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Good to know it works in practice! :)





Hmm, good point. Perhaps 1" ID PVC end caps, or similar?

::EDIT:: Nice, Jay-gon, those are perfect.

Ah yes, quite right! That Vf of the deep red Rebel would put the resister in the realm of a 2 ohm 1 watt resistor, if I'm not mistaken.
And like you say, a Cree would be the most elegant solution in...

Very elegant build, and nice details! Love the crisp black lines throughout the design.

Also (please correct me if I'm wrong), but if you are planning on using a deep red Rebel Star that you linked to (which have a max current of 700mA), then the amperage value in this first calculation...

Hmmm a good question, indeed! At the cons I've been to in the past, I've usually kept the blade out for the complete Jedi/Sith effect, and to be quicker to deflect blaster bolts from the occasionally...

Fantastic, thanks Silver Serpent!

Great overview of the PLI Madcow! Thanks for these helpful video series.

One question (and sorry if this is obviously covered elsewhere), can the PLI go after the recharge port in the...

Ah, nice! That 22" bed length must be nice and roomy. Yep, I can image spending nearly half the price of the lathe on accessories alone, but your work proves it's worth.

Very cool looking colors and clean design!

Yikes, well said. I've been really waffling as to whether to invest in a lathe or not. What make/model of lathe are you working on, may I ask?

Thanks for giving it a look over! Yep, this saber is testing my cramfu to new limits in many ways, somewhat frightening at times haha. Shared ground is good, that's good to hear. And yeah, I was...

Hello saber fanatics!

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(Please see here for a MUCH higher resolution upload of the diagram)

I have completed the first draft of my wiring diagram for the PCv3.5 + Color Extender, and...

Wow! Absolutely beautiful! This is what I love in a saber, the etching and weathering give it that used and authentic feeling true to the original trilogy and KoTOR. :D

Yeah, I can imagine how helpful a selection of forstner bits would be in a build like this. And yes, drilling end grain is much harder indeed! Yikes, sounds frustrating with the slipping/scratching....

Yeah, I'm in a similar situation, using PVC for a blade holder. I should think not, PVC schedule 40 pipe is rated for a maximum working temperature of 120 deg. F, and many builds have used PVC as the...

Cool, I see, and nice use of woodburning to conceal the seams. I'm using a 1" forstner bit to bore out the internals, although since I'm lacking a drill press, it's a pretty nerve-racking procedure....

Ah yes, I too underestimated the size of the battery pack... we'll see how it goes, fingers crossed! I'll definitely post some photos and build progress, it'll be great to compare notes and problem...

I am using hardwood Cherry in my design. Still trying to figure out what type of finish to give it, something that would bring out the rich dark red tones but not cover up the natural hues. I've...

Gorgeous work! Nice choice of red oak too. I was tempted to use oak in my current build, but decided on something different. What finish/stains did you use, if any? Also, do you notice any heat...

That's exciting news, FJK! :D

Welcome to the forums. Most impressive Vader costume!

Yeah, from what I understand, for a white blade--and if you want flash on clash like you mentioned above--you would need a Tri-Rebel or a Tri-Cree. If you want the FoC to be a different color than...

Greetings Ravenwood! That's a very elegant saber design you have there. I really enjoy the sun gold powder coating, and the darker bands add a nice rhythm. Looking forward to following your build!

Understood! =]

Okay good to know, thanks FJK! I read that the single die Crees have similar power needs as the Rebels, just wanted to double check the same was true for the future Tri-Crees.

Hi all! :)

This may have been answered already, but I couldn't seem to find the post if it exists.

Because R/G/B Tri-Rebels are currently out of stock (and phased out from TCSS's...