Hilt Question

[setelf3of5]

Can two 16mm activation holes be cut into a style 3 hilt? Same general flat location in between female threads to the emitter and hand grips instead of the normal one hole?

[Silver Serpent]

You can certainly have multiple holes for switches in a style 3 hilt.

[setelf3of5]

You can certainly have multiple holes for switches in a style 3 hilt.

Thanks, I think going with a similar switch to my Activation switch, will be easier than going with the switch 22. Don't get me wrong the switch 22 looks cool and I do like it, but I think having another 16mm switch will work better for me in this saber.

By the way Silver Serpent could you help me with an smd resistor problem I am having. I finally found Newark the place that carries them, and this is what I found. It doesn't look like the resister that Erv uses. Is this right? TE CONNECTIVITY / CGS SMW54R7JT RESISTOR, 4.7 OHM, 5W, 5%. This is the last part I need to locate to start the long process of ordering parts for this build. I will also post my wiring diagram soon and look forward to getting Forgetful Jedi Knights and your thoughts as well as the rest of the forums.

I want to thank you for your help, and future help, without it this would just be a childhood dream unrealized. All your help and Forgetful Jedi Knights is much appreciated.

[Silver Serpent]

Step 1: What are you using the resistor for? That particular one is pretty large. It's not going to fit on any of the sound boards that I've seen.

The footprint for PEX or the onboard PEX on PCv3 is 2512. I don't believe there are any 5W 2512 resistors. If you need a 5W resistor, your best bet is to use a normal resistor, and just bridge the footprint on your board.

Also, if you've never soldered SMD components before, I don't recommend it without practice. Those things are stupidly tiny.

[setelf3of5]

Step 1: What are you using the resistor for? That particular one is pretty large. It's not going to fit on any of the sound boards that I've seen.

The footprint for PEX or the onboard PEX on PCv3 is 2512. I don't believe there are any 5W 2512 resistors. If you need a 5W resistor, your best bet is to use a normal resistor, and just bridge the footprint on your board.

Also, if you've never soldered SMD components before, I don't recommend it without practice. Those things are stupidly tiny.

Yes its for the PEX I plan on practicing on several before I do it on the board. Yes they are VERY tiny. I plan on using it to bridge the two positives.

[Silver Serpent]

I can find 2512 4.7ohm resistors in 3 watt versions, but no higher. If you need a 5 watt version, you probably won't be able to use SMD.

[setelf3of5]

I can find 2512 4.7ohm resistors in 3 watt versions, but no higher. If you need a 5 watt version, you probably won't be able to use SMD.

Thanks had battery change, which changed everything. Is the only place to get smd resistors Newark, their interface is not easy to navigate.

[Silver Serpent]

There are a number of places to go online. I personally use Mouser for any electronics I can't get at TCSS.

[setelf3of5]

There are a number of places to go online. I personally use Mouser for any electronics I can't get at TCSS.

Thanks. I will take a look!