CFX Neopixel wiring question.

[RavenXp]

I'm currently planning out a new build with the CFX, but saw something in the manual that has me a bit confused.

-1 / 2 cell compatibility with no “voltage-hack” required, only a solder jumper to bridge, and
only when using ledstrips with 2 cells (+5V buck regulation needed then for the strip)

I plan on using a dual 18650 battery setup for the increased maH capacity (and readily available from the TCSS store), does this mean a buck puck needs to be added into the wiring to regulate the voltage to 5v for the strips and if so, could someone give me a quick rundown on how it should be wired in and which puck I should be looking for.

[RavenXp]

That is also assuming that the 18650 7.4v packs in the store can even handle the current draw of neopixel without killing the protection PCB.

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

The 7.4V packs won’t be helpful to you. They won’t increase your runtimes, and I doubt they have the output to run Neopixel setups anyway. You were thinking of running two 18650’s in parallel (the ones in the store are run in SERIAL), which isn’t something offered in the store.

[RavenXp]

The 7.4V packs won’t be helpful to you. They won’t increase your runtimes, and I doubt they have the output to run Neopixel setups anyway. You were thinking of running two 18650’s in parallel (the ones in the store are run in SERIAL), which isn’t something offered in the store.

Yeah, now that I think about it you're right. Trying to avoid having to cram a 26650 battery into the hilt. Trust me, the last saber I was designing was using them and I still haven't been able to get it everything to fit well and actually sound good. the 26650 barley fits into MHS, kills any resonance ability if the battery is too close to the speaker.

Oh well, I guess it'll be easier since I'm starting from scratch and now know how massive those batteries are. Give it it's own 3" section. Thank you FJK.

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

One of the big trade offs for Neopixel is the battery runtime. That’s why some have moved back to removable battery solutions. It also saves in the wiring a recharge port department.

[RavenXp]

If I manage to create mini reactor that can fit in a hilt, I'll be sure to share. ��