2010 Electronic Lightsaber w/ DVD Tutorial

[psab keel]

I just tried out the wiring schematic in Vctrsone's posting with the TIP 42 Transistor and it works like a charm! I even added a second momentary switch to the clash sensor to enable clashing not only when the blade makes contact with something, but to also simulate the blaster deflects. For such a cheap board, with this addition of the transistor which costs less than $2.00 you get decent sound, a bright blade, and cool light effects for your saber all without breaking the bank!

The only thing I was wondering was how many mA is the LED getting? This way I can calculate runtimes.

Thanks so much, Psab

[Skottsaber]

Set up your DMM for current and measure in series with the LED.

[StickStickly]

Did anyone ever get a wiring diagram up for the General Grievous Econo Board?

[Azmaria Dei]

Did anyone ever get a wiring diagram up for the General Grievous Econo Board?

yes, Cardcollector has made a very good thread here.
http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...my-Board-Guide

[dustunite]

is it ok to run this with 6v without a 5v regulator?

[cardcollector]

No...

[RattleHornet]

is it ok to run this with 6v without a 5v regulator?

I always use 4AAA NiMH battery instead of 4AAA alkaline.

[Tuffskull]

One quick question - is it possible to solder a rumbel motor somewhere in the cheapy setup? I have a motor from an cheap plastic blaster. I need only the soundboard from the blaster for a dl-44... Would be cool to solder it in a sword hilt.

[Azmaria Dei]

i put them in all my econo sabers. but i also wire them up funny. in the basic diagram, if you wire it in parallel with the main LED with the right resistor, then you'll be fine. if you punch the motor into any LED calculator for about 2V @200mA, you'll get the resistor you need (or close enough anyway).

[Tuffskull]

OK but if you wire it parallel to the led is it then not working permanent until I switch the sword of....? Wouldn't it be better to wire it parallel with the motion sensor???