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Title: Vader's Vault Starkiller™ Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: STARKILLER on October 26, 2011, 10:09:28 AM
Heya guys,

This is where updates, pics and general posts from run participants can go. I know some of you have already posted and/or PM'd us your choices for the run, but please post them again here so it is easier for us to make our spreadsheet and keep things organized. Once everyone has posted their choices, I will give 3 days to change your mind. After that, we're ordering LEDs etc, and then you're stuck with what you posted ;) SOUNDCARDS HAVE ALREADY BEEN ORDERED, NO FURTHER CHANGES!

The LIST:

1. The STARKILLER CF - RED (RGRb) - FoC™ - Medium - 36" Blade Completed,Paid, Shipped
2. Scruffy Nerfherder (formerly Darth Killemall) CF - RED (RGRb) - Heavy - 34" blade Completed,Paid, Shipped
3. C3PO (formerly Dave_316) CF - OSPP™ (RGRb) - Red FoC™ - Medium - 30" blade √ Completed, Paid, Shipped
4. Luis 88 CF - RED (RGRb) - Whitish FoC™ - Medium - 30" blade √ Completed, Paid, Shipped
5. ladyhawke CF - OSPP™ (RGRb) - Green FoC™ - Medium - 30" blade √ Completed, Paid, Shipped
6. Force Maverick CF - Sky Blue (RGRb) - OSPP™ FoC™ - Clean - 32" blade √ Completed, Paid, Shipped
7. Wikachu CF - Sky Blue (RGRb) - Yellow FoC™ - Light - 30" blade √ Completed, Shipped
8. Scottjua CF - OSPP™ (RGRb) - Golden FoC™ - Light (10ft.) - 34" blade √ Completed, Paid, Shipped
9. DarthSidd1138 CF (RGRb) - Red w/white FoC™ -  10ft. - 34" blade √ Completed, Paid, Shipped
10. Sanjuro CF - (RGRb) -  Cyan - Yellow FoC™ - Light (10ft.) - 35" blade √ Completed,Paid, Shipped
11. Space Windu CF - (BBW TriRebel) - Lt. Blue - Full Powah™ - Light (10ft.) - 35" blade (Aqua Aura) √ Completed, Paid, Shipped
12. David Kufner PC - (RRG) - RED -Yellow FoC™- Medium - 30" blade √ Completed, Paid, Shipped
13. Taishi Chiba CF - (RGRb) RED - Yellow FoC™ - Medium - 30" blade √ Completed, Paid, Shipped
14. Clark Kent CF - (RGRb) Red Orange - Cyan FoC™ - Clean - 30" blade √ Completed, Paid, Shipped
15. Jedi Melina CF- (RGRb) - OSPP™ - 10 ft. - 32" blade √ Completed, Paid, Shipped
16. JK-Sabers/Steve PC - (RRbW)- OSPP™  - FoC™ - medium - 34" √ Completed, Paid, Shipped
17. Aginor (formerly Sidewinder) CF - (RGRb) - Cyan - Golden FoC™ - Light (10ft.) - 34" blade √ Completed, Paid, Shipped
18. Dark Navel CF - (RGRb)- RED-Orange - Yellow FoC™ - Light (10ft.) - 33" blade √ Completed, Paid, Shipped
19. Cybknight CF - (RGRb) - OSPP™ - Whitish FoC™ - Medium - 34" blade √ Completed, Paid, Delivered ;D
20. I. Hoglund PC - (RGRb) - Torange™ w/bluish FoC™ - Medium - 30" blade √ Completed, Paid, Shipped
21. MACE WINDU CF - (RGRb) - Whitie FoC™ - 10ft - 34" blade √ Completed, Paid, Shipped
22. DarthFM CF - (RGRb) OSPP™ - white FoC™ - Medium - 34" blade √ Completed, Paid, Shipped
23. Nihilus CF - (RRW) RED - FoC™- Medium - 34" blade Completed, Paid, Shipped
24. Darth Methodious CF - (RGRb) - Red-Orange - Cyan FoC™ - Clean - 34" √ Completed, Shipped
25. SENATOR ORGANA CF - (RGRb) - OSPP™- Whitish™ FoC™ - Light (10ft.) - 34" blade √ Completed,Paid, Shipped
26. EV9D9 -CF (RGRb) - Red w/orange FoC™ - Clean- 34" blade √ Completed, Paid, Shipped
27. VVenom - CF - (RGRb) - OSPP -  Medium - 32" √ Completed, Paid, Shipped
28. Alex Gordon - CF - (RGRb) - OSPP - Clean - 34" √ Completed, Paid, Shipped
29. Tham Sai - CF - (RGRb) - OSPP™  - green FoC™ - clean hilt - clear crystal - 36" blade √ Completed, Paid, Shipped
*This list does NOT indicate hilt number assignment*

Run Complete.

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Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: jetsaber on October 26, 2011, 10:21:46 AM
jetsaber : Green + Golden  FoC + ( Light Ten '.)
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: OBI-WAN KENOBI on October 26, 2011, 10:31:41 AM
OSPP - no FoC
Medium weathering

Thanks.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: EXAR KUN on October 26, 2011, 11:14:51 AM
OSPP - full powah/no FoC
Medium weathering

Thanks.

Obi Wan, is that even possible my friend? Purple is a mixed color.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: GreyJedi on October 26, 2011, 11:18:53 AM
Red Full Powah. Med weathering
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: JANGO FETT on October 26, 2011, 11:21:23 AM
OSPP - full powah/no FoC
Medium weathering

Thanks.

Obi Wan, is that even possible my friend? Purple is a mixed color.

Nope, unless LedEngin is making a RRBB. 

Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: OBI-WAN KENOBI on October 26, 2011, 11:31:34 AM
Yep I know you can't have full power with the purple Space, I just meant to say no FoC.  Poor usage of the term, my bad lol.  I'll edit the post to avoid further confusion.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on October 26, 2011, 11:35:14 AM
OSPP - full powah/no FoC
Medium weathering

Thanks.

Obi Wan, is that even possible my friend? Purple is a mixed color.

Nope, unless LedEngin is making a RRBB. 



::Sighs::  Would be nice :P.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Nihilus on October 26, 2011, 11:58:38 AM
RED
FoC
Medium Weathering
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Fetts Vett on October 26, 2011, 12:22:16 PM
RED
FoC
Medium weathering
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: EXAR KUN on October 26, 2011, 01:16:50 PM
BBBB
Full Powah
Light (10 ft?) weathering
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on October 26, 2011, 01:20:11 PM
Blue? :o  Again? :D
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: EXAR KUN on October 26, 2011, 01:30:39 PM
Blue? :o  Again? :D

lol - it's like when they show you inside Homer's head on the Simpsons... there is just that 'drinking bird' bobble-head thing or the monkey clapping together symbols...
...when you look inside my head all you see is blue Starkillers  ;D

Mmmmmmm..... blue...

(Homer voice)
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Sanjuro on October 26, 2011, 01:37:17 PM
Sky Blue
RGGB
FoC
Clean

Respectfully,

Sanjuro.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Dark Navel on October 26, 2011, 02:00:58 PM
RED
FOC
Medium Weathering
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: MACE WINDU on October 26, 2011, 02:36:50 PM
Sky Blue
RGGB
FoC
Medium Weathering
36" Blade

Thanks!
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: GreyJedi on October 26, 2011, 02:45:43 PM
(Ahem)

 ;)
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on October 26, 2011, 02:49:26 PM
Deep RED FULL POWAH!!!!

Oh, and heavy weathering ;)
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on October 26, 2011, 02:50:02 PM
(Ahem)

 ;)


 ??? :'(

Guys, I really do try to remember everything but, no exaggeration, I get at least 10-15 PMs per day and about three times that on emails.  I am very sorry if someone told me their preferences and I forgot.  It would help me immensely if you could all just repost your preferences here please.  If you have any questions about certain mixes, by all means PM me.  I had intended to PM everyone over the weekend last weekend, but I am still not through my to-do list for the weekend :'(.  Humor me, please? :D
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: GreyJedi on October 26, 2011, 02:53:16 PM
I did post Lumi, I was one of the first. :-\

No worries. Red Full Powah, Medium Weathering please :)
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on October 26, 2011, 02:56:09 PM
::Smacks head::!!!

So you did.  So very sorry I missed it :'(.  Updating now :D.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: jetsaber on October 26, 2011, 02:57:50 PM
Let's Get those Choices Posted  :D  The Faster the LEDS can be Ordered will Help Luminara Unduli & Mace Get the Parts   :D
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: C-3P0 on October 26, 2011, 03:17:14 PM
Sorry if this has been discussed before, I must have missed it if it was...deep red? What's the go there?

This is very exciting, glad to see this post up and running :) also very awesome to see the variety of colours and such, can't wait to see some pics!
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on October 26, 2011, 03:23:00 PM
Deep red is more of a blood red color.  It is darker than the traditional red in hue, and not quite as bright (although, it is relative as all the 10Ws are superbright :D).  However, it is a gorgeous color :).
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: C-3P0 on October 26, 2011, 03:29:32 PM
Ah, makes sense. Thanks :) I think I'll stick to the traditional.

Even though mines on the list already I'll post again for funsies.

Red
FoC
Medium Weathering

I'm looking forward to seeing how the sky blue turns out, glad to see a couple of those.

Another question while I'm here, as I wasn't in on the first run I'm not sure how it went down. Are the hilts numbered at all? I noticed the display stands were last time, is it both that will be numbered? Also, is the order posted our number? Just curious :)
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Drazhar on October 26, 2011, 03:31:18 PM
Ah, makes sense. Thanks :) I think I'll stick to the traditional.

Even though mines on the list already I'll post again for funsies.

Red
FoC
Medium Weathering

I'm looking forward to seeing how the sky blue turns out, glad to see a couple of those.

Another question while I'm here, as I wasn't in on the first run I'm not sure how it went down. Are the hilts numbered at all? I noticed the display stands were last time, is it both that will be numbered? Also, is the order posted our number? Just curious :)

On the first run the sabers were numbered, it was very small and on one of the grip bars. As to the order question, I'm going to hazard a guess and say no.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on October 26, 2011, 03:37:17 PM
The hilts are, indeed, numbered ;D.  The numbers are imprinted on the side of one of the grip strips and then anodized.  You have to be looking for it to see it :).  This keeps the hilt accurate, but still numbered for that extra special touch :D.

