert a FX. But I am not sure if I should. Like is it worth it? Do you think I could do it? Thanks! :)

vortextwist
05-29-2007, 01:36 PM
If you want to duel with it. then yes.

jedi1789
05-29-2007, 06:39 PM
Are most of the FX made out of plastic or metal?

Lord Maul
05-29-2007, 07:04 PM
all the hilts are metal, but they all have plastic blade holders.

jedi1789
05-29-2007, 07:18 PM
Ok. So just follow the instructions and I won't ruin it?
:lol:

ti-el_terall
05-30-2007, 08:15 AM
Please stay on topic, If yuo have any more questions there are lots of other threads that you cna post in.

Kabraxxis
12-15-2007, 01:39 PM
I've heard that converting a Yoda FX to a Luxeon is a really bad idea because it's weak. I just got my hands on a Yoda though and I think I'll be following your disassembly too.

I'm really curious about turning it into a Lux even if it's only for a resell or show. As far as I can tell the weakest part might be this black plastic shroud and how you can't fit a polycarbonate tube very deep inside the short blade. Any tips or opinions?

Soulkeeper7700
12-15-2007, 03:03 PM
honestly IMO,i think the MR sabers should only be converted to a lux led for show, to make them brighter. they are too nice to destroy by dueling with them. and if you want a short saber, like the length of a yoda, why not just take one of your existing sabers, and cut the blade shorter by 10 inches or so. im in the process of collecting all the MR before the end of the year, or a lil after. but i intend to keep them all stock. they could be worth some money some day.

thejedilestat
05-22-2008, 06:10 AM
honestly IMO,i think the MR sabers should only be converted to a lux led for show, to make them brighter. they are too nice to destroy by dueling with them. and if you want a short saber, like the length of a yoda, why not just take one of your existing sabers, and cut the blade shorter by 10 inches or so. im in the process of collecting all the MR before the end of the year, or a lil after. but i intend to keep them all stock. they could be worth some money some day.

i myself wanna keep some stock MR Sabers... but i know its not gonna happeni have already taken apart my mace and luke rotj i would like to have 2 of each one stock and one converted saber

just to show the diff

GusKenobi
06-11-2008, 03:21 PM
any chance of re posting those pics?

NeptuneTQ
06-26-2008, 07:49 AM
This guy has pictures of the disassembly... no actual instructions though so don't know how much help it is.

http://s128.photobucket.com/albums/p170/Obi-Juan/SW/FxSabers%20and%20ForceFx%20Pics/FX%20Yoda%20lightsaber%20Disassembly%20Tutorial/

_Reaver_
07-01-2008, 07:20 PM
This is a great start, Ti-el. It has me through the beginnings. I'm going to be doing two of these conversions, which will then be used in a saberstaff. I'll do the first one, then do a detailed tutorial with pics for the second. I have the first one apart now, and that clash sensor is a bear. How on earth does one remove that and re-wire it? Anyone know how?