new saber

[jin starkiller]

I haven't posted in a while so here the newest one i am working on


blade holder style 4
choke 3
ribbed extension
7" fluted section
pommel 1o
insert 9

redp4
3.3 5 watt resistor
2AA battery pack
lens holder
lens
DPDT mom switch
bezel

recharge port
kill switch
4 AAA 1000 mah nimh rechargebles






I believe that i have everything that i need for this one

I kind of went back to the drawing board with this one and decided to put a sound board and a recharge system in it
less alkaline batteries to deal with and buy....cost less in the long run

[Jedi-Loreen]

What batteries will you be using?

And the resistor for your switch LED isn't listed.

[jin starkiller]

i will be using AA duracell alkeline batteries

resistor for switch is this from the store

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/82...istor-P23.aspx

[dgdve]

Use the resistor calculator in the store to get the right resistor for your main LED..

p4 blue takes 1ohm 2W @ 3.6/3.7v.. so Id go with that if your going to direct drive the LED. I hope this helps

[Jedi-Loreen]

Dave, do you even know what forward voltage means?

He needs more than just 3V to light that LED properly.

Your advice isn't really going to help him, because it's incorrect.

The store also says the P4 blue is 3.25V. Not that it matters since 3V is still not enough for that LED.

[dgdve]

fixed!!

[jin starkiller]

thanx for everyones help

decided to fix a few things and go with the

p4 red
recharge port
obiwan econo board too

the reason is this p4 blue just isn't as bright with the battery solution that i am using not sure why
I am using the 4AAA alkalines ...so decided to change to the red

[jedimastergarcia87]

Not bad. I like your design. Try saving up for the rechargable batteri pack if you can. Maybe you had bad batteries at the time testing out your saber? Try getting new batteries and see if that helps, if you were able to get the correct resistor and all anyway. Other than that night saber. I'm going to be working on a new saber myself in the next few weeks, might be done by May hopefully.

[Azmaria Dei]

alkalines, due to their higher internal resistance, will only put out 600-800mA at best. switch to NiMH or Li-Ion and you'll be fine.

[jin starkiller]

ok will try that and let you know if works or just a bad led

tried that and still didn't change how dim it was so i'm going with the P4 red that i have on hand

UPDATE: will be putting a PC-L in this saber to make it sound sooo sweet...

it will have a recharge port also ...will be 2nd saber with recharge port ....no more alkalines for me