FAQ Section no longer active?

[LeMoel]

Hi Tim or anybody who knows but I see that the FAQ section's links dont work anymore?

i went there to see How do I install decrative or accent LEDs to my saber, but it didnt work,nothing worked. I searched it also and there were no good diagrams ,anyone???

[Jay-gon Jinn]

Hi Tim or anybody who knows but I see that the FAQ section's links dont work anymore?

i went there to see How do I install decrative or accent LEDs to my saber, but it didnt work,nothing worked. I searched it also and there were no good diagrams ,anyone???
Unfortunately, most of those links went dead after the forums were moved and changed from phpbb to the vbulletin style. Maybe what you're looking for could be found in the Thread Index (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=553)

[LeMoel]

yeah i took a look and theeres a little on it,nothing like diagrams tho

[Lord Maul]

I can refind the FAQ links if a lot of people want me to. I haven't gotten around to it because this is the first time anyone has asked for it to be redone.

[xwingband]

I can refind the FAQ links if a lot of people want me to. I haven't gotten around to it because this is the first time anyone has asked for it to be redone.

If it was like the last forum shift you just need to alter the url. I just threw it in word and used the replace function.

[LeMoel]

that would be awesome lord maul, Yeah i dont have word i have an imac but i will give it a try on the apple word type of page,thanks

[Strydur]

If anyone wants to take the time to update these threads like the new to sabers section and FAQ I would be much appreciated.

[Lord Maul]

This is the FAQ.

TIM: You can update the FAQ now


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All posters are welcome to contribute. If there's a weak spot you notice point it out, and veteran posters tell what you see popping up constantly.

Where can I get part X cheaper? OR How can I build part X?
This is the forum of a store. It is somewhat disrespectful to ask that. Please, buy from the shop. The majority of parts you will need are there. If not you can make a suggestion of parts to carry here:
Store wish list (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=153)

When is part X coming in? What happened to part X, I can't find it in the store anymore? Tim, when is part X going to be made? etc...
Read the threads here:
Official store news (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/forumdisplay.php?f=21)
And this thread
Flame On !!! / Store stock question (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=2002)

How do I post pictures?
How to post pictures (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=126&highlight=post+pictures)

Which is better, EL or LED?
It's up to your opinion. Each has advantages and disadvantages. Read this for more detail: http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=2087
and this
http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=515&highlight=blade+options

What does color so and so look like?
LED Colors / Blades (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/forumdisplay.php?f=27)
EL Colors / Blades (http://thecustomsa.web133.discountasp.net/Scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=2)

How do I get that up/down blade action?
This is not possible with EL. It is possible with an LED if you use the 3W driver offered in the store.

What tools will I need to make my hilt?
There are many tools. This topic is applicable to EL and LED for any hilt:
Tools of the Trade (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=330&highlight=tools+trade)

How do I solder the electronics?
A messy but working way is to buy solder tape. You wrap it around the wires to be soldered and heat it until it melts with a heat gun or lighter. If you plan on doing many sabers investing in a proper soldering iron/gun is best.

With a soldering iron wait for it to heat up. Once it's hot enough melt some solder on the tip to "tin" it. This helps solder melt easier on the tip for later. The ideal method for soldering is to bring the iron up to the wires and melt the solder there. This however may be too difficult if you are new to it. An alternate is to melt some solder on the tip of the iron and bring it to the wire. If you are soldering to a board you can drop the solder on the board and remelt it to push the wire in.

For soldering the EL wire please read this:
EL blade tutorial (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=12)

How do I tap a hole for my thumbscrew?
Basics of thread tapping (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=5724)

How do I glue the tip on?
Tim uses Weld-on #3 and if you can find that available use it. Always follow the directions for proper bonds. Any glue that chemically bonds the two should work well. Non-bonding glues like epoxy and superglue are not the best option as they can break and will produce a visible glue seam.

LED blade options-
For good overall pictures of options view this:
Blade Comparison Pictures (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=5737)

Also use the search feature and browse the LED blade forum. Each blade has it's own unique features. We often refer to a blade by the "first" person to use this type.


