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  1. #11

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    Quote Originally Posted by Miraluka View Post
    What do you mean? You're gonna hold off on using the NB? Or you're just gonna hold off on using FoC?
    No FoC for this build but definitely a NB.
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    Put in my order for the following:

    Blade Holder Style 7 http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/MH...le-7-P187.aspx
    Custom Mill Work http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Cu...-Fee-P739.aspx
    Drill & Tap Hole 8-32 http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Dr...Hole-P193.aspx
    Blade Retention Screw 8-32 x 1/8" Set screw http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/8-...crew-P108.aspx
    Allen Wrench 5/64" Allen wrench http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/56...rench-P56.aspx
    Main Body Hilt Style 1 (7" Double female threaded connector) http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Hi...ctor-P126.aspx
    Drill & Tap Hole 8-32 http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Dr...Hole-P193.aspx
    Choke MHS choke style 3 http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/MH...le-3-P313.aspx
    Pommel MPS Pommel style 7 http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/MP...le-7-P386.aspx
    Pommel Clip MPS Clip http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/MPS-Clip-P72.aspx
    Pommel Insert MPS Insert style 6 http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/MP...le-6-P263.aspx
    LED Unit (Lime) Rebel Star LED & MHSV1 Heatsink Module http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Re...dule-P653.aspx
    Resistor 2W or greater 1 ohm resistor http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/1o...istor-P21.aspx
    Covertech Machined button for Covertec clip http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Ma...clip-P161.aspx
    Covertech Socket head 8-32 x 1/4" socket head http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/8-...head-P107.aspx
    Allen Wrench 9/64" Allen wrench http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/96...rench-P59.aspx
    Switch MWS Short Momentary 16mm AV Switch - Nickel http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/MW...ckel-P878.aspx
    LED Switch Wire 2 Wire quick connector http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/2-...ector-P38.aspx
    Powerjack Switchcraft 2.1mm Power Jack http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Sw...Jack-P822.aspx
    Heatshrink (various)
    Kill Key Kill plug style 2 http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Ki...le-2-P570.aspx
    Chassis Thread (several) Stainless 4-40 all thread http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/St...read-P770.aspx
    Chassis Discs Acrylic Chassis Disc for NB and 18500/18650 pack - S3 http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Ac...k-S3-P813.aspx
    Speaker Mount MHS speaker mount V4 - For 28mm Speakers http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/MH...kers-P661.aspx
    Speaker Premium 28mm Speaker http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Pr...eaker-P77.aspx
    Spacers (various)

    Amazingly got all of those things with the sale discount which is great.

    Definitely getting a Nano Biscotti 2 when available.

    I do have another question though, being in Australia I was unable to order a battery through TCSS, I hope this isn't too bad form to ask but is this battery acceptable for my saber with a 3.7v setup? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111652206...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT. I also already have a couple of SF chargers so figured this would be compatible.

    I ordered some connectors as well with the hope I can add those to a battery http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/JS...lack-P963.aspx
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  3. #13

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    Those batteries will do just fine. The whole issue with international shipping of li-ion batteries is a pain for everyone that doesn't live in the US. The Panasonics are a good reliable brand.
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    Can I bug you all again to check I understand using a light up momentary switch with a NB2?

    The site clearly shows plug the yellow female JST from the NB2 prewired board into the red/black (un resisted) male JST from the prewired Momentary and warns the highlight LED currently does not have a matching connector.

    Can I simply cut the JST off the resisted red/black wires from the switch, splice/solder the black negative together with the other black negative to the activation switch circuit and solder the red positive to that spot on the board?

    Momentary Switch Setup for NB2.JPG
    Last edited by Choos; 06-27-2015 at 02:34 PM. Reason: In english
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  5. #15

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    Looks like the way you have it in your picture/diagram would work, but your switch led will be on as long as there is battery voltage/current applied to the board.
    Last edited by Jay-gon Jinn; 06-27-2015 at 03:15 PM. Reason: typos...

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    I like the idea of the switch being lit when there is power available to start the saber which leads me to the next question when I want the power to be fully off If I set the power up like this will it stop the power drain?

    Power Setup.JPG
    Last edited by Choos; 06-27-2015 at 05:09 PM. Reason: there, their
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  7. #17

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    You would have to have the kill key plugged in to completely kill the power, and basically prevent the drain.
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    Thanks again to both of you, I think that's how I want my saber to be setup, kill key in and no power at all, kill key out and lit activation switch.

    Next question if I am only planning on using the one LED (or an LED with exactly the same resistor requirements) is it normal to solder the resistor in the NB2 wiring harness? And the resistor is on the white wire I hope?

    Resitor Setup.JPG
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    Resistors normally go on the (+) but would work on either side.
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