K2 buckpuck...

**strengthofrage** · 11-30-2007, 09:29 AM

Hi guys,

On the Lux website it shows the K2 compatible with the 700 puck, I read through billions of threads on the TCSS forum and I see some people recomending the 1000 puck.

I want to run a green K2, which puck & battery combo in your opinion?

Also, this is a temporary set up until the US boards come in but I dont want the basic resistor...

Thanks guys.

**xwingband** · 11-30-2007, 09:34 AM

The max for a K2 is 1500mAh. So ANY will work below that. The closest will be two 700's for 1400mAh. 1000mAh is an okay compromise for space and the brightness is still better by a bit compared to a III.

**strengthofrage** · 11-30-2007, 10:25 AM

Thanks X

Since it is temporary I think I will just go with a single 1000 then, thanks for the info.

**strengthofrage** · 11-30-2007, 10:44 AM

What about a power source? The standard 4AAA, is that enough for the puck & K2? I will need a rechargable when the soundboards are available but for now regular batteries are cool.

**Novastar** · 11-30-2007, 06:34 PM

Be careful, as "light side" K2s are looking for 1500ma...
...but "dark side" K2s are looking for 700ma.

I know you said green, but... I don't want others to get confused as well...

Always read the LED specifications--available on the lumileds website or other sources as well. I believe Tim posts a chart for this too.

**Jay-gon Jinn** · 12-01-2007, 09:30 PM

4 AAA's or 4 AA's should be all the battery you need for a k2.

**strengthofrage** · 12-02-2007, 07:32 AM

Thanks Jay-gon, I just ordered all of my electronics and I got a 4AA pack. This should do until I get a sound card and bump up to rechargeable.

I started this MHS thinking I was gonna use a royal blue lux III but as I worked on the hilt and ended up with brass pieces on it I couldn't help but agree with Nova that brass accents look best with a green blade.

**Angelus Lupus** · 12-02-2007, 08:08 AM

I agree with the blue for silvery metals and green for gold/brass. IMHO brass also looks good with amber blades

**Darth Morbius** · 12-24-2007, 07:30 AM

Originally Posted by strengthofrage

What about a power source? The standard 4AAA, is that enough for the puck & K2? I will need a rechargable when the soundboards are available but for now regular batteries are cool.

Jay answered this already, but as a reminder. Buckpucks can handle up to 24V worth of battery output. That gives you the option of some REALLY impressive run times when using those particular drivers.

I have noticed that with more voltage passing through, a little extra heat is passed off, but that was with a Lux V, and not the K2 info that you were wanting...