Removing an Activation Box

[Msby]

Okay, as the title suggests i'm trying to figure out a way to remove the activation box on my Anakin ROTS, that itself will be no problem, but making it look good afterwards is what i have an issue with

a quick edit in a photo program shows what it should look like afterwards


so, what i'm trying to say is, after i remove the box that houses the switch, does anyone have ideas on what i can put in it's place to fill up the hole?

And, doing this would not effect my decision to add in Ultra's sound board correct?

PS: If you don't know why i wanna do this, take an Anakin ROTS (or any saber with the box) and do a Basic spin about 6-7 times  :P

[darthmorbius]

Where are you wanting your switch to be?

[darthmaddy]

I have no idea.  I had the same problem at one point, but never came up with a solution.  Maybe just a flat panel of metal bolted on?

[Msby]

i'm thinking to put a button instead of where the box is, but how would i change the switch, and would just putting a small piece of metal there using the screws that came with the saber be enough?

[darthmorbius]

You could do that, and go with a momentary sub mini switch if you're going to use ultra's board. You might want to use some different screws though because the stock ones will be too long if you use a filler plate.

[Msby]

okay, sounds like adding Ultra's board will be the hardest thing to do, and judging from his DIY instructions, that won't be too bad.

Maybe I should remove the box, send in the saber to have the board installed (when the next run is completed) and then add the new plate myself,

now i'm just thinking out loud!

oh yeah, does anyone know what size screws fit into that box?