Hey there saber friends,
I wanted to show you some string blades I made recently.
Some of them have some new LEDs I haven't seen used before in a string blade.
Special thanks to 'Erv and Plecter Labs for making the Crystal Focus LS (soundboard for string blades based on the regular Crystal Focus), Slothfurnace and Eastern57 for coming up with Seriallel wiring which is optimized for the Crystal Focus LS (instructions available in the CFLS6.5 manual on Plecter's site), and Hotwingz for the instructional photos and wiring schematic (available in the Plecter Labs section of this forum), RevanReborn for not only being a friend on the forums but in person as well (and for making our first string blades together), and other members who have helped along the way in one way or another.
Please keep in mind that my Qui Flex lightsaber is my current test bed for these string blades as it is my only CF LS hilt at the moment.
In the hilt there are resistors which limit the FOC string mainly, and some of the FOC colors are difficult to notice in the videos. That is not due to the light string, but rather due to the fact that I need a different resistor hilt-side to make the FOC brighter. The FOC strings would make more of a 'flash' if I changed out my current resistor, which, for the following videos and pictures, is still intact in the hilt.
RED STRING BLADE WITH YELLOW FOC #1 (SB #01)
First up is a pretty standard Red blade using 3mm LED's with a yellow FOC string.
Red Blade, Yellow Flash on Clash - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgT8URy5jvo)
Red Lightsaber Blade with Yellow Flash on Clash Test #2 Lights On - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE5OySo9_-8)
Red Lightsaber Blade with Yellow Flash on Clash Test #3 Lights Off - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP3OsMGFhUo)
Red Lightsaber Blade with Yellow Flash on Clash Test #4 Lights Off - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY8ZaNmMbUA)
It was very cold and snowing so I took this blade outside:
Red String Blade Lightsaber in Snow - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TplK44BrSwE)
Here is the red string blade compared to my 10W JQ Anakin Episode III saber (Anakin saber is a different color, blue):
Blue 10 Watt and Red String Blade Lightsabers Both With Crystal Focus - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PljYCGMHmM8#ws)
specs:
Main Blade string
108 3mm red LED's 2.5 v 50 ma max 45 degree viewing angle
Seriallel Class III wiring 6x3
FOC string
70 3mm yellow 2.5 v 50 ma max 45 degree viewing angle
35 Inch blade
This red was the first string blade I made from start to end.
In tandem with this red blade, I made another one exactly like it.
Here are some build photos from the construction of the two red blades with yellow FOC:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0443_2_zps42ba1318.jpg&hash=54e65ecd324998777e2a46c321e568f142a66c86) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0443_2_zps42ba1318.jpg.html) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0445_zps544b4907.jpg&hash=e6c6bd03da14886c4a99b02b916b2e63fa5c6e81) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0445_zps544b4907.jpg.html)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0446_zps455a0f31.jpg&hash=6e5b2bafedaec79b8f9f1b053ed01be8ce70ba62) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0446_zps455a0f31.jpg.html) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0447_2_zps196bbbb2.jpg&hash=f9287443ab8046f6fc7e8d347a2ccb6663ce3d68) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0447_2_zps196bbbb2.jpg.html)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0491_zps2e691c3d.jpg&hash=5097dba676d07f1e07944a39b55c0f5d81ae2180) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0491_zps2e691c3d.jpg.html) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0495_zps3668752a.jpg&hash=ff90d814e34074c8cf16a8607765d426b23d72fd) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0495_zps3668752a.jpg.html) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0506_zps5b719f37.jpg&hash=5f2dceff2f43d735497afe7df0a8d58f70ecbf23) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0506_zps5b719f37.jpg.html)
The two main red blades I made side by side with a blade tube and foam:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0507_zps10413ff5.jpg&hash=32c3d442c20d5be67e00b3534f3fda995a9bfd3b) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0507_zps10413ff5.jpg.html)
And here is one of the main blades next to the FOC string.
You can see how the FOC string (on the right side) has a lesser density of LEDs than does the main string. We don't want to block too much of the light coming from the main string.