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi136.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq169%2FAJFenderBender%2FVV%2520R%2520and%2520D%2FStarkiller%2520Build%2520Log%2FMachining%2520in%2520Progress%2Fth_100_6256.jpg&hash=3d9278d824971e16de3c7fa02dfa6a491eaeead1) (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/VV%20R%20and%20D/Starkiller%20Build%20Log/Machining%20in%20Progress/?action=view&current=100_6256.jpg)

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi136.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq169%2FAJFenderBender%2FVV%2520R%2520and%2520D%2FStarkiller%2520Build%2520Log%2FThey%2520have%2520arrived%2Fth_025.jpg&hash=0cf87f1272a74253ede5c93a27e5d0da15e4bbaf) (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/VV%20R%20and%20D/Starkiller%20Build%20Log/They%20have%20arrived/?action=view&current=025.jpg)

The order posted is NOT the order.  It is totally random :P.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on October 26, 2011, 03:38:03 PM
Yeah...so don't be biting off my style!  :P  lol j/k I'm going for the sinister/evil look that portrays Starkiller in the early part of TFU.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: C-3P0 on October 26, 2011, 03:52:38 PM
The hilts are, indeed, numbered ;D.  The numbers are imprinted on the side of one of the grip strips and then anodized.  You have to be looking for it to see it :).  This keeps the hilt accurate, but still numbered for that extra special touch :D.

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi136.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq169%2FAJFenderBender%2FVV%2520R%2520and%2520D%2FStarkiller%2520Build%2520Log%2FMachining%2520in%2520Progress%2Fth_100_6256.jpg&hash=3d9278d824971e16de3c7fa02dfa6a491eaeead1) (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/VV%20R%20and%20D/Starkiller%20Build%20Log/Machining%20in%20Progress/?action=view&current=100_6256.jpg)

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi136.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq169%2FAJFenderBender%2FVV%2520R%2520and%2520D%2FStarkiller%2520Build%2520Log%2FThey%2520have%2520arrived%2Fth_025.jpg&hash=0cf87f1272a74253ede5c93a27e5d0da15e4bbaf) (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/VV%20R%20and%20D/Starkiller%20Build%20Log/They%20have%20arrived/?action=view&current=025.jpg)

The order posted is NOT the order.  It is totally random :P.

That is so awesome, love it! Adds a personal touch to the saber :)
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Ladyhawke on October 26, 2011, 04:16:59 PM
purple RGGB
FOC
Medium weathering

Thanks!!
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Luis88 on October 26, 2011, 05:09:19 PM
RED
FoC
Medium Weathering

30" Blade (if possible)
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on October 26, 2011, 05:15:27 PM
Blades can be any length up to 36" :D.  They will all be standard dual-diffused Vader's Vault blades with shine-thru bullet tip ;D.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: GreyJedi on October 26, 2011, 05:24:06 PM
Any pics of this blood red color? I am intrigued :)
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: C-3P0 on October 26, 2011, 05:25:13 PM
Has anyone ever gotten blood red from VV?
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: EXAR KUN on October 26, 2011, 05:25:26 PM
Any pics of this blood red color? I am intrigued :)

Here is a 5W deep red:

http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=28893.0
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on October 26, 2011, 05:33:47 PM
I don't think the pics can do it justice, it's going to look orange when photographed.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Jedi Melina on October 27, 2011, 12:07:47 PM
Would like:

OSPP - FOC - Medium weathering

Thanks!  8)
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on October 27, 2011, 01:18:16 PM
Wow, this is awesome :D.  So far we have Red, Deep Red, Blue, Sky Blue, Green, and OSPP™!  I can't wait to see all these different colors!!! :D
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Fetts Vett on October 27, 2011, 02:00:58 PM
Man, even though I already made my mind up about getting this in red, I'm still dying for a OSPP from VV. I was close to saying purple for the Starkiller...but I decided to keep it accurate.  ;) :D

Looks like I'll just have to get one of those awesome stunt sabers in OSPP... ::)
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Lord Xeno on October 27, 2011, 03:35:35 PM
RRRR

FULL POWAH

CLEAN

Any other options being offered?  Like 2W speaker or something?
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on October 27, 2011, 03:53:39 PM
We are testing several speaker options right now.  There are several new speakers being tested, (mostly 2W+), one of which is the one JQ sourced, as well as a few others.  We will select the best one for this build :).
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Lord Xeno on October 27, 2011, 03:56:35 PM
Awesome news!!!!  I like my sabers nice and loud but clear-sounding as well....
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on October 27, 2011, 03:57:06 PM
As do we ;D.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: C-3P0 on October 27, 2011, 04:01:51 PM
Wow, this is awesome :D.  So far we have Red, Deep Red, Blue, Sky Blue, Green, and OSPP™!  I can't wait to see all these different colors!!! :D

Me too!

We are testing several speaker options right now.  There are several new speakers being tested, (mostly 2W+), one of which is the one JQ sourced, as well as a few others.  We will select the best one for this build :).

That is excellent! You've just made 25 people even more excited about their starkillers! I'll be having the neighbours cowering in fear over the sound of the mighty starkiller! :P
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: GreyJedi on October 27, 2011, 04:31:32 PM
8 people left to speak up on LEDs. Come on peeps!

I want to see someone choose yellow. That's the color I almost went with.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: dave kufner on October 27, 2011, 05:19:21 PM
RED
Medium Weathering

30" Blade
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: wickachu on October 27, 2011, 06:07:36 PM
AAAA 

Full Powah™ 
Light (10ft.) weathering
30" blade

8 people left to speak up on LEDs. Come on peeps!

I want to see someone choose yellow. That's the color I almost went with.

:)  hard to pick, i swapped between this and blue in the game the most and couldn't resist the call of full Powah amber!  seems like a good color if you're teetering between light and dark...
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Darth Methodious on October 27, 2011, 06:59:15 PM
RGBA Orange  (RA). FoC (GB)
Clean
34" Blade


P.S.  More red less amber please (as close to red-orange as you can with Cyan FoC).
I would have just picked Red. But with your advice I am much happier with my final decision
Thanks again for your help Lumi !!!!!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: C-3P0 on October 27, 2011, 07:02:34 PM
AWESOME! Two new colours, which I think will both look insane! Good on you guys.

Stop making me want to change my colour! :P
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: jetsaber on October 28, 2011, 11:35:24 AM
 ;D Yeah Nice Color Choices  8)  Still 4 Colors Not Chosen from = Yellow / Viridian / Cyan  & Ice Blue   :o I Wonder  :D ?  ::)
How does the 3 Day Color Choice Work ? Until all the Led Choices are made ? Or from the time that an individual makes their choice ?
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: nartules on October 28, 2011, 12:52:54 PM
RGBA Orange  (RA). FoC (GB)
Clean
36" Blade


P.S.  More red less amber please (as close to red-orange as you can with Cyan FoC).
I would have just picked Red. But with your advice I am much happier with my final decision
Thanks again for your help Lumi !!!!!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


Thats a color I've been meaning to see done again by a smith
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on October 28, 2011, 01:23:10 PM
Yep, it is going to be very cool 8).  All the color choices are awesome, such a variety I am kind of surprised :o.  Last time was predominantly red (and this saber definitely looks sweet in red ;D), that it is surprising to have this many different color choices.

There are a few folks who are either not forum members or not very active on the list, so I will email them this weekend to let them know we are picking colors :). 
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: jediknightsteve on October 28, 2011, 03:54:10 PM
purple RGBW
heavy weathering
30" blade

thanks
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: CybKnight on October 29, 2011, 04:08:56 AM
RED w/ FOC
Medium
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: s Rank on October 29, 2011, 06:06:28 AM
Is Full Powah running all 4 die in parallel at 2A/4? 500ma each? How's the brightness compared to say 2 die in parallel? Voltage each die is receiving? If its a trade secret, I understand if you can't answer.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Drazhar on October 29, 2011, 06:10:43 AM
Is Full Powah running all 4 die in parallel at 2A/4? 500ma each? How's the brightness compared to say 2 die in parallel? Voltage each die is receiving? If its a trade secret, I understand if you can't answer.

I believe it's two series pairs in parallel, or seriallel if you will, but I could be wrong. I just seem to remember that term coming up somewhere in discussion of a 10 watt before.

I'm going to guess it's brighter in comparison to just 2 dice in parallel, and probably a bit less runtime compared to FoC.

I'm sure MACE or LUMINARA will chime in further details though.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on October 29, 2011, 06:51:00 AM
Is Full Powah running all 4 die in parallel at 2A/4? 500ma each? How's the brightness compared to say 2 die in parallel? Voltage each die is receiving? If its a trade secret, I understand if you can't answer.

We haven't 100% decided what we are going to do as there are a few different options.  Running at 500 ma is never one of them though ;).  We will probably do different colors differently as there is different vF for different colors.  The RED and Amber will be done one way, while the blue may very well be done differently ;).
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Force Maverick on October 29, 2011, 01:21:36 PM
Sky Blue
RGGB
Flash on Clash
Clean (No weathering)
36" Blade

Sorry it took me so long to post. I didn't notice this thread appear. Now if only there was a Gibbs headslap smilie  ;D
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Aginor on October 29, 2011, 02:28:41 PM
Green (RGGB) FoC
Clean
36" blade

Thanks
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Darth Methodious on October 30, 2011, 05:15:41 PM
Woot!
So ...... one left to decide!
So..... um.... yeah...........

Yup.......uh.......so.....

 ;D
Just kidding. Take your time. But hurry up.  ;D

Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: jetsaber on November 01, 2011, 09:52:13 AM
Woot!
So ...... one left to decide!
So..... um.... yeah...........

Yup.......uh.......so.....

 ;D
Just kidding. Take your time. But hurry up.  ;D


Taishi Chiba  ::)  lol Where are you ? :D 
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on November 01, 2011, 01:11:44 PM
No worries guys.  Currently discussing options with Taishi via email. 

Believe me, I will have LEDs in hand long before we have the hilts and soundboards in hand :).
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Post by: Darth Methodious on November 15, 2011, 12:18:09 AM
That is one long decision!
I thought I was indecisive lol :D
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Post by: jetsaber on November 15, 2011, 06:12:45 PM
Wow.  :D
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Post by: Force Maverick on November 16, 2011, 12:41:55 AM
I reckon this hobby alone keeps LedEngin afloat  ;D
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on November 16, 2011, 08:39:53 AM
That is one long decision!
I thought I was indecisive lol :D

Sorry guys, I thought I had updated that post, LOL!  It must not have saved :D. It was a little while ago, actually :-[, my bad :D.

Your three days for "changing your mind" BEGINS NOW ;D :D.

After that, once the LEDs are ordered, there will be a charge for color change if I have to re-order an LED or order a Power Xtender™ separately :D.  
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Post by: C-3P0 on November 18, 2011, 06:00:05 AM
So very excited for this run. The VV Starkiller is the best Starkiller on the planet! I've had to settle for checking out pics and videos from the first run, but thanks to VV doing the second run I can finally own one of these masterpieces!

All I can do now is go back to playing TFU in anticipation :) who else now plays TFU with the exact colour saber they chose for this run??
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Post by: Darth Methodious on November 19, 2011, 09:00:04 AM
So very excited for this run. The VV Starkiller is the best Starkiller on the planet! I've had to settle for checking out pics and videos from the first run, but thanks to VV doing the second run I can finally own one of these masterpieces!

All I can do now is go back to playing TFU in anticipation :) who else now plays TFU with the exact colour saber they chose for this run??

