New Builder Needs Instructions For Hilt

[357hermon]

Brand new builder here. I have a hilt already built. Was going to disassemble a Hasbro saber and put all the electronics in it with no blade. Now I've found out you can build all these sabers with extraordinary parts and a blade. So with the 1" PVC hilt (see attached), what would you guys recommend buying? I know absolutely nothing of what to get for this build. I would like a 40" blade, purple light, and sounds would be a plus. Between the O-rings will be a leather wrap. I'd like the trigger button to go on the front of the tube (The top of the hilt is on the bottom left of both pictures). Paint will come after everything is together of course. From each end is 11.5".

So if someone could send me a simple list or recommendations, that would be fantastic.

[HowieHobbit]

Brand new builder here. I have a hilt already built. Was going to disassemble a Hasbro saber and put all the electronics in it with no blade. Now I've found out you can build all these sabers with extraordinary parts and a blade. So with the 1" PVC hilt (see attached), what would you guys recommend buying? I know absolutely nothing of what to get for this build. I would like a 40" blade, purple light, and sounds would be a plus. Between the O-rings will be a leather wrap. I'd like the trigger button to go on the front of the tube (The top of the hilt is on the bottom left of both pictures). Paint will come after everything is together of course. From each end is 11.5".

So if someone could send me a simple list or recommendations, that would be fantastic.

To be honest, we wouldn't have an idea what to get either as a saber is a rather personal tool and so it really does depend what you want.

In terms of the electronics, you'll want a momentary switch. Look up some of the econoboard posts which will give you more if an idea with the electronics and additional components you might need....for example an LED.

If the hilt is 1" in diameter, I'd be tempted to scrap it and start again as most "blades" are 1" in diameter on themselves and therefore you would want to start off with something more than 1". I believe the hilt tubes themselves at TCSS are 1.45" OD to give you a rough idea.

[HowieHobbit]

Oh....and watch Rob's YouTube video on basic saber builds too on the TCSS channel as they give you a pretty good idea about parts and you can improvise from there.

[357hermon]

Check out the link below. At the end of the comments the builder confirms he used 1" pvc and a 1" blade. If a blade still won't work, I'd like to utilize everything else and project a light at least.

https://thecreativesideoftheforce.wo...vc-lightsaber/

[rlobrecht]

1" schedule 40 PVC is 1" ID, so the blade should fit inside.

[Silver Serpent]

That's correct. Measurements on PVC typically refer to the ID (internal diameter), while the polycarbonate blades are measured by their OD (outside diameter). A 1" blade fits snugly in a 1" PVC pipe. Some sanding or shimming may be required.

This is an old post, but the basics still hold true for today. http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...l=1#post138540 Adjust things as necessary to use more modern electronics. There are several threads and tutorials for using scavenged sound boards here on the forums.

[357hermon]

Out of curiousity, would this idea work (see link), but can I get everything connected and put it in through the top of the tube then connect the blade? There's not really a way to put it in the bottom with that curve.

http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...-Sound-STYLE-2

[HowieHobbit]

Ah....the bane of my life! Working out whether something means ID or OD!!!

[357hermon]

Okay, so I have a very small list of what I want:

-12mm Anti Vandal Momentary Purple Ring Switch
-LED "Corbin style" Battle blade 1" OD Corb1Battle
-Premium 28mm Speaker
-Nano Biscotte Sound Module V2

Some items are from that video I posted above... http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...-Sound-STYLE-2

Problem is, his interior work is fitted for an internal hilt larger than 1". I would like the light to be purple and the battery pack to be rechargeable.

Can anyone recommend a simple list using the items and ideas above to complete this?

[Miraluka]

These things that you want are possible, you just need to figure out how you're going to cram it all in there. Although you'll probably want a 20mm speaker instead of the 28mm.

Just as an FYI, the 18650 battery holder fits nice & snug into the 1" PVC and you really don't need to do anything to secure that, you just need something to mount the speaker on and (if you want) something to hold the NB.

If you reeeaaaally want a chassis, you could 3D model one to suit your needs.

Also... for a purple blade, you're probably going to want to get yourself a tri cree or tri rebel red/royal blue/green or red/royal blue/white.