FIRST SABER with NB!

[DarthBen]

Hey there, People!

I am completely new to saber building, and this is hopefully going to be my first saber! :P
I am starting a 100% MHS project, and after doing some research, the Nano Biscotti seems to be the most suitable sound board.
I was wondering if anybody would help with the parts listing for the internals/electronics!
So far, I want in the saber:
-Green seoul P4
-Nano Biscotti Soundboard
-Li Ion 18650 battery
-Recharge port/Kill Key
-2W Bass speaker
-Momentary tactile switch (For graflex style clamp activator)

All hopefully to fit in this hilt:

Saber.jpg

It would be GREATLY APPRECIATED if somebody could help me with a parts list, and help sort out any faults or possible issues with the given information
Thanks Heaps!
Darth Ben

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

First, welcome to the forums!

Well, it sounds like you have most of the internal parts you need. You will most likely need:

- a speaker holder.
- a LED lens holder, and 8.7 degree lens.
- make sure you get the heat sink with the blade holder.

Also give thought to some type of chassis, and also make sure you have the tools you need.

[Xevious]

You're going to need to make your own chassis out of PVC or something because the NB/battery chassis disc holder is not going to fit in a ribbed section; it has a smaller ID than the standard hit sections.

[DarthBen]

First, welcome to the forums!

Well, it sounds like you have most of the internal parts you need. You will most likely need:

- a speaker holder.
- a LED lens holder, and 8.7 degree lens.
- make sure you get the heat sink with the blade holder.

Also give thought to some type of chassis, and also make sure you have the tools you need.

Thanks!
I do have a speaker holder in mind, and the LED i'm going to use will be one of the completed p4 & MHS modules, so all the LED specific things are included
I am working out some chassis ideas, but will need to be conservant due to the structure of the hilt being... awkward, at some places

[DarthBen]

You're going to need to make your own chassis out of PVC or something because the NB/battery chassis disc holder is not going to fit in a ribbed section; it has a smaller ID than the standard hit sections.

I did think that would be a problem... I haven't found a lot about making PVC chassis, so if you know of any good posts, links would be fantastic!
Thanks

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

Thanks!
I do have a speaker holder in mind, and the LED i'm going to use will be one of the completed p4 & MHS modules, so all the LED specific things are included
I am working out some chassis ideas, but will need to be conservant due to the structure of the hilt being... awkward, at some places

Ummm, awkward structure in a lightsaber hilt is NOT a good thing.

You may not need a PVC chassis, depending on how you plan the internals of your hilt. Easy to make, they are not, unless you have a lathe

[DarthBen]

Ummm, awkward structure in a lightsaber hilt is NOT a good thing.

You may not need a PVC chassis, depending on how you plan the internals of your hilt. Easy to make, they are not, unless you have a lathe

The awkwardness is the ribbed section, as the acrylic disks don't fit, conveniently haha
Could you take a look the the hilt photo provided and let me know how you would go about it?
Thanks

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

The awkwardness is the ribbed section, as the acrylic disks don't fit, conveniently haha
Could you take a look the the hilt photo provided and let me know how you would go about it?
Thanks

Offhand, I would put the battery in the ribbed section, and the sound card in the section where the gear and the 2" extension would be - under the box. You should be able to accomplish a chassis for this using the METAL disks, you would have to insulate the threads or rods, where the board will be.

[DarthBen]

Offhand, I would put the battery in the ribbed section, and the sound card in the section where the gear and the 2" extension would be - under the box. You should be able to accomplish a chassis for this using the METAL disks, you would have to insulate the threads or rods, where the board will be.

That is a great idea... What's the best and most efficient way to insulate? And how would you go about securing the battery?
Thanks heaps, this is all really helping haha

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

That is a great idea... What's the best and most efficient way to insulate? And how would you go about securing the battery?
Thanks heaps, this is all really helping haha

There are a couple of ways, but heat shrink would be the quickest and easiest to insulate, you could use zip ties to secure the battery to the rods)which don't need insulating, you can just use one of the colored covers Tim sells. Securing the card may be a bit trickier, you could try a small zip tie (or two) there as well.