Tim's blade diffuser- A milky white diffuser that is similar to the MR
Gelu's film (polypropylene)
Vadeblade's film (mylar)
Ultra's film (Acetate)- extremely similar to the above two
Corbin's film (polycarbonate substrate)- Gives a distinct coring affect and is used mostly in conjunction with his driver board available in the store.
Erv's- A combo of Corbin's and another blade film like listed above.
Dual Tube- labor intensive, but gives a look similar to Corbin's and seperates filtered colors very well.


What's all the heatsink talk, and do I need one?
A heatsink is a piece (usually a type of metal) that dissipates the heat of the LED. It prevents burnouts and lowering of brightness.

You will not need one if you use the blade holder sold here at TCSS. If for some reason you aren't using the blade holder then read this topic:
heat sinking (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=300&highlight=homemade+heatsink)

What is the difference between a 5 and 10 degree lens?
Not much. You must decide for yourself.
Understanding lens degrees (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=2744&highlight=degree+lens+difference)

If I convert my MR to a Luxeon LED will it retain that up/down blade action?
Unfortunatly it won't. It will fade in and out, but won't be a pure ladder effect. Some will prefer it and others not. All other MR functions remain intact though.

Will the blade be removable?
Yes, both EL and LED feature removable blades for display or costuming.

How is it removable and secure at the same time?
You need to drill and tap a hole in the blade holder for a screw. See above.

I'd like to convert a saber other that those in the tutorials, how do I do it?
It is possible to convert all of the MRs (even the EL ones) to a Luxeon LED, but at the the moment there are various obstacles to offering a kit for those others. Usually it's space for a quality aluminum blade holder. Tim will be looking into offering a solution for these sabers later. If you must go ahead check the Thread Index for threads on disassemblimg the other sabers.

What are all the parts I'll need to do this?
Just about everything you'd need to know has been discussed, check the Thread Index (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=553). Read the tutorials first. These tutorials will have all the basic parts in their directions. It would do you good to read them until you understand them, and by then it should be apparent what you'll need.

How do I install decorative or accent LEDs to my saber?
http://thecustomsa.web133.discountas...opic.php?t=163 (http://thecustomsa.web133.discountasp.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=163)

It is very similar to wiring the luxeon LED with a different resistor.

How do I get that white core/how come my saber doesn't look like the ones in the gallery?

Well... it's a camera trick. The camera is getting over exposed and to compensate it makes the core white to keep the rest of the picture from being washed out. In person it's just a very bright color.

Neither technology offers a way to make it like the movies. There is a way to make a small white core with LEDs involving two tubes, filters and a white LED. If you are interested read the "improved dual tube" entry in Corbin's Saber Manual (http://www.corbinscomponents.com/manual21.pdf)

What does the 3W driver do? What is this Corbin board I hear of?

The 3W driver sold in the store is what we commonly in the forum's refer to as Corbin's driver for it's maker Corbin_Das (now a co-owner of TCSS).

It is meant for driving the LED only (no sound) and offers some unique features. Some of the saber specific features are: an extension/retraction (best with his blade film) and a shimmer effect on clash. More practically it offers some benifits over a resistored setup.

His board uses PWM (Peaked Wavelength Modulation) to alternate between overdriving and underdriving the LED faster than the eye can see. We only see the brightest yet electronically it runs as the median which conserves batteries.

While his board does not do sound it can easily interface with a soundboard. For diagrams on how to use this board view the Wiring forum (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/forumdisplay.php?f=13)and Sound forum (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/forumdisplay.php?f=25)

How do I get ______ soundboard to work in my saber?
To be added...

What is a buck/micropuck?

The puck series is a driver. This goes in place of the resistor in an LED saber. It gets more out of your LED like all drivers, which saves batteries and gives a constant brightness over the use of the batteries. They are easier to work with because you don't need to worry about changing it with a new voltage.

Do I need a resistor with a driver?

NO! A driver always takes place of a resistor. This applies to pucks, Corbin's driver, Plecterlabs, Ultrasound, etc...

Do I NEED a driver?

Nope, a resistor is the most basic way of limiting the current to your Luxeon. There however benefits to drivers, such as: lighting effects, saves batteries and constant brightness.

Can I use a 9V?

If you are using it in an EL saber that is the standard. For Luxeon sabers though it's not recommended because especially with a resistor you are wasting a lot and runtimes will suck compared to other options.

