imperial knight project

**Barmic Rin** · 08-23-2007, 07:47 AM

I only picked it up as I figured I may need it at some point, but since I want to use a low powered one for my niece & she's the only half-pint I have in my family, the spare will just sit there collecting dust.
So you can have it for 00.00 republic Credits, just so long as it gets good use, i'm not fussed.

I'm not too impressed with the effect of a 3w through filter, but since she's 4 & wants a pink one I figure that's the safest option. Like I said, i'll have to verify I do have it to spare first of all.

**kinchar bamin** · 08-23-2007, 08:05 AM

wow, 0 republic credits!,good thing its 0 cos I dont even have 1 republic credit!

if you dont have a spare then I'll just beg my parents to let me order one off of TCSS or a UK site

a wee tip for making youngling sabers

ermanently attatch the blade so that they wont flash themselfs, and since I am a scientific expert(not meaning to brag but got strait level 5s in science W00T!!)I happen to know that`infants eyes are very sensitive to very bright light, and so she could hurt herself by staring directly in to it un less you attch the blade permenently,thus, stopping her from staring directly into light.

Just tryin to save lifes... or eyes.lol

also when does maplins close? my dad might take me there around 6ish

I saw on the maplins site they have luxeon star batwings.

**Barmic Rin** · 08-23-2007, 08:23 AM

Well, your local maplin should have the 2.2ohm Res, the battery holder, wire, & maybe the acrylic crystal as we do afew kids science sets (check their clearance section, that's where they usually get put now.)

O-rings i'd get from either B&Q or any other local hardware store.
Same goes for the tubing, though try any independant hardware stores as they sometimes have off-cuts of piping.

LED & mount/lens try Rapidonline.co.uk, that's where I got my orange Lux, & if you order before 8pm you can get next day delivery!

**kinchar bamin** · 08-23-2007, 08:27 AM

thanks barmic rin,if I ever put this up for sale when its done and if you ever need another imp knight, you will get a 25% discount

**Barmic Rin** · 08-23-2007, 08:47 AM

Np dude.

I'm happy with Don's one for now, may attempt to do a MHS one in the future, but not just yet.

**kinchar bamin** · 08-23-2007, 11:23 AM

have you checked if you have a spare cos I think rapidonline is out of luxeons too but they go the optics. maybe I'm just lookin in the wrong place. where are the luxeons usually
Thanks
-Drew

**Jedi Ranger** · 08-23-2007, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by kinchar bamin

I have most of this saber covered but now I need to find out what the button or switch looks like. any one got any pictures of the switch for reference?

thanks
-Drew

The problem with the Imperial Knight lightsaber, is that in the art, the switch is up at the emitter shroud. We builders need that as a blade retention thumbscrew. So, you still do have 2 options, which I believe have already been discussed: install the switch at the pommel as one of those 2 pommel dots, or install a small black slider in the black grip area. I will probably be going with the second option myself.

Good luck, and be sure to post pics when you are done!!

**Barmic Rin** · 08-24-2007, 02:17 AM

Originally Posted by kinchar bamin

have you checked if you have a spare cos I think rapidonline is out of luxeons too but they go the optics. maybe I'm just lookin in the wrong place. where are the luxeons usually
Thanks
-Drew

They are there, trust me. Just gotta look for them.

Ranger, on my one Don put the switch in the grip, the same way Nocturne armory do theirs. I find this easier to use than the pommel switch, but each to their own!

**kinchar bamin** · 08-24-2007, 05:40 AM

they're not luxeon but heres the very long description

This range of high brightness star LEDs offers up to 75 lumens at 700mA. The device consists of an LED mounted on a hexagonal aluminium base that functions as a heatsink and is electrically isolated so that the device may be mounted directly onto a metal chassis, etc. The distinctive design of this device enables the mounting of a number of LEDs in a tight configuration, giving an opportunity to create a high light level output in a small area.

High flux output means more energy efficiency than incandescent and most halogen lamps
Solid state technology offers robust and durable technology with a life expectancy of more than 100,000 hours
Long life spans offer savings in reduced maintenance costs
Lambertian radiation pattern for ready-focussed beam with a wide viewing angle of 120° to 140°
Wide range of vivid colours – white and warm white versions available
Applications include reading lights, portable lighting, interior lighting, security and garden lighting, architectural lighting, LCD backlights
Wide operating temperature from –30°C to +110°C
High ESD protection (>8kV)
Instant light – less than 100ns
No UV light generated
Package diameter 19mm, lens diameter 6mm, overall height 6mm
Low voltage DC operation, fully dimmable –- for suitable drivers see LED drivers in