Quote Originally Posted by dbluephoenix View Post
Sorry, didn't mean to offend. I'm just electronically inexperienced. Of course, I'd like to make it fully functional, I was just wondering if it would be held against me if I failed with the guts.
Nothing will be held against "you" the person. However, it will be held against the saber built and "you" as a builder. These are two totally different things.
Well wired and routed electronics is a crucial part to a well done saber. It will be judged accordingly by each person as he (or she) chooses.

There are so many topics, threads, and pics devoted to wiring and chasis setups. I would encourage you to use this contest as an opportunity to increase you skill in wiring. Take extra time to plan out where your wires go, spend some time mastering soldering skills, and then submit a saber where you have done the best you can, with what you have, where you are in your skills.