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Here is my new pcb for LED String sabers.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WNk_lyDjiHk/VTzT8jKGuBI/AAAAAAAA6c8/44crz6qKdZQ/w1371-h771-no/2015-04-26.jpg

If you don't have lathe you can always use a drill and sandpaper, but it is dangerous rough method.

Checkout my new "crossguards" :D, I actually enjoyed it
http://youtu.be/fv3aZ9ri30E

read carefully, reinforce the common anode - > it means that the bus have less resistance, allowing more current to pass,

I noticed that my string blade is getting really hot at the beginning of the string. I have reinforced the common-anode with additional copper wire but the heating is still there. My concern is that...

Exactly. ( check my demo from the previous post). I made a slight delay in the program for the second channel ( custom board) for the init. But similar delay for the crystal focus ( rest of the...

I really love the side-vents ( as i call it) of the saber :D. And the idea of actual flames added to my saber is pretty sweet.
But the 10000mcd leds and the kitchen foil do the same effect...