I want to build a complete saber but i'm quite confused.
Seeing as i'm getting a job soon (lazy 17 year old,) i'm gonna actually buy all the crap i've said that i've always wanted to get. So a lightsaber would be awesome (I would for sure carry it on my belt everywhere including to class and at gigs and everything.) So on to the components!
-It appears to me that LED seems to be the best, so I think i'll go that route (if you disagree throw something at me.)
-I like this hilt, because any time i've tried the Sink Tube route, it always looks real stupid.
-I kinda like this blade holder, but if you think another one would look more comfortable lemme know.
-This pommel looks cool, and this insert is neat too. Would I need this to keep it in?
-I would like to change the color of the blades (unless there's a big drawback to it)
-Sound would be cool as long as it's not cheezy.
-A strap button would be cool.
So am I leaving anything out? Any advice? Thanks!
And FWIW, if possible, duelling would be great.
Re: I want to build a complete saber but i'm quite confused.
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Seeing as i'm getting a job soon (lazy 17 year old,) i'm gonna actually buy all the crap i've said that i've always wanted to get. So a lightsaber would be awesome (I would for sure carry it on my belt everywhere including to class and at gigs and everything.) So on to the components!
Good to see you really are into it.
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Originally Posted by Petary791
-It appears to me that LED seems to be the best, so I think i'll go that route (if you disagree throw something at me.)
-I like
this hilt, because any time i've tried the Sink Tube route, it always looks real stupid.
That will be fine as long as you get a pommel and blade holder.
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-I kinda like
this blade holder, but if you think another one would look more comfortable lemme know.
Ooooo. Good choice, I love that Blade Holder, I have used it more than 3 times and its comfortable enough to use.
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This pommel looks cool, and
this insert is neat too. Would I need
this to keep it in?
They are all cool. And no you do not absolutely need that to keep it in, you can use glue but i find that clip to be best to hold it in. And plus its only like .79 cents.
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-I would like to change the color of the blades (unless there's a big drawback to it)
We have found that with EL technology just changing a blade with different colored el wires changes the colors easily. But an even easier way with LED is to get a luxeon K2 LED. You can also get a set of LEE filters but I have heard they are a pain to get now. But you can always get the colored disks in tims store.
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-Sound would be cool as long as it's not cheezy.
You have 4 routes here. Hasbro, Master Replica Sound board. Ervs Crystal Focus V2. Ultrasound.
The Hasbro is kind of more primitive in sound meaning its not as realistic as the MR, or CF, or Ultrasound. The visual effects are more primitive but its still a good sound board.
Master Replica's sound board is a good option which I am currently running in my main saber. it does not have any visual effects but you will notice it fades in. It doesnt sharply turn on like a saber with a resistor.
I would go with Erv's Soundboard or Ultra's Soundboard, they are both amazing.
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-A strap button would be cool.
What is a strap button? A slider switch you mean?
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So am I leaving anything out? Any advice? Thanks!
Are you good with soldering? You dont need to be really good but if you know how and wear safety goggles you are absolutely fine.
Hope that helped
Re: I want to build a complete saber but i'm quite confused.
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Originally Posted by Petary791
-Sound would be cool as long as it's not cheezy.
You have 4 routes here. Hasbro, Master Replica Sound board. Ervs Crystal Focus V2. Ultrasound.
The Hasbro is kind of more primitive in sound meaning its not as realistic as the MR, or CF, or Ultrasound. The visual effects are more primitive but its still a good sound board.
Master Replica's sound board is a good option which I am currently running in my main saber. it does not have any visual effects but you will notice it fades in. It doesnt sharply turn on like a saber with a resistor.
I would go with Erv's Soundboard or Ultra's Soundboard, they are both amazing.
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Originally Posted by Petary791
-A strap button would be cool.
What is a strap button? A slider switch you mean?
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Originally Posted by Petary791
So am I leaving anything out? Any advice? Thanks!
Are you good with soldering? You dont need to be really good but if you know how and wear safety goggles you are absolutely fine.
Hope that helped
Very nice. Thanks. And I wouldn't consider myself "good" at soldering but yeah I can solder. I have safety goggles too. I think, due to brightness, i'm just gonna go with a blue saber. And by strap button I mean a covertec clip (sorry i'm a musician and a strap button is what you attach the guitar strap to.)
I feel like I had another question but I just forgot.