I was using a common cathode wired in parallel which won't work, I got a common anode led and the chamber lights up like a charm. Just posting this reference for anyone else confused as I was.
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I was using a common cathode wired in parallel which won't work, I got a common anode led and the chamber lights up like a charm. Just posting this reference for anyone else confused as I was.
Not hoping to resurrect an old thread but I'm using the same setup as you and my 5mm led just isn't very bright, did you encounter this at all?
@alcadude Glad you like it! I took a dremel with a sanding drum attachment and sanded down the PVC outer sleeve, touching the drum to just one place over and over again. Then I coated it with black...
Thanks for the feedback, I was teaching myself wiring with the Hasbro board but also wanted to do something I hadn't seen before. PVC allows for a lot of experimentation without much risk.
This is a PVC saber with a Hasbro soundboard meant to look like something made from copper scrap from a ruin of Naboo and hammered into shape. I tried to oxidize it some that it looks worn and a...
Awesome thanks! I'll definitely be trying this on my next build!
What did you use to achieve that incredibly realistic metal look? I'm working on my own pvc saber now and would love for it to look half that good.
Yeah I emailed him and he said to check here since he doesn't sell individual parts. So I'm looking to either get a shroud or holder machined or any recommendations for pvc or any other material.
For the next saber that I want to build I want it to be a medieval type saber with a traditional type crossguard. Rob's Grey Claymore at Genesis Custom Sabers is my inspiration and would love a blade...
Okay thank you so much!
I have built just one saber before and want to build a new saber. I want to be able to change the colors pretty much on the fly and am not particular about sound effects other than just the basics. I...