Just finished my first saber

**scott5050** · 05-27-2007, 05:58 AM

(I'll post more pictures when there's better light)

This is my first saber so any suggestions will be most welcome.

MHS Blade Holder #2
MHS Hilt #1
MHS M-M Connector
MHS F-F with slots
MHS Pommel #3
TCSS Covertec Button
Rothley 40mm handrail system (brushed nickel finish)
32mm o-rings
Luxeon Star 3 (Cyan)
5 degree lens (from Erv)
M3 Thumbscrew (from Erv)
On-Off-On Momentary toggle switch (from Maplins)
Recharge port (from Erv)
Plector Labs Crystal Focus Saber Core v2
"Instant" 4.8v 2100mAh NiMh battery pack (custom)
TCSS 34" Corbin blade

It was a bit of a fight to get everything in. The crystal focus board won't stack on the batteries and it won't fit through the M-M connector. I ended up having to ditch the BLI to make room.

The switch clicks back for on/off and forward for lock/blaster/force push. It's not ideal and it sticks out more than I'd like but having one switch for both functions was a big space-saver.

The speaker is mounted into the pommel facing forwards to create a sealed cavity behind it - the vent holes are hidden in the black painted strips on the lower grip. I tuned the holes with the hum and it was, possibly, too sucessful - the hum now drowns out the sound effects. I may need to re-mix the the sounds with the hum a little quiter.

The "Instant" NiMh cells are different from regular NiMh in that they hold their charge for long periods (30% loss over 12 months, allegedly). They aren't the highest capacity but I like the idea of charging my saber after I use it rather than before.

I had a 5 degree lens and a 10 degree lens to play with and I haven't quite decided which I prefer yet. The 5 degree definately makes the blade brighter but it also creates a really strong flare from the mirror which looks a bit wierd although it's only really visible to the wielder.

I think there's likely to be a K2 Cyan going in fairly soon.

**Barmic Rin** · 05-27-2007, 06:00 AM

Wow. I like it!

**vortextwist** · 05-27-2007, 07:01 AM

I second that, I like the hand rail stuff. very nice.

**scott5050** · 05-27-2007, 07:03 AM

Yeah, that was a good fine. It's 40/37mm steel so very strong and quite heavy. It comes in brushed nickel or polished chrome and there are various styles of end-cap available at well.

Those of us in the UK can get it at B&Q Warehouse (the big ones)

**Barmic Rin** · 05-27-2007, 07:05 AM

U a left hander Scotty? Beltclip seems set for a lefty......

**scott5050** · 05-27-2007, 08:08 AM

Nope - right-handed. That's the only place the beltclip can go where it's not going to be under my hand. Works fairly well worn on the left.

(although it is possible to snag the switch and turn it on when crouching - wouldn't want to do that with a real one!)