New to wiring, have a few questions about my planned build.

[Benevon]

So I was just reading the "Calculating Resistors" tutorial and had a few questions.

My planned build is using the Rebel Star LED (blue) and a blue ring switch (this is going to be a lights only build, no sound). First off, from what I gathered in the tutorial, I guess I need a resister for each LED. That's fine, the switch lists which resistor you should use.

However, I am unsure about the Rebel Star LED since it doesn't list the forward voltage. If anybody can help me out on that, and possibly guide me on how the resistors should be wired in this particular setup, it would be greatly appreciated

[Rich]

So I was just reading the "Calculating Resistors" tutorial and had a few questions.

My planned build is using the Rebel Star LED (blue) and a blue ring switch (this is going to be a lights only build, no sound). First off, from what I gathered in the tutorial, I guess I need a resister for each LED. That's fine, the switch lists which resistor you should use.

However, I am unsure about the Rebel Star LED since it doesn't list the forward voltage. If anybody can help me out on that, and possibly guide me on how the resistors should be wired in this particular setup, it would be greatly appreciated

On what kind of battery setup? Your easiest, and best bet would be to use the 1000mAh buckpuck and run 2 14500 trust fire batteries either in a pack or in the AA holder.

[Silver Serpent]

If you want the forward voltages for the Rebel LEDs, check the store page for the single-die versions.

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Lu...Star-P523.aspx lists all the Vf values for each color available in the store.

You will wire the switch LED and the main LED in a parallel configuration. Each LED will have its own resistor.

[Benevon]

Thanks for the quick replies.

I was thinking of just going with a standard 4 AA battery pack and resistor setup to start with (since that is what was suggested in the tutorials). If using the trust fires with a buckpack would be easier, I may consider it.

This is the switch I will be using by the way.
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/16...itch-P720.aspx

At least I have some more info now to go on. Gotta start practicing my soldering.

[Rich]

Thanks for the quick replies.

I was thinking of just going with a standard 4 AA battery pack and resistor setup to start with (since that is what was suggested in the tutorials). If using the trust fires with a buckpack would be easier, I may consider it.

This is the switch I will be using by the way.
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/16...itch-P720.aspx

At least I have some more info now to go on. Gotta start practicing my soldering.

The only reason why I suggest it is because saber building becomes addictive and leaves you room to upgrade later.

2x14500 batteries gives you more room in the saber. The switch you are looking at is awesome, and it's latching so it will work with the buck puck. So basically you can lead your switch to the battery and to the buckpuck, and then your buckpuck to the LED.

Soldering takes practice. Just remember, a good solder joint is shiny and secure. Under heated joints are murky and overheated is brown and burnt looking...

[Benevon]

So I have been looking around for an answer to my latest question. I've figured out what I need as far as batteries, buckpack, resistor for the LED in the AV switch. But I'm a bit confused on how the wiring should go for that set up. I've seen a diagram for a basic switch with a buck and I've looked at the diagram for the resistor and AV switch in the LED calculator on the main page but the latter shows the main LED going directly into the switch so I'm not really sure how the wiring should work with my set up.

I know this is how it should go if I don't bother with the LED in switch itself.
wiring.jpg

[Silver Serpent]

On the AV switch, there are two extra terminals for the LED inside the switch. On your diagram above, connect the positive switch LED terminal to the red wire running from the switch to the buckpuck. Then connect the negative switch LED terminal to the black wire running from the buckpuck to the battery. Don't forget to put the resistor on one of those lines.