How about an INERTIA switch - with a small weighted plunger set against a light spring that makes contact thus acting as a momentary switch when the wielder makes a quick 'flick of the wrist'/arm
Integrated into the drawing motion it would look almost like a 'Force activated switch' to onlookers.
The limitations would be that it would only work with those types of drivers that use momentary switches.
And it could have a potential downside of shutting OFF the saber during rapid swings UNLESS the driver had some provision against that...
TAAA-DAAA - the new Ultrasabers soundcard/driver requires a 2-second sustained press to deactivate as a 'failsafe' against accidental deactivation when duelling/spinning...this would seem PERFECT for using an inertial switch as described since because of the return spring the acceleration would not hold the momentary switch engaged long enough to deactivate the saber.
And this kind of switch could be mounted seamlessly inside the hilt thus no drilling switch holes required nor protruding buttons.
STREAMLINED sabers!
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