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    Hello, I'm new to the forums and hoping to find some help. I've ordered most of the parts for my first build using the mhs and mws. The order consists of:
    1 of: MHSV1 Blade Holder Style 12
    1 of: TrustFire Protected 3.7V 900mAh 14500 Lithium Battery (2-Pack)
    1 of: MWS Short Momentary 16mm AV Switch - Black
    1 of: Rebel Star LED & MHSV1 Heatsink Module
    1 of: MHS speaker and 2x AA battery holder
    1 of: MWS Pre-Wired Nano Biscotte Sound Module V3
    1 of: MPS Pommel style 4
    1 of: TrustFire TR-001 All-in-One Charger
    1 of: 3" Double female threaded connector
    1 of: 4" Double female threaded connector
    1 of: Machine recessed 16mm AV switch hole
    1 of: MHS ribbed extension
    1 of: Drill & Tap Hole (8-32)
    1 of: Double ended male threaded connector style 1
    What do you guys and gales think? Do I need more parts to complete the build or am I good?
    BTW I do know I need a dummy cell for the battery set up and I'm thinking about attaching the NBV3 to the battery/speaker holder and using it as the chassis along with some plastic tubing.

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    Pommel insert and MPS clip?

    Don't forget a resistor for your main LED.
    We all have to start somewhere. The journey is all the more impressive by our humble beginnings.

    http://led.linear1.org/1led.wiz for the lazy man's resistor calculator!
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    How would I go about installing the resistor? I thought since the switch has a resistor on it it would be used for the main led. Also looking at the ma level the royal blue needs a 1000 ma and the single batteries i purchased go 900 ma so even then would it be necessary for a resistor?
    Last edited by AspiringSith97; 10-13-2016 at 12:22 PM.

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    The DynaOhm resistor on the switch is for the LED in the illuminated switch. The main LED will need a resistor.

    mA and mAh are not the same thing. The LED runs at 1000mA (a measure of current), while the batteries have a storage capacity of 900mAh. You can roughly calculate runtime by dividing your battery mAh by the combined mA of your electronics. 900mAh / 1000mA = 0.9 hours.

    The resistor will go on either the positive or the negative wire of your main LED.
    We all have to start somewhere. The journey is all the more impressive by our humble beginnings.

    http://led.linear1.org/1led.wiz for the lazy man's resistor calculator!
    http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...e-to-Ohm-s-Law for getting resistor values the right way!

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    One more question then, could i then just take an extension for the wire then add the resistor, would it work just the same, or would i need to add the resistor to the wire that is sodered directly to the led
    Last edited by AspiringSith97; 10-13-2016 at 04:23 PM.

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    There is a resistor in between the NB and the main LED (the one that makes the saber light up). Actually there is a positive and a negative wire between the NB and main LED. The resistor goes on the positive wire. By 'on', I mean, run a wire from the +NB to the resistor and then from the resistor to the main LED + pad.

    The LED in the switch is a different thing. A separate wire connects the light in the switch to the NB. The light in the switch is a low-power light, so it doesn't need much juice. Too much will blow it. The dyna ohm resistor is perfect for that one.

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    Thanks for the input, are you saying though i dont need to install a resistor myself or are you just saying ill need too?

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    You will need to install it yourself.

    Once you've figured out which resistor you need, you may be able to ask Tim to wire it in for you, if you're not comfortable with soldering. It's a really easy procedure though, and nothing to be afraid of. Just one cut, two quick solder joints, and a little heatshrink.
    Last edited by Silver Serpent; 10-14-2016 at 05:59 AM.
    We all have to start somewhere. The journey is all the more impressive by our humble beginnings.

    http://led.linear1.org/1led.wiz for the lazy man's resistor calculator!
    http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...e-to-Ohm-s-Law for getting resistor values the right way!

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    I was going to do it myself, I ordered everything i need am and looking forward to finally being able to craft it. Thanks for all the advice and help! May the force be with you

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