First post here, and I'm also a beginner builder. I bought the pre-wired NBV4.1 from TCSS, on the product page it reads that the pinouts are as follows

** Positive (+)
** Negative (-)
** Activator switch
** Channel 1 (-)
** Channel 2 (-)
** Channel 3 (-)
** NeoPixel Data

I have two positive, two negative, and a data connection coming off of the hilt adapter for the blade. I have no recharge port, and I have a non-illuminated AV switch. I know for sure that the board is functional, as i tested it before connecting the neopixel parts.

I don't know what I am missing! I feel like I've read the instructions 100 times!

I'll include a basic diagram of what I have so far, I apologize for the quality (I did it in paint).
wiring diagram.jpg

Any and all help would be so much appreciated! This is stressing me out to the max :/