Regal minimalism (first build)

[orcinus]

Re: pulsing - mystery solved.

Pulsing used to be available regardless of mode (i.e. it was accessible in normal, idle and clash) pre-CF7.
Since CF7, it's limited to idle mode.

Wiring question:
What do you guys use for wire strain relief on the sound board?
I don't want to slather it in hotglue. I'm using kapton tape here and there, but more to reduce the chance of a short if anything comes loose than for strain relief.

[orcinus]

Added a splash of paint here and there to break up the monotony a little and make it bit less flashlighty.





Far from perfect (my tape-work was a bit spotty so i had some overspray right at the edges of the recesses), but didn't turn out that bad.
What do you think, too stripey?

[Quixotic Jedi]

Coming along nicely. I'm liking that media blasted finish. As for wire strain relief I have my stuff crammed in so tight a sardine has more room to move around.

[Zahc Zi Phan]

You have inspired me to go with a media blasted and raw aluminum scheme on my elite build that is in the works. Your saber is gorgeous so far. Thanks for posting, you helped me decide what I wanted finish wise.
Some parts have been ordered, with a lot of custom work from Tim. I should have the main grip piece (6" DF) with engraved Aurebesh Jedi Code and media blasted/custom lathed style 3 extensions in the mail soonish. LOTS more to come once parts are back in stock. Will be a full reveal saber with CF and RGrB Cree. I will be starting a complete build thread very soon... Stay tuned.

[orcinus]

Thanks, guys!

I'm currently in full cram-fu mode, trying to fit everything in the hilt.
Lesson learned - it's not the components that are hard to cram inside, it's the wiring

I went overboard on quick disconnects (3 total, 1 for LEDs, 1 for buttons, 1 for accent LED) and realized that + a beefy FoC resistor equal to quite a mess when trying to fit everything in. And that's on a 12+" hilt.

[orcinus]

I can *barely* close the hilt.
I left the extra LED unconnected for now.



Yes, one of the chassis discs cracked. I left it like that for now. Makes it easier to manouver the battery into place and it's not like the CF has anywhere to go anyway.
Note to self: switch to thin-insulation, silicone wires for the next teardown/rebuild.

[orcinus]

Waved it about, shook it, kicked it, recharged it, nothing smoking.
I guess it passes the test.

By the way, that's two orange-red dies in series at 700 mA.
The flood can be barely seen in broad daylight (in the shade), when pointed at the floor (visible in video around 1:2.
Seems like 1000mA will be plenty bright