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    Parts List
    Electronics Parts
    -Build Your Own Seoul P4 Electronics Kit
    --4AAA battery holder
    --Seoul P4 (White)
    --Collimator Lens 5’ viewing angle
    --3.3ohm 5w resistor
    --Push on/push off switch with black button

    Miscellaneous Parts
    -32” LED “TCSS style” Battle blade 1”
    -Hex screw
    -Thumb screw

    Inspired by Jay-gon's PVC Hilts, I am going to start designing and building a series of hilts that are seen through the Expanded Universe. At first, I plan to make only lit sabers, but soon I plan to include sound with them too.

    My first project is going to be an Imperial Knight Saber. I already have the hilt designed, I just need to know if I am missing anything from the parts list for the LED, specifically if I need some form of a heatsink. If I do need one, can someone give me any suggestions on where to get one/how to make one?

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    For a heatsink in a PVC saber, check out this thread: http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...-for-PVC-hilts.

    3/4" copper pipe endcap works like a charm.
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Silver Serpent View Post
    3/4" copper pipe endcap works like a charm.
    Yeah they do, you can use them for just about any 3 wat. led, and with a little modification (1" section of 3/4" id. copper pipe, and 1" section of 3/4" aluminum rod along with the endcap. Wrap the whole assembly with aluminum plumbers tape to hold everything together) you can run a 10 wat. led with no problems
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