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    My first project is finished!

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    I just got done! The hilt is an 03 Vader ANH. I converted it to a flashlight. I used an existing CREE flashlight head which I turned in a lathe to fit in the shroud. The button on the...
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    I rechecked the board and blade with my meter and...

    I rechecked the board and blade with my meter and found that there is 4.5ish volts on the board supply but only 2.5v drop across each blade section. That must mean that the voltage drop is happening...
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    Final voltage and current on MR boards

    I'm trying to get the data I need to select the right LED for my conversion. I need to know the final voltage (after joining all the negatives) and the current available running straight off of the...
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    Has anyone installed a switch to disable the...

    Has anyone installed a switch to disable the sound? I want stealth mode!
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    I checked the voltage drop across the string...

    I checked the voltage drop across the string blade and there IS in fact only one power wire going to the assembly. I read a voltage drop of 2.51v. I'll have to desolder the positive lead to measure...
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    MR blade wiring question

    9799So there I was, at my workbench with my '03 Vader ANH, when the electronics case came open. I saw mostly what I expected to see except for this: the wiring going to the string blade, that will...
  7. I have an 03 Vader that I'm converting to a...

    I have an 03 Vader that I'm converting to a flashlight. I hope to swap out the string blade with a white LuxIII and Optics. I'm planning to use the sounds with the addition of a switch on the speaker...
  8. Yes, I saw this, and it was helpful. Next time I...

    Yes, I saw this, and it was helpful. Next time I work on it, I'm going to use my meter and check the voltage drop at the string blade and the current draw. If it looks like the LuxIII specs are...
  9. Can I simply swap out the string blade with a LuxIII?

    I have a 2003 Vader ANH, the 6 cell version. Can I disconnect the string blade and attach a Luxeon Rebel Star? I think the mA are good, just unsure of voltage.
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