It's a pretty long hilt...you would have to be able to fit something in there. What board did you have in mind for this? What chassis solution? If it's TCSS Discs, you may very well be SOL, but if...
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It's a pretty long hilt...you would have to be able to fit something in there. What board did you have in mind for this? What chassis solution? If it's TCSS Discs, you may very well be SOL, but if...
You might be able to score a Crystal Focus LS 6.5 still. I know I still have mine, but have already soldered to it. I would ask around and see if anyone has one unused that they would be willing to...
I would also check out Erv's video on how to calculate actual vF for individual LEDs, as the datasheets can sometimes be inaccurate. It requires a benchtop PSU.
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So...as I am reading through the CFX manual and familiarizing myself with all of the necessary wiring and procedures, I find a section about recharge ports and general power switches. I don't need...
Greetings.
The title says it all, really. I've been away from the hobby for a long time, but am eager to test new equipment and methods on a few new sabers. The thing is...I'm just not using this...
Aaand a midnight test run:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_fLvUYDwOo
Hope I'm posting this in the right place...
Greetings, saber fans!
I've been trying to finish my second saber for literally years, and it's been delay after embarrassing delay. To my infinite...
I will try that. Thanks for the suggestion. ^_^
Actually...I think I might know what's wrong with the CEx.
As I look at it under a magnifier, I see that there are some bridged pins on the offending channel's bottom-side components. I will...
Thanks for popping in, FJK.
I seriously don't know what I did to it, but at least the problem was resolved. I'm honestly very impressed with the CF8 and CEx color mixing. Now comes the long,...
Hey, guys.
I am returning to the hobby after a long hiatus, having finally worked out some of the general construction issues that were stopping me during my rebuild of my second saber. Before I...
Well...
Originally, the segment did light up evenly. I drove them at 40mA, under the advisement of the CF LS 6.5 manual. But then I encountered the heat problem, shortly before the dimming...
I am actually having this problem as well, now that I've begun building a CF LS saber. I read the section about drive adjustments, did Class III Seriallel, etc, etc, and bench-tested one segment of...
I'm looking to replace my switches, due to clearance issues between the terminals and battery pack. I seem to remember the original switches having a choice between short and long, but the current...
Lighting is very important. I totally agree. I've got a 60W LED bulb with reflector positioned ~12" above my soldering station. Direct light, no shadows. I also use the helping hands with attached...
I was thinking that too, until I realized that some conduit is metal. That might be the type he's using.
If it's plastic, threading is a non-issue. I've made PVC knot-tying tools which rely on...
Thanks, JD, but I trust FJK as much as I trust anyone. Rats. I really hoped I'd gotten the right one. May be a moot point, since I might have figured out a way to use the original pack I had in there...
I love my Hakko iron. It's ESD-safe, with digital temp control, and does the job perfectly every time. I spent over a hundred on it, though, so that may not be the most accessible option.
I second...
If you have access to a threading kit, then you probably have a thread gauge. Look in your kit and see if you can find it. You should be able to get the right threads. If you don't have one, check an...
Greetings,
A long, long time ago (but not very far away at all), I purchased a PCB from the shop. I never used it, because I ended up going with TCSS pre-made packs. Now I'm in a position where I...
Always use a resistor for accent LEDs. There are online calculators available.
If I understand correctly, you don't use all eight pins. Two leads connect to the Accent LED pads (with appropriate resistor) to light the switch, and two leads connect to the switch pads. I don't...
I do not have specific knowledge about scavenging boards, but there are many threads on this forum on that subject. The only advice I can give you is to look up the masters and figure out how it...
Thanks. It's been a while, and there's plenty of catching up to do.
Greetings, fellow saber lovers.
After a long hiatus (due mostly to having absolutely no liquid assets with which to buy saber parts), I am looking to re-enter the saber-building game. I've been a...