First Saber List

[Silver Serpent]

The Petit Crouton uses two switches. The main switch for ignition (may be momentary or latching, as configured on the SD card) and the auxilliary switch (must be momentary). The aux switch controls extra functions such as Blaster Block, Lockup, Anti Power Off Protection (A-POP), and Mute-On-The-Go.

Strictly speaking, the aux switch is not mandatory, but you lose a number of very nice features if you do not include one. http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Bl...itch-P558.aspx is very tiny and will usually fit any number of places in a saber, and is ideal for use as an aux switch.

[lukeskyrunner]

Okay great, I will get one of those too don't want to miss out on those features! Does this then mean I need to machine A small secondary hole for my aux switch?

[Silver Serpent]

You're going to need a hole for the switch, yes. The one I listed earlier is just one of many momentary switches that you may choose to use in your saber. The one you choose is based on saber design, aesthetics, and space constraints.

If you have access to a drill press and tap sets, you may certainly add any holes you like. http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...d-measurements has the measurements for most of the switches, ports, etc. in the store. You can also get the "Drill and Tap Hole" service from the store http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Dr...Hole-P193.aspx , and it'll be done for you. You'll need to be specific about hole location if you go that route.

[lukeskyrunner]

Okay great, my saber is black and silver so I'm thinking your suggestion suits, thanks for all the help and advice I shall surely post pictures of my progress and the finished product when it is done!

[DarkarNights]

Ahh yes the rice port! when you say a second switch for auxiliary, what do you mean?

The PC requires two switches, one of which (for aux) must be a momentary. The Aux triggers the blaster block and lockup sounds. In the picture where you have your switch there is actually two connectors there stacked, so it's an optical illusion that there's one connector.