Hi all - long time lurker, first time poster. Finished my first saber build (An Obi-Wan ROTS) and have caught the bug and can't wait to do more! Thanks to Tim for all his direct help and thanks to y'all who have posted so helpfully in the forums.
But onto my issue.
I got a PLI and I can't seem to get it to light up when the saber is activated. It seems pretty straightforward - but I'm not sure where I'm running into an issue.
Here's my setup:
1000mA Buckpuck (with all the JST connectors)
4 AAA battery pack
P4 Blue LED
PLI (modified to a JST connector)
So, I plug in the battery to the buckpuck, and the LED into the buckpuck and everything is golden. When I plug the PLI into the RECHARGE port (and use the labeled '6v' resistor that comes with the PLI), the PLI lights up amazingly when the saber is powered off. (So I know the modification to JST is solid.)
But when I plug it into the Accent LED plug in the buckpuck, there is nothing on the PLI. I've tried a 220ohm, 1/4W resistor in the buckpuck (which is what was recommended on the resistor chart for an accent LED), and after asking Tim, a plain wire (no resistance) in the ARES spots. Still nothing.
I've almost given up the PLI being a part of this saber. Any recommendations from here?
Thanks!
Dan
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