Well hopefully I got this right!

This is a non-exhaustive list as I have yet to calculate resistor values and I am also rather forgetful so I may very well have left something/s off.

Design

macron5 saber.jpg

I will do some etching inside the line on the sleeve material as well.

Wiring

wiring diagram.jpg

It's been awhile since I've messed with electronics so I'm not sure this is correct...

Parts List

  • MHS choke style 1 short
  • Hilt style 2 (no hole)
  • MHS Sleeve material
  • MHSV1 Blade Holder Style 13 (with V3 Heatsink)
  • Activation box style 10
  • 16mm Anti Vandal Short Momentary Blue Ring Switch
  • Yellow LED indicator
  • Momentary to latching converter 4.5-20V
  • Collimator Lens 8.7 deg viewing angle
  • Luxeon Rebel Star (Royal Blue)
  • Luxeon Rebel Lens Holder
  • Star thermal tape pad
  • MPS Pommel style 8
  • MPS Clip
  • MPS Insert style 6
  • Switchcraft 2.1mm Power Jack
  • 7.4v Li-ion 2600mAh 18650 Battery Pack
  • 7.4V Li-ion smart charger with 2.1mm plug
  • Kill plug style 5 (Color: None)
  • 8-32 x 3/8" Stainless Steel thumb screw
  • Black machined button for Covertec clip
  • Covertec Clip
  • 8-32 x 3/8" socket head
  • 1" Hilt safety plug (Trans White)
  • 2W 28mm Bass Speaker


Work Station

workbench.jpg

And just for kicks, I thought I would put up a pic of where I will build and wire up my first saber!!!