xmas money saber

[aricall]

Ok so i want to build my first saber after xmas is over heres my list how does it look..... plan to add sound later....may switch out the thumbscrew.
any suggestions.....thanks

*7" Fluted with guarded style switch hole
*Screw on LED blade holder style 10
*MHS ribbed extension
*MPS Pommel style 3 v2
*MPS Clip
*MPS Insert style 1
*2 Wire quick connector
*Build Your Own Luxeon III Electronics Kit
4AAA battery holder
Green
Collimator Lens 10° viewing angle
2.2ohm 5w resistor
Push on/push off switch with black button
Luxeon III/V Lens Holder
*LED "Corbin style" Show blade 1" OD (34 inches)
*1/8" Adhesive lined heatshrink tubing
*10-32 x 13/32" Thumb Screw
*Drill & Tap Hole (10-32)
*1-3/16" ID Black O-ring x9
*Bezel for illuminated switches
*Machine switch hole in MHS section (illuminated)
*DPDT Latching green illuminated switch

[Jedi-Loreen]

I see a 7" fluted with guarded switch hole, but I don't see a guarded switch on your list, I only see this one: "Push on/push off switch with black button". If that's the switch you are going to use, then you need the standard switch hole, otherwise, order a guarded switch. Make sure to get the latching switch, if you do, since you don't say anything about adding some kind of sound board.

I don't remember if the AV switches fit in the same hole as the guarded switches do.

You're going to have to modify either your lens or lens holder if you use the 5° lens, the 10° will snap right into the lens holder.

[Jordandau]

Is there any benefit to the 10 degree lens? I assume the 5 is a tighter pattern, keeping the light more focused towards the end of the blade. But then you'd have to modify it to get it to fit the holder.

[Rafalema]

Can you give us a render how it will look like?

[xl97]

you could just build it yourself and see..


http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/mhsbuilder/

[Jay-gon Jinn]

I don't remember if the AV switches fit in the same hole as the guarded switches do.

The Av switches do require a larger hole than the guarded style do. Have Tim drill the hole for you, it's much easier that way. It's under "Services" in the store.

[aricall]

thanks everyone for the replys....the 10 collimator is currently out of stock but ill keep in mind i should pick that one up instead....
so am i correct in thinking that the momentary switches u have to hold down to stay on and the latching click on with the push?
im not adding sound at first but would like to add it in the future
thanks

[Jay-gon Jinn]

thanks everyone for the replys....the 10 collimator is currently out of stock but ill keep in mind i should pick that one up instead....
so am i correct in thinking that the momentary switches u have to hold down to stay on and the latching click on with the push?
im not adding sound at first but would like to add it in the future
thanks

You are correct. Some soundboard require momentary switches, like the toy Hasbro boards, while others require a latching type, like the Master Replicas/Hasbro Signature FX boards. Keep that in mind when you decide what switch you plan to order, it might save you some money down the road.

[aricall]

ok so i updated the list in the first post some....
hows it looking now?

[Jedi-Loreen]

So, you're going to use a momentary switch before you get any kind of sound board? That's not going to be easy keeping that kind of switch pressed to keep the LED turned on. You have to push the button into the switch, it's not going to be easy to keep it pressed in.