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aricall
12-21-2009, 12:02 AM
Ok so i want to build my first saber after xmas is over heres my list how does it look..... plan to add sound later....may switch out the thumbscrew.
any suggestions.....thanks

*7" Fluted with guarded style switch hole
*Screw on LED blade holder style 10
*MHS ribbed extension
*MPS Pommel style 3 v2
*MPS Clip
*MPS Insert style 1
*2 Wire quick connector
*Build Your Own Luxeon III Electronics Kit
4AAA battery holder
Green
Collimator Lens 10° viewing angle
2.2ohm 5w resistor
Push on/push off switch with black button
Luxeon III/V Lens Holder
*LED "Corbin style" Show blade 1" OD (34 inches)
*1/8" Adhesive lined heatshrink tubing
*10-32 x 13/32" Thumb Screw
*Drill & Tap Hole (10-32)
*1-3/16" ID Black O-ring x9
*Bezel for illuminated switches
*Machine switch hole in MHS section (illuminated)
*DPDT Latching green illuminated switch

Jedi-Loreen
12-21-2009, 12:21 AM
I see a 7" fluted with guarded switch hole, but I don't see a guarded switch on your list, I only see this one: "Push on/push off switch with black button". If that's the switch you are going to use, then you need the standard switch hole, otherwise, order a guarded switch. Make sure to get the latching switch, if you do, since you don't say anything about adding some kind of sound board.

I don't remember if the AV switches fit in the same hole as the guarded switches do.

You're going to have to modify either your lens or lens holder if you use the 5° lens, the 10° will snap right into the lens holder.

Jordandau
12-21-2009, 03:03 AM
Is there any benefit to the 10 degree lens? I assume the 5 is a tighter pattern, keeping the light more focused towards the end of the blade. But then you'd have to modify it to get it to fit the holder.

Rafalema
12-21-2009, 04:49 AM
Can you give us a render how it will look like?

xl97
12-21-2009, 10:45 AM
you could just build it yourself and see..


http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/mhsbuilder/

Jay-gon Jinn
12-21-2009, 04:01 PM
I don't remember if the AV switches fit in the same hole as the guarded switches do.


The Av switches do require a larger hole than the guarded style do. Have Tim drill the hole for you, it's much easier that way. It's under "Services" in the store.

aricall
12-22-2009, 01:29 AM
thanks everyone for the replys....the 10 collimator is currently out of stock but ill keep in mind i should pick that one up instead....
so am i correct in thinking that the momentary switches u have to hold down to stay on and the latching click on with the push?
im not adding sound at first but would like to add it in the future
thanks

Jay-gon Jinn
12-22-2009, 01:06 PM
thanks everyone for the replys....the 10 collimator is currently out of stock but ill keep in mind i should pick that one up instead....
so am i correct in thinking that the momentary switches u have to hold down to stay on and the latching click on with the push?
im not adding sound at first but would like to add it in the future
thanks
You are correct. Some soundboard require momentary switches, like the toy Hasbro boards, while others require a latching type, like the Master Replicas/Hasbro Signature FX boards. Keep that in mind when you decide what switch you plan to order, it might save you some money down the road.

aricall
12-23-2009, 03:45 AM
ok so i updated the list in the first post some....
hows it looking now?

Jedi-Loreen
12-23-2009, 04:18 AM
So, you're going to use a momentary switch before you get any kind of sound board? That's not going to be easy keeping that kind of switch pressed to keep the LED turned on. You have to push the button into the switch, it's not going to be easy to keep it pressed in.

xl97
12-23-2009, 08:31 AM
if NO sound/driver at all.. get a latching switch....

if you get a soundboard that does need/require a momentary switch.. buy one at that time.. there are dirt cheap.

Jedi-Loreen
12-23-2009, 10:22 AM
The illuminated AV switches are "dirt cheap" though.

But you might as well get the latching version too, for now, since it's going to need a bitter hole that you can't use for the switches that come with the Build your own electronics kits.

xl97
12-23-2009, 10:56 AM
'are not'.. I think you meant. :)


no that AV's are not really cheap...

Jedi-Loreen
12-23-2009, 11:01 AM
Yeah, that's what I meant.

I'm typing more like you do. :p

xl97
12-23-2009, 11:04 AM
HOLY CRAP!..

you need to get help..FAST!.. nobody ever wants to type as bad as I do.. LOL

its bad technique...and trying to go to fast.

I swear Im not a neanderthal in person! :)

aricall
12-25-2009, 01:37 AM
ok updated again with a latching switch
everything look good now?
thanks

Jay-gon Jinn
12-26-2009, 04:56 PM
Looks good to me.

mihunai
12-26-2009, 05:21 PM
'are not'.. I think you meant. :)


no that AV's are not really cheap...

They are around here, actually...
Local shop has them for 5 bucks.

No link for Tims sake.

ON TOPIC

List looks good to me...

mTm

aricall
12-27-2009, 07:06 PM
thanks everyone
cant wait to place my order....
:p

Jedi-Loreen
12-27-2009, 08:18 PM
But you'll have to wait. :p



Till the Store's open again. ;)

aricall
12-27-2009, 10:25 PM
hah yep i know its ok tho
have to pay some of the xmas bills first tho anyways hahah