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Thread: My MHS Luke ROTJ project

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    Tim is basically permanently out of soundboards too. MR has stopped selling out returns. That's the story as I've heard it... it's the reason people are srambling to find a solution.

    I don't think batteries and sound is going to happen in the ribbed section. In my Qui-gon-ish one I gave up on the AA's and I had a lot more room.

    Corbin's will have to be in the center so the batteries either have to get smaller or split up. If you're set on AA's then you could split it at 2 below and 2 up in the ribbed section. Since it is rechargables I'd go for 4AAA's.
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    Use a lithium Ion and put it and the recharge port in the ribbed section.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Firebird21
    Edit: The resistor got so hot it desoldered it right off!
    Wow, that's cool!
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    Oops... I guess I fried the Resistor...


    There is no resistance on it. I guess I fused the insides.

    BTW: After inspecting the damage I discovered that there was a cut in the wire from a sharp hole on the hilt, so I was basically recharging the resistor with a dead short just before the battery pack.
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    lol wow. why not just go with normal battery holders?
    oh btw im making a double bladed luke.
    oh and also firebird whenever you get the chance post up pics of the finished saber!
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    OK, I've got some good news!


    I picked up some plugs at the local Hobby shop. They are for RC planes and cars and such.




    I'm going to install it into the back side of the Activation Box, like so...



    It's a real tight fit, but I think it will work out very well. I can't wait to get started.

    In case you're wondering, they are Futaba "J" plugs.



    While I was there I spotted this little gizmo...



    It's an On/Off Switch, Recharge Port, and Battery Level Indicator all in one! And, other than the crappy switch, I think it will make for an awsome activation Box on my Old School MHS.

    And that's a little door on it to keep crap out of the recharge port.

    Edit: Here's another pic to show the back side and the Door open.
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    edit-What the heck is up with my stuff.

    Anyway, I like that all in one deal. where ya get that at?
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    Quote Originally Posted by james3
    I like that all in one deal. where ya get that at?

    It's essentially just a glorified version of that other plug, it runs off the same plugs so you only need one charger (or charger adapter).

    It was right in there with the rest of the wiring hardware. Check your local good Hobby Shop, they should have all this stuff.
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    [quote="Firebird21"]
    Quote Originally Posted by james3
    Check your local good Hobby Shop, they should have all this stuff.
    KEY to that was good
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    Got the Recharge port installed. A bit tricky, but I think it was well worth the effort.




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