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0516_zps4639bc7f.jpg&hash=d826f018df116442ae4217eca6ecaa761d48f691) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0516_zps4639bc7f.jpg.html)
Here are both strings again (this time the main string is on the right side)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0517_zpsf2d0b373.jpg&hash=afa074724dbf3dd0851900f8776c4ca8e4a1ab3d) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0517_zpsf2d0b373.jpg.html)
And one yellow FOC string tested in the tube:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0518_zps0bf0d717.jpg&hash=ae237bd60a7de882c8c8b44bf6a189ad09372f36) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0518_zps0bf0d717.jpg.html) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0519_zpsd7d28342.jpg&hash=bcd51f141eb069e13c28231e9c4b372d844b3316) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0519_zpsd7d28342.jpg.html) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0521_zpsaff72eaf.jpg&hash=5f75af560d67d9dad6c0186194765c0df989ff61) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0521_zpsaff72eaf.jpg.html)
My workspace with one of the red blades being tested:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0533_zpsdfcd8090.jpg&hash=38179b312a84d0803f19a0a8758b830ef63d3096) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0533_zpsdfcd8090.jpg.html)
A very nice almost 'blood red' color to these LEDs:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0534_zpsf2ca6531.jpg&hash=e765fc879545f59091a57ecbbafa8646e054764a) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0534_zpsf2ca6531.jpg.html)
MULTI-SPECTRUM (F) STRING BLADE WITH COOL WHITE FOC #1 (SB#02)
Next I had the idea to try RGB changer LEDs inside a string blade.
Would it look like fire? Would it change in succession up the saber blade?
There were a lot of questions, some of which I'm still in the process of answering, as these LEDs can handle more voltage, and work optimally when powered more. That said, I need to remove my hilt side resistors to see the full effect of what these can do, as even at the highest CF LS drive setting of 1023 they still are not fully powered (because of my resistors currently in my Qui Flex test hilt). My friend on the forum Cad Bayne named this the 'Multi Spectrum Lightsaber blade with Dazzler Effect' because of the crazy way it looks and the white FOC makes your eyes 'dazzle' lol. Anyways, check out some videos of the way this one came out:
First Look:Multi-Spectrum RGB Lightsaber with Crystal Focus - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiJFsphU7lM#ws)
Multi-Spectrum Lightsaber String Blade - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehef8LHl34Y#ws)
Multi-Spectrum Lightsaber Blade in the Dark with Crystal Focus LS - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn6tP7NOlsQ#ws)
Multi Spectrum Lightsaber with Dazzler Effect - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6-oz5e-Tm4#)
Multi Spectrum RGB (F) Lightsaber String Blade Swinging - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4nSiU49FGw)
Multi Spectrum RGB (F) Lightsaber String Blade Swinging II - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6krSnvc1sX8)
Multi Spectrum RGB (F) LED String Blade Lightsaber with Plecter Labs Crystal (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cM_oLRvmoQ4)
This Multi Spectrum saber with iSaber running:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHSrC8p07HQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHSrC8p07HQ#ws)
specs:
Main blade string
94 5mm Color Changing LEDs 30 degree viewing angle. IFM 40 ma 5v
Seriallel Class II
FOC string
64 Cool White IFM 100 ma 3.9 v 45 degree viewing angle
35 Inch blade
Since Hotwingz has said that 45 degree viewing angle LEDs work the best, and these RGB LEDs were 30 degree, I decided to take a risk and mount the LEDs in a different way to try and compensate:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0546_zps36a056af.jpg&hash=472fa45a34dc36e70d096b7c66b280c6436687ba) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0546_zps36a056af.jpg.html)
It made it very difficult to get into the foam tube and into the blade (especially with the FOC strip in there, too :)) ) but it paid off and it turned out great.
Here is a photo of the FOC string lit up by itself:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0509_zpsf66c2eaa.jpg&hash=0870c57961e99d932fc01b3e7ad32c259666abcc) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0509_zpsf66c2eaa.jpg.html)
GREEN STRING BLADE WITH YELLOW FOC #1 (SB#03)
After the above was completed, I had to see what green looked like!
Here is what I started with, some 5mm 45 degree angle LEDs. Expensive, but very nice and bright.
