Anyone see any problems with this?

**tullfan81** · 02-16-2008, 01:50 PM

This is my first attempt at making a saber hilt, i have some soldering experience and have a Mace MR for sound, I'm looking for a critique of my build and any changes i should consider.

Double threaded hilt style 3
Gender Changer
3" Double female threaded connector
Screw on LED blade holder style 1
3 claw MHS mount
MHS Claw Style 2 x3
MPS Insert style 4
MPS Pommel style 3
1" Hilt safety plug
LED "TCSS style" Battle blade 1" OD (30 inches)
Build Your Own Luxeon V Electronics Kit
- buckpuck 700mA
- SPST Push on/off - Mom switch with black button
- Cyan

Thanks in advance,
Rick

**Darth_DevilGuy** · 02-16-2008, 02:11 PM

you need a battery pack for one

**Malaki Skywalker** · 02-16-2008, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by Darth_DevilGuy

you need a battery pack for one

He's buying the Build your own Lux V kit, battery pack is already in there

**Darth_DevilGuy** · 02-16-2008, 02:37 PM

eh, wasn't listed :P

**Jay-gon Jinn** · 02-17-2008, 12:06 AM

Just remember that an MR board needs to be run on a seprate circit or have a relay installed to operate with a Lux V. The 7.2 volts required for the Lux V will destroy the MR board.

**tullfan81** · 02-17-2008, 02:43 PM

Would it be better to use a Hasbro board for sound? How difficult is it going to be to wire the MR board in with everything else? Will I have room for everything? Will I have to use the 9v or would it be long enough for the AA holder? If I wanted to go the rechargeable route what sort of pack/recharger would I need?

Edit: Also, would I be able to use the vibration module inside the hasbro Obi saber?

**Jay-gon Jinn** · 02-17-2008, 03:12 PM

If this is your first time wiring a saber, and you have your heart set on using a Lux V, you may want to skip the sound for now, or just use a Lux III instead. Anything over 6 volts will also kill most of the Hasbro boards as well.

Wiring in the soundboard with the LUx III is very easy and there would be plenty of room in the hilt for the batteries and the board.

For rechargeable packs, look in the store and get the charger sold there.

**tullfan81** · 02-17-2008, 03:56 PM

What is the real difference in brightness between the Lux III Cyan vs. the V Cyan?

**Jay-gon Jinn** · 02-17-2008, 04:29 PM

Well, here's the Lux III page from Lumileds:
http://www.luxeonstar.com/item.php?i...rtno=LXHL-LE3C

and the Lux V:
http://www.luxeonstar.com/item.php?i...rtno=LXHL-LE5C

Lux V is twice as bright, but is in my opinion, twice the difficulty to use.