Heh.....me me! I know how you feel Dave. It's going to be EPIC! What a sweet saber! And then after this I can hope for a small run of Sith Stalkers ( hint hint  ;D )

Hey Lumi. So on my orange; will you be able to get it to a nice deep red-orange?

God I feel like a child who can't wait for Xmas morning and decides to carefully peel away tape and paper for a peek inside  :P
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Post by: jetsaber on November 19, 2011, 09:54:18 AM
So very excited for this run. The VV Starkiller is the best Starkiller on the planet! I've had to settle for checking out pics and videos from the first run, but thanks to VV doing the second run I can finally own one of these masterpieces!

All I can do now is go back to playing TFU in anticipation :) who else now plays TFU with the exact colour saber they chose for this run??
Yeah Dave316 TFU GREEN  ;D Still all The colors are great !
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Post by: jetsaber on December 31, 2011, 09:18:37 AM
Luminara Unduli : What are the size blade choices minimum or maximum ?
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on December 31, 2011, 09:59:43 AM
36" maximum, minimum is really whatever you desire :D.  We have found that blades over 36" just don't light evenly and brightly, so 36" is the thresh hold for us.  We allow blade length choice because some of us (raises both hands) are shorter than others and prefer a shorter length, or like certain lengths for other reasons.  Myself I am 5' 2" and prefer a 30" blade most of the time :D.  MACE is 6' 1" and prefers a 34" blade because he feels that it is the most natural blade length for him (he has a bit of a martial arts/swordplay background).

I actually have all the blade stock for these and since making 25 blades is time consuming, I will probably be asking for your blade length choices in the not too distant future, that way we can do a few at a time :).
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Post by: jetsaber on December 31, 2011, 10:06:44 AM
Luminara Unduli : I'm 5" 5" lol so may I have a 30" blade please  :D
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on December 31, 2011, 10:09:45 AM
You may, my friend :D.

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Post by: Lord Xeno on December 31, 2011, 11:39:32 AM
34" blade for me, just like the one I got for my IKMKV-OSPP   8)
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Post by: jetsaber on December 31, 2011, 12:25:23 PM
Ha ha  :D : One more question Luminara Unduli I forgot to ask about blade thickness are there choices ?
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on December 31, 2011, 12:26:00 PM
Nope, we use standard blades. 
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Post by: jetsaber on December 31, 2011, 01:00:19 PM
Thanks Luminara Unduli for clarification  8)
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Post by: Dark Navel on December 31, 2011, 03:03:42 PM
Do you know how far down the blades will sit in the emitter?
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Post by: Darth Smorgis on December 31, 2011, 04:00:48 PM
Do you know how far down the blades will sit in the emitter?

Don't know about this second run, but on the first run the blade enters the emitter about 1-1/4 inch. ;)
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Post by: Sanjuro on December 31, 2011, 04:29:53 PM
30" blade, pointed tip please.

Thank you Luminara and Mace.

Respectfully,
Sanjuro
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Post by: ANAKIN SKYWALKER on December 31, 2011, 04:58:30 PM
I hope no one uses a heavy dueling blade on this saber.  If you are doing something that would break a thin walled blade, it would probably damage the hilt.   :D
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on December 31, 2011, 05:25:03 PM
30" blade, pointed tip please.

Thank you Luminara and Mace.

Respectfully,
Sanjuro

All the tips will be shine through bullet tip :D.
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Post by: Nihilus on January 01, 2012, 12:52:23 AM
34" blade please.
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Post by: Dark Navel on January 02, 2012, 04:36:40 PM
33" blade for me please.
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Post by: Force Maverick on January 02, 2012, 10:51:53 PM
36" for me please

Cheers,
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Post by: C-3P0 on January 03, 2012, 06:24:57 AM
May I please have a 30" blade?
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Post by: OBI-WAN KENOBI on January 03, 2012, 08:22:08 AM
36" blade

Thanks
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Post by: EXAR KUN on January 03, 2012, 11:17:32 AM
Now we are picking blade sizes?

Sign me up for a

35"


please  :D
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on January 03, 2012, 11:21:47 AM
I was going to post an official request in a week or two, but it seems folks have started, which is fine by me :D. 
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Post by: Ladyhawke on January 05, 2012, 02:23:59 PM
I'll take a 30" thanks  :)
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Post by: Aginor on January 06, 2012, 12:46:13 AM
34" for me thanks
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Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on January 06, 2012, 03:09:07 AM
34" for me please
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Post by: dave kufner on January 06, 2012, 06:13:45 PM
30inch blade for me please
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Post by: Cad-Bayne on January 06, 2012, 06:47:46 PM
So, am I too late for the list since I see 25 already down.... ggrrrrrr I never make it in time... again!!!!! but if I had my way I would like

Medium weathering
with OSPP...

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Post by: joram7 on January 06, 2012, 07:27:41 PM
Yeah, hopefully theres a 3rd RUN
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Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on January 06, 2012, 08:03:16 PM
I'm looking foward to a TFU II run myself...time for dual hilts ;)
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Post by: Luis88 on January 06, 2012, 08:26:14 PM
Was waiting for an official blade size thread but since most people have already posted what they want here;

30" blade please.
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Post by: Darth Methodious on January 06, 2012, 09:44:44 PM
Hey Lumi  and Mace. I changed my post a few pages back to reflect my blade length.

34 inches please

Thanks!
DM
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on January 08, 2012, 09:27:53 AM
I'm looking foward to a TFU II run myself...time for dual hilts ;)

Working on a build for one of our good (and patient :D) customers of a pair of SKII Concept Trailer sabers.  Stay tuned :).

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Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on January 08, 2012, 01:36:12 PM
Ooo, jealousy sets into my dark mind...I might have to force grip them from you!  LOL can't wait to see the build on those, I'm sure I'll be stunned as always!
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Post by: SgtBatten on January 08, 2012, 03:31:54 PM
I'm looking foward to a TFU II run myself...time for dual hilts ;)

Working on a build for one of our good (and patient :D) customers of a pair of SKII Concept Trailer sabers.  Stay tuned :).



Shhhhh lumi, he told me it's a secret :D
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Post by: Bmaga123 on January 08, 2012, 04:02:39 PM
Hello, my name is Brian I am new to these forums and hobby. By any chance do you have any CF Star Killers available or are they completely sold out? Thank you
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Post by: SgtBatten on January 08, 2012, 06:46:58 PM
Hey Brian
Welcome to the Forums.

I dont speak on behalf of VV but wanted to get you a speedy answer. Sorry to say this run is full.

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Post by: Bmaga123 on January 08, 2012, 07:30:48 PM
Hey Brian
Welcome to the Forums.

I dont speak on behalf of VV but wanted to get you a speedy answer. Sorry to say this run is full.



Thanks SgtBatten I appreciate the response I will see about hiring Vaders Vault for a custom saber of some sort :-)
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Post by: Fetts Vett on January 08, 2012, 08:32:57 PM
34" blade here!
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Post by: CybKnight on January 09, 2012, 04:32:58 AM
34" would work nicely for me as well.
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Post by: Force Maverick on January 10, 2012, 08:32:35 AM
Sorry to be a pest but i was wondering if I could change my blade length to 32"

Cheers,
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on January 10, 2012, 08:33:46 AM
Sure thing, we haven't started them yet, although we do have all the supplies ready to go :).
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Post by: Force Maverick on January 10, 2012, 08:38:23 AM
Yeah i was just playing around with TCSS parts and MR sabers and I realised that 32" would be a closer fit
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Post by: GreyJedi on January 12, 2012, 07:11:25 AM
32 for me please and thanks
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Post by: Jedi Melina on January 13, 2012, 01:53:13 AM
Would like a 34" blade.  ;D
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Post by: dave kufner on January 29, 2012, 08:33:19 AM
Any updates on the sabers?
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Post by: STARKILLER on January 30, 2012, 09:56:42 AM
Ok, update here:

There has been a delay in the run. Now before you throw your hands up, this delay was for a VERY positive reason :D Now we can't spoil the surprise just yet, but rest assured when we can announce it, there will be celebration in the galaxy!

The other thing is that we've heard the call for a better battery solution. We have been working on a redesign of the chassis that will allow for better batteries as well as the newer 2W speakers. Now, I don't want to get 40 PM's asking what batteries they're going to be. As soon as it's 100%, we'll let you know, and NO they're not going to be 18650s :D We want a Starkiller, not a Star Destroyer :D

This will be, the absolute most awesome Starkiller ever. I promise. Since it will probably be the last run of them for a long while, they're going to be something truly marvelous!

Also, to whet your appetite, if you thought the first Starkiller stands were cool, wait 'til you see the new ones! ;
D
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Post by: Scorpion on January 30, 2012, 10:01:37 AM
why didnt i get on this run  :-\
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Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on January 30, 2012, 03:36:41 PM
I'd ask you the same thing Scorpion!  LOL

Good news Mace, can't wait to hear the dish on the new details :D
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Post by: OBI-WAN KENOBI on January 30, 2012, 05:28:12 PM
That's just awesome to hear Mace.  Looking forward to learning more about these upgrades!   8)
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Post by: Darth Smorgis on January 30, 2012, 05:54:50 PM
Only one year later, and Mace is already putting the V1's to shame  :'(

Can't even imagine what is in store for these V2's
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Post by: Luis88 on January 30, 2012, 06:09:32 PM
I know i wouldn't mind my own personal Star Destroyer. :P
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Post by: Lord Xeno on January 30, 2012, 06:55:10 PM
 :o Wow three new updates all at once, and one we can't know about yet.  My head just literally exploded.  So can we guess on this "secret" update???

Darth Steve, you aren't in on this run? You're actually happy just owning one Starkiller?   ;D
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Post by: C-3P0 on January 30, 2012, 08:44:51 PM
That's amazing Mace! Excitement level has risen even more! This is awesome for two reasons, the first being if you fall under the category of not being on the first run like myself as you get to see a VV Starkiller in person for the first time with the updated awesomeness. The second reason is if you do happen to own one from the first run and are in for a second, it sounds to me like these are going to be quite different...in an awesome way! :D

So pleased to hear that these will have the 2W speakers, they crank! Awesome on the improved batteries too, that's nice and handy :)

:o Wow three new updates all at once, and one we can't know about yet.  My head just literally exploded.  So can we guess on this "secret" update???

Darth Steve, you aren't in on this run? You're actually happy just owning one Starkiller?   ;D

What would be your guess on the new secret update Toddshogun? Also...everyone else, what do you think it could be? I have no idea myself, but I guarantee it's going to be amazing!

Oh and the stands...SWEET!!
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Post by: Luis88 on January 31, 2012, 04:01:54 AM
i think i might have a good guess as to what it is or may be.
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Post by: C-3P0 on January 31, 2012, 09:47:31 AM
i think i might have a good guess as to what it is or may be.

Is it Starkiller shaped candy? That would be awesome :)
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Post by: Fetts Vett on January 31, 2012, 11:06:05 AM
Oh man, I am too excited for this run.  ;D
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Post by: dave kufner on January 31, 2012, 05:40:15 PM
i think i might have a good guess as to what it is or may be.

