Inserting A Power Level Indicator Into My Design

[Kal-El_Kenobi1138]

Hey guys, so here's what I'm doing. I'm getting an UltraSaber with full Emerald and Obsidian upgrades. I need US because I run on Mac exclusively and they're the only option that I can tell supports it. I'm going to remove the guts and put them in an MHS saber of my own design, however I would like to add a PLI for the added flare. Would I be able to insert it after the green AV switch so they run off the same resistor? I'm trying to do this with the least amount of hassle because I'm no tech expert by any stretch, I can do basic stuff, but hardly more than that. Also, I may need to post this elsewhere, but how would I go about covering up the PCB and connections and getting everything to lie flush with the top of the activation box. My current idea is to have a friend design and 3D print a cover, but if there's an easier way, I'd be very open to it. if need be I can post pictures once I actually get the saber. Also would I bridge the two connections for voltage or no?

[Greenie]

The PLI doesn't need a resistor

[rlobrecht]

Plecter Labs R.I.C.E. supports Macs for on the fly configuration changing if that is what you are talking about.

[Cire Yeldarb]

As Greenie says, PLI does not use a resistor and hooks up directly to the battery/recharge port

For covering the PCB, I've seen others use Clear Heatshrink, or you could cut a thin plastic sheet down to size, or any number of things really!

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

Plecter Labs R.I.C.E. supports Macs for on the fly configuration changing if that is what you are talking about.

He mentioned using Ultrasabers electronics.

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

AS some others might have pointed out, PL products can be used with a Mac (manually or via RICE). Ultrasabers' electronics aren't commonly used or discussed on this forum, so I doubt you're going to get a lot of help on that front here.

[Kal-El_Kenobi1138]

Alrighty, so it sounds like in theory I can just splice it in where ever it will fit?

[Silver Serpent]

Someplace between the sound board and the battery. I'd put it right after the recharge port, so you can cut it off with a kill key.

[rlobrecht]

He mentioned using Ultrasabers electronics.

I was trying to steer him towards the light.

[Kal-El_Kenobi1138]

perhaps for my next saber, I'll take a look at Plecter