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0594_zps3ca9f697.jpg&hash=2fb6753dbe08fcc93dcdd8075aa47f2411324c07) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0594_zps3ca9f697.jpg.html) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0595_zps38c8bf0f.jpg&hash=8b1796a1c4a5608fdb82c89ab37c9d9362908e9c) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0595_zps38c8bf0f.jpg.html) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0603_zps546a4ead.jpg&hash=883540bf35b76649dfb8342a7be7e645463bbb10) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0603_zps546a4ead.jpg.html)
Getting the nickel-plated connector on:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0606_zps73be5bf7.jpg&hash=39fbcd9f3339c6be452e3230f48bf0eecc4de8c5) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0606_zps73be5bf7.jpg.html)
Gotta make the yellow FOC blade:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0573_zps66b5b4c4.jpg&hash=5fcc67f4f6c448c312d4ff7ea5ee75afd9b4f916) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0573_zps66b5b4c4.jpg.html)
The yellow FOC blade for this saber:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0574_zps6cd2cd06.jpg&hash=64bf2b55d140cb1fbe79bb135086aaa7c2784018) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0574_zps6cd2cd06.jpg.html)
Together with Green's sister, the FOC string, this blade is ready to be put in foam:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0607_zps949720b3.jpg&hash=51e61a35f7f3895c4c4242eea9b4426382332f1f) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0607_zps949720b3.jpg.html)
This saber looks flat-out REAL!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9keZpB2zBg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9keZpB2zBg#ws)
Look! I'm Luke Skywalker!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZi8gnUvJTY#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZi8gnUvJTY#ws)
New video 4/10/15:
MHS Compatible Green String Blade with Yellow Flash on Clash - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waTkYbLkLTs)
specs:
Main blade
108 5mm green LEDs 4v IFM 100 ma 45 degree viewing angle
Seriallel Class II 9 x 2
FOC strip
70 3mm yellow LEDs 2.5v 50 ma 45 degre viewing angle
35 Inch blade
BOYEGA BLUE STRING BLADE WITH WHITE FOC #1 (SB#04)
After I saw the green, I had to see what the blue was about!
I selected 360 degree 5mm blue LEDs for the main blade and white Makoto LEDs for the FOC.
I haven't seen anyone else use the 360 degree LEDs, but I'm really happy with the brightness and evenness of these.
A really nice hue as well:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0612_zps9a73ca06.jpg&hash=2522c153dfd5361b782028e9983f6b29fc2836bc) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0612_zps9a73ca06.jpg.html) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0627_zpsd2c49f07.jpg&hash=09f898051358c7fca4b4b5fbb8126b99718dfbc0) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0627_zpsd2c49f07.jpg.html)
And here is the strip being assembled:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0625_zpsb9f99858.jpg&hash=b09426572d98d0f0aef01305a9c1f84de6678b95) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0625_zpsb9f99858.jpg.html) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0628_zpsd88eed27.jpg&hash=353abca3fa3274299b3d78508e75b8ccb57aceb2) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0628_zpsd88eed27.jpg.html) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0632_zps7870ee51.jpg&hash=6b82fe2fec0e7c2b00459800b810dd3d95f85dd3) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0632_zps7870ee51.jpg.html)
The white FOC strip:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0626_zps927daed2.jpg&hash=8142a9e2997735bd9992423bfc1750745e7e4b97) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0626_zps927daed2.jpg.html)
All done! Amazing brightness!
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0635_zps5dd49dcb.jpg&hash=488967e170dd76ade49cf68573f1e26f06a0c2a1) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0635_zps5dd49dcb.jpg.html)
specs:
Main blade
108 5mm Boyega blue 3.2 v 100 ma 360 degree viewing angle
Seriallel Class II 9 x 2
FOC string
71 White Makoto 3mm
35 Inch blade
This blue looks a bit purple or UV in some of these videos. In person, it is a pure, almost light blue.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pAqRM3J-ao#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pAqRM3J-ao#ws)
I love the way this looks in the dark:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmDGKW93X_M#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmDGKW93X_M#ws)
And her close-up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOKX7InTSzE#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOKX7InTSzE#ws)
WHITE STRING BLADE WITH WHITE FOC #1 (SB#05)
And most recently completed, a pure white blade with white FOC.
This one looks incredible also, a true Imperial Knight!
