My first build!

[Oleenick]

Hello TCSS Forum!

Looks like its time for me to make my first build!

This is my part list: http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Vi...0-6f4b653936d7

What are your opinions on my choice of parts etc?

I am somewhat annoyed that the heatsink V3 is out of stock because the V4 is so much smaller. Does anyone have experience and a comparison between the two?


Thanks for your feedback in advance

:Oleenick

[Tom Tilmon]

That heatsink threads into the MHS LED Module, its fine. You didn't get a blade tip to go with your blade. You also need a MPS Pommel Insert and C Clip. You have wires already? How are you going to solder a harness on LED? I see you are using a power extender, so I assume this is RGB? If so, you need resistor for at least the red diode, but all 3 would be better off with them. Did you order hole drilling service in your hilt for 16mm switch? If you don't have a drill and tapset, you may want to order a 8-32 retention screw hole to be drilled in your blade holder to hold your blade in. You can pick up lots of little 8-32 retention screws at hardware stores or at TCSS.

Tom

[Seth Skywalker]

Im not sure, but how well does the white blade tip light up?

[Tom Tilmon]

I think its a better match for his transwhite blade. I missed the rest of the list, didn't scroll down.

[Oleenick]

That heatsink threads into the MHS LED Module, its fine. You didn't get a blade tip to go with your blade. You also need a MPS Pommel Insert and C Clip. You have wires already? How are you going to solder a harness on LED? I see you are using a power extender, so I assume this is RGB? If so, you need resistor for at least the red diode, but all 3 would be better off with them. Did you order hole drilling service in your hilt for 16mm switch? If you don't have a drill and tapset, you may want to order a 8-32 retention screw hole to be drilled in your blade holder to hold your blade in. You can pick up lots of little 8-32 retention screws at hardware stores or at TCSS.

Tom

Thanks! I've added what you've suggested to the wishlist.

I do have my own stockpile of wires to use. The LED is RGB

What do you mean by harness the LED? I could be wrong but what I have seen is that the LED and lens goes into the heatsink holder with the wires running through the heatsink holes.

I plan to get a resistor(s) from my local electronics store once I get the LED and find the forward voltage myself. Unless someone knows the Vf for the Tri-Cree colours and can recommend a resistor for each?

Is it possible to have 2 or 3 holes drilled into the blade holder for extra stability?

Yes I did add $7 for a recessed 16mm AV switch.

Thanks sooo much for your help it's amazing!

[Seth Skywalker]

For blue and green Leds, 0.47 ohm resistor that tcss sells. Are you going to use red or deep red? Deep red is much nicer (sithier) in my opinion.

[Oleenick]

For blue and green Leds, 0.47 ohm resistor that tcss sells. Are you going to use red or deep red? Deep red is much nicer (sithier) in my opinion.

Do you know what Ohm resistor I would need for the red LED?

[Seth Skywalker]

Red or deep red wich are you using?

[Oleenick]

For blue and green Leds, 0.47 ohm resistor that tcss sells. Are you going to use red or deep red? Deep red is much nicer (sithier) in my opinion.

Bump, Yeah I'll go for the deep red. Do you know what resistor is best for that?

Thanks!

[Tom Tilmon]

when you order a tri-cree from TCSS, this is always below the item in the information field. TCSS is very nice about providing specs:


Amber Cree Part# XPEBPA-L1-0000-00D01
107 Minimum Luminous Flux @ 350mA
Forward Voltage @1000mA = 3.28v

Blue Cree Part# XPEBBL-L1-0000-00301
45.7 Minimum Luminous Flux @ 350mA
Forward Voltage @1000mA = 3.4v

Green Cree Part# XPEBGR-L1-0000-00F01
122 Minimum Luminous Flux @ 350mA
Forward Voltage @1000mA = 3.7v

Red Cree Part# XPEBRD-L1-0000-00901
80.6 Minimum Luminous Flux @ 350mA
Forward Voltage @1000mA = 2.65v

Red Orange Cree Part# XPEBRO-L1-0000-00D01
107 Minimum Luminous Flux @ 350mA
Forward Voltage @1000mA = 2.65v

Royal Blue Cree Part# XPEBRY-L1-0000-00S01
650mW Minimum Radiant Flux @ 350mA
Forward Voltage @1000mA = 3.4v

White Cree Part# XPEBWT-L1-0000-00F51
266 Minimum Luminous Flux @ 1000mA
Forward Voltage @1000mA = 3.15v

Deep Red Cree Part# XPEEPRD-L1-0000-00C01
425 Radiant Flux @ 350mA
Forward Voltage @1000mA = 2.5v


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