Hi There!
I am another noob which recently found out about these awesome possibilities to build up a custom lightsaber, and thus desperately needs such a thing.
What I did so far, was reading a lot about this stuff here on this board as well as in several other sources, so now I do know what my saber should look like and what the features should be.
Unfortunately I haven't got any knowledge in electronics and am hugely overwhelmed by the sheer amount of options offered here.
Those pre-wired parts (Modular wiring system) look to be the perfect match for my nonexistent soldering skills, but can I do all the stuff with it that I like to have in my saber?
So I kindly ask for your help to find the right pieces, so that this thing can really work.
Especially since I'm from Germany, I don't want to risk to miss some parts or chose the wrong ones, as this would result in some quite painful delays and higher costs (further shipping and customs).
First of all here's the hilt design I'd like to have:
SaberBuilder_render_2.jpg
Then I'd like to have the following features:
- full sound (on, off, several motion, several clash)
- on/off light effects (dimming of LED)
- permanent pulsing/flickering of light
- clash light effects
I believe the "Petit Crouton Sound Module V2.0" does all of this, right?!
Then to the light-features: I am torn between a purple light and bright white with color filters. I am fully aware of the fact, that those filters reduce the light output, but I love the idea to easily and rather quickly change the color of the blade.
Anyway which LED would you guys recommend, both purple (would be an rgb, right?) and white, and what else do I actually need for them (lens holder, thermal tape, buck puck?!)
These LED's should of course support the features I've listed above.
Could/should I choose an LED Module ("Rebel Star" or "Seoul P4 LED & MHS Heatsink Module")?
For the Accent LED I need a "Plecter Labs Power Xtender™ Ver 2.0", right?
The blade is a no-brainer: "LED "Corbin style" Show blade 1" OD", I tend to chose double wrap for a more profound core effect (what do you think)? Regarding the length - 36 inches is widely known as standard, right?
Then there's the speaker and the power source. I think of a Li-ion, which one do you recommend, will it fit in the hilt along with the soundboard and switch? Any suggestions regarding the speaker and which mount? "Premium Speaker" or "2W Bass Speaker" ? "MHS speaker mount V4" ?
The switch: "16mm Anti Vandal Latching Green Ring" plus a "Bezel for illuminated switches". If I go the prewired route, there has to be soldered a JST connector to it, right? And also a resistor - would the "20mA DynaOhm™ Variable Resistor" be the right one?
Finally, what's missing? Probably a lot of small parts... What about resistors?
Many, many thanks for your time and effort to help me out on this.
Regards,
Lyzarr
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The part-list so far:
MHS hilt:
- MPS Pommel style 8
- MPS Insert style 1
- MPS Clip
- 7" Fluted with standard style switch hole (or guarded style for this switch ?)
service: Drill & Tap Hole 8-32 (Covertec button)
- Machined button for Covertec clip
- 8-32 x 1/4" socket head
- MHS choke style 3
- Screw on LED blade holder style 19
service: Drill & Tap Hole 8-32 (blade retention screw)
- 8-32 x 3/8" Set Screw (long enough ?)
- MHS "new style" Heat Sink V4 (??? Tri-Rebel LED's ???)
electronics:
- Petit Crouton Sound Module V2.0
- Power Xtender™ 2.0 (??? for accent LED ???)
- Premium Speaker -- OR:
- 2W Bass Speaker
- Li-Ion 18650 3.7V 2600mAh PCB Protected Rechargeable Battery Module
(but unfortunately don't ship internationally - nevertheless right fit ?)
- 16mm Anti Vandal Latching Green Ring Switch
- Bezel for illuminated switches
- 20mA DynaOhm™ Variable Resistor (??? correct one ???)
- 1/8" Adhesive lined heatshrink tubing
chassis:
- MHS speaker mount V4
- Acrylic Chassis Disc for PC 2.0 and 18500/18650 pack (clear)
- Chassis Disc style 2 with holes
- Brass 3/16" OD tube
- Stainless 4-40 all thread
- Stainless Steel 4-40 Hex nut (4x)
blade:
- LED "Corbin style" Show blade 1" OD (double wrap, 36")
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