Horus
11-08-2007, 03:51 AM
Hi All!
Well, just found the CSS a couple of days ago. I've been lurking in the forum and reading many posts regarding saber building. I've also decided to make an order. As I live in Sweden the freight charges are quite substancial, so I will try and get all I need in one go.
I am in no way good at electronics but have soldered a couple of simple projects at work. I'm trying to buil a simple starting saber which I can upgrade later. Since I do not wish to send a lot of weird newbie questions to the fine men running the shop (and heroically supplying the world with lightsabers) I figured it a good idea to check a couple of things on this fine forum and the merry members of it.
Here's what I figured I'd need for a simple LED saber (regarding electronics):
6AA Battery holder
Red/Orange Luxeon 3w LED
5 degree lens
Lensholder
On/Off Switch
Buckpuck 1000mA
Do I got it covered? Does the battery holder fit inside the standard MHS parts? Correct voltage for the buckpuck and LED?
My plans for the hilt are:
2x MHS ribbed extension
3" Double female threaded connector
MPS Pommel style 4
Screw on LED blade holder style 3
The plans have me putting the on off switch in the center of the pommel and having the shop drill me a hole in one of the flatter parts of one of the ribbed extensions for a covertechbutton. I plan to use the 3" threaded connector in the middle with the ribbed parts on both sides. Then fill upp the ribbed parts with O-rings.
Will I have any problems fitting the electronics? Do you think I will have any trouble (regarding space) later on fitting a driver board & sound board in there?
There will off course be a blade and the drilling of holding screw(s) for it but I'll try and keep this thread regarding electronics.
Thanks in advance for advice and comments...
/Horus
Well, just found the CSS a couple of days ago. I've been lurking in the forum and reading many posts regarding saber building. I've also decided to make an order. As I live in Sweden the freight charges are quite substancial, so I will try and get all I need in one go.
I am in no way good at electronics but have soldered a couple of simple projects at work. I'm trying to buil a simple starting saber which I can upgrade later. Since I do not wish to send a lot of weird newbie questions to the fine men running the shop (and heroically supplying the world with lightsabers) I figured it a good idea to check a couple of things on this fine forum and the merry members of it.
Here's what I figured I'd need for a simple LED saber (regarding electronics):
6AA Battery holder
Red/Orange Luxeon 3w LED
5 degree lens
Lensholder
On/Off Switch
Buckpuck 1000mA
Do I got it covered? Does the battery holder fit inside the standard MHS parts? Correct voltage for the buckpuck and LED?
My plans for the hilt are:
2x MHS ribbed extension
3" Double female threaded connector
MPS Pommel style 4
Screw on LED blade holder style 3
The plans have me putting the on off switch in the center of the pommel and having the shop drill me a hole in one of the flatter parts of one of the ribbed extensions for a covertechbutton. I plan to use the 3" threaded connector in the middle with the ribbed parts on both sides. Then fill upp the ribbed parts with O-rings.
Will I have any problems fitting the electronics? Do you think I will have any trouble (regarding space) later on fitting a driver board & sound board in there?
There will off course be a blade and the drilling of holding screw(s) for it but I'll try and keep this thread regarding electronics.
Thanks in advance for advice and comments...
/Horus