Here is this blade under construction. The LEDs appear to be yellow, but in fact are actually pure white when they light up:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0644_zps61c08eec.jpg&hash=ed19000249eb0f9c2f1a16011725dce15418dbbb) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0644_zps61c08eec.jpg.html) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0645_zps642e8eb3.jpg&hash=4f80df3b598d9ed416cd3a996e5d8e2bbac09d7d) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0645_zps642e8eb3.jpg.html)
I'll dub this one "Imperial White":
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0648_zps9319b267.jpg&hash=9f75308e81cc8d428fa8dadae140de4bb934aab8) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0648_zps9319b267.jpg.html) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0649_zps64154a57.jpg&hash=f267606a4bfc507107f28404db0c31a0d0921876) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0649_zps64154a57.jpg.html)
Like the 'Foe Hammer', bright as daylight!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqWXr7IXOz8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqWXr7IXOz8#ws)
specs:
Main blade
107 5mm white 3.3 v 100 ma 360 degree viewing angle
Seriallel Class II 8x2 with 9x2 on segment #6
FOC strip
71 3mm white Makoto LEDs
35 Inch blade
RED STRING BLADE WITH COOL WHITE FOC #1 (SB#06)
Here is the second red blade I've done. This one came out really, really nice. Very even and bright, and the FOC white is very impressive with the red. Here it is with all my lights on:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-83cBYeEus#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-83cBYeEus#ws)
And here it is with most lights off:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blFmqoGnuz8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blFmqoGnuz8#ws)
And a close up of the red blade:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzyAbMTM9Lg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzyAbMTM9Lg#ws)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0658_zpsac5a5e5f.jpg&hash=4e6e82bebe474b3ed93c1d53fa714eeb1b10d4d7) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0658_zpsac5a5e5f.jpg.html) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0659_zpsc024d72d.jpg&hash=97d66f6e00b82fc47cc755d26bdb05c2dd0ba420) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0659_zpsc024d72d.jpg.html)
specs:
Main Blade
108 3mm red LEDs
Seriallel Class III wiring 6x3
FOC string
64 3mm cool white LEDs
33.5 inch blade
Check back here for these other combinations I will show soon:
-White 5mm main blade with yellow 3mm FOC string
-Green 5mm main blade with (green or red) 3mm FOC string
-Red 5mm main blade with (Red or White) 3mm FOC string
My latest string blade is the brightest ever:
COOL WHITE (SB #07)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_0697_zpswj6gqthd.jpg&hash=244e3e31270fcd57b45a170d30baaee28fe9d70e) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_0697_zpswj6gqthd.jpg.html)
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I modified the DIN plug to take up less space:
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VIDEOS:
Test #1: Lights On
Crystal Focus LS White Blade #2 Test #1 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1n5zyqHDgk)
Test #2: Most Lights are Off
Crystal Focus LS White Blade #2 Test #2 Darker Room - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmG_MyKa2eI)
Test #3: Motion Test
Crystal Focus LS White Blade #2 Test #3 Darker Room Motion Test - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2g11Mjav0M)
Test #4: Completely Dark Room
Crystal Focus LS White Blade Test #4: Completely Dark Room - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDtBT2c_nmA)
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UPDATE 5/06/15:
This blade has been remade TWICE and is now brighter and badder than ever! I call this Thundarr's Sun Sword and I think you will see why:
Sun Sword Lightsaber String Blade - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w31Z6o95XWg)
specs:
Main Blade string
72 8mm Cool White LED's 3.3 v 100 ma max 360 degree viewing angle
Seriallel Class II wiring 6x2
FOC string
none
35 Inch blade
RED STRING BLADE WITH RED FOC #1 (SB#08)
Progress Pics: The main blade is halfway done
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Here is the main blade full segment test during the completion of the main blade 4th segment:
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UPDATE 3/19/15
Full red FOC string complete with 3mm red LED's at 2.1 v (test not at full power):
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BLADE COMPLETE 4/22/15
Right before foam installation:
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Main blade
110 5mm red 2.5 v 50 ma 45 degree viewing angle
Seriallel Class III 9x2 with 10x2 on segment #6 (angled and stacked for extra flare at the base)
FOC strip
68 3mm red45 degree viewing angle 2.5v
34.5 Inch blade
GREEN STRING BLADE WITH GREEN FOC #1 (SB#09)
Main green blade segment being tested:
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The FOC string is complete:
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Both blades (FOC and Main) wrapped together, wired up, ready for insertion into foam:
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Testing segment #6 in this photo:
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A video of this string blade testing in progress 4/19/15:
MHS Compatible Green String Blade in Progress - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UIu6jnQ9Zg)
This string is complete 4/19/15:
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Green FOC is a different BIN of green, and you may notice this FOC green is Minty Green and the main blade is more Qui Gon green:
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Some videos of this blade:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6L3POXLdsQ
MHS Compatible Green String Blade with Green FOC for CF LS - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnD8scJHCho)
MHS Compatible Green String Blade with Green FOC for CF LS - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QJ9V-WlO1c)
Main blade
108 5mm green 4 v 100 ma 45 degree viewing angle
Seriallel Class II 9x2
FOC strip
72 3mm green Makoto LEDs
34.5 Inch blade
PURPLE STRING BLADE WITH COOL WHITE FOC #1 (SB#10)
These purple LEDs have the wrong viewing angle so I have to modify them the Slothfurnace way:
Here you can see how they shipped to me on the left and some modified examples on the right side.
Time consuming, but I'm sure it will be worth it in the end.
