Clarifications regarding MWS Biscotte

[Thorvindr]

First: sorry if this isn't the proper section for this. I think it is because my questions seem (to me) similar to questions in this section's FAQ.

On with the show.

If I use the pre-wired MWS NB v2, do I need a swing sensor and/or a clash sensor or are those built into the board?
I don't want FoC so I think I don't need the power extender that would enable that.

On the product page, it says "no power regulator." does that mean I still need a resistor between the battery and my main LED?

I was under the impression (after reading the FAQ in this section of the forum) that all drivers/soundboards sold on TCSS took care of that. From reading the product page, it seems that this board is good enough for certain LED modules but others will require a resistor. If that's the case, which ones will be okay and which ones will require a resistor?

[Miraluka]

Swing/clash are built into the board and yes your blade LED(s) need resistors. I think you misread/misunderstood the FAQ thread. LED drivers (buckpucks) regulate current and substitute resistors. Some boards have onboard LED drivers but even when they aren't entirely necessary, people usually use resistors as a safety precaution.

[Thorvindr]

Perfect. Thank you.

[Thorvindr]

"Do I need a resistor with a driver?

NO! A driver always takes place of a resistor. This applies to pucks, Corbin's driver, Plecterlabs, Ultrasound, etc..."

That lead me to believe that sound boards are always also drivers but I see now how I misunderstood. Still think the wording is misleading.

So it seems I can't have sound if I want a no-soldering solution (I'll solder if have to; I'd just rather not have to). If I still need a resistor between the pre-wired NB and the main LED, what's the benefit of having it prewired? Since the MWS soundboard doesn't include an LED driver, shouldn't the MWS LED modules include resistors?

[Miraluka]

It might be cool if there was an option to have resistors installed on the MWS LED modules but idk, MWS has never appealed to me, anyways.

But even if you have to install a resistor on the module, everything else is done, I suppose that's the benefit of having it pre-wired, but life isn't perfect. You may just have to solder a couple joints.

[Silver Serpent]

Installing a resistor is very simple, even for a novice at soldering.

If you were dead-set on avoiding it for some reason, there's always this option in the store: http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Cu...-Fee-P876.aspx You'd need to discuss it with Tim first.

[Thorvindr]

Installing a resistor is very simple, even for a novice at soldering.

If you were dead-set on avoiding it for some reason, there's always this option in the store: http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Cu...-Fee-P876.aspx You'd need to discuss it with Tim first.

Nah. I've decided to get the MWS soundboard and a bunch of the prewired JST conectors. That way I don't have to solder on/near the board and I can easily add resistors where I need them and desig my own circuit with the parts I like.