IcyDeath
07-26-2007, 09:05 PM
Hi, I'm new here and I will be ordering and building my first FX lightsaber and would like to use mostly MHS parts. I'll be updating with pics and eventually a video (if I'm lucky enough to figure all of this stuff out and make it). I need it for a Halloween party, so I am giving myself a lot of time to buy/build it in stages as I get my savings and convince my wife, lol.
Here is my list of what I THINK I need broken down. I am not sure on alot of it though and will describe why throughout, so any help appreciated.
Base/Hilt
MPS Pommel Style 1 (Not closed at the end possibly for insert/speaker?)
MPS Insert Style 1 (Closes end of Pommel for a speaker to face out of?)
MPS Clip (Needed to attach the Insert to the Pommel?)
MHS Double Threaded Hilt Style 2
MHS Screw On LED Blade Holder Style 2
8-32x13/32 Black Thumb Screw (For Blade Holder)
Switch Push On/Off Black
Covertec Clip Button
Covertec 8-32 Socket Screw
Covertec Clip
1-2/16 ID O Ring x8 (For grip on the cut rings of hilt style 2)
As you can see I am not sure how to set up the speaker so it can be heard. I assume the open end of pommel style 1 are for the insert I listed, which asks as a speaker grill?
Electronics
Plecterlabs Crystal Focus Saber Core V2.5
Plecterlabs Deluxe Speaker
Plecterlabs Rumbling Force Feedback Motor
TCSS LED Basic Electronics Kit - 3wRed
I'm not sure if there will be enough room or what to do for more room if I need it for all the electronics to fit. I may go with the 4.8V AAA 1000mAh NIMH Rechargeable battery pack and charger instead of the one that comes with the basic led kit.
Blade
TCSS Corbin Style Battle Blade (Unsure of length)
The blade is pretty easy decision wise... Except I'm not sure what length I'd like. Can anyone tell me what the non-Yoda MR FX Sabers blade lengths typically are? I also want to make sure the 3w Luxeon will actually light the blade size I choose well enough.
Thanks for reading my large first post and for any help you can offer me. In summary here are my worries...
1. Am I missing anything I need to build an FX saber?
2. Not sure about the speaker and pommel setup.
3. Will it all fit, if not what are my options to make it fit?
4. Length of the Blade for a 3w Luxeon to light up well.
5. Do I need to like glue/tape the driver board and battery pack inside?
6. Anyone know if the Plecter driver board needs just 2 buttons to control everything?
Here is my list of what I THINK I need broken down. I am not sure on alot of it though and will describe why throughout, so any help appreciated.
Base/Hilt
MPS Pommel Style 1 (Not closed at the end possibly for insert/speaker?)
MPS Insert Style 1 (Closes end of Pommel for a speaker to face out of?)
MPS Clip (Needed to attach the Insert to the Pommel?)
MHS Double Threaded Hilt Style 2
MHS Screw On LED Blade Holder Style 2
8-32x13/32 Black Thumb Screw (For Blade Holder)
Switch Push On/Off Black
Covertec Clip Button
Covertec 8-32 Socket Screw
Covertec Clip
1-2/16 ID O Ring x8 (For grip on the cut rings of hilt style 2)
As you can see I am not sure how to set up the speaker so it can be heard. I assume the open end of pommel style 1 are for the insert I listed, which asks as a speaker grill?
Electronics
Plecterlabs Crystal Focus Saber Core V2.5
Plecterlabs Deluxe Speaker
Plecterlabs Rumbling Force Feedback Motor
TCSS LED Basic Electronics Kit - 3wRed
I'm not sure if there will be enough room or what to do for more room if I need it for all the electronics to fit. I may go with the 4.8V AAA 1000mAh NIMH Rechargeable battery pack and charger instead of the one that comes with the basic led kit.
Blade
TCSS Corbin Style Battle Blade (Unsure of length)
The blade is pretty easy decision wise... Except I'm not sure what length I'd like. Can anyone tell me what the non-Yoda MR FX Sabers blade lengths typically are? I also want to make sure the 3w Luxeon will actually light the blade size I choose well enough.
Thanks for reading my large first post and for any help you can offer me. In summary here are my worries...
1. Am I missing anything I need to build an FX saber?
2. Not sure about the speaker and pommel setup.
3. Will it all fit, if not what are my options to make it fit?
4. Length of the Blade for a 3w Luxeon to light up well.
5. Do I need to like glue/tape the driver board and battery pack inside?
6. Anyone know if the Plecter driver board needs just 2 buttons to control everything?