More info about my design
WOW, I was not expecting so much feed back. Thank you.
To speak to some of your concerns:
1. The fold mechanism will not be machined aluminum. Therefore I will not need great mechanic skills, just some math.
2. The Fold is solid made of wooden dowel (for now) as a prototype, therefore no wiring goes past the Fold.
3. Because of #2^^, The saber is designed to house all of the electronics (battery, speaker,etc.) in the ?Top? portion of the hilt.
4. The Sliding Shroud is Not the tcss shroud but a Sink tube piece that I am Machining myself.
5. I have taken into consideration the weight of the whole. As most people designing/wielding a pike/yari/naginata/battleaxe will tell you, without that weight; it just feels wrong. Haha But we will see.
Thank you for your interest. I hope to add more Pictures/Vids as the build continues. STAY TUNED!
And as always, May the Force be with you all!