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Re: Don`t skimp on batterys!!
« Reply #45 on: July 11, 2005, 12:05:22 AM »
That's with all the sabers right or is it just with the Mace Windu?
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Re: Don`t skimp on batterys!!
« Reply #46 on: July 11, 2005, 12:10:32 AM »
^^all the sabers.
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Re: Don`t skimp on batterys!!
« Reply #47 on: July 11, 2005, 12:11:58 AM »
Yes battery power issues applies to all sabers!

I only used the Windu because it is easier to photograph
the spots as they show up as the different colors and not just
dark spots.
This contrast made the pictures better for the example so
everyone could see what we are actually experiencing.
Like the thread Says, don't skimp on the batteries!

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Re: Don`t skimp on batterys!!
« Reply #48 on: July 11, 2005, 06:29:23 AM »
Wow, this means that all those people who ever complained about the Mace have a "blotchy" blade just need to go and get some new batteries!

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Re: Don`t skimp on batterys!!
« Reply #49 on: July 11, 2005, 01:35:24 PM »
That's correct, be sure and get some good Duracell max for those 6 cell models.
Now you will still see that little bit of red along the edge of the foam strips but
it's clear in the picts how this is affected by the blade brightness which is affected
by the battery power.
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Re: Don`t skimp on batterys!!
« Reply #50 on: July 11, 2005, 01:37:22 PM »
Thats great stuff! ;D
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Re: Don`t skimp on batterys!!
« Reply #51 on: July 11, 2005, 02:21:14 PM »
New batteries = no more blotchiness??  Must get new (non-generic) batteries....  Thanks for the pics, Meridian!
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Re: Don`t skimp on batterys!!
« Reply #52 on: July 11, 2005, 02:25:15 PM »
No problem everyone
as I am have extensive graphic and industrial design experienc
I will do what I can to help keep everyone as well informed as I
can about these and other similar products.
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Re: Don`t skimp on batterys!!
« Reply #53 on: July 12, 2005, 06:10:18 AM »
As i have posted this in another topic but i feel it is very important and meridian advises that i post here also i will go into a little more detail about the problem i had.

i got my vader ANH 1 week ago.  i put in some cheapo batteries and the saber was great no problems at all.   I was showing my saber off to my brother and there seemed to be a dip in sound quality.  so i changed the batteries
(same Cheapo ones) and my brother said he'd used the same ones i had in his TV remote and they were rubbish.

So when i read this topic yesterday i hurried along and got some new duracell plus.  when i opened up the saber in one of the compartments there was a small amount of liquid, at first i thought it was condensation but after tasting i realised i was very wrong!  it was battery acid.  The other compartments seemed ok except for a small amount of white residue on the contacts.  i cleaned it up and put in the duracell's.  wow it was noticeably brighter and the movement sensors work on que almost every time (unless you make like a helicopter)

The moral of this story is "Dont skimp on batteries" and your saber will repay you instead of you repaying MR or target or whoever for a new saber.

Definately dont ignore the advice in this topic

 





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Re: Don`t skimp on batterys!!
« Reply #54 on: July 12, 2005, 06:17:09 AM »
i recommend duracell and energizer



 

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Re: Don`t skimp on batterys!!
« Reply #55 on: July 12, 2005, 06:30:55 AM »
yeah i have always preferred duracell

remember when they had them with that little strip on them that told you what charge was left.  i haven't seen them like that for ages.






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Re: Don`t skimp on batterys!!
« Reply #56 on: July 12, 2005, 06:38:14 AM »
yup



 

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Re: Don`t skimp on batterys!!
« Reply #57 on: July 12, 2005, 07:58:37 AM »
I have tried different batteries and the ones I like the best are the Druacell MIAH 2300 rechargeable, I even called Master Replicas and they said that the only reason why they dont recommend them is the get stuck in the saber.  I have had no problems with my ESB Vader that I got as a wedding present from my wife. 
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Re: Don`t skimp on batterys!!
« Reply #58 on: July 12, 2005, 08:39:05 AM »
As i have posted this in another topic but i feel it is very important and meridian advises that i post here also i will go into a little more detail about the problem i had.

i got my vader ANH 1 week ago.  i put in some cheapo batteries and the saber was great no problems at all.   I was showing my saber off to my brother and there seemed to be a dip in sound quality.  so i changed the batteries
(same Cheapo ones) and my brother said he'd used the same ones i had in his TV remote and they were rubbish.

So when i read this topic yesterday i hurried along and got some new duracell plus.  when i opened up the saber in one of the compartments there was a small amount of liquid, at first i thought it was condensation but after tasting i realised i was very wrong!  it was battery acid.  The other compartments seemed ok except for a small amount of white residue on the contacts.  i cleaned it up and put in the duracell's.  wow it was noticeably brighter and the movement sensors work on que almost every time (unless you make like a helicopter)

The moral of this story is "Dont skimp on batteries" and your saber will repay you instead of you repaying MR or target or whoever for a new saber.

Definately dont ignore the advice in this topic

 

Wow, just wonder if you didn't change them!  You would have one bad lightsaber on your hands!
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Re: Don`t skimp on batterys!!
« Reply #59 on: July 12, 2005, 08:46:48 AM »
tell me about it man

thats why its important people read and follow the advice.

i am also going to remove the batts when i am going away or not using it for a while.





 

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