Thanks, FJK, that's just the confirmation I needed :) Yup, definitely going to need a few external resistors with my 7.4V pack. Now I can proceed with the build without much worry. Thanks again!
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Thanks, FJK, that's just the confirmation I needed :) Yup, definitely going to need a few external resistors with my 7.4V pack. Now I can proceed with the build without much worry. Thanks again!
Hello saber world! I come to you with a question about how the Crystal Focus v8 handles the LED behavior on color channel 2 when using resistors in pseudo-color mixing.
I am using a quad-Cree...
I totally know the feeling! Most of my friends are slightly amused and may raise an eyebrow or two when I tell them about sabersmithing. But that's one of the best things about TCSS, sharing the...
Oh man, that's one beautiful piece of art! Fantastic design, great etching detail, shrouds are sleek, and rotating crystal chamber too! Stunning.
Now one very geeky question for you: I recognize...
Fantastic work! Great choreography, cinematography, and production quality! Hats off to you and your team :)
Heeheehee! :D
Cool, yeah me too! I think the adapter could really help with the cram-fu in these tight situations. Best of luck, and feel free to PM me with progress photos or a link to your...
Dude, this is freakin' awesome! What a great project for you and your buddies, and with great results! Love that saberstaff of yours, very well done. Great use of the quick disconnect couplers, I've...
Indeed, PVC pipe can be used in saber construction, and I have used 1 1/2" OD pipe (which has about a 1" internal diameter) for a blade holder in my latest build. See my build log post on my PVC...
Haha, thanks so much Greenie! Yup, just a hint of Orgus Din. It feels like a cooking show putting it like that, "a dash of Old Republic, and a hint of steampunk, with a pinch of ANH." I like it! ;)
Hahaha, yep geek levels have definitely drastically increased since joining this hobby! :D I'm also looking for Jedi lore or expanded universe resources for inspiration, let me know if you find some...
Definitely cool saber! And I like how you took the same approach as the original saber builders did, finding all sorts of different components and turning them into a weapon for a more civilized age!...
Why thank you very much, alcadude! :D
Greetings Evonacvhett, sorry to hear about your Crystal Focus trouble. I'll offer what advice I can!
Yes, you can use a R/G/B LED with the CFv8 without using a Color Extender. If you haven't...
Welcome indeed! I think building lightsabers is totally a logical step after going to Portland comic con with your daughters. Dare I say...it is your destiny! :D
Glad that makes sense! And yes of course, I'm happy to share my work and process, I think having the forums here for the open sharing of ideas is one of the best assets of the TCSS community. :)
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Thank you CET! I appreciate your feedback :D
Thanks for your kind words, Kreyhn! I really enjoyed playing with wood and brass, and organic vs mechanical themes, which I definitely plan on expanding upon in version 2.0 of this saber. Fun stuff...
Yes, that's very interesting about using aluminum tape, FenixFire. I think I'd use the tape method if I were to go down this PVC-aluminum veneer path again. Ah, that cyanoacrylate chemical vs...
Yo yo, Sawyer! Thanks again for your kind words! I reckon you've got yourself a very fine work of art with this saber! You must be very proud of that level of work.
Ah, the ways of the etch resist...
Ah, thanks for the feedback Tim! That makes sense, it's a beautiful finish, just a bit of extra work for etching, but no worries :)
Glad to hear that sanding/polishing method worked out for...
Many thanks, Sawyer! Yes, I'm a fan of wooden components too, and that was the original inspiration for the whole design of this saber! If you haven't seen Arklight Arsenal's builds yet, check these...
Haha, of course! :D Very interesting on the button design, I can see the benefit of a tactile feedback from the holding pins. And yep asymmetry is definitely a feature, carefully planned from the...
Oh wow! :eek: This is a fantastic saber, Sawyer! I mean... wow absolutely beautiful! I agree with the others, your etching is top-notch, love the patterns and texture, and it goes great with your...
Wow, how did I miss this build log?! Nicely done, JB, I really enjoy the brass, leather, wrappings, and copper tubing this saber is sporting :D And that switch design you've come up with, very sweet....
Thanks, JakeSoft!
And of course, ask away! Yeah it was kinda tricky. I used cyanoacrylate glue ("crazy glue" and the like) to bond the aluminum and PVC together. I was finding that the aluminum...