Is it Starkiller shaped candy? That would be awesome :)

Yeah that would be kool Star Killer Push pops.

I think I just had a nerdgasm after reading the update.

I wants a 30" blade in case my choice was missed :)
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Post by: Darth Methodious on January 31, 2012, 06:13:19 PM
Ok, update here:

There has been a delay in the run. Now before you throw your hands up, this delay was for a VERY positive reason :D Now we can't spoil the surprise just yet, but rest assured when we can announce it, there will be celebration in the galaxy!

The other thing is that we've heard the call for a better battery solution. We have been working on a redesign of the chassis that will allow for better batteries as well as the newer 2W speakers. Now, I don't want to get 40 PM's asking what batteries they're going to be. As soon as it's 100%, we'll let you know, and NO they're not going to be 18650s :D We want a Starkiller, not a Star Destroyer :D

This will be, the absolute most awesome Starkiller ever. I promise. Since it will probably be the last run of them for a long while, they're going to be something truly marvelous!

Also, to whet your appetite, if you thought the first Starkiller stands were cool, wait 'til you see the new ones! ;
D

Thanks Mace! Please take your time and don't rush. I am sure all of us here want these sabers ASAP but even more important is that they get done right and without stressing our sabersmith.

I'm in no rush. I know it will be EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Lord Xeno on January 31, 2012, 09:49:15 PM
All I can think is...whenever there's a Saberland surprise that can't be revealed, it's usually centered around the electronics -- maybe the new LEDengin or dare I say CF V6?  Or maybe it's something even bigger.  Who knows.  All I know is I can't wait to know  ;D

Mace said "celebration".  Interesting word choice
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Post by: Scorpion on January 31, 2012, 10:20:10 PM
killswitch hidden inside hilt?
Arrgh just tell us!
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Post by: C-3P0 on January 31, 2012, 10:36:36 PM
killswitch hidden inside hilt?
Arrgh just tell us!


If its that, it's awesome! Really like that feature on the LOTR saber. Makes the design the main focus :)
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Post by: Luis88 on January 31, 2012, 10:38:48 PM
I get the feeling that dave's lotr saber holds the secrets to the new starkiller design
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Post by: JANGO FETT on January 31, 2012, 10:39:55 PM
Arrgh just tell us!



(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi20.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb219%2FNailbunny375%2F63733d1164785768-us-baby-murdered-m.jpg&hash=fb24aa41970d74e3335a2cb66a2218211bd3f920)

"Surprise announcements do not work that way!"

 :D ;D

 :-X
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Post by: C-3P0 on January 31, 2012, 10:55:00 PM
Hahaha Jango! Futurama is the best :)

Also...I am literally wearing a Bender shirt right now  8)

I get the feeling that dave's lotr saber holds the secrets to the new starkiller design

If it does we're in for a treat ;) who am I kidding, we are no matter what!!
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Post by: STARKILLER on January 31, 2012, 11:58:01 PM
Hidden kill switch? No, though that would be a fun surprise for ME :D "SURPRISE!!! Now you get to figure out how to turn it on!" LOL!

I can promise that it will be worth the wait and anticipation. We just need to get all the pieces in place.......

Some of this surprise has been over a year in the making. ;)
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Post by: C-3P0 on February 01, 2012, 12:05:42 AM
Have you guys been secretly designing The Force Unleashed 3 all this time? :D
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Post by: Aginor on February 01, 2012, 01:09:01 AM
So excited, can't wait to see what the upgrades will be, or the stand ;D
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Post by: Luis88 on February 01, 2012, 01:26:10 AM
Have you guys been secretly designing The Force Unleashed 3 all this time? :D

I wish. Lucasarts sure arent doing anything about FU3 >:(
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Post by: C-3P0 on February 01, 2012, 01:29:30 AM
Have you guys been secretly designing The Force Unleashed 3 all this time? :D

I wish. Lucasarts sure arent doing anything about FU3 >:(

Maybe because they are leaving it to VV?!  :o I think we just figured the secret out!
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Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on February 01, 2012, 01:35:24 AM
Maybe they are designing a black blade!  Muwhahahahaha!
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Post by: C-3P0 on February 01, 2012, 01:38:37 AM
*alarms go off* you said the naughty "B" word!!  :o you're in trouble now :P
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Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on February 01, 2012, 02:25:58 AM
What's a good suprise without a little controversy?  lol
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Post by: Luis88 on February 01, 2012, 02:32:23 AM
What's a good suprise without a little controversy?  lol

lol, anakin skywalker
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on February 01, 2012, 03:42:50 PM
i think i might have a good guess as to what it is or may be.

Is it Starkiller shaped candy? That would be awesome :)

Yeah that would be kool Star Killer Push pops.

I think I just had a nerdgasm after reading the update.

I wants a 30" blade in case my choice was missed :)


LOL! 

Updated the first post Dave, not sure how I missed your blade selection, but we've got it now ;D.
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Post by: Dark Navel on February 01, 2012, 06:22:06 PM
100% FUNCTIONAL lightsaber.  Schweet!!! ;)
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Post by: SENATOR ORGANA on February 06, 2012, 07:55:09 PM
Forgot to post my blade choice here.  34" ( ROUND TIP please )  ;D

Can't wait to find out what the "surprise" is.  :)
Updated crystal chamber à la AROD MEGIL, perhaps? ( i.e. lighted acrylic discs )    :D
I know, not canon... but would be cool. No?
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on February 10, 2012, 08:23:28 AM
OK, I realized I never offered an upgrade to FoC™ when the PC 1.6 came out ::).  I am slacking :D.

So for you PC customers who haven't been feeling the love, we have some good news ;D.  Since we had already figured on 10Ws anyhow for the PC versions and we were planning on running FoC™ wires in case any of our PC customers wanted to upgrade to CF in the future (easier for us as these are a very difficult install), we have decided to offer FoC™ to our PC customers.  So for our two reds, that would be a red with brighter red FoC™ and for our OSPP™ guy that would be a whitish FoC™ and for our Sky Blue FoC™ would be an orangish/whitish FoC™.  Or, we can just leave the reds Full Powah™ and skip the FoC™ on the OSPP™ and Sky Blue™.  Please let me know your choices guys :).
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Post by: Force Maverick on February 11, 2012, 06:28:46 AM
Awwww when I saw that you were the one who posted Luminara I thought "YES progress pics or info"... then I finished reading the post. >:( :'(
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on February 11, 2012, 08:52:27 AM
Sorry my friend :-\.  As mentioned, there have been some delays.  Not at the pics stage yet :'(.  We are close to finalizing some of the changes and then things will start moving along fairly quickly :). 
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Post by: MACE WINDU on February 11, 2012, 10:02:20 AM
Fear not...these will be more than worth the wait.  :D
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Post by: Lord Xeno on February 11, 2012, 11:19:25 AM
Fear not...these will be more than worth the wait.  :D

I would have been more than insanely happy simply getting a carbon copy from the first run.  I mean how do you improve upon perfection.  But knowing there are improvements -- ones significant enough to keep under wraps -- is keeping me from focusing at work now.  So thanks VV.  ;D
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Post by: dave kufner on February 18, 2012, 06:35:33 AM
Just to make sure I want the FOC for my blade thank you very much.
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Post by: Darth Methodious on February 28, 2012, 07:24:47 PM
Ahhhhh! This is going to be so epic. I feel like a child  ;D

Lumi thanks for the fast response.

I just wanted to make sure my blade is set up for fiery red-orange and not a pure orange.

Oh and "3" is my favorite number so.......  ;D  :P      JK

Thanks again!
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Post by: GreyJedi on March 06, 2012, 04:42:01 PM
Please be aware that Wariwen had purchased my spot in the run. Thank you :)
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Post by: Wariwen on March 06, 2012, 06:45:36 PM
I could not be happier this is awsome,  I have never been happier to fall deeper into debt =)  Thats ok even if im under a bridge in a cardboard box atleast ill have my starkiller

Thanks grey jedi,  wish it were under better circumstances
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Post by: jetsaber on April 03, 2012, 05:03:57 PM
 :D Thanks : Luminara Unduli and Mace Windu : This should be Very Exciting with all the Hidden Excitement  :D
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Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on April 09, 2012, 04:51:18 AM
The Dark Side is tempting me to ask for any updates on this epic build! ;)
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Post by: Dark Navel on May 01, 2012, 11:09:34 AM
OK, so I'll be the one. (Blush)  Any news or updates that you can provide in regards to this run?  I know VV is currently involved in the Qui-Gon run and there were delays from what I read last.  I haven't seen any news on this run lately, unless I missed it?
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Post by: STARKILLER on May 01, 2012, 11:55:13 AM
Sorry guys :-[ I had meant to post some stuff over the weekend, but got overloaded.

I will post some pics and some update info tonight when I have more time ;)
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Post by: Dark Navel on May 01, 2012, 12:00:53 PM
Thanks Mace.  I need to juggle some money around in preperation so I'm not on the couch for a month. ;)
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Post by: SENATOR ORGANA on May 01, 2012, 12:57:01 PM
 I need to juggle some money around in preperation so I'm not on the couch for a month. ;)

It's good to know I'm not alone in these kinds of affairs.   :)

Looking forward to the updates.
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 01, 2012, 01:03:54 PM
These are in no danger of being completed and we will give you guys plenty of notice when it gets close :).  We are running behind but things are moving along well :).
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Post by: C-3P0 on May 01, 2012, 03:19:39 PM
Sorry guys :-[ I had meant to post some stuff over the weekend, but got overloaded.

I will post some pics and some update info tonight when I have more time ;)

Ooh, pics :) bring it on! :D
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Post by: STARKILLER on May 01, 2012, 03:26:57 PM
Ok, a little update, since I don't yet have permission to unleash all the good stuff at once :D

Machining is well underway and all is going as planned. We did a little different pommel design to reflect the Vader's Vault insert we use on our customs and also so Wat wouldn't have to get carpal tunnel sanding them all to line up directionally.

The chassis re-design is done. We vented the crystal holder so that more light can shine out of the already awesome crystal chamber. The other big change was to allow for the new 2W speakers and for a 17500 battery pack. That's right...MO' POWAH!!!!!!! The other changes to the internals aren't really noticeable to anyone who hasn't put one together, but hopefully those changes will make my time installing them a little less stressful and allow me to keep my hair. There is a 'cosmetic' change to the chassis that isn't evident from the picture, and I'll wait to show it off when we get a completed proto pic from Wat.

