"Chameleon" by Yoshi-Taka

[Yoshi-Taka]

Technically I didn't lie; Twilight Sparkle was supposed to be the last one, but this one took a bit longer to get to me.

A few weeks ago, a user on ebay came to me asking if I could repair his lightsabers. After determining that I couldn't, I offered to build him brand new ones of my own design. The original sabers were a pair named "Chameleon". They were white bladed sabers that used filters. He was also using them a both a pair of sabers and a saberstaff. Naturally I was excited to build a saberstaff, because I'd never done one before. After this build, I can only pray that I never do one again. I mean, I like the concept but they're a pain in the butt to build!
On the other hand, I got to do a pair of reverse sound sabers which was neat too! Also a pain in the butt..

They were originally gonna be red and blue sabers, but I forgot to get a resistor for the red because I thought I had one. I don't. However, I had a spare green one to use so I adjusted the concept a bit. Rather than colour-changing sabers, they're more Light/Dark changing sabers. The blades are "Jedi" colours, but the Vader OT font in each saber can mark them as "Sith" sabers. Which are they? I dunno; that's up to their new owner.

Also, a quick callback to a previous thread: forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?15589-Double-blade-saber-with-2-different-colors
Challenge accepted. Challenge achieved. Still don't like double-bladed lightsabers.

SPECS
2x Nano Biscotte v1.0 ("Vader OT" font)
2x 3.7v 18650 2600mAh li-ion battery
2x Premium speaker
1x Luxeon Rebel Star (blue)
1x Luxeon Rebel Star (green)
2x In-hilt recharge port

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For the record, no the holes in the chokes are not evenly spaced or lined up in a row. Yes, it drives my ocd freaking insane!

[Mandalorian]

Very cool. I like the simple design, and the fact that you crammed all that stuff so closely together by the choke is amazing. Great job.

[Yoshi-Taka]

Thanks! It was not easy by any means. But they're really balanced as a staff, which is what matters.

[MedicineMan]

nice design. only thing i would've had done different was to have the switch holes and BH holder screws all lined up. otherewise good lookin' staff.

[MandoJoe]

Seriously, Yoshi? Already? Come on, man. You're killing me with awesome. *sigh*

Looks good, as always. I do however miss your own personal flair for style that's been so ingrained in my head when I think of you. Never thought I'd say it, but I miss your Bronysabers.

[Yoshi-Taka]

nice design. only thing i would've had done different was to have the switch holes and BH holder screws all lined up. otherewise good lookin' staff.

If I were the one doing the drilling for the switch holes, they would have lined up. I didn't think to ask to have it done that way.

Seriously, Yoshi? Already? Come on, man. You're killing me with awesome. *sigh*

Looks good, as always. I do however miss your own personal flair for style that's been so ingrained in my head when I think of you. Never thought I'd say it, but I miss your Bronysabers.

That's what I like it about these: they're not for me. My little pun with the blade colours and soundfont is as personal as it gets (I mean, I did pick my personal favourite font).
Don't worry though, the Bronysabers are coming back. I'll be celebrating my birthday with Cadance.

Thanks for the kind words, both of you.

[Starwinder]

Nice Yoshi. I like the simple straight look - good as a pair or as a single saberstaff. And as for the holes in the choke, not being even just gives the sabers character!

[Yoshi-Taka]

lol, yes I suppose it does. Still drives me up the wall, but at least I won't have to look at them again [for a long time, anyway].
Arigato gozaimasu. Depite the frustrations, imperfection, and physical pain of building them, I'm very proud of these sabers. I know the new owner is gonna love them.
Also, sumimasen for the bad Japanese that's bound to pop up in the future.