Reflectors vs. Collimator Lens

There isn't a HUGE difference with them. IMO they are a BIT better, but not enough to go out of the way to use them when they aren't made for it. They don't fit in the MHS system so it's a lot of work to modify them.

The Modular Light System that Ultrasabers is meant for their sabers. They don't machine a lip in their emitters so when you use an MHS emitter meant for a collimnator the blade sits like 3/4" above the reflector. Any benefits are getting destroyed by that.

[Strydur]

Great job..thanks Maul

[Lord Maul]

Okay Tim, we're good to go. The FAQ can be updated.

[Lord Maul]

I'll be going through indexing the most important threads of each forum. I'll be indexing every forum except the non-building ones (Misc topics). This is not meant to be exhaustive, but a starting point that will help keep relevant questions in the same threads. It is not an excuse to not at least skim thread titles and posts within the thread itself in case your question has already be asked.


Misc Topics:
Localities:
Attention New Englanders: (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=528&highlight=attention+englanders)
Florida People! (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=845&highlight=florida+people)
Jedi or Sith from the Midwest (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=971&highlight=jedi+sith+from+midwest)
Jedi scattered across the Galaxy...PART II (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=1022&highlight=Jedi+Scattered+Across+Galaxy+PART)
Long Island Jedi (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=974&highlight=long+island+jedi)
Member Map (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=1026&highlight=member)
Richmond, VA and surrounding areas (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=908&highlight=richmond+surrounding+areas)
Shindig 08 (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=3789&highlight=shindig)

Tutorials:
Graflex Saber Building (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=671&highlight=graflex+saber+building)
How to post pictures (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=126&highlight=post+pictures)
Picture taking tips (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=4122&highlight=post+pictures)
How to: The basics of painting (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=540&highlight=basics+painting)
Tutorial: How to photograph your lightsaber (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=180&highlight=tutorial+photograph+lightsaber)

Costuming:
Costume Pictures (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=430&highlight=costume+pictures)
Jedi/Sith Cloaks (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=364&highlight=jedi+sith+cloaks)
The Brotherhood of the Sith - Darth Vader Costume (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=272&highlight=brotherhood+sith)
Star Fortress Productions: STAY AWAY (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=5864)

Everything Else:
Any Artists? (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=368&highlight=artists%3F)
Any musical instrument fans? (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=738&highlight=musical+instrument+fans)
Avatar Help (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=862&highlight=avatar+help)
Avatars! (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=814&highlight=avatars)
CONS (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=816&highlight=cons)
DARTH MAUL FX ! (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=638&highlight=darth+maul)
force fx Couplers (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=373&highlight=force+couplers)
Good SW books? (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=407&highlight=good+books)
Grip Material? (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=143&highlight=grip+material)
Lightsaber Exercises (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=876&highlight=exercises)
Lightsbaer Forms (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=73&highlight=forms)
making star wars characters with artpad (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=779&highlight=artpad)
Need help with blueprinting your saber designs? (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=140&highlight=blueprinting)
selling lightsabers (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=399&highlight=selling)
Share pictures of your sabers here. (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=47&highlight=share+pictures)
Snitz forums ranking... (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=397&highlight=snitz)
So, what do you do for a living? (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=924&highlight=living)
TCSS Theme Song!!! (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=1374&highlight=theme+song)
Using Your FX: Hows it handle? (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=1082&highlight=hows+handle)
Where'd You Get that "Handle?" (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=658&highlight=handle)
TCSS squadrons (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=3403)

First before you go to any of these threads, can your question be answered by any of these?
FAQ (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=529)
05 MR Anakin - Disassembly only - kits available (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=3)
05 MR Vader - Done & kits available (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=1)
05 MR Mace Windu - Done & kits available (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=994)
06 MR Darth Maul - Done & kits available (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=1024)
Cutaway Views and Wiring Schematics (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/forumdisplay.php?f=28)
EL blade tutorial (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=12)
EL hilt tutorial (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=13)
LED hilt tutorial (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=20)
MHS LED kit tutorial (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=326)
New to the saber scene? Start here: (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/forumdisplay.php?f=35)
Misinformation: Corrections (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=3286)
Basics of thread tapping (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=5724)

