2005 MR Vader to Tri-Cree/NBv3 -- switch question

[old_luke]

Hello all!

I just finished my first saber rebuild, which was a Mace Windu MR saber that I went full custom on with a Nano Biscotte v3, tri-Cree LED, FOC, the works. The one thing that I ran into while doing this build was the switch replacement. This was not that big of a deal since TCSS offers a gold-plated momentary switch, so I just drilled out a hole where the old switch was.

Now I'm wanting to do the same kind of project with my Vader saber, except I'm more nervous about the placement of the switch. I can't keep the bubble card activation switch as an option since it is a latching switch (right?). So, my first thought is to put the switch here:

tumblr_md7kn8ektx1rkgyw3o1_1280.jpg

However, doing so will definitely interfere with the TCSS blade holder. If I drill out a hole for something like this:

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/SP...ItemId=5778489

...will that compromise the integrity of the blade holder? Has anybody else done anything similar that can lend some advice?
Thanks for reading!

[old_luke]

Okay, so I sort of answered my own question. After taking the saber apart and eyeballing everything, it looks like I would be cutting it pretty darn close to the led heatsink. Probably too close.

https://imgur.com/gallery/iKbfU

So I'm thinking that that option is out. My next idea is to still use a basic/tactile switch, but instead place it underneath the bubble card and modify it so that you just push the bubble card down. From here it will just be a matter of ordering a couple switches and trying out a few to see if they will generally fit in the housing. If this doesn't work, I think I'll have to decide where I want to drill into the hilt.



EDIT: After a couple quick measurements, I found that this might be my best bet:

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/SP...itch-P261.aspx

I'll have to dremel out a bit of the bubble switch housing to make room for the switch, but that shouldn't be too hard. Maybe see if I can slide a spring under the bubble card too. We'll see!

[Qui-Gunn]

I was searching through the forum and stumbled up on your thread. So how did the switch placement work out for you? I'm about to start a 2005 MR Vader ESB and was wondering about this very issue. I'd prefer to mount a switch under the bubble strip. Did you finish it yet? If so, I'd love to see it.

[minorhero]

Its a bit late to comment for the OP, but its my understanding that latching switches are possible depending on what sound card you use. For instance, a Crystal Focus 8 will handle either momentary or latching.

[Qui-Gunn]

Its a bit late to comment for the OP, but its my understanding that latching switches are possible depending on what sound card you use. For instance, a Crystal Focus 8 will handle either momentary or latching.

Thanks for the reply. Yeah, I was thinking this may be to old of a post, but it was worth a try. I want to put a NBV3 (or similarly priced) board in mine, but I don't think it will support latching switches. I may start a new thread because all of the info I've gathered on here is rather dated and doesn't really answer some of my questions. I want to go beyond a simple blade holder/single LED conv.

[jcgardea]

I have the same issue here. Im doing a MR 2005 conversion with NBv4. Im still wondering how and where to put the switch. A photo would certainly be very helpful