Alright, so this is going to be my first saber. I have been wanting to make one for months, and I never got around to it. It's simple, with the switch in the pommel. I might buy the hilt parts first just so I can see what it looks and feels like before I buy the blade and electronics.

This is what it looks like in the MHS builder. saber.jpg

Here's the list.

This is what I would buy first:

Screw on LED blade holder style 13
MHS choke style 1
MHS ribbed extension
3" Double female threaded connector
MPS Pommel style 4
MPS Insert style 11
MPS Clip
Nickel Plated Momentary Switch
8-32 x 1/2" thumb screw
Drill & Tap Hole (8-32)

Then the blade/electronics:

LED Trans White Battle blade 1" OD (34 inches)
6AA Battery Holder
Premium 9V connector
BuckPuck 700mA 4-wire
Rebel Star LED & MHS Heatsink Module (Deep Red)
1/8" Heatshrink tubing

I have a few questions/concerns. I initially wanted to use a resistor, but I had trouble figuring out what would be the best one to use. The buckpucks are supposedly much better anyways. Is it worth the extra $14? Also, will a momentary switch work? I'm really not sure what the difference is between momentary and latching, to be honest. I'm a noob, I know. Finally, what battery pack should I use? Will 6 AAs work? Will they fit in the hilt? Or should I use 4AAs, or even AAAs? Thanks, and sorry for all the questions.