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UPDATE: 3/19/15
All LEDs are sanded down:
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1/2 of a segment test:
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Full segment test 3/31/15:
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4/19/15: Connecting the DIN
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Almost ready for install into foam, then inner blade, then outer blade:
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4/20/15 Blade complete! It's beautiful!
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FOC:
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Video (shows some variable light conditions):
MHS Compatible Purple String Blade made for Crystal Focus LS - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RV61nh4llI)
Main blade
120 5mm purple 4 v 100 ma 15 degree viewing angle
Seriallel Class II 10x2
FOC strip
72 3mm white 45 degree viewing angle (not yet complete)
38.5 Inch blade
CLASSIC RED STRING BLADE (no FOC) #1 (SB#11)
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This is a new blade I constructed using 8mm Red LED's for the first time:
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MHS Compatible 'Classic Red' Lightsaber Blade for Plecter Labs Crystal Focus LS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlS2L9F95Fs)
MHS Compatible Classic Red LIghtsaber String Blade for Plecter Labs Crystal (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDm7grMyT5s)
It is a solid-looking red but I thought it would be brighter. The 8mm whites are blinding... like Thundarr's Sun Sword, so I just thought the 8mm reds would blind me also. However, this is one of the cleanest constructed blades I've made so far.
Main blade
66 8mm Classic Red 2.1 v 100 ma 360 degree viewing angle
Seriallel Class III 9x9x12x12x12x12
FOC strip=none
Foam Diffuser
TCSS thin walled blade tube
TCSS blade diffuser
TCSS bullet tip
FARFALLA GOLD STRING BLADE with White FOC #1 (SB#12)
Gold blade one segment test:
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Finished blade:
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FOC:
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Main blade
100 5mm Farfalla Gold 3v 50 ma 45 degree viewing angle
Seriallel Class II 8x8 8x8 8x8 8x8 8x8 10x10
FOC strip=72 Cool White 45 degree 3mm
Foam Diffuser
TCSS thin walled blade tube
TCSS blade diffuser
TCSS bullet tip
POWERFUL GREEN (no FOC) #1 and #2 (SB#13 & 14)
This is the 8mm strings under construction:
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POWERFUL GREEN #1 (SB#13)
This is the first 8mm green blade I've constructed. The results are very impressive.
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Main blade
74 8mm Powerful Green 3.4 v 100 ma 360 degree viewing angle
Seriallel Class II 5x5 6x6 6x6 6x6 7x7 7x7
FOC strip=none
Foam Diffuser
TCSS thin walled blade tube
TCSS blade diffuser
TCSS bullet tip
POWERFUL GREEN #2 (SB#14)
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This is the second 8mm green blade I've constructed. The results are even better than the first one. Only real difference here is this one has a rounded tip instead of a bullet tip.
Check out some videos I took of this one:
MHS Compatible 'Powerful Green' Lightsaber String Blade #2 for Crystal Focus LS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tVzUuPC9v0)
The blade at night:
MHS Compatible 'Powerful Green' Lightsaber String Blade #2 Night Time Test - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHS-hOUiLHo)
And the blade this morning with light coming through windows:
MHS Compatible 'Powerful Green' Lightsaber String Blade #2 Day Time Test - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaKSQg6oxAY)
Main blade
74 8mm Powerful Green 3.4 v 100 ma 360 degree viewing angle
Seriallel Class II 5x5 6x6 6x6 6x6 7x7 7x7
FOC strip=none
Foam Diffuser
TCSS thin walled blade tube
TCSS blade diffuser
TCSS rounded tip
COOL WHITE with GREEN FOC(SB#15)
This one is for a customer on Youtube. He has asked for a white main string in cool white with a green FOC string. Here is the white main string in progress:
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Here are the segments in line, the customer wants a 37 inch blade:
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And here it is shrink wrapped in plastic, segments 5 and 6 have a denser LED structure for an imitation flair effect toward the hilt side:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_1174_zpsi6dodwty.jpg&hash=26c40667a5063f2313446384e9f53d005fbc4428) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_1174_zpsi6dodwty.jpg.html)
