SgtBatten's JQ Sabers Luke Hero Video Build Log

[Caine]

Having used that and a cf, the only time the pc isn't sensitive enough is during long spins obi-ani style.  If you do really long, hard spins though, you should be using a stunt.

Interesting...I personally haven't had any swing sensitivity issues and I do long spins and flourishes all the time.

Sarge, another great vid. Again, this build is very impressive all around!

[Alex Gordon]

well, if the spins are just right, the ball bearings stay "bottomed out", so they don't release and make contact again during the really long swings. 

[SgtBatten]

i have notice that at some angles i can sometimes manage a sustained spin without registering a sound. but its hard to do. Im very happy with the PdC

[Luke S.]

Congrats Sgt on an awesome build and great review with videos.  All around win.  Nice job with that control box.  Must have been a pain to wire those switches in there.  Tight spot.

[SgtBatten]

Thanks Luke.

It certainly was a tight fit. hence why i didnt actually put much of it in the videos. you couldnt see anything other than my hands and i was whining the whole time :p
Im not sure if the normal method is to wire them, then glue them in or the way i did it, epoxy first.

a learning experience none the less.

[Luke S.]

I have never done it but I would guess wire them first next time.  Seems a lot easier.  I can't imagine wiring it in the little space.  I'm amazed you did it.  I'm not sure I would have. 

[SgtBatten]

I did not realise how tight it would be 

at least its working, that's all i wanted

[Alex Gordon]

They can be a pain, but they are worth every bit of work in the end.  Unless you clse it up and the wires come off. 

[SgtBatten]

okay ill admit it. a couple of wires came off. such as the positive led to the board ad the pos and neg of the battery pack...

YET... i soldered them back on without removing the soundboard from the hilt. BOOOYAH.. stronger than ever

*******dont try this at home*********

[SgtBatten]

Going to be upgrading this baby to a CF soon.

Stay tuned

[SgtBatten]

well there you go.

Ive just completed my first CF install. (almost)

everything is wired up except for the led which i am waiting on its arrival.

new features include an upgrade to a 2w speaker (OMG this thing is super loud)
flash on clash
and due to the abundance of room in this hilt i have opted for jst connectors for almost everything which allows for the hilt to be entirely dissassembled without any need for desoldering parts.

once again i used a saberworks ribbed chassis system to make a sled for the electronics.
its works incredibly well.

pics and vid will be coming soon once i recieve my led and get it fired up.

I will begin configuring the sd card today

[SgtBatten]

Now for sale. will be updating this thread tomorrow with new specs and pics and a video tomorrow

[SgtBatten]

http://youtu.be/sPV6UAJB8Bo

Video is uploading right now.

[Aus_Jedi_Killer]

But it's still processinnnggggg  

Lol it's alright i'll watch "BF2 support pwnage" while i wait you big kid you lol

[SgtBatten]

haha

ahh BF2, good times

its done, and in HD