That's all I am allowed to share at this time, we will keep you guys up to date when we have some more morsels to tease you with :D

Pics:

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi136.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq169%2FAJFenderBender%2FVV%2520R%2520and%2520D%2FStarkiller%2520Build%2520Log%2FSKRun%25202%2Fth_SKR2Chassis.jpg&hash=e78e58d61bc5fcd148b678781a0a10561cd45e66) (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/VV%20R%20and%20D/Starkiller%20Build%20Log/SKRun%202/?action=view&current=SKR2Chassis.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi136.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq169%2FAJFenderBender%2FVV%2520R%2520and%2520D%2FStarkiller%2520Build%2520Log%2FSKRun%25202%2Fth_SKR2gripsandpommels.jpg&hash=60396afc27a93a0e1cbae27d3bebca3fe297d4aa) (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/VV%20R%20and%20D/Starkiller%20Build%20Log/SKRun%202/?action=view&current=SKR2gripsandpommels.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi136.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq169%2FAJFenderBender%2FVV%2520R%2520and%2520D%2FStarkiller%2520Build%2520Log%2FSKRun%25202%2Fth_pommels.jpg&hash=053be9f46614e6e6adee22cecffe6ba8eb7b69e3) (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/VV%20R%20and%20D/Starkiller%20Build%20Log/SKRun%202/?action=view&current=pommels.jpg)
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Post by: C-3P0 on May 01, 2012, 04:28:51 PM
Lookin' great guys! So awesome that we will have the 2w speakers in these, along with those 17500's! :) pictures look great.
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Post by: jetsaber on May 01, 2012, 05:18:11 PM
Yes Mace & Luminara : Thanks for posting the pics and progress  8)
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Post by: EXAR KUN on May 01, 2012, 05:43:57 PM
Very 'Star Wars' looking design for the pommel insert.

Looks like the window cut-out Luke got pushed through in Empire  :D
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Post by: Dark Navel on May 01, 2012, 06:15:58 PM
Thanks for the update.  I'm excited to see this much.
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Post by: Darth Methodious on May 01, 2012, 07:32:47 PM
Very 'Star Wars' looking design for the pommel insert.

Looks like the window cut-out Luke got pushed through in Empire  :D

 you took the words right out of my mouth space!

Thanks for the update. Keep them coming!
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Post by: Aginor on May 01, 2012, 07:59:08 PM
Looks great, nice to see we're going to get the 2 watt speaker and the power upgrade :o thanks for the update
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Post by: C-3P0 on May 03, 2012, 04:13:21 PM
*pulls up chair*
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Post by: STARKILLER on May 03, 2012, 04:16:46 PM
Well, now that Erv' has explodededed...the V6 engine on everyone, its time to reveal one of the surprises for my SK family. The design changes to accommodate the bigger batteries was done in preparation for the V6 and the satellite board. What does this mean for you guys? Well for one, it means brighter, richer blades at the EXACT shade you want. Now, I can smell the wood burning and hear the gears turning, but....

If you picked a mixed shade, I will configure your saber with that shade only and one shade of FoC. Sorry, I just don't have it in me to do 150 different color configs. However, once you have it, you can configure your saber to be any shade that you want. One for each font if you wish. I will be installing RGB LEDs for the crystal chamber as well and run it off of the satellite board so that the crystal chamber matches the blade color. So...perfect purple? Yep. Perfect cyan? Yep. Perfect yellow? Yep. Anon

If you picked a solid color, you can have the options of having that same color, no problem. If you wish to change your color selection, do it now.

Thanks everyone for your patience, its been so hard to keep this under wraps I was so excited, and was one of the reasons for the delay in the run. It will be the first run with V6 engines in them :D

Any questions, lets get them hashed out now.
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Post by: C-3P0 on May 03, 2012, 04:19:36 PM
So if we have a solid colour, there will be no differences at all? However, having a mixed colour would be able to utilize the V6 to its full potential moreso? Is that right?

Sorry, just a little confuzzled :D
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Post by: STARKILLER on May 03, 2012, 04:22:13 PM
Correct, if you have a solid color, you will not get the daughter board. If you picked a mixed shade, you will get to use the V6 to all it's glory.
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 03, 2012, 04:23:50 PM
But, as mentioned, anyone can change their LED now if they so desire. 
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Post by: C-3P0 on May 03, 2012, 04:24:58 PM
Well in that case, change me up please!!

I'll go with Lumi's favourite...what was it again......purple or something?! :D

OSPP me please good sir! :D
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 03, 2012, 04:27:06 PM
OSPP™ with what color FoC™??? :D ;D
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Post by: C-3P0 on May 03, 2012, 04:28:55 PM
Oh.wow, what are my options? (sorry, haven't gotten around to reading Erv's announcement in its entirety yet.
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 03, 2012, 04:30:40 PM
Pick a color :D.  It's color mixing man!  Any color  ;D ;D ;D.

*EDIT, as a reminder, there will be no black blades, you ask you get das boot :D.
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Post by: C-3P0 on May 03, 2012, 04:35:53 PM
Guys, I'm really indecisive :D when is the deadline to decide?
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Post by: jetsaber on May 03, 2012, 04:36:25 PM
May I change to OSPP and Gold Foc Please if Possible ?  :o
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 03, 2012, 04:46:05 PM
May I change to OSPP and Gold Foc Please if Possible ?  :o

I am going to need you to be a bit more specific :D.  "Gold" is a very subjective color :) and, of course as you know, the true metallic gold is not possible with light.  I usually think of gold as a soft light amber, is that what you are looking for? :)
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 03, 2012, 04:48:55 PM
Guys, I'm really indecisive :D when is the deadline to decide?

I'd like to get all choices finalized fairly soon, but as we are still in the machining phase, you have some time.  Keep in mind that you will be able to use RICE™ to configure the colors any way you want afterwards in any event.  As long as you select a multi-die LEDEngin you can have a different color for each font and a different color for each FoC™ as a DIY once your saber is in hand :D.
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Post by: jetsaber on May 03, 2012, 04:50:51 PM
The Closest to Golden Yellow  ;) And  I will leave it up to you lol  :D  ;) Thank You Luminara Unduli
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 03, 2012, 04:51:51 PM
You are always welcome my friend :).

This is going to be so much fun! ;D
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Post by: C-3P0 on May 03, 2012, 04:56:58 PM
Guys, I'm really indecisive :D when is the deadline to decide?

I'd like to get all choices finalized fairly soon, but as we are still in the machining phase, you have some time.  Keep in mind that you will be able to use RICE™ to configure the colors any way you want afterwards in any event.  As long as you select a multi-die LEDEngin you can have a different color for each font and a different color for each FoC™ as a DIY once your saber is in hand :D.

Oh wow, so you're telling me that we can change the main colour on each font as well as the FoC?! I thought you could only change the FoC colour!

So what you're saying is, this will be a true SK with colour changing? :D

In that case, yeah I'll just go with OSPP and white FoC.

...just to check, if I choose a mixed colour like OSPP, can you change in RICE to get a red blade with the R single die? Or can you only get mixed colours?

So really we can have purple, orange, sky blue, etc on a different font?

So sorry for the million questions! :D
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Post by: STARKILLER on May 03, 2012, 04:59:43 PM
Yep, you can have a font that only runs a single die for R G and B. They'll still be nice, but not as bright as a mixed color is going to be obviously. And yes, you can have a different main color and different FoC color for each font...but I'M not doing it LOL! ;D
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Post by: Sanjuro on May 03, 2012, 05:02:14 PM
Luminara,

Excellent to hear this.

I will change mine to the mixed shade choice - Cyan (?) with a Yellow FoC.  I want to be able to do color mixing with the RICE later...  so no solid color for me.

Thank you again for providing such a great opportunity to the community!

Respectfully,
Sanjuro
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Post by: C-3P0 on May 03, 2012, 05:03:46 PM
Thanks Alan. So yeah, definitely change to a mixed colour please :D the single die red will be cool still :D

A true colour changing Starkiller!! :D

This is HUGE!! Thanks so much VV (and Erv!) :)
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Post by: OBI-WAN KENOBI on May 03, 2012, 05:04:17 PM
Wait, so with the V6, can you have a purple blade with a matching purple FoC?  And if so, would that affect brightness any compared to purple with no FoC at all, which is what I chose initially?
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Post by: C-3P0 on May 03, 2012, 05:10:03 PM
Ok last question I promise :D

Are we going to have more options if we choose an RGGB, RGBA or RGBW? What would you miss out on if you picked one over the other with colour mixing? Sorry if there's too many to list :P
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 03, 2012, 05:12:22 PM
Ok last question I promise :D

Are we going to have more options if we choose an RGBA or RGBW? What would you miss out on if you picked one over the other with colour mixing? Sorry if there's too many to list :P

There are 3 channels.  So RGB for the most part will give you the widest variety of choices.  However could an RBA or RGW or anything else be done instead? Sure :D.  See Mace's response to OBI-WAN coming up in a sec.
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Post by: EXAR KUN on May 03, 2012, 05:13:06 PM
Same as before for me...
just up my amps to three!

 ;D :D ;D :D ;D
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Post by: STARKILLER on May 03, 2012, 05:13:48 PM
Wait, so with the V6, can you have a purple blade with a matching purple FoC?  And if so, would that affect brightness any compared to purple with no FoC at all, which is what I chose initially?

You could only have a 'different' shade of purple for your FoC. It won't change brightness or be additive as I only have one of each color die to work with R G B. Purple uses the R and B. So, there isn't a second R and B to use for a brighter purple FoC or even a Full Powah Purple, though I still have dreams at night that one day LEDengin will bestow such a gift on me :D

Or....what we could do is wire an RGBW with the R B and W, so you get a whitish purple on FoC.
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Post by: OBI-WAN KENOBI on May 03, 2012, 05:16:33 PM
Got it, thanks.
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 03, 2012, 05:20:41 PM
Same as before for me...
just up my amps to three!

 ;D :D ;D :D ;D

 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 03, 2012, 05:24:15 PM
Luminara,

Excellent to hear this.

I will change mine to the mixed shade choice - Cyan (?) with a Yellow FoC.  I want to be able to do color mixing with the RICE later...  so no solid color for me.

Thank you again for providing such a great opportunity to the community!

Respectfully,
Sanjuro

You had Sky Blue originally, which is also a mixed color.  Sky Blue is B&G as is cyan, just a different percentage mixture.  We can do either/or for you.  I changed you to cyan, but if you prefer going back to the Sky Blue, LMK.
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Post by: C-3P0 on May 03, 2012, 05:36:35 PM
So the main colours I'm after are Purple, Orange, Cyan and Sky Blue. Is my best option the RGGB then? Thanks!
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Post by: Luis88 on May 03, 2012, 05:40:45 PM
Ok, I just pee'd a little...

I'm not very bright when it comes to LEDs.
Is there any way to get red, sky blue, green? Or at least red and sky blue. Or if not s/blue, blue.
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 03, 2012, 05:43:12 PM
We will probably use RGGBs for most multi-die builds because with the RGGB we can hook the two green dice together giving a (potentially) brighter green.

