Tri-Rebel bbw with MR board diagram

[Jay-gon Jinn]

An MR board will sizzle and smoke if you give it anything over 6.0volts. Lu also so not use a resistor to drop voltage from 6.4 to 6 volts, you use a 5 volt regulator for that. Resistors do have an effect on voltage, but not to that degree, they are for controlling current flow. As far as the leds go, the 3.5 volt rating is the forward voltage rating, meaning in a nutshell that it will require at least that much to properly light up. I have run several single rebels on MR boards over the years, and never had any trouble with blowing them up or under powering them. The soundboards itself will limit he amount of current the leds receive already, and the voltage will be the same as the input on the board. Use the 3.7v 18650 and you should be just fine.

[darkeyedkid]

An MR board will sizzle and smoke if you give it anything over 6.0volts. Lu also so not use a resistor to drop voltage from 6.4 to 6 volts, you use a 5 volt regulator for that. Resistors do have an effect on voltage, but not to that degree, they are for controlling current flow. As far as the leds go, the 3.5 volt rating is the forward voltage rating, meaning in a nutshell that it will require at least that much to properly light up. I have run several single rebels on MR boards over the years, and never had any trouble with blowing them up or under powering them. The soundboards itself will limit he amount of current the leds receive already, and the voltage will be the same as the input on the board. Use the 3.7v 18650 and you should be just fine.

That saves me a lot of time searching, thanks. Now you said you've run single rebels. Does all of what you said apply to the tri-rebel too, with just the two blues in parallel? I won't be doing anything with the white. At least not for a while.

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

I'm going to guess that your best bet will be to stick to a single rebel and run it properly. Running two in parallel will only cut the current the LED will get in half. Make this easy on yourself (and us) stick to a single die rebel. Jay said he is able toi use a 18650 with no issue, so that sounds like it'll be your best bet.

[darkeyedkid]

I'm going to guess that your best bet will be to stick to a single rebel and run it properly. Running two in parallel will only cut the current the LED will get in half. Make this easy on yourself (and us) stick to a single die rebel. Jay said he is able toi use a 18650 with no issue, so that sounds like it'll be your best bet.

good idea I just don't want a repeat of disappointment like I got from this guy (no offense to him). http://www.ebay.com/itm/251243305612...84.m1439.l2649

For the price, it's an okay deal. But I was personally disappointed in the brightness not to mention the hilt work. I don't know what this guy really uses but I've been wondering as to the quality of his leds compared to TCSS. If anyone is familiar with this guy, please give me your opinions.

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

We've been over this. You basically get what you pay for. On eBay, you really take your chances... because everyone under the sun thinks they are a saber smith. They tend to prey on noobs and those who don't know any better to make a buck off of them.

$90. is cheap, and that's what you received, a cheap hilt.

This isn't a cheap hobby (I know most don't want to hear that), and if you want really good, it costs money to get it. In my case, I don't build that much anymore, but I basically use CF's (the PC's big brother) and I do have a few PC's laying around for "cheaper" builds. Boards have been developed (first the PC and now the NB) to make things more affordable for the beginners.

When one is on a budget, the first thing one will likely have to sacrifice is their lofty expectations.

[Caine Drathul]

Run a single blue rebel off that MR board and you will be just fine.