Hello all, I'm excited to start building my saber but of course I have some questions about parts, etc.
I'd be extremely grateful to anyone who helps me out. Here we go.
1x 7" Hilt Style 1 w/ Drilled Guarded Switch (Powder Coated Black Chrome)
1x .75 Extension Piece (Powder Coated Gold Transparent)
1x Pommel Style 3 (Powder Coated Candy Whine)
1x MHS V1 Blade Holder Style 3 (Powder Coated Candy Whine)
Make sure to specify which heat sink when ordering
1x Star Thermal Tape Pad
You'll need a lens as well
1x Red/Red/White Tri Cree LED CopperNova XP-E2
1x Super Lube Grease
1x 8-32 Covertec Knob
1x MWS Momentary Guarded Switch
1x NB Sound Module V2 Pre-wired
3x 8-32 Drilled Screw Holes (2 on the bladeholder to hold the blade, 1 on the handle for the covertec)
You only need one on the blade.
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That's all I got for now. I know I need a few more things. That's where question time begins.
Ready for the onslaught of terrible noob question? Here we go.
1. I want FOC, I understand I'll need a Power Extender... Which one?
The only one there is
2. What resistor will I need? I'll be running tri-cree red, foc, and NB sound.
There's an Ohm's Law tutorial FJK did floating around the forums. That will help you.
3. Are 8-32 screws too big for blade holding? Smaller size?
No they're not too big. Yes you can go smaller if you want.
4. 2W Bass Speakers vs Premium speakers? I believe the Bass are better but any thoughts?
Split decision. Bass is deeper.
5. MOST IMPORTANT! What battery pack/holder? 4xAAA or 2xAA etc. I don't want a buckpack.
Read the NB manual...several times. Buck puck doesn't work with the NB anyway.
6. Bonus question - Any thoughts/flaws you notice with any of the other parts?
Not really. You'll want to look into a chassis system or some way of keeping your electronics from swimming inside the hilt.
Madcow has done some great videos on chassis in the video tutorial forum. Check em out.
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Overall the saber's design is inspired by Sidious' saber.
I intend on using an Infinity Edge V4 Blade from Saberforge for some heavy dueling with friends.
See attached pic.
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