Modular Hilt System:
Dual saber adapter (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=156&highlight=dual+saber+adapter)
Official store news (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/forumdisplay.php?f=21)
Pommel feedback (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=434&highlight=pommel+feedback)
Modular pommel system?? (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=1427&highlight=pommel+feedback)
Thumbscrew placement... (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=448&highlight=thumbscrew+placement)
What battery "packs" fit? (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=146&highlight=what+battery+packs)
Wish list (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=144&highlight=wish+list)
where do you put the speaker? (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=318&highlight=where+speaker)
Rendering/visualizing *updated 12/15/07* (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=3122)
Inteactive Saber Builder (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=4645)
Anyone want their lightsaber built in 3d? (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=3821)
www.saberbuilder.com (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=5666)

Saber Sound:
Help with sounboards (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=5837)
Crystal Focus TROUBLESHOOTING thread... (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=4346)
What have you done for speaker vents? (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=597&highlight=where+speaker)
Corbin's driver and hasbro sound (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=349&highlight=corbin%27s+driver)
sounds (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=86&highlight=sounds)
EL Sound With One Switch (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=972&highlight=sound+with+switch)
Hasbro Sound Board Fuse (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=331&highlight=hasbro+fuse)
A possible cheap fix for the Hasbro S.B. F.O.C.? (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=547&highlight=hasbro)
hasbro vs MR FX (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=299&highlight=hasbro)
Hasbro sound module schematics (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=372&highlight=hasbro)
What would you like on buttered toast v3? Foie Gras ? (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=2227)
Crystal Focus Soundfonts and Config Files (Shop and Swap) (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=3572) Recharge port, 616 and you (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=4866)
Any Ultrasound news? (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=4018&highlight=ultrasound)
How to protect your sound board? from grounding out? (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=5819)
http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/images/misc/paperclip.gif (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/forumdisplay.php?f=25#) Open Saber Sound Project (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=5590)


EL blade discussion:
Diffuser (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=15&highlight=diffuser)
El colors/brightness (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=87&highlight=colors+brightness)
Getting the EL Wire Inside (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=290&highlight=wire+inside)
Soldering EL to mono plug (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=203&highlight=soldering+mono+plug)
what size set screw to use? (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=713&highlight=what+size+screw)
Light Whip (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=1839)

EL hilts and Wiring Discussion:
How do I wire up this inverter, with an LED? (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=327&highlight=wire+inverter+with)
Inverter Hum (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=287&highlight=inverter)
Mounting a Switch (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=297&highlight=mounting+switch)
Switch Location (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=23&highlight=switch+location)

EL Q&A:
4 khz inverter heating up (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=46&highlight=inverter+heating)
what is the best battery to use (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=75&highlight=what+best+battery)

LED blade discussion:
"Frosting the Blade" (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=1611&highlight=3%2F4+blade)
3/4" led blade (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=80&highlight=3%2F4+blade)
Alternative to blade diffuser (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=260&highlight=alternative+blade+diffuser)
Best purple filter? (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=425&highlight=best+purple+filter)
Blade strength showdown!! (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=211&highlight=blade+showdown)
Comparisson between several diffusers (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=662&highlight=comparisson+several+diffusers)
Disassembling Mace FX (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=472&highlight=disassembling+mace)
GeluKhanGharr's clear blade film (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=435&highlight=clear+blade+film)
How strong is PC tubing (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=401&highlight=strong+tubing)
Jtsteph white LED (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=523&highlight=Jtsteph+white)
LED Blade Length (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=302&highlight=blade+length)
LED blade tips (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=217&highlight=blade+tips)
Purple LED (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=569&highlight=purple)
Blade Length (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=3975)
Movie Blade Color Guide - Blue -- THE SAGA IS COMPLETE (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=1362&highlight=saga+complete+blue)
Blade Comparison Pictures (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=5737)

