Parts list check - new saber

[Aussie Luke]

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Hi,

Can someone please check my parts list for me prior to me submitting my order. I also have one quick resistor question (at end of post) if someone can help with that too please. Thanks.

HILT
Pommel style 3 version 2
4 inch double female extension
V- grooved ribbed extension + powder coat black matte Tuscan style 2
Blade holder style 16 + powder coat black matte Tuscan style 1
(with new style heatsink)
Pommel insert style 6
MPS “C” clip
Screw – blade holder 8-32 3/8” thumb screw and 8-32 3/8” set screw (I want two options)
Switch – AV blue ring LED short
Recharge – 2.1 jack port
Kill switch style 2

SERVICES
Drill and tap blade holder
Recessed AV switch hole (in V- groove)

ELECTRONICS
Li-ion 3.7 V rechargeable with PCM (local supplier TCSS don’t send overseas)
Nano Biscotte sound module
Premium speaker
LED – rebel star royal blue/lens holder/thermal tape/8.7 degree lens
LED – resistor 1 ohm 2W
Switch – resistor 20 mA Dyna Ohm variable
Wire 1 foot in red and black (24 gauge)
Heat shrink 1/8”
2 x quick connectors

CHASSIS
1 foot thread rail
1 foot aluminium tube
Acrylic discs 18650/NB
Metallic disc style 2
2 x 4-40 hex nuts

OTHER
Blade 1” TCSS battle blade 36”
Blade plug
Synthetic grease
Smart charger +2.1 plug adapter

WIRING DIAGRAM – I am going to “borrow” the wiring diagram (attached) I found on the forums that someone did an awesome job on already. I was just going to remove the accent LED from the plan however. I had one quick question about it though. I noticed he is using a 82ohm 1/4w resistor for the AV led switch. I worked out I only need a 1 ohm 1/8w resistor but was going to use the 20mA Dynaohm. Why has he used the 82 Ohm resistor, did I miss something ? Is this because of the recharge port set up. This is the only thing left I am confused about before doing my order.

Thanks Luke

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

The order looks pretty good to me - nothing really sticks out as missing.

To answer your question about the resistor. That was the resistor needed for the color of switch he was going to use (Red vs. your Blue). I vaguely remember that diagram, so I might have helped that person out. Also, using a specific resistor can be an advantage vs. the dyna-ohm, since the Dyna-Ohm takes up more space in a hilt from the looks of the pictures. Dyna-Ohms are for those who "can't do the math". A 1/8 and 1/4 W resistor are fairly small.

[Aussie Luke]

Hi, sorry I was doing a quick edit at the same time you replied. I changed the LED resistor to a 1 Ohm 2W in my post 9using an LED calculator, is that right ? Thanks also for your advice re the dynaohm. I will change that to a 1 Ohm 1/8W resistor, does that sound right ?

Thanks again

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

Hi, sorry I was doing a quick edit at the same time you replied. I changed the LED resistor to a 1 Ohm 2W in my post 9using an LED calculator, is that right ? Thanks also for your advice re the dynaohm. I will change that to a 1 Ohm 1/8W resistor, does that sound right ?

Thanks again

You would need more like a 1 Ohm 1W for the main, though what you picked out is also fine (as long as you meet the minimum wattage which is .5W) which both do. The small resistor is fine for the AV switch.

[Aussie Luke]

Thanks heaps, I would be lost without these forums and all the good advice

[Aussie Luke]

One last thing, I noticed that you order the new style heatsink with the blade holder (hopefully this is the shim and base plate). is this all that is needed or do I have to order a seperate bit in the led section. Thanks

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

One last thing, I noticed that you order the new style heatsink with the blade holder (hopefully this is the shim and base plate). is this all that is needed or do I have to order a seperate bit in the led section. Thanks

If you order a heatsink unit, the v4's are adjustable so no shim would be necessary - and get the LED separately, or you *could* order this:

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Re...dule-P653.aspx

- you would have to modify it or the other end for the resistor though.

[Aussie Luke]

OK worked it out' heat sink v2 goes with that holder (both bits I was thinking of) . luke

[GFJedi]

It's not a shim. It is part of the heatsink housing, there is a copper base that the LED attaches to, and an aluminum cup that you thread the heatsink/led/holder/lens into like a sandwich to hold all the pieces together. That aluminum cup is designed then to be locked in place between the blade holder and whatever female threaded piece you attach the blade holder to. Its sorta confusing without having the pieces in hand if this is your first time using the parts, but itll make more sense once you have the parts.

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

It's not a shim. It is part of the heatsink housing, there is a copper base that the LED attaches to, and an aluminum cup that you thread the heatsink/led/holder/lens into like a sandwich to hold all the pieces together. That aluminum cup is designed then to be locked in place between the blade holder and whatever female threaded piece you attach the blade holder to. Its sorta confusing without having the pieces in hand if this is your first time using the parts, but itll make more sense once you have the parts.

In older versions, a shim use to be necessary in certain circumstances.