If someone has a specialized request though, it could be something different.  For example, if you wanted purple with a brighter purple FoC­™, we could do an RGBW and hook up strictly the RB and W.  Then you could do a straight OSPP™ for the main blade and use all three dice for the FoC™ resulting in a bright light purple flash.  However, this is much more limiting if you want other colors on other fonts because without the green die you can't get a lot of colors.
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Post by: C-3P0 on May 03, 2012, 05:46:09 PM
RGGB for me then please :)

This is just too awesome!
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Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on May 03, 2012, 05:49:59 PM
MIND=BLOWN


Now what do I pick......
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Post by: MACE WINDU on May 03, 2012, 05:51:43 PM
This is cool.  I LOVE the idea of the RGP crystal chamber.  That makes it so awesome.  I had a tough time deciding between Sky Blue and OSPP.  Now I don't have to.  I'm already set up for an RGGB w/ Sky Blue.  So that can easily be converted to OSPP later by using the RGB dies on the LED.  And the other G for FoC?  If that works out that's what I'd like.  I do have two other questions however.  Given the color changing properties, are the crystals going to be clear quartz now vs aqua aura or Amethyst for example?  And the accents on the bottom of the sabers might need to be more "neutral" too.  Maybe a coppor colored one or something like Yoda uses on his ROTS Graflex buttons.

Anyhow, so the RGGB will let me go to OSPP or Skyblue with a RED mixed FoC?  That's what I'll stick with :)

Amended FoC choice.  So "from the factory" RGGB for Sky Blue main with Red FoC for me please :)  Then I can change it up later and have OSPP with Green FoC :D  And a color matched crystal chamber :D
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 03, 2012, 05:52:35 PM
Ok, I just pee'd a little...

I'm not very bright when it comes to LEDs.
Is there anyway to get red, sky blue, green? Or at least red and sky blue. Or if not s/blue, blue.

LOL :D.  As MACE said, WE will do ONE main LED choice and one FoC™ choice.  So, say we do Sky Blue with red FoC™ for you.  You can later configure the other fonts to be anything you want.  You can do a Red main with a Sky Blue FoC™, just keep in mind red, being a "primary" color, will only utilize one die so won't be as bright as a red done with a solid color LED.  You can also do a deep red/orange which would add a little bit of green into the red and be slightly brighter than a solid red.  

What I would suggest is pick a combo for us to configure for you and then when you get your saber, hook up your RICE™ and get busy ;D.  You don't have to have a lot of saber knowledge to use it.  You will simply have to screw off the pommel, pull out the RICE™ pigtail that will be easily accessible for you, plug it in to your PC and play with the color mixing.  You can watch the color mix right on the blade :D!!!  It is so cool I cannot even begin to tell you.  

The color mixing board has been in the works for such a long time I am so thrilled to see it come to fruition.  That's why, when Erv' let me know he was looking for a late Spring launch, we decided to sell the V5s we had already bought for this run so we could get you all V6s ;D.

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Post by: C-3P0 on May 03, 2012, 05:57:51 PM
We can't thank you enough for including the V6's in this run!

I've 100% decided on having you guys set up Purple with red FoC for me please with RGGB, then I'll play with the RICE when I get it to create some other configs!

Cheers :)
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 03, 2012, 05:58:37 PM
This is cool.  I LOVE the idea of the RGP crystal chamber.  That makes it so awesome.  I had a tough time deciding between Sky Blue and OSPP.  Now I don't have to.  I'm already set up for an RGGB w/ Sky Blue.  So that can easily be converted to OSPP later by using the RGB dies on the LED.  And the other G for FoC?  If that works out that's what I'd like.  I do have two other questions however.  Given the color changing properties, are the crystals going to be clear quartz now vs aqua aura or Amethyst for example?  And the accents on the bottom of the sabers might need to be more "neutral" too.  Maybe a coppor colored one or something like Yoda uses on his ROTS Graflex buttons.

Anyhow, so the RGGB will let me go to OSPP or Skyblue with a green mixed FoC?  That's what I'll stick with :)

Not exactly.  There are 3 channels.  RGB.  Thing is, we can hook both GGs up to one channel so folks that want a Green main on one of their fonts can have both dice used instead of one die on the green.  

Right now, when we mix, we are doing it at a very rudimentary way.  So we (normally) use 2 dice for the main, and one or two dice for the FoC™ but the main dice and the FoC™ dice are different.  Now, you can pick, for example, a Purple :D blade (R&B) with a pink flash (R&B again).  You can have a Purple blade (R&B) with a cyan flash (G&B).  The main LED and the FoC™ LED channels are seperate.  This is a bit hard to explain, hopefully you get the idea :P.
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Post by: Ladyhawke on May 03, 2012, 06:00:28 PM
Ok I just got on the forum so I don't totally know what's going on but I'm seeing color changing and I'm so excited right now I could scream so thank you!
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Post by: Darth Smorgis on May 03, 2012, 06:02:18 PM
Wow guys & gals.  Cant believe what I have been reading about after coming home from work today.
Congratulations to everyone who is in on this run of "Ultimate Starkillers".
I absolutely love my Starkiller V1 but you guys are taking these V2's to a whole new level.
I can only hope there will be an extra prototype saber or two that will be auctioned off when all is said an done.
And congrats to Vaders Vault for setting the standard once again. :)
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Post by: C-3P0 on May 03, 2012, 06:02:32 PM
That's so awesome, so instead of being limited to say A and B for main and C and D for FoC so to speak you can now use the same one twice with both main and FoC with the different channels.

I bet Lumi that you are the most excited out of all of us with all these purple options! :D
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 03, 2012, 06:06:20 PM
Ok I just got on the forum so I don't totally know what's going on but I'm seeing color changing and I'm so excited right now I could scream so thank you!

You and me both :D.  You have no idea how long we have been waiting for this!!! :D :D :D  One of my frustrations with CF and purple has always been that I had two choices, wire in series and get a slightly pinker result than OSPP™, or wire in parallel and live with ugly/muddy color separation on all the blade effects.  Other color mixing options I have tried have that same issue.  So the OSPP™ 10W with PC or CF has been elusive.  Erv' has managed to develop a color mixing system that conquers that separation so now you can have any color in any shade and not have to worry about the color separation on ignition, retraction, and blade effects.  

Not only that, since in TFU you change your crystal and saber color throughout the game, now you can do the same on your Starkiller.  IMHO this is the perfect saber to debut V6 for that reason :D.
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 03, 2012, 06:06:59 PM
That's so awesome, so instead of being limited to say A and B for main and C and D for FoC so to speak you can now use the same one twice with both main and FoC with the different channels.

I bet Lumi that you are the most excited out of all of us with all these purple options! :D

Bingo!  That's exactly what I was trying to say!  Thanks Dave :D.
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Post by: C-3P0 on May 03, 2012, 06:18:05 PM
Oh, another thing I thought of...if you guys auction off one at the end of the run, you can look forward to an early retirement!! :D

I can see everyone wanting a piece of it.
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Post by: ANAKIN SKYWALKER on May 03, 2012, 06:19:41 PM
this is epic.  I had a plan before to make a starkiller with an rgb crystal chamber and igniter with trucolor, but looks like I can have it with a CF now!   :o
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Post by: SENATOR ORGANA on May 03, 2012, 06:40:41 PM
 :o :o :o :o   WOW!  So totally amazing.  

So, let me see if I understand correctly ( and perhaps this is the start of a color options chart of sorts... though defining all possibilities seems a bit daunting )


RGBW LEDengine could be -
Main blade:  RB = Purple ( or OSPP™)  
Foc™ #1: RBW = Whitish Purple ( brighter because 3 dice in play )
Foc™ #2: RG = Deep red/orange ( not as bright because 2 dice in play )



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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 03, 2012, 06:48:55 PM

Sort of/not really :-\ :P.  You can only hook up 3 of the dice.  There are 3 channels.  The RGGB is an exception because we would hook both GGs up to one channel.  In your example, if we have the RBW hooked up, then the G won't be hooked up.  So you could not get FoC™ #2.  Or, we could hook up the RGB, then there would be no W for FoC™ #1. 
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Post by: SENATOR ORGANA on May 03, 2012, 06:51:33 PM
Ah... got it.   That helps.   :)  ;D

Let me amend my chart and see if this works

RGB LED -
Main blade:  RB = Purple ( or OSPP™)  
Foc™: RG = Deep red/orange ( not as bright because 2 dice in play )

RGBW with RBW hooked up -
Main blade:  RB = Purple ( or OSPP™)  
Foc™: RBW = Whitish Purple ( brighter because 3 dice in play )


I see what you mean about the green... that's pretty sweet!
I may go with that  option.
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Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on May 03, 2012, 06:59:57 PM
So with my Deep Red option I'm stuck with just red? With the 3w power  availability I assume that I can get the brightest deep red that's currently possible?  Darn these decisions!
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Post by: Ladyhawke on May 03, 2012, 07:03:46 PM
So is it possible to get a green Foc with OSPP as the main color?
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 03, 2012, 07:05:26 PM
So with my Deep Red option I'm stuck with just red? With the 3w power  availability I assume that I can get the brightest deep red that's currently possible?  Darn these decisions!


With the current LEDEngin choices, if you want deep red then you are stuck with red with a red FoC™.  

The question is, do you want to have a "color changing" saber (we are only configuring 1 color, if you want color changing the other colors will be DIY, but you can configure it to have a different color for each font) or do you just want a deep red Starkiller and your saber will be deep red on all 6 fonts?
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 03, 2012, 07:05:49 PM
So is it possible to get a green Foc with OSPP as the main color?

Yep, possibly my favorite combo :D.
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Post by: Ladyhawke on May 03, 2012, 07:07:15 PM
So is it possible to get a green Foc with OSPP as the main color?

Yep, possibly my favorite combo :D.

Yay!!! That's what I want  ;D ;D
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Post by: Luis88 on May 03, 2012, 07:18:08 PM
VV, you guys should list a color chart with various options and combinations. What combos will get what colors. or maybe someone else can. id love to see all my options because im still somewhat torn by the decision.
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Post by: ANAKIN SKYWALKER on May 03, 2012, 07:19:53 PM
VV, you guys should list a color chart with various options and combinations. What combos will get what colors. or maybe someone else can. id love to see all my options because im still somewhat torn by the decision.

main blade:

(https://www.thelightsright.com/files/imagecache/lead_image_teaser/colorwheel_0.jpg) (http://www.thelightsright.com/files/imagecache/lead_image_teaser/colorwheel_0.jpg)

FoC:

(https://www.thelightsright.com/files/imagecache/lead_image_teaser/colorwheel_0.jpg) (http://www.thelightsright.com/files/imagecache/lead_image_teaser/colorwheel_0.jpg)

 ;D
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Post by: jetsaber on May 03, 2012, 07:22:04 PM
The Closest to Golden Yellow  ;) And  I will leave it up to you lol  :D  ;) Thank You Luminara Unduli
Could you Please Max my Request too the Fullest Potential Please ... Run time is Not an Issue lol . ... Mo Powah lol  :D
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 03, 2012, 07:22:22 PM
There is really no way to list that.  You can have any combination you want.  Viridian with magenta, lavender with aqua, red with blue, lemon yellow with ice blue, periwinkle blue with plum :D.  Any color you can imagine on the EMS is possible with the right tweaking.  We will configure it with your first choice.  When you receive the saber, you plug in and can tweak it real time to the exact shade you want for your main and the exact shade you want for your FoC™ on each of the 6 fonts.  

