Miraan...build log

[DarthMace]

Alright folks! Here is the final installment of this build log. (I'll be posting a actual review thread later...once the blade is finished)

Finished the chassis tonight, and successfully tested it...without the LED hooked up. I really like how Madcow doesn't put any wires on the top of his boards, so I did the same with this saber, and it makes for a really clean chassis. Ended up scratching the RGB mini-crystal chamber in lieu of more wires than I bargained for. The pseudo PLI works great however.

Here are some shots of the chassis (and a work-desk after 3 consecutive days of saber building):
No wires captain!
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I used the battery PCB as part of the crystal chamber:
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Here is the complete chassis:
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This is how it will look when it is installed:
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Yeah......it's a mess.....
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[Zacharyah]

That is fairly fantastic. Creative use of the battery pcb

[Silver Serpent]

Very impressive. Good clean wiring. I like!

[MontyBMan]

Ok, i have to ask, since i'm working on a similar switch setup for a difficult (read: cramped) build. do you just drop the brass sections in from inside the hilt and then slide the chassis in? Or do you have something more elaborate set up.

[Star Bird]

Looks great!

[DarthMace]

Ok, i have to ask, since i'm working on a similar switch setup for a difficult (read: cramped) build. do you just drop the brass sections in from inside the hilt and then slide the chassis in? Or do you have something more elaborate set up.

Yes, the brass buttons are held in by the tactile switches. During installation, I held the section with the holes downward, and dropped the buttons into said holes. Then, I slid the chassis over the buttons, and the switches now hold them in place.

[MontyBMan]

Yes, the brass buttons are held in by the tactile switches. During installation, I held the section with the holes downward, and dropped the buttons into said holes. Then, I slid the chassis over the buttons, and the switches now hold them in place.

That is what I figured. I've been looking at a specific way of doing it using screw posts as well to make it more secure... I've been trolling the threads here to see how people have done their switches as well. Thanks!

[darth_chasm]

That is what I figured. I've been looking at a specific way of doing it using screw posts as well to make it more secure... I've been trolling the threads here to see how people have done their switches as well. Thanks!

I used male/ female hex standoffs and cut and grinded the post off. Srews right on to the actuator of the switch with a little sanding filing.

[darth_chasm]

Nice build by the way darth mace. Looks great.

[JeedaiJohnny]

An amazing build! I love all the custom body work you did, and insides look super clean even though you mentioned cramped. I can hardly tell