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    Question Building first MHS saber with spare Luke ANH parts - I need help!

    Ive got the hilt pieces already. I've got a few questions about electronics.

    Im planning on using spare Luke ANH parts that my brother gave to me after he shattered his blade while dueling. The electronics work, clash sensor, swing sensor, etc.
    I want to use the MHS Activation Box 5 with an AV switch, LED indicator light and recharge port. I would like to know if anyone has a wiring diagram for this build? Maybe some advice on the wiring? I've been looking at all sorts of diagrams and builds throughout the forums, but I cant seem to find any that include the recharge port and LED indicator light. So, I have no clue how I would go about getting the LED indicator and recharge port to work. Any help, (Or pushes in the right direction.), would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks

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    Here's the relevant thread for wiring up a recharge port:

    http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...ge-port-hookup
    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!

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    Thank you for the link. I've been away for a while and I haven't been working on my lightsaber. I actually just took it off the shelf and dusted it... I've got the body together, just have to get some money together for the rest of the internal pieces I need to complete this project.

    Here are some pics of what I've got so far:

    IMG_2212.jpg
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    IMG_2214.jpg

    I worked, (cut, punched holes) all the vinyl material by hand. Threaded it with braided vinyl threading. Finished of the braid with imitation "bone" beads. All the materials and tools I picked up at Hobby Lobby for less than $15.

    Thanks again for the info. I will update again, hopefully soon.

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    Is this a double bladed saber or are you really using a blade holder for your pommel?

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    Single blade. Yes, using the blade holder as my pommel. The hilt is about 15-16 inches in length. I was able to use the speaker cover from the Luke ANH Saber as my end insert. Just had to do a bit a sanding around the edges to make it fit. So snug actually that I might not have to Loc-tite it in to place.

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