EDIT:  Thanks AG, that's exactly it!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: C-3P0 on May 03, 2012, 07:27:15 PM
Thanks Alex! :D
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Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on May 03, 2012, 07:29:37 PM
Is it possible to do two die deep red at 3w and have the third die flicker with FoC. It's not Full Powah obviously but wondering how this would look.
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 03, 2012, 07:32:16 PM
The deep red comes RRRR so it would not utilize the daughter board and would either be wired RRRR for Full Powah™,  or RR//RR for FoC™.  Of course the LED is an RRRR using the deep red dice instead of the traditional red dice.
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Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on May 03, 2012, 07:44:05 PM
Ok well keep mine Full Powah with the deep red.  Maybe I will send in my first run hilt for a V6 upgrade sometime.
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Post by: SENATOR ORGANA on May 03, 2012, 08:14:15 PM
V V -  I'm assuming you guys use RGB led's to mix your famous TORange color.  Potentially a dumb question here... But does that color invoke percentages of all three colors in the LED... or just the R&G?

Thanks  :)
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 03, 2012, 08:20:25 PM
Just the R&G :). 
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Post by: C-3P0 on May 03, 2012, 08:34:53 PM
I assume everyone will get a clear crystal that has chosen to colour mix rather than say an amethyst if you chose OSPP?
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Post by: STARKILLER on May 03, 2012, 08:38:20 PM
I assume everyone will get a clear crystal that has chosen to colour mix rather than say an amethyst if you chose OSPP?

Correct. Unless someone ONLY wants a single color for their saber....ever, then we can work that out.
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Post by: C-3P0 on May 03, 2012, 08:45:43 PM
Uhh...what am I supposed to do about my red SK Sabertag now?! :D

Can Space make a multi coloured one?
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 03, 2012, 08:54:49 PM
LOL, rainbow blade :D ;D.
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Post by: Luis88 on May 03, 2012, 10:04:19 PM
LoL @ Dave.

Information overload. It has been a fast first half of the day for me. wake up to a text DAVE: starkiller update!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! then working on my specs for my 2 vintages....wow. it really is may the 4th

so VV ill send alan a PM since he FINALLY replied :P and they reply really made me laugh out loud.
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Post by: C-3P0 on May 03, 2012, 10:12:35 PM
LoL @ Dave.

Information overload. It has been a fast first half of the day for me. wake up to a text DAVE: starkiller update!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! then working on my specs for my 2 vintages....wow. it really is may the 4th

so VV ill send alan a PM since he FINALLY replied :P and they reply really made me laugh out loud.

That text woke you up?! I had already been awake and at work four hours...PLUS I'm two (maybe three) hours behind you :P

I hope all my texts helped you out and made sense. I was relaying to you what valuable info Lumi was giving me so she didn't have to explain it to two people :D
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Post by: SENATOR ORGANA on May 03, 2012, 10:18:29 PM
LOL, rainbow blade :D ;D.

Since we cant get a black blade, I'll take a rainbow main blade with a double rainbow FoC please.  ;D

See example here- 
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Post by: STARKILLER on May 03, 2012, 10:19:08 PM
YOU'RE FIRED! :D
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Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on May 03, 2012, 10:30:55 PM
Haha, I forgot about Lumi's black blade comment....
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Post by: Lord Xeno on May 03, 2012, 11:15:40 PM
All this talk about the new color changing CFv6 option has my head spinning!  I still want a red saber however, the brightest possible.  The question is, can the 10W LEDengin RRRR wired for FP take a full 3 amps of juice and still maintain an okay run time? Also, what sort of difference in brightness would that extra 1 amp make?
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Post by: Aginor on May 04, 2012, 01:24:53 AM
This is great news!!! Thanks so much for getting us the cf6, it's absolutely awesome! I think I'll stick with the RGGB but I'll change my blade colour to cyan with a golden FoC, thanks again for this, the colour changing is going to be awesome! :D
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Post by: MACE WINDU on May 04, 2012, 03:18:04 AM
Wow ok.  So now that I had more time to read through it all.  The FoC uses the second channel and use any combination of three dice, or four if RGGB and the GG are together.  So we've got R, GG, B available for mixing of the main AND the FoC.  Well dang.  Wiill the tuning of the crystal chamber be tied to the main blade then?

I was really debating before and what color to go with.  OSPP or Skyblue.  Now....I have GOT to see what this perfect purple across the board looks like.

So...I'd like to go with OSPP for main blade color with a white FoC effect.  Crystal chamber matching the OSPP.  Now given that my "other" colors that I'd like to go to will be mixed.  Sky Blue, TORange what LED would be best?  RGGB still?  With GG together, the FoC coulc be RGGB all at once for white Foc with a green tinge?  And main be OSPP, then in Skyblue mode I'd have the BGG together and could do RGG for a FoC that comes off as orangeish?  That'll rock.

Yep change my color to OSPP please :D oh and 36" blade too btw :D
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Post by: STARKILLER on May 04, 2012, 07:34:36 AM
I think the RGGB would serve you well in this situation. However, pretty much the only advantage it gives is the ability to have a brighter green.
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Post by: Luis88 on May 04, 2012, 01:02:45 PM
Red main
Sky blue FoC
(RGGB)

It was a tough choice. I was even considering just leaving my choice as RRRR but why waste this great opportunity to use the cf6 to it's full potential.
Just wondering if with the rice, is it possible to have the FoC red like the main? I'm guessing so since we can mix our own colors. I think I just answered my own question.... :D
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 04, 2012, 02:14:51 PM
Wow ok.  So now that I had more time to read through it all.  The FoC uses the second channel and use any combination of three dice, or four if RGGB and the GG are together.  So we've got R, GG, B available for mixing of the main AND the FoC.  Well dang.  Wiill the tuning of the crystal chamber be tied to the main blade then?

I was really debating before and what color to go with.  OSPP or Skyblue.  Now....I have GOT to see what this perfect purple across the board looks like.

So...I'd like to go with OSPP for main blade color with a white FoC effect.  Crystal chamber matching the OSPP.  Now given that my "other" colors that I'd like to go to will be mixed.  Sky Blue, TORange what LED would be best?  RGGB still?  With GG together, the FoC coulc be RGGB all at once for white Foc with a green tinge?  And main be OSPP, then in Skyblue mode I'd have the BGG together and could do RGG for a FoC that comes off as orangeish?  That'll rock.

Yep change my color to OSPP please :D oh and 36" blade too btw :D

What color FoC™ with your OSPP™? :D
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Post by: Force Maverick on May 04, 2012, 04:44:04 PM
For my Starkiller I'd like to have a Sky Blue Main Blade with a OSPP FOC please.

For my saber can I still have the RGGB LED but have the GG Dies wired together onto the CF board and the R & B Dies wired individually onto the Satellite Board? This is so that (if I've understood the explanations of the CF6 right) each die of the RGGB will be able to get 1.5A to mix and match with if I so choose to later down the track (this is taking into account the GGs sharing the new 3A output of the CF).

Can you please confirm for me that this will be how it works and if its doable? I'm still trying to wrap my head around the sheer overwhelming possibilities that the CF6 opens up.

Thankyou again VV and Erv for giving us the most ULTIMATE STARKILLER REPLICA EVER!!!
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 04, 2012, 04:49:15 PM
Yes, that is how we would wire it :). The GG to the main channel so it could get up to 2-3A (1-1.5 per die), and the R and B to the daughter board which will also each receive 1.5. 
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Post by: Force Maverick on May 04, 2012, 05:10:37 PM
Yes, that is how we would wire it :). The GG to the main channel so it could get up to 2-3A (1-1.5 per die), and the R and B to the daughter board which will also each receive 1.5. 

Cheers for clearing that up for me Luminara. This saber is going to be even more epic that I thought it could be.

Thank you again so much for doing a second run of Starkillers and even more thanks for using the CF6 to power this run.

I am so happy that I was able to get a spot on this run!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 04, 2012, 05:12:01 PM
You are welcome!  We are so happy that the stars aligned and we were able to make this happen ;D.  Many many thanks to Erv' for always working with us and bringing the best quality electronics to this community :D.
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Post by: MACE WINDU on May 04, 2012, 05:12:14 PM
Wow ok.  So now that I had more time to read through it all.  The FoC uses the second channel and use any combination of three dice, or four if RGGB and the GG are together.  So we've got R, GG, B available for mixing of the main AND the FoC.  Well dang.  Wiill the tuning of the crystal chamber be tied to the main blade then?

I was really debating before and what color to go with.  OSPP or Skyblue.  Now....I have GOT to see what this perfect purple across the board looks like.

So...I'd like to go with OSPP for main blade color with a white FoC effect.  Crystal chamber matching the OSPP.  Now given that my "other" colors that I'd like to go to will be mixed.  Sky Blue, TORange what LED would be best?  RGGB still?  With GG together, the FoC coulc be RGGB all at once for white Foc with a green tinge?  And main be OSPP, then in Skyblue mode I'd have the BGG together and could do RGG for a FoC that comes off as orangeish?  That'll rock.

Yep change my color to OSPP please :D oh and 36" blade too btw :D

What color FoC™ with your OSPP™? :D

Let's go with the Whitish FoC.  I like that effect with the OSPP.
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Post by: OBI-WAN KENOBI on May 04, 2012, 07:57:02 PM
I'm gonna stick with the original choice of OSPP with no FoC.  Having a brighter, perfectly colored purple blade, courtesy of the V6, will be a treat in and of itself.
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Post by: C-3P0 on May 04, 2012, 08:02:43 PM
I'm gonna stick with the original choice of OSPP with no FoC.  Having a brighter, perfectly colored purple blade, courtesy of the V6, will be a treat in and of itself.

Plus then you'll still be able to have different colours on different fonts with that set up...is that right?
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Post by: CybKnight on May 05, 2012, 02:12:32 AM
Please change mine to OSPP red with whitish FoC. Then I can add other combinations later.
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Post by: Darth Methodious on May 05, 2012, 07:39:51 AM
I'll stick with a nice red orange and cyan for FoC.

Thanks VV

This is going to be so EPIC!!!!

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Post by: Nihilus on May 06, 2012, 08:33:30 PM
Oh wow, been away awhile and come back to find that CFv6 has turned everything on its head. :o

Please make mine Red with an OSPPTM FoCTM.

Thank you.
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Post by: Lord Xeno on May 06, 2012, 09:43:28 PM
How long before we need to make a final decision on our LED choice?  I see a bunch of check marks next to names in the first post, assuming confirmation of LEDs post-CFv6 announcement??
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Post by: Wariwen on May 07, 2012, 03:40:16 PM
what we could do is wire an RGBW with the R B and W, so you get a whitish purple on FoC.