Update: 5/12/15- Blade is complete and wrapped together with the FOC green string:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FCompleteWGI_zpsp61azkqa.jpg&hash=8202114685e53f5279510e892f6ab6d509d73e36) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/CompleteWGI_zpsp61azkqa.jpg.html)
The finished plug:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FCompleteWGII_zpsuwagzdvj.jpg&hash=37add1f4ed0da9dc0d11ae29fa9d03c1a180f7ff) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/CompleteWGII_zpsuwagzdvj.jpg.html)
The main Cool White blade:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_1183_zpstk1lgp4r.jpg&hash=69bdebb28ef95b80aff7f41281d0cdd4a7006ab7) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_1183_zpstk1lgp4r.jpg.html)
And the green FOC:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_1191_zpsd0ohrjqa.jpg&hash=e0ea90d653462608c00858f7c0a972fd39e8abc1) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_1191_zpsd0ohrjqa.jpg.html)
Videos of this completed blade:
White Blade, Green FOC - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi1TTi3KdN0)
White String Blade with Green Flash on Clash for Crystal Focus LS - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM89ittENJU)
Cool White String Blade with Green Flash on Clash for Crystal Focus LS Saber (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKlVJyAKcbA)
And here is a video of this saber with a protective Makoto Safety Foam outer tube:
Makoto's Safety Foam for 1 Inch Diameter Lightsaber Blades - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTM2f7sdNW4)
Main blade
106 5mm Cool White 4v 100 ma 45 degree viewing angle
Seriallel Class II 8x8 8x8 8x8 9x9 10x10 10x10
FOC strip=72 Green 30 degree 3mm
Foam Diffuser
TCSS thin walled blade tube
TCSS blade diffuser
TCSS bullet tip
CLASSIC BLUE STRING BLADE with PURPLE FOC #1 (SB#16)
Blue blade half segment test:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_1199_zpss3dryre7.jpg&hash=9043a5d4c9f82febe0f7d1631aa8502ad4deec9a) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_1199_zpss3dryre7.jpg.html)
Main blade wrapped with FOC strip above it:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_1200_zpsaqpvoylk.jpg&hash=6ef78af16cbe394ecd4e080d10e126e33e9426df) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_1200_zpsaqpvoylk.jpg.html)
Starting to wire it up:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_1201_zpscfeyvmrx.jpg&hash=967e3c6788f81b21d1104dfdd8828a4a22c8a5a6) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_1201_zpscfeyvmrx.jpg.html)
Video of finished blade:
Classic Blue Lightsaber String Blade for Crystal Focus LS - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMCBvOx_MEg)
Classic Blue Lightsaber String Blade with Purple Flash on Clash - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXzwRSG4CWo)
Main blade
102 5mm Classic Blue 4v 50 ma 45 degree viewing angle
Seriallel Class II 8x8 8x8 8x8 8x8 9x9 10x10
FOC strip=66 Red 45 degree 3mm
Foam Diffuser
TCSS thin walled blade tube
TCSS blade diffuser
TCSS bullet tip
32.5 inches
IMPERIAL WHITE with COOL WHITE FOC #2 (SB #17)
White 5mm 360 degree main blade with White 3mm FOC for Revan Reborn's Sentinal Master Saber reconstruction project conversion to CF LS
Here is the blade under construction:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_1259_zpsert3zdvb.jpg&hash=fdc98da8f079e91a740a69289648820edc1fbdb1) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_1259_zpsert3zdvb.jpg.html) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_1260_zpsnnwdl2ju.jpg&hash=2b996edaeee2db3d6e00605ae75685811f29f826) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_1260_zpsnnwdl2ju.jpg.html)
And here I'm getting ready to attach the modified DIN plug male side:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_1261_zpsnlrleyat.jpg&hash=a0f2b5aea0e27700636e7d8dc5d116f53dc1c5f1) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_1261_zpsnlrleyat.jpg.html) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_1262_zpsrlqheaxb.jpg&hash=86c4cc684a2023559f38ef32350d04c0c7d6fcab) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_1262_zpsrlqheaxb.jpg.html)
And here is the finished blade:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_1269_zps7rvxqw7l.jpg&hash=2bde3e5cf95f27f5c9be0af066d871373fb96e1d) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_1269_zps7rvxqw7l.jpg.html)
Videos:
White Blade White FOC for DJ - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uOHyTdF8iQ)
First person POV video:
String Blade for Crystal Focus: First Person Point of View - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtqrvkd1F04)
Some day conditions indoors:
