Rookie Lightsaber Builder - what do i need for it to be fully functional

[Angelbolt]

Hi, i'm currently putting together a wish list of parts for my first light saber and would welcome anyone's opinion on what the shopping list is lacking to make the light saber functional, please and thank you, below is the contents of my wish list.

LED "Corbin style" Show blade 1" OD , length 40" double wrapped , standard tip

Rebel Star LED & MHSV1 Heatsink Module Royal Blue

MPS Pommel Style 8 , MPS Insert style 12,

Hilt Style 2 with Machine recessed 16mm AV switch hole

MHS choke style 3 Long, double male with slots,

MHSV1 Blade Holder Style 9, 16mm Anti Vandal Momentary Stainless Switch

BuckPuck 1000mA 4-wire, MPS clip, JST Extension Red/Black 24 AWG (2)

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[Miraluka]

The way that is organized is somewhat confusing but you don't have batteries or chargers, blade retention screw or 8/32 hole drilling service, covertec wheel (assuming you want one) another 8/32 hole for the covertec wheel, a screw for the covertec wheel, a covertec clip (if you don't already have one,) blade plug (if you want one) wire, heat shrink...

If you don't want to pay for 8/32 holes, you could buy an 8/32 drill & tap set, assuming you have a power drill.

Depending on what battery you go with, you may be ditching the buckpuck and getting resistors instead...

Also, in your diagram, you have the male end of your choke connecting to your double male extension piece, so that wouldn't work.

[Angelbolt]

ok, I will make those changes, I live in Ireland so I'll have to buy a plug adapter for the charger, a youtube video showing a person who bought their light-saber from the shop, suggested a buckpuck due to better battery consumption in connection to the current, below is a description of the led kit I've selected

Rebel Star Pre-Wired LED & MHS Heatsink Module in Royal blue

These will only work with MHSv1 parts and will not fit MHSv2 or FX conversion kits.

Pricing starts at $22.60

Includes the following parts

•MHS Heat sink V3
•Rebel Star LED
•Rebels Star lens holder
•8.7 Deg Optics
•Thermal tape pad
•JST male connector Blue- White+ 24AWG

All reds and amber should be ran at 700mA and all other colors should be ran at 1000mA.

[minamus]

You will also want to get a short switch because the current one wont fit in the hilt, the posts will contact the inside of the hilt and most likely break. Options you can do is choose a regular switch hole with a bezel (this option comes with the art of cramfu) or just get a short switch.

Other thing about the switch is you need a momentary to latching switch converter or just get a latching switch. The momentary only works by it self for some sound boards.

[Angelbolt]

Thank you so far, I'm not wanting a saber with sounds, just a royal blue saber at the moment, I added to the list a tall bezel & red ring 16mm anti vandal latching switch, the retention screw & drill hole service for the blade holder, under the hilt order I picked the 16mm recessed hole and removed the double male with slots, any suggestions further suggestions are welcome thanks

[minamus]

Thank you so far, I'm not wanting a saber with sounds, just a royal blue saber at the moment, I added to the list a tall bezel & red ring 16mm anti vandal latching switch, the retention screw & drill hole service for the blade holder, under the hilt order I picked the 16mm recessed hole and removed the double male with slots, any suggestions further suggestions are welcome thanks

Did you choose the short or long switch? Also you just need the regular 16mm switch hole becasue the bezel is curved to match the hilt curve. With a short switch you dont need the the bezel and can keep the recessed hole. Your choice lol

[Silver Serpent]

Change the recessed 16mm hole to the standard 16mm hole, since you're using the bezel.

You're not in the US, you you'll need to source your own li-ion cells if you go that route. I believe JQ Sabers handles them in and around the UK. The buckpuck will require a minimum of 5v to operate, so a 7.4v li-ion pack is ideal.

Don't forget a resistor (the DynaOhm resistor works) for your illuminated switch.

[Angelbolt]

Hi, silver serpent here's my current wish list build, http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Me...yWishlist.aspx your opinion or any one reading this message is welcome to give input

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

Hi, silver serpent here's my current wish list build, http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Me...yWishlist.aspx your opinion or any one reading this message is welcome to give input

The wishlist comes up as empty for me. YOU may want to post a screen shot of the hilt itself, and then a list of the electronics so we can review them.

[Angelbolt]

Hi, Forgetful Jedi Knight, I've read all three links and already sent a query message to JQ Sabers as Sliver Serpent suggested about requesting they building it for me, since I live in IRELAND and lack the equipment / workspace and know nothing about electronics. here's links to my parts wishlist from the shop that I've selected so far.

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/LE...-OD--P227.aspx
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Re...dule-P653.aspx in Royal blue
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/MP...le-8-P424.aspx
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/MP...e-12-P535.aspx
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Hi...le-2-P869.aspx
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/MH...le-3-P313.aspx
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/MH...le-9-P287.aspx
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/MPS-Clip-P72.aspx
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Dr...Hole-P193.aspx
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/8-...rew--P111.aspx
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Do...le-1-P127.aspx
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Ta...ches-P587.aspx
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/16...itch-P413.aspx

I'm undecided all the other required parts, for example power source & charger, Speaker and soundboard , belt attachments. I await your reply and anyone else's input thank you