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May I also add that a 40" blade will be too long for a 4yo. The average blade length for adults is 36". Were you planning on getting a too-long blade and then cutting it to length yourself?

Thanks, SS! :D

I've changed my design slightly. I'm now looking at a purple blade with the RGB tri-cree LED. As a housekeeping thing, I've also drawn my LEDs running in parallel. See attached picture.

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True. I haven't done any soldering since my son was born. That was seven years ago. ;)

I bought a sound card while they are in stock. Practicing my Jedi meditation while I wait for a white-white-white LED to become available.


Nano Biscotte Sound Module V2
Power Xtender 2.0
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Thanks. I'm not a huge fan of tying those LEDs together, either; but I figured using the wiring example in the NB user's manual was a good place to start.

Here's my first wiring diagram.
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From the description for the Power Extender in the shop: http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Power-Xtender-20-P652.aspx



I'll change that output voltage to my Vbatt. Thanks.

So, don't worry about the amps, just check the voltages to see if I need a resistor in there. Thanks!

:Edit: I mean throw a resistor in to get the 12V PEx output down to 3.1V for the white LED and...

I've been working on a similar design for my white saber. I'm still a noob, but from just looking at what you have drawn up, I would suggest that you draw your diagram again without the space between...

So if the power extender is putting out 1.5A and the white LED takes 1A, are people 1) throwing in another resistor, 2) ignoring the extra 0.5A that the LED is getting for FoC, or 3)something else?...

Agreed. Simple math. I went from knowing pretty much nothing about lightsaber circuits to my first draft of a wiring diagram in two hours. Did the divisions for the resistor values, but not full node...

Thanks. (Patience is not my strong suit.) Already waiting for the NBv2 to be back in stock. Hopefully both will come in at the same time. I'm trying to draw up my wiring diagram so that I can...

I've been looking and haven't found any documentation for tri-Cree LEDs. *grumble* Anyone got a part number?

Oh, good to know. Time to go download a new datasheet! :)

FJK, will those be the SinkPAD-II Rebel Tri-Star, or a different LED altogether?

So I want a white blade. I'm assuming that TCSS does not carry this (that I have seen), so I need to go back to the source and buy this:...

Actual saber question: I was told that I can't use the Rebel Star LED Heatsink Module for what I want to do. What LED do I need?

Anyone have any pictures of translucent brass powder coat? I've looked in the galleries but haven't found any samples.

Thanks! I'm actually thinking about replacing the sun gold pieces (it is more mustard yellow in person than on the powder coating colors page). If anyone knows anybody who would interested in buying...

Electronic Design Features
0. White blade color
1. Momentary on/off switch (purchased)
2. White ring on on/off switch set to "on" while kill-plug is out
3. Rechargeable battery
4. Recharge port...

Hey, guys. This is where I will be posting all of my pesky questions for my first saber build. (I hope I'm putting this in the correct section.)

A little background. I bought the parts for and...

About the c-clip, I installed one last week. I was more concerned about the narrow tips of my pliers breaking than the c-clip breaking. Those things are tough!

Haha. I know what you mean. I want to build one for Mr. Ravenwood. But he wants to try a flash-gun mod if he can find one. The 6yo wants one too. I'm thinking in ten years when he has done something...

Thanks, FJK. I had some questions about the NB and Power Xtender, but I can hold off on those for now. This whole thing started because my 6yo suggested our family dress up as Jedi for Halloween. I...