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    The other thing you may want to consider is heat...

    The other thing you may want to consider is heat buildup with the Crees, left running they may get hot over time.
    Also an idea for a display, and Arduino could be made to externally drive the leds...
  2. Thank all!! :) RJ, the leather was attached with...

    Thank all!! :) RJ, the leather was attached with contact cement on both the leather and the body tube, once it gets to the right point (according to the directions) it sticks like no other, it would...
  3. Pulled out my macro lens... :) The Third pic...

    Pulled out my macro lens... :)
    The Third pic shows the plastic piece that is part of the switch (with a piece of brass all-thread in the hole the nub pressed into).
    The disk is missing the...
  4. I actually ordered a couple of the black av...

    I actually ordered a couple of the black av switches so I could experiment.
    I found out by drilling the center of the part you press that it comes off... its a small aluminum disk with a post that...
  5. Oh, and the watch this link was supposed to be...

    Oh, and the watch this link was supposed to be Madcow's vid: https://youtu.be/afJEx_Wk-HA
  6. If its this one...

    If its this one http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Cool-White-Cree-XP-L-CopperNova-P1017.aspx then the forward voltage is what you wanna look at, which looks like 2.95-3.25V (3.25V max) so you would...
  7. Ok, as far as I understand (and anyone feel free...

    Ok, as far as I understand (and anyone feel free to correct me too) the specs on the power supply aren't a concern, except the voltage. The 5000mAh means that the battery can last for 1 hour with a...
  8. I used a 9/16" end mill to recess mine and a...

    I used a 9/16" end mill to recess mine and a 15/32 drill for the main hole (unless you want it threaded). ...
  9. And here is how it is currently, all the...

    And here is how it is currently, all the machining is done. I don't know if I'm going to weather it (might wait until I drop it a few times first), but trying to figure out a good method for that...
  10. Tried the stock av switch in and it was ok, but I...

    Tried the stock av switch in and it was ok, but I was going for more.
    I took a piece of brass I had and turned out a switch cap that would work with my disassembled switch.
    ...
  11. If anyone is curious, the center cap of the...

    If anyone is curious, the center cap of the typical av switch is a disk with a nub that is expansion fit into a plastic piece (perfect size to hold a 4-40 screw).
    Drilled out for the screws holding...
  12. BTW, don't know how to rotate the pics here......

    BTW, don't know how to rotate the pics here... they're right on my computer...
    After an hour of lining it up, finally got the cove cut... Then it was trying to line up the switch with the cove......
  13. Got the pommel finished and bored out to accept...

    Got the pommel finished and bored out to accept an insert (not the one I'm using, gonna go with brass slotted for a speaker later).
    Chopped off the emitter at a 45 degree for looks and got it lined...
  14. I bored the emitter out to receive a Maul...

    I bored the emitter out to receive a Maul removable blade conversion (liked the blade holder/led holder combo) -...
  15. PX01 - Hand Machined First Build - Rahm Kota Variant - (pic heavy)

    So last semester I took a robotics course at my local college and one of the assignments was dealing with lights, I decided to make a lightsaber (arduino powered) out of plumbing parts. ...
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    Another idea would be to hide a dome switch under...

    Another idea would be to hide a dome switch under the wrapping...
  17. It would be a tight fit, 28mm (average diameter)...

    It would be a tight fit, 28mm (average diameter) is a few thousands over 1.1 inches (1.1024), you may luck out and it would slide or press right in and you would have to figure out a mount (maybe...
  18. If you go to a plastics store, like TAP plastics,...

    If you go to a plastics store, like TAP plastics, they sell a diffusion film, it may take a few layers, but hopefully it will be to your liking.
  19. Yeah, was thinking it looked like some candy...

    Yeah, was thinking it looked like some candy colors, and probably their adhesion promoter too.
  20. Oh you definitely gotta do a how to on the...

    Oh you definitely gotta do a how to on the burnout paint effect (or at least send me a message ;) ), I'm working on a custom machined build and that would be amazing on the inner blade holder...
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    Yeah, the emitter end would need to be a few...

    Yeah, the emitter end would need to be a few thousands over 1" (depends on the fit you want) and the rest of the interior should be 1.25" If you plan on using the TCSS chassis disks. Easiest way to...
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    As far as depths go, from what I'm seeing on the...

    As far as depths go, from what I'm seeing on the store site all the newer male parts are .4" worth of threads like NanoRex said. Judging by what I've read on other posts here I believe the female...
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    Thanks for the feedback Greenie! So anyone else?...

    Thanks for the feedback Greenie! So anyone else? :confused: 120 views and no body else has an opinion?
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    Sealed or Ported?

    Hello all, figured I would throw this out to those more experienced than me...
    I'm designing my own saber for a school project (class in machining) and am up to the speaker holder/chassis.
    I just...
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