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    Ok so R/R/W would be the way to go then as i do...

    Ok so R/R/W would be the way to go then as i do want FoC later on, can you under resist them to drive them harder, 1.1ohm is the recommended resistor for the red but can less be used to drive them...
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    Maximum Brightness

    Ok guys so a little help please. My saber is currently running a RGB Cree Coppernova (i was going to do colour mixing but changed my mind) on the red powered by a 18650 3.7v 3400 mah and is...
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    closest ive found is a 3 w 1 ohm resistor and a 3...

    closest ive found is a 3 w 1 ohm resistor and a 3 watt 0.1 ohm resistor. I know its less than ideal but can i just chain them together? Otherwise its ordering from online and holding me back a few...
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    Gonna have to that with some heat shrink over it...

    Gonna have to that with some heat shrink over it then http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/metal-film-2w-15k-ohm-resistor-d1k5 The electrical stores near me are utter crap
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    so a 0.6w 1.2 ohm will do? that's the closest i...

    so a 0.6w 1.2 ohm will do? that's the closest i could find on their store
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    All i can find at my local shops web page is...

    All i can find at my local shops web page is http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/metal-film-2w-120-ohm-resistor-d120r will that extra 1 watt make the blade much dimmer? If its not going to effect it too much...
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    The store lists the coppernova as Forward Voltage...

    The store lists the coppernova as Forward Voltage @1000mA = 2.59v so if ive followed the tutorial correctly
    R=(3.7-2.59)/1==>1.1/1==>1.1 ohms
    P=R*I^2==>1.1*(1)^2==>1 W Right?
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    my friend just e-mailed me his receipt and the...

    my friend just e-mailed me his receipt and the led is a RGB Cree LED Coppernova, but as ill only be using the red im guessing a 2 Ohm, 1W resistor will do the trick.

    And i dont know if all of...
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    Resistor check and help

    Ok guys ive been searching for the answer's i need but cant find them so here i go. Tomorrow im going to go get the last few parts i need for my saber, its just a light-up and recharge port setup...
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    There are many guides i used to build my...

    There are many guides i used to build my knowledge base up, this was made of EVA foam but i had never used it before so lots of google and a little trial and error was all it took, when the armour is...
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    So i finally got my costume to a good enough...

    So i finally got my costume to a good enough point that i can use it, the chest plate will probably be re-made as it should come down to were my ribcage ends and then i need something to go between...
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    Thanks, quite obvious really don't know why i...

    Thanks, quite obvious really don't know why i didn't think of that :)
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    Sleeve material problem

    Hi guys i got my hilt today and first thing i noticed was activation box 14 dosent fit sleeve material, i need it to go on as the sleeve material is to be used to mount the activation box over the...
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    you could go to a machine shop and ask them for a...

    you could go to a machine shop and ask them for a quote, shouldnt be too expensive as a tube bender does the job in seconds
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    And for the saber i wanted i aggressive looking...

    And for the saber i wanted i aggressive looking hilt so this is what im planning, the switch will be in the grenade section as i will be making a sleeve to go over it and still show some of it...
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    So i got my robe made and the helm is looking...

    So i got my robe made and the helm is looking great, was time to test it for length and fit, and with the shoulder armour on under the robe it sits nicely barely touching the floor, i may add more...
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    How difficult is it to wire one up? Because the...

    How difficult is it to wire one up? Because the quick look ive had of the PC manual seems pretty simple showing exactly what wire's go where. I can follow instructions well and my soldering skills...
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    Ohh didn't notice that. Would only work out...

    Ohh didn't notice that. Would only work out slightly more expensive anyways, so which card is better, it needs to be able to do lockup, flash on clash, blaster deflects and The blade...
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    Hmm the Petit Crouton Sound Module V3.5 is $129...

    Hmm the Petit Crouton Sound Module V3.5 is $129 on TCSS and Crystal Focus Saber Core V7.5 is $125 from plector labs.
    So which is the better choice, in most of the high end sabers ive seen they use...
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    upgrading to have flash on clash and a blaster...

    upgrading to have flash on clash and a blaster deflect sound button. Would also like to have a driver board in the future to get the blade to appear to extend and retract
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    I will be using a Coppernova LED, Nano Biscotte...

    I will be using a Coppernova LED, Nano Biscotte Sound Module V2, 2W 28mm Bass Speaker, TrustFire Protected 3.7V 2400mAh 18650 Lithium Batterys and 16mm Anti Vandal Short Momentary Red Ring Switch. ...
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    Planning my build

    Ok guys so I have my hilt designed, and i have my wiring figured out mostly as i will be using the tutorial from the custom saber shops youtube but with a kill key as well....
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    Sith Acolyte Armour

    Has anyone got or know when i can get some pepakura files or templates for Acolyte armour? I know about firefek's files and while they are great i cannot afford 36 quid just for the files when that...
  24. Thread: Total noob

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    ive been watching the video's on the custom saber...

    ive been watching the video's on the custom saber youtube page, and from what i can tell is that if i go and wire it up the way it was done in the video then there will be plenty of room as the...
  25. Thread: Total noob

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    ahh yeah, didnt think to use another extension...

    ahh yeah, didnt think to use another extension piece, got it to 12.56 inchs
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