DJ's Imperial White String Blade with White FOC in Day Time Conditions Indoors - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGj2JX_x1po)
Main blade
96 5mm Imperial White 3.3v 100 ma 45 degree viewing angle
Seriallel Class II 8x8 8x8 8x8 8x8 8x8 8x8
FOC strip=72 Cool White 45 degree 3mm
Foam Diffuser
TCSS thin walled blade tube
TCSS blade diffuser
TCSS rounded tip
32 inches (approx. 30.5 inches exposed)
DOUBLE RED (SB#18)
2 Strings of red 3mm 45 degree LEDs wired in Seriallel Class III, no FOC
5/18/15: Strings side by side unwired and unwrapped
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FDoubleRed01_zpsg4bcvyn7.jpg&hash=d37bce7b429425b3cd00b5af705d89a18617343b) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/DoubleRed01_zpsg4bcvyn7.jpg.html)
UPDATE 6/5/15
Dual blades are wrapped but still not wired together:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FDoubleRedBare_zpsa0fdlks5.jpg&hash=3ee2760cb6c831046b8cf80bf0f8c325ca3fb530) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/DoubleRedBare_zpsa0fdlks5.jpg.html)
Almost completely wrapped/wired:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FDoubleRedTgther_zps59n7auio.jpg&hash=4a557f95ef9ab36fe22eeb04f032bb91977de4d6) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/DoubleRedTgther_zps59n7auio.jpg.html)
Here is the hilt side of the blade getting ready to have the DIN plug wired:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FDoubleRedWires_zpsctcuanke.jpg&hash=50535749b24bf8f0715c5a2ce607805107dfcf9b) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/DoubleRedWires_zpsctcuanke.jpg.html)
Here is a video of the Double Red blade before I put it into foam, inner diffuser, then the blade stock:
Double 3mm Lightsaber String Blade - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMrzbGd395k)
UPDATE 6/8/15: Blade is complete
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_1337_zpsixajcvna.jpg&hash=77c5535d3bc5e5bab10e84bdf6fcb2a754ecb255) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_1337_zpsixajcvna.jpg.html)
Check out a video explaining and showing this blade here:
Explained: Double 3mm Red Lightsaber String Blade for Plecter Labs Crystal Focus (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A_KZV7QAnc)
Main blade
228 3mm Red 2.5 v 50 ma 45 degree viewing angle
Seriallel Class III 6x6x6 6x6x6 6x6x6 6x6x6 6x6x6 8x8x8 X 2
FOC strip=none
Foam Diffuser
TCSS thin walled blade tube
TCSS blade diffuser
TCSS bullet tip
LIGHT SHOTO in IMPERIAL WHITE with AQUA FOC (SB#19)
Both the FOC blade and the main blade are coming together here:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FWhShoto05_zpsiretwdrx.jpg&hash=a1f847e9b10b511ef7712941cb23c6092dcc546a) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/WhShoto05_zpsiretwdrx.jpg.html)
The complete blade finished:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FWhShoto04_zps3uibn83k.jpg&hash=263b53d76c4bf571361c8fe05020252dbd210b91) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/WhShoto04_zps3uibn83k.jpg.html)
The FOC is kind of hard to see in the picture:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FWhShoto02_zpsqepymt9x.jpg&hash=bc37e19fb9a2f7b0d8d4b34048696594d000dcc6) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/WhShoto02_zpsqepymt9x.jpg.html)
A video blade test after it has gone into foam but before going into the blade diffuser and outer blade:
White Light Shoto Lightsaber Blade for Plecter Labs Crystal Focus LS - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Cb0f40tAIw)
Check out a video explaining and showing this blade here:
Explained: White Light Shoto Lightsaber String Blade w/Aqua FOC for Plecter Labs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua1YxpCARx0)
Main blade
80 5mm Red 3.8 v 100ma 120 degree viewing angle
Seriallel Class II
FOC strip
52 Aqua 3mm 18 degree lens LEDs
Foam Diffuser
TCSS thin walled blade tube
TCSS blade diffuser
TCSS rounded tip
ROGUE BLUE STRING BLADE with AQUA FOC #1 (SB#20)
Blue blade half segment test:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FBlueAq01_zpszvjiqd3q.jpg&hash=90a92466a79d06c87fe80e7c19d8de71f11457e9) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/BlueAq01_zpszvjiqd3q.jpg.html)
The main blade lined up and wrapped, but with no wiring at this stage:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FBlueAq02_zpscpg02lm1.jpg&hash=0b3a2d8a0fe0b951ab4518de34f102d0f626bd59) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/BlueAq02_zpscpg02lm1.jpg.html)
Nearly complete main blade assembly:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FBlueAq03_zpseubrpucb.jpg&hash=844bb1b2cda6c66534f6b41348987458993ca0b9) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/BlueAq03_zpseubrpucb.jpg.html)
