Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 11

Thread: Help on my wiring schematics

  1. #1

    Question Help on my wiring schematics

    Hello all,

    i am planning on building my first saber, i want to make sure i have my wiring right,

    I will be using a 7.2V Double Lio-on power source

    illuminated latching switch @ 3.3v 20mA
    Switch Resister @ 22 ohm 1/4W

    2.1 mm Recharge port

    7.2V PCB

    Premium Speaker from TCSS

    4 Mini LEDs @ 3.8V 20mA
    4 mini Resistor @ 150 ohm 1/4W

    Lexeon Rebel Star Royal Blue @ 3.4V 700mA
    LED Resister @ 5.6 ohm 10W

    Constant Current Driver

    LED PLI (power level Indicator)

    My sound board is the new Obsidian from U.S. it can handle up to 12V w/o resister

    Here is a link for my wiring Diagram

    http://s1141.photobucket.com/albums/...t=IMG_0103.jpg

    If you could please over look and give tips and or suggestions that would be great
    Do you judge me by my size? With the force I am strong.

  2. #2

    Default

    Since you're working with the Obsidian, you would probably be better off taking this to the forum at the Ultra Sabers website since it's their soundboard. Looking at your diagram, I don't know if your wiring is correct or not but it looks like you plan on making something awesome so good luck!!!!


    Welcome to saber building. You've taken your first step into a larger world.

    "Don't get the idea that your [lightsaber] is a quick little project to be slapped together." - Luke Skywalker

  3. #3

    Default

    You are free to discuss other products. We just don't link to places where you can buy them. We talk about Crystal Focus all the time and they're not sold in the store (although its little sister is)

    That being said, I don't know of anyone here that has used one of the new Obsidian boards. I haven't seen any wiring diagrams for it yet.
    We all have to start somewhere. The journey is all the more impressive by our humble beginnings.

    http://led.linear1.org/1led.wiz for the lazy man's resistor calculator!
    http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...e-to-Ohm-s-Law for getting resistor values the right way!

  4. #4

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Silver Serpent View Post
    You are free to discuss other products. We just don't link to places where you can buy them. We talk about Crystal Focus all the time and they're not sold in the store (although its little sister is)

    That being said, I don't know of anyone here that has used one of the new Obsidian boards. I haven't seen any wiring diagrams for it yet.
    Oh please don't get we wrong. I wasn't trying to tell him that he couldn't post this question here. I just figured it would help if he went to US as well since the Obsidian is still very new.


    Welcome to saber building. You've taken your first step into a larger world.

    "Don't get the idea that your [lightsaber] is a quick little project to be slapped together." - Luke Skywalker

  5. #5
    Council Member
    Jedi Council Member
    Jedi-Loreen's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Not of this Earth
    Posts
    6,077

    Default

    This is not a A-Z Build thread. You did not read the Sticky about this section: http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...ads-board-info

    This thread is being moved.
    In order to see the Light,
    you must sometimes risk the Dark.
    TCSS MODERATOR


    BLUE 8 Ready to ROCK and ROLL!

  6. #6
    Jedi Knight
    Jedi Knight
    Azmaria Dei's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2010
    Location
    Zama City, Japan, Sol 3, Gould Belt, Milky Way Galaxy, Virgo Supercluster
    Posts
    1,022

    Default

    everything sounds good to me, but your picture... it's too small for me to see...
    CLICK HERE FOR ALL YOUR ECONO SOUND BOARD WIRING DIAGRAM NEEDS!

    Duel - to fight someone 1 on 1. Dual - 2 of something in line with each other.
    Quote Originally Posted by Multiple People
    To Azmaria listen you should...

  7. #7
    Council Member Novastar's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    San Jose / San Francisco, CA
    Posts
    4,082

    Default

    Just to avoid overall issues, I would certainly recommend "re-asking" this at saberforum.com.