LED hilts and wiring discussion:
Adding driver (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=251&highlight=adding+driver)
Blacklight LEDs (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=317&highlight=blacklight)
heat sinking (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=300&highlight=heat+sinking)
Let's talk about heat sinking... (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=3555&highlight=heat+sinking)
MR Sound Board Current (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=1382&highlight=sound+board+current)
multiple LED's (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=152&highlight=multiple)
resistor (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=269&highlight=resistor)
R G B Three Color Luxeon III (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=155&highlight=three+color)
Tapping and heatsink compound (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=406&highlight=tapping+heatsink+compound)
Luxeon Rebel discussion (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=2694&highlight=luxeon)
Luxeon K2 (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=60&highlight=luxeon)
driving your LED(No resistors allowed)? Read this (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=4069)

LED Q&A:
Difference between the Luxeon Collimator Lenses (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=35&highlight=difference+luxeon+collimator)
how do you make it shimmer? (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=313&highlight=make+shimmer)
how to secure LED blade to FX saber (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=339&highlight=secure+blade)
LED custom light up effect? (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=322&highlight=custom+light+effect)
Luxeon K2 info (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=353&highlight=luxeon+info)
Question on what Batteries. (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=495&highlight=question+what+batteries)
Resistor values for direct drive..3w, 5w, K2 (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=1551&highlight=what+resistor+should)


New Technology Discussion:
Bat Wings (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=206&highlight=wings)
Fiber Optic Cable (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=325&highlight=fiber+optic+cable)
Force lightsaber activation with RFID (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=465&highlight=force+lightsaber+activation)
Luxeon with slider fading system. (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=2194&highlight=luxeon)
My DPSS laser driven saber (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=436&highlight=DPSS)
PhotonAlterations blade (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=280&highlight=photonalterations)
prototype: mid-grade MR-Daughter Luxeon CONTROLLER. (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=4145)
LED (makototsai style) Testing (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=4921)

MR to luxeon 3w conversions:
05 MR Vader - Done & kits available (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=1)
05 MR Anakin - Disassembly only - kits available (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=3)
05 MR Mace Windu - Done & kits available (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=994)
06 MR Darth Maul - Done & kits available (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=1024)
MR An4kin conversion assembly. (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=594&highlight=an4kin)
Anakin MR Copper buttons (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=545&highlight=anakin+copper)
contact point on a lux (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=464&highlight=contact+point)
Darth Vader Conversion Problems (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=395&highlight=vader+conversion+problems)
Drawing enough current? (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=17&highlight=drawing+current)
First conversion... (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=516&highlight=first+conversion...)
FX Conversion Kits (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=11&highlight=conversion+kits)
Hasbro Conversion (Low buck Saber) (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=36&highlight=hasbro+conversion)
Luke luxeon conversion (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=496&highlight=luke+luxeon)
MR comparison? (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=283&highlight=comparison%3F)
Not powering up (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=324&highlight=powering)
Question on MR Anakin Terminals/Sound (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=473&highlight=terminals%2Fsound)
Steel reinforced blades (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=235&highlight=steel)
vadar conversion Q's (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=84&highlight=vadar)
pin removal (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=1276&highlight=removal)
Joe Jedi (lightsaber construction Kit) Multi color Modification (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=4279)

Cutaway views and wiring schematics:
3w LED driver aka Corbins board (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=378&highlight=driver+corbins+board)
Hasbro sound module schematics (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=372&highlight=hasbro+sound+module)
LED Modular Hilt System (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=370&highlight=modular+hilt+system)
Recharge port hookup (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=2235)

How to build a basic EL hilt:
EL hilt tutorial (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=13)
Problem finding parts at Lowes (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=56)

How to build a basic LED hilt:
LED hilt tutorial (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=20)
Bubbles for Luke ANH saber (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=355)
belt clips (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=193)
The basics of soldering. (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=867&highlight=basics+soldering)
Tools of the Trade (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=330&highlight=tools+trade)
Jay-gon's PVC Hilts (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=3266)
Understanding lens degrees (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=2744)

How to build a LED saber with the MHS kit:
MHS LED kit tutorial (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=326)
Dealing with stuck or difficult MHS threads (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=2767)

How to build EL blades:
EL blade tutorial (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=12)
Question on the PolyE tubing (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=39)

[duncan29793]

any change of updating the pics for this post??

http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=13

they are all red x's

Oh and thank you for time and efforts for updating what you have so far... we all appreciate it.

[Strydur]

Fixed duncan

That brought back some memories..

[duncan29793]

thanks Strydur, much appreciated