Constructing the Flash on Clash strip using 3mm Aqua LEDs:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FBlueAq05_zpsv1brkxjo.jpg&hash=6fdf9b4f72fabf5e897098acd51843ba4d708561) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/BlueAq05_zpsv1brkxjo.jpg.html) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FBlueAq04_zpsgacqfyqh.jpg&hash=d4d63b26a2cd3f4d8f610766ac0a6d0c5a6514b8) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/BlueAq04_zpsgacqfyqh.jpg.html)
Attaching the FOC strip to the main blade assembly:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FBlueAq06_zpsjk6tmctw.jpg&hash=a5e58c05ddd16c1159359257c5914d9d5954108a) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/BlueAq06_zpsjk6tmctw.jpg.html)
The full FOC strip attached to the main blade test:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FBlueAq07_zpsjbsmljlx.jpg&hash=8cea73677d2810c1a771cce3dbca452a0c4d0e3c) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/BlueAq07_zpsjbsmljlx.jpg.html)
Video of the blade test before final stages of foam, inner and outer diffusers:
Lightsaber String Blade Test: Blue Main Blade with Aqua Flash on Clash - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpejFcN4Dz4)
Video of the awesome finished blade:
Rogue Blue Lightsaber String Blade for Crystal Focus LS with Aqua FOC - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX-WFeqAlXM)
Main blade
98 5mm Rogue Blue 4v 100 ma 120 degree viewing angle
Seriallel Class II 8x8 8x8 8x8 8x8 8x8 9x9
FOC strip=76 Aqua 45 degree 3mm
Foam Diffuser
TCSS thin walled blade tube
TCSS blade diffuser
TCSS bullet tip
36.5 inches
AQUA NEW HOPE STRING BLADE with COOL WHITE FOC #1 (SB#24)
Here are my LED's almost done sanding them down for this:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FAquaNewHope01_zpsdqkkwd9i.jpg&hash=d7ec13efc7234f8f09bd460c301715e19dabd72e) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/AquaNewHope01_zpsdqkkwd9i.jpg.html)
Full segment completion tests:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_1473_zps47vv1sjy.jpg&hash=d976495a8b967e8c78b32e54f76fdb08bae6af87) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_1473_zps47vv1sjy.jpg.html) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_1474_zpsphvg56s3.jpg&hash=c2bc1ab13d2488790374cbeee352def01b1592ba) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_1474_zpsphvg56s3.jpg.html)
Main blade wrapped but not wired yet,... and you can see I started the FOC string (above main blade in photo):
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_1476_zpshbh4s6pn.jpg&hash=d2585c5d73a92e1e7aea3ad101c3137588481b87) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_1476_zpshbh4s6pn.jpg.html)
Main blade wired together with the FOC strip. You can see me testing the FOC strip here:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_1477_zps2v2o8vxj.jpg&hash=286186dee065302a6455817c69c46bfba671421d) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_1477_zps2v2o8vxj.jpg.html)
Almost completely wired up, I am testing a segment of the main blade in this picture:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_1478_zpssdzfbfhc.jpg&hash=3ecd6a1cb866d95b65ea6a51b3db0c4ef87ce008) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_1478_zpssdzfbfhc.jpg.html)
Blade complete. It's beautiful!
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FIMG_1500_zpsac0r1blr.jpg&hash=2b4a584ff8e6448537012b9dd7ed80170b7689e2) (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/SpaceWindu/media/IMG_1500_zpsac0r1blr.jpg.html)
A video of the finished blade:
Aqua New Hope - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtXPS5Ljst8)
Main blade
100 5mm Aqua New Hope 4v 50 ma 18 degree viewing angle - Each LED modifited for proper viewing angle
Seriallel Class II 7x7 8x8 8x8 8x8 8x8 9x9 10x10
FOC strip=78 Cool White 45 degree 3mm
Foam Diffuser
TCSS thin walled blade tube
TCSS blade diffuser
TCSS bullet tip
35.5 inches
IN PROGRESS STRINGS:
VIRIDIAN (SB#21)
Green 5mm 360 degree LED segments COMBINED with 3mm White Seriallel Class II segments for light green color.
No FOC
PURPLE #2 (SB#22)
This will be my personal purple blade to go with my new Jaina Solo lightsaber
CLASSIC RED #2 (SB#23)
Red 8mm 360 degree LEDs wired in Seriallel Class III, no FOC
PLATINUM (SB#25)
White 5mm 45 degree LED segments COMBINED with Cyan 3mm modified LEDs wired in Seriallel Class II for main blade, no FOC.
MULTI SPECTRUM (S) (SB#27)
RGB 5mm slow color changeing with White 3mm FOC
WHITE ARC BLADE (SB#28)
White 3mm 45 degree LEDs wired in Seriallel Class II, Arc Blade formation, no FOC