    Three things I can say--it's true, the picture you have is indeed pretty small, and it would be hard to tell how all that works together since I THINK you don't show what pins on the Obsidian everything is going to.

    Second, in my opinion, you'd be better off wiring your Li-Ions for 3.7v at double the mAh, vs. 7.4v, due to the LED you are using (Rebel, ~3.4v fwd). You wouldn't really need the constant current driver this way--at this point, that would just be leeching more voltage (and space) that isn't necessary.

    Thirdly, there is and has been a wiring guide section for Obsidian for weeks now, over at Saberforum. I can't speak for other forums--they may or may not allow or post a wiring guide, I don't know.
    ~~ GREYTALE NOVASTAR (Writer, Director, Choreographer, Sound Designer, Actor, Saber Designer, Vocal Artist)
    ~~ Balance of Power, EP I: "Into The Lion's Den"
    ~~ Balance of Power, EP II: "Ashes of The Phoenix"
    ~~ The Crystal Focus Sound CD Compendiums... are HERE! ~~
    ~~ Nova & Caine's Staged Combat System... comin' SOON!
    ~~ Crystal Focus Wiring Guide

  8. #8
    Jedi Council Member cardcollector's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    I am A proud American.
    Posts
    2,567
    Blog Entries
    3

    Default

    Most people here won't be able to help ya here because we use the PC instead of the obsidian. You should go to ultra's site and ask for help there. I am sure you will find the answers you are looking for.
    Got a Question? There's a thread for that...
    ~Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.~Teddy Roosevelt

    SollusVir everywhere else... FXsabers, Youtube, etc...

  9. #9

    Default

    Thanks all for the help,

    Just to avoid overall issues, I would certainly recommend "re-asking" this at saberforum.com.

    Three things I can say--it's true, the picture you have is indeed pretty small, and it would be hard to tell how all that works together since I THINK you don't show what pins on the Obsidian everything is going to.

    Second, in my opinion, you'd be better off wiring your Li-Ions for 3.7v at double the mAh, vs. 7.4v, due to the LED you are using (Rebel, ~3.4v fwd). You wouldn't really need the constant current driver this way--at this point, that would just be leeching more voltage (and space) that isn't necessary.

    Thirdly, there is and has been a wiring guide section for Obsidian for weeks now, over at Saberforum. I can't speak for other forums--they may or may not allow or post a wiring guide, I don't know.
    my legend in the bottom corner is the pin set up from the obsidian, i used color coating [part of my legend] to correspond with the pins. sorry for the size, it is taken from my Iphone. if you click the picture is zooms in a little, hope that can help.

    for my power, i want to use 2 X 3.7 Li-ion trust fire power cells. i was wanting to use the CCD for the effects of the shimmer and more so the clash effect.

    i guess to restate my question. (knowing that people here at this wonderful forum don't use the obsidian). Is the wiring from the sound board to the CCD, and the power recharge port, and switch correct?

    sadly i have also posted at U.S....but no one has posted back yet....Sad
    Do you judge me by my size? With the force I am strong.

  10. #10
    Jedi Knight
    Jedi Knight
    Azmaria Dei's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2010
    Location
    Zama City, Japan, Sol 3, Gould Belt, Milky Way Galaxy, Virgo Supercluster
    Posts
    1,022

    Default

    unfortunately, it doesn't zoom in for me and it's stuck on the mobile site...

    let's see... there's a stickied thread over there with 2 wiring diagrams that look fairly straightforward. the second one looks a bit easier to follow.

    http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/394/wiringw.jpg
    http://www.saberforum.com/Obsidian%2...(Novastar).jpg

    does that match up with your wiring diagram?
    CLICK HERE FOR ALL YOUR ECONO SOUND BOARD WIRING DIAGRAM NEEDS!

    Duel - to fight someone 1 on 1. Dual - 2 of something in line with each other.
    Quote Originally Posted by Multiple People
    To Azmaria listen you should...

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •