Keep in mind that I have a coin bat in mine just so i can take pictures and to test the look of the hilt...Originally Posted by samurai_rob
They sell coin bat holders at RS. But for me I just taped the wires in place and wrapped the whole bat in tape so it does not touch the hilt wall. the final wiring will not use coin bat. I plan to power from 616. Batteries will be NiMH. I'm using Panasonic cr 2032 which are almost an inch in dia.
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"To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk." - Thomas A. Edison
Cool. do you have the battery wired directly to the led or do you need a resistor?
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no resistor. A resistor is only needed if the battery pack voltage is greater than the forward voltage of the LED. In my case the LED forward voltage is between 3.2 to 3.6v since i have 3 colors. The button cell only puts out 3v. So no resistor is needed.
Even when running a resistored setup, you get best efficiency when your battery pack gets as close to the forward voltage of the LED you are driving.
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"To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk." - Thomas A. Edison
Thanks, Vade!
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stuff still hasnt arrived. if it arrives after 30 days will i get it for free? no one wants a cold lightsaber
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Name: Drew/ An You
Height:short :/
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Just hit radio shack last night and got some cheap led's. My proof of concept has been validated! I think it'll work! I'll keep u guys updated. I've got a trip to lowes tomorrow to look for parts and - if I can find what I need - may have some early design pics to post sunday to see what u think. Fingers crossed, everybody!
"You've failed, Your Highness. I am a JEDI, like my father before me..."
-Luke Skywalker, ROTJ
very sorry to all who had to see that. i have mood swings every so often for no apparent reason. so sorry. the only issue is with the crystal chamber and it is completely my fault. im sure i can find a way to sort it out. im not angry with tim im just angry with myself
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Age:13
Name: Drew/ An You
Height:short :/
Religeon: buddhist
Preffered saber colour: purple (Prrrpll YUM!lol)
Favorite alien species: Twi'lek (Oh, yes. Wormheads. Twin tendrils off head. Females much yum-yum!) "ROFLcopters"
Dude, this isn't the place to drop "F" bombs. Please edit your post.
All the measurements are there. Everything says "adds x.xx inches to your saber" and all the MHS parts except for chokes, some pommels, and some blade holders are 1.45" OD. If you had a question then you could have searched the forums. What isn't in the store description can normally be found on the boards. If it isn't, you can ASK. Most members have calipers and can give you measurements.
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Language, dude. A word you used was not nice. We know you're upset, but no need for that one, here.
What parts did you order that were too small?
Maybe see if there's someone here that might want to buy them off of you.
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