First saber electronics check

[kingkozuma]

This is my first saber I am building. Never had a chance to make one and as a present to myself I am making one finally. For now I am just looking to make a yellow saber, no sound. After reading a bit this is the list of parts I came across to build the inner workings of the saber:


LED Trans White Battle blade 1" OD (24 inches)
MHSV1 Blade Holder Style 24
Rebel Star LED & MHSV1 Heatsink Module
BuckPuck 1000mA 4-wire
Push on/push off switch with black button
Kill plug style 2
1ohm 2w resistor
7.4v Li-ion 1050mAh 14650 Battery Pack
Switchcraft 2.1mm Power Jack

I'm sure I am missing something but Im not entirely sure what that is. If anyone could give me a hand I would really appreciate it. Thanks

[Silver Serpent]

The resistor is not needed with the BuckPuck.

Other than that, you have all the internals needed to illuminate your saber.

[kingkozuma]

The resistor is not needed with the BuckPuck.

Other than that, you have all the internals needed to illuminate your saber.

Someone mentioned something about a mount of some kind but I don't see what they mean. I know that I will need something to mount the electronics to but Maybe I am missing something.

[Silver Serpent]

Yeah, you'll want a chassis of some sort. It won't need to be fancy, just something to keep your battery and BuckPuck from bouncing around inside the saber.

[kingkozuma]

Does CSS sell chassises or do I need to make one? If so what can I make one out of?

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

Does CSS sell chassises or do I need to make one? If so what can I make one out of?

Yes, the chassis parts are sold in the store.

[kingkozuma]

Is there a specific chassis i should look at or one that you guys suggest?

[Jay-gon Jinn]

There isn't a specific chassis offered in the store, you'll have to figure out what parts you need to make the chassis for the electronics you're using and assemble it.

[kingkozuma]

There isn't a specific chassis offered in the store, you'll have to figure out what parts you need to make the chassis for the electronics you're using and assemble it.

Right, what I'm asking is how do I know what chassis I need for the electronics I am using?

[Silver Serpent]

That's a bit like asking, "I want to build X out of Lego bricks. What parts do I need?" There are many different ways to do it, some easier than others.

I would suggest watching Madcow's video here: http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...s-construction and then looking through this section of the store: http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Ch...Parts-C74.aspx