Darth Vader ANH MPP 2.0 Kit + NBv4 + Tri Cree DR/R/W - First Build!

[DarthVTX]

This is the build log for my first saber. I cosplay as Darth Vader and I wanted a more robust saber than MR or Hasbro. I have included my final parts list and will include links to where I find parts. I will have many questions as I go through this process and I look forward to building an awesome saber. I am trying to complete this by 7/15 so any help is appreciated!

Final Parts List:

From TCSS
MPP 2.0 Saber Kit
White shouldered 7/8" thin walled blade tip with reflective disc
7/8" Thin walled Trans White PolyC 36" long
9" Electronics shield for 1.25" ID tubes
Star thermal tape pad - Tri LED
Custom Tri-Cree LED
18650 Single Cell Holder
Nano Biscotte Sound Module V4
MHS speaker mount V6 - For 28mm Speakers
28mm Bass Speaker
18deg Tri-Rebel/Cree Star Lens
(1) .5ohm 3w resistor - white led
(2) 1.2ohm 3w resistor - Dark Red/Red led

From KR Sabers/The Saber Armory - https://thesaberarmory.com
7/8" OD Heatsink Module - for tri cree MPP 2.0 models
MPP 2.0 ANH Blade Plug - 7/8"

NWSaberParts - https://www.etsy.com/listing/5059411...re-acuracy-kit
MPP 2.0 Accuracy Kit (5 screws to replace kit)

Future bought install items
Switchcraft 2.1mm Power Jack
3.7V Li-ion smart charger with 2.1mm plug

Misc
26G wire colors
JST connectors 2 wires version

Tools I did not have that I needed to buy
1. Mini vise
2. heat shrink tubing - 1/16"-3/4" buy a variety pack
3. decent solder iron & metal tip cleaner
4. JST connectors (I want to make some of the connection quick connect for removal)
5. Will add more later when I buy

Step 1 - Build Kit

I assembled the kit which is pretty straight forward. I shot a video that I will upload soon on the build to my YouTube channel. I switched out the hex screws for the MPP Accuracy kit slotted screws.

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Step 2 - Battery holder
Wired then shaving off corners for the holder to fit into the V6 Speaker mount then add battery remover ribbon.

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Step 3 - Wiring speaker

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Step 4 - Inserting speaker into V6 speaker mount.
Per the YouTube vids from Rob/TCSS Channel - I used a drummer to channel groves on the inner sides so the speaker and solder will fit. Then used the credit card trick to seat the speaker into the mount securely.

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I am waiting for my 7/8" OD Heatsink Module from the Saber Armory in the UK so I cannot do the complete wiring yet.

Questions:
1. How do I seat(fix) the NBv4 board to the V6 mount top part? Double sided tape?
2. Where does the Heat sink module go in the top part of the hilt and how does it stay there? I have not found any pictures of this install.

More soon!

Cheers