hello every one

[padawan cody]

hi im a new comer to all this lightsaber building but i havent ordered any parts yet b/c im still doing my home work. i'v read at least 20 threads on how to build a lightsaber and its elc. but i am still trying to create my own design for the saber itself. i want to make a saber that reflects my personality and the hard work that was put into it. so if you have advice for me that would help so much




thx, cody

[Jedi-Loreen]

Welcome.

The only advice I have for you at this time is do to lots more reading, 20 threads isn't much with all the info contained here.

Read more of the MR/Hasbro FX conversion threads and that should show you how to use your sound boards.

Also, check out LDM's threads in the Gallery for lots of his in-build pics to see how he's used FX sound boards.

And read the threads in his signature, if you haven't already, and if you have, read them again.

[padawan cody]

thx so much for the help i cant wait to get started but i know that in order to do so i must study first.

[Invisas1979]

Welcome cody.

This is a great hobby to become involved in, aside from designing and building some really cool stuff, it's actually a really good learning experiance and here you have some very talented people to guide and instruct you.

First and formost as J-Lo has said read, but read the tutorials most as these give more insight than looking at finished projects.

May the force be....... Wait that's too easy.

May the schwartz be with you.

[Barmic Rin]

Read. Read Read Read Read Read. That's my advice.



Oh, and welcome!

[Kal El Rah]

What BR said, reading is your best way to acquire the knowledge needed.

[Lawrs1]

I concur with the above advice

[padawan cody]

thx so much guys i apperciate it

[Onli-Won Kanomi]

Welcome aboard! Always great to meet a new Padawan.

These links will help you get up to speed...

FAQ: http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...read.php?t=529

If any question you might have isn't there try using the SEARCH function on the site.

If Search doesnt help most questions already have answers somewhere in topics listed in the THREAD INDEX: http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...read.php?t=553

If FAQ, Search and the Index still leave you questioning but you arent sure how to word your question or are confused by terminology we use this saber DICTIONARY can help: : http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...ead.php?t=6524

About LEDs we commonly use for sabers: http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...ead.php?t=2025

About commonly used LEDs potential brightness and the combinations of voltage, current, battery options and resistors used for them if NOT using drivers this chart is very useful: http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/resistor.aspx

About the TCSS Modular Hilt System [MHS] widely used for custom sabers: http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...ead.php?t=2031

To virtual-configure a MHS saber design from the many options available at TCSS try the MHS Builder: http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/mhsbuilder/

A step-by-step guide by a master sabersmith to building a TCSS MHS saber that will teach you a LOT and answer many basic and intermediate questions by DOING: http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...d=1#post108682

Good Luck and MTFBWY

[Goltar Bias]

Yes as the others have said read everything and anything in the forums. I have built one saber so far and have 2 more in the works and every question I have come up with is answered there, I of course made the new guy mistake and asked a dumb question but I got a great answer. And by the way, some things don't come up easily in the searches cause it throws out 3 letter and less words.