Bastila Shan

[eastern57]

Now that TCSS has makototsai LEDs back in stock. It seems very appropriate that I show off what they can be used for: LED-string blades. It's not difficult to make an LED-string blade, it's actually very easy... it just takes a little more time and that TRUE DIY spirit ;)

The hilt was interpreted, and designed by Jonitus, custom machined MHS parts by ArmonFire. I finished it and installed the electronics

Specs:
- Dual LED-string blades (Short: 22")
- Anakin/Yoda boards
- 2x 18650s (1 per board)
- Single SPST AV momentary (gold)
- Recharge port
- Custom hilt by Jonitus, ArmonFire, and me

See how Maul's blade ignites one at a time? Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqydT7h3ZJE


That was the goal. A little funky wiring and 'biziddy'... done.

Concept drawing by unknown artist:
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn260/eastern57/Bastila%20Shan/Bastila_Shan_saber.jpg


Here it is compared to a Lux III red:

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn260/eastern57/Bastila%20Shan/th_MOV05720.jpg (http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn260/eastern57/Bastila%20Shan/?action=view&current=MOV05720.flv)

Pics:

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn260/eastern57/Bastila%20Shan/DSC05734.jpg
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn260/eastern57/Bastila%20Shan/th_DSC05721.jpg (http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn260/eastern57/Bastila%20Shan/?action=view&current=DSC05721.jpg)http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn260/eastern57/Bastila%20Shan/th_DSC05722.jpg (http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn260/eastern57/Bastila%20Shan/?action=view&current=DSC05722.jpg)http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn260/eastern57/Bastila%20Shan/th_DSC05725.jpg (http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn260/eastern57/Bastila%20Shan/?action=view&current=DSC05725.jpg)http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn260/eastern57/Bastila%20Shan/th_DSC05733.jpg (http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn260/eastern57/Bastila%20Shan/?action=view&current=DSC05733.jpg)


Compared to Lux III Red:

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn260/eastern57/Bastila%20Shan/th_DSC05716.jpg (http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn260/eastern57/Bastila%20Shan/?action=view&current=DSC05716.jpg)http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn260/eastern57/Bastila%20Shan/th_DSC05717.jpg (http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn260/eastern57/Bastila%20Shan/?action=view&current=DSC05717.jpg)http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn260/eastern57/Bastila%20Shan/th_DSC05718.jpg (http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn260/eastern57/Bastila%20Shan/?action=view&current=DSC05718.jpg)



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[Blue Fox]

WOW! thats why I love LED string blades. very nicely done! I also like how you set it up to where the blades activate one after the other instead of at the same time. Well done! :D

[Rhyen Skytracker]

Great job eastern. Did you use a delay on make relay for the start up effect?

[Shadar Al'Niende]

Saw this on the FX boards. Cheers to all involved!

[Vos Malek]

Wow that was really cool! I've been thinking about making a double bladed saber and this makes me want to do it even more! Well done!

[eastern57]

Thanks all! I've made a lot of LED-strings, and it's always a plesant surprise... I get lazy sometimes too, but I LOVE the way they look.

And YES, the makototsai blades are brighter than luxIIIs. :cool:


Great job eastern. Did you use a delay on make relay for the start up effect?

Nope. I used the segment pins on one board as the activation connections for the other board. ;)

[Sairon]

Very nice looking saber, great job.

[DJMoonbass]

very very amazing. those things friggin radiate. mako has some cool stuff.

two thumbs up to ALL

[Kal El Rah]

Very nice indeed, well done, KUDOS!