Originally Posted by
BlessedWrath
My research into component blades leads me to believe ~$50US is the price you're looking at. For the connections, you may want to research 7-pin audio connectors. They (again, from my limited research) seem to be the go-to choice for reliable connections. I don't have a link handy, but a brief Google search will yield some results.
Forgetful Jedi Knight raises a valid point about component blades being an advanced study. You have to plan carefully for the power requirements of the LED string. You have to know ahead of time how much current and voltage the entire string requires, compare that to what the board can deliver, etc. There is also the point that component blades can be done in different ways (e.g. all-parallel versus "seriallel").
The board you're using is another concern. If you're using the CF LS, you can use the 7-pin connector to light up the six segments in sequence, for a scrolling effect. If you're using another board, you have a few more limitations placed on output. I was looking at the LS for my next saber and was pretty impressed by the fact that it can deliver such a high amperage to each of six strings.
Not trying to dissuade you from your efforts at all, just...know what you're getting into. I'm studying up on them myself, and it's somewhat daunting. Look up "string blade saber" on YouTube and try to find Hampton's HandCrafted Sabers. He has a decently-explained tutorial on this subject. He also makes some of the brightest blades I have ever seen.
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