Please do this with my saber, so a really nice OSPP for hte led and the whitish purple FOC thanks alot
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 07, 2012, 03:47:26 PM
We can do it that way if you want, although the RGGB also gives a whitish FoC™ ;).
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Post by: Wariwen on May 07, 2012, 03:55:11 PM
WHich ever would give me first off the best purple possible and secondly the largest options for color mixing
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 07, 2012, 04:01:45 PM
That would be the RGGB.  The RGBA with RBW will limit color mixing because with no G hooked up you cannot get many of the colors ;).
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Post by: Wariwen on May 07, 2012, 04:02:39 PM
Sounds great. RGGB it is, with the starting setting a OSPP and a white/lightpurple FOC
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Post by: Wariwen on May 07, 2012, 04:06:45 PM
Also if you want to update my choice I have decided on the light weathering
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Post by: jetsaber on May 07, 2012, 04:13:01 PM
How long before we need to make a final decision on our LED choice?  I see a bunch of check marks next to names in the first post, assuming confirmation of LEDs post-CFv6 announcement??
Toddshogun :The time is now  :D  Maybe because you chose RRRR and the satellite board is not suited for you set up ?   8)
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Post by: wickachu on May 07, 2012, 04:50:42 PM
oh man.

move to another country and THEN all the excitement happens.  :) 

this is ridiculously awesome.  i'd like to change my selection to sky blue with yellow FoC™ and a 32" blade if i may.  the very crux of this saber was it's color changing  in the game.  this is very exciting!

i will also need to send you my new address once i have it.  my apologies, did we send addresses with our deposits? I do not recall.
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Post by: Dark Navel on May 07, 2012, 05:19:21 PM
CF6 = WIN.  If it's OK I would like to stay with the Red as the main blade and have the FOC as an orange/yellow.  Please let me know if this is possible ;D
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 07, 2012, 05:23:13 PM
It is possible but if you go a true red for the main it will only be one die running.  If you are OK with that, then yes np.  Other option is a red-orange main.  LMK what you prefer :D.
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Post by: Dark Navel on May 07, 2012, 05:30:59 PM
Red/orange as the main with a yelowish FOC possible?  If so then that will work.  I would hate to use just one die.
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Post by: Luis88 on May 07, 2012, 05:33:52 PM
could i change my FoC to a whitish colour please?
I'll change my main colour to sky blue later with a different font.
last change, i swear. It just saves me from fooling around with it later
still want RGGB :D
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 07, 2012, 05:35:18 PM
Red/orange as the main with a yelowish FOC possible?  If so then that will work.  I would hate to use just one die.

No problem at all :D.
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Post by: Luis88 on May 07, 2012, 07:48:55 PM
can't wait to have this saber in my hands ;D
this is probably the most awesome run of sabers made since i've gotten into this hobby.
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Post by: C-3P0 on May 07, 2012, 09:38:47 PM
Red-orange main? That sounds awesome! I'll be changing one of my blade colours to that once I start playing around with RICE 8)
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Post by: SENATOR ORGANA on May 08, 2012, 01:43:23 PM
Put me down for an RGGB with an OSPP™ main blade & a TORange™ FoC™. 

Thanks™!    :-)
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Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on May 08, 2012, 01:53:11 PM
Put me down for an RGGB with an OSPP™ main blade & a TORange™ FoC™. 

Thanks™!    :-)

Gutsiest move I ever saw Mav! ;)
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Post by: SENATOR ORGANA on May 08, 2012, 01:59:15 PM
Ha! Right... we'll see how it works out.    :)

At least there's R.I.C.E. if things don't work out quite like I imagine.
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Post by: Fetts Vett on May 15, 2012, 05:21:00 PM
Well, I've been gone for quite a while...

After being a way for a good few months or so, I log on to find this!  :o I can't decide what I want. I've ALWAYS wanted an OSPP saber, yet I want my Starkiller to be the ultimate red it can. (I'm a perfectionist, if it's in the game/movies or anything, I want it like that :D)

Now, I'm not the smartest when it comes to LEDs...actually, I'm not smart at all about LEDs. I know virtually nothing about them. Just the colors. I'm so indecisive about this it's unreal. I want to play around on the color changing, but then I want my saber to be a deep red. Anyone want to help me make up my mind? ;D

Thanks again for this Lumi and Mace. This is truly an awesome run for sure!
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Post by: C-3P0 on May 15, 2012, 05:29:45 PM
Well, I've been gone for quite a while...

After being a way for a good few months or so, I log on to find this!  :o I can't decide what I want. I've ALWAYS wanted an OSPP saber, yet I want my Starkiller to be the ultimate red it can. (I'm a perfectionist, if it's in the game/movies or anything, I want it like that :D)

Now, I'm not the smartest when it comes to LEDs...actually, I'm not smart at all about LEDs. I know virtually nothing about them. Just the colors. I'm so indecisive about this it's unreal. I want to play around on the color changing, but then I want my saber to be a deep red. Anyone want to help me make up my mind? ;D

Thanks again for this Lumi and Mace. This is truly an awesome run for sure!

RGGB for colour mixing! :)

I was in the same boat as you wanting the red, but I've decided that the ability to colour mix and utilize the CFV6 to its fullest potential outweighs having two red die for the main blade. Plus you could mix for a fire-y red-orange blade :)

That's just my personal preference though, RRRR would still be amazing.
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Post by: Fetts Vett on May 15, 2012, 05:42:33 PM
Thanks Dave! I was leaning toward the color mixing, but I think I'm going to just suck it up and say go for it. I just needed someone else to give me a little nudge in that direction I suppose :D ;)

If it's not too late Lumi, put me down for the OSPP™ with white FoC™.
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Post by: EXAR KUN on May 16, 2012, 07:49:40 AM
Thanks Dave! I was leaning toward the color mixing, but I think I'm going to just suck it up and say go for it. I just needed someone else to give me a little nudge in that direction I suppose :D ;)

If it's not too late Lumi, put me down for the OSPP™ with white FoC™.

Run a Deep Red at 3 amps!!!  :D

The ultimate red!
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Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on May 16, 2012, 11:06:55 AM
Thanks Dave! I was leaning toward the color mixing, but I think I'm going to just suck it up and say go for it. I just needed someone else to give me a little nudge in that direction I suppose :D ;)

If it's not too late Lumi, put me down for the OSPP™ with white FoC™.

Run a Deep Red at 3 amps!!!  :D

The ultimate red!

That's what I'm doing
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Post by: jetsaber on July 02, 2012, 11:18:32 AM
Luminara Unduli Thank You : Are there any Up date pics of the VV TFU SK in progress ?
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on July 02, 2012, 11:37:17 AM
I do have a few pics that were never posted and I will try to get them up later today :D.  Things are moving forward, slowly but surely.  We are still waiting on our V6s with uber cool color xtendersâ„¢ ;D.  Erv' is working diligently on them but keep in mind he is one guy and it is a large batch :D.  Wat is moving forward with the machining, but keep in mind that even though he is the most superawesome saber CNC machinist in the known Universe he, too, is one guy and we are not his only client :).  So, yes there is progress made, no they are not anywhere near ready but...they are going to be awesome when they are :).
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Post by: Juansith on July 02, 2012, 12:46:48 PM
Id love to see some beautiful pics. Cant wait  :o
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Post by: Aginor on July 02, 2012, 01:28:04 PM
Id love to see some progress pics as well :)
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Post by: C-3P0 on July 02, 2012, 02:26:49 PM
Id love to see some progress pics as well :)

Me too :D bring it on!
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Post by: Force Maverick on July 03, 2012, 01:15:42 AM
Id love to see some progress pics as well :)

Me too :D bring it on!

Me three! I'd also love to see some progress pics  ;D
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Post by: jetsaber on July 03, 2012, 04:14:59 PM
What became of the teaser pics ?  :D
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on July 03, 2012, 04:19:19 PM
Yesterday was a busy time here on the forum :-\.  It is on the list for this evening :). 
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Post by: jetsaber on July 03, 2012, 04:29:19 PM
 ;)
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Post by: STARKILLER on July 03, 2012, 07:08:58 PM
Ok guys! Here are a few pics. I'm waiting to get a couple more from WAT but these should give you an idea of what's goin' on. The mockup chassis has the discs turned the wrong way, as it was just to check fitment. The gold side (with engraving) will be visible from the other side. This makes it more of a reveal look when you remove the rear grip.

(https://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/2012%20Pictures/th_SKDisc.jpg) (https://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/2012%20Pictures/?action=view&current=SKDisc.jpg)(https://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/2012%20Pictures/th_SKchassisside.jpg) (https://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/2012%20Pictures/?action=view&current=SKchassisside.jpg)(https://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/2012%20Pictures/th_SKchassis2.jpg) (https://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/2012%20Pictures/?action=view&current=SKchassis2.jpg)(https://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/2012%20Pictures/th_Gripstrips2.jpg) (https://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/2012%20Pictures/?action=view&current=Gripstrips2.jpg)(https://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/2012%20Pictures/th_Gripstrips1.jpg) (https://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/2012%20Pictures/?action=view&current=Gripstrips1.jpg)

Enjoy!
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Post by: vvenom on July 03, 2012, 07:28:06 PM
Loving the progress pics
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Post by: C-3P0 on July 03, 2012, 07:34:31 PM
Drooling over here :D thanks for the pics!
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Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on July 03, 2012, 10:34:30 PM
Yesterday was a busy time here on the forum :-\.  It is on the list for this evening :).  

Pashaw!  Don't let rude bickering from others stop you from posting epic Starkiller-ness! :D

Also, while I have VV's attention...with the release of the new Luxeon Quads, how do these differ from what you're using in this run?  Since I'm going with RRRR Deep Red would this new setup provide any more brightness?  Just curious, I'm dumb when it comes to this stuff!
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Post by: Sanjuro on July 04, 2012, 12:38:16 AM
A reveal chassis,
18xxx batteries 17500 batteries (sorry - my mistake)
CF v6,
Color mixing,

This is truly a dream saber.

Respectfully,
Sanjuro
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on July 04, 2012, 07:46:39 AM
Yesterday was a busy time here on the forum :-\.  It is on the list for this evening :).  

Pashaw!  Don't let rude bickering from others stop you from posting epic Starkiller-ness! :D

Also, while I have VV's attention...with the release of the new Luxeon Quads, how do these differ from what you're using in this run?  Since I'm going with RRRR Deep Red would this new setup provide any more brightness?  Just curious, I'm dumb when it comes to this stuff!

You always have our attention, my friend :).  We try to be as attentive to the FX-SABERs forums as we can, especially to our section :).

In answer to your question, I do not know yet.  The Quad Rebels are an untested product.  I would be unable to answer at this time.  On paper, for the deep red, they look like a good option.  But...This product has a totally different footprint than anything that has been used in the industry to date and I am not sure whether it will actually fit.  There is also a significant difference in cost for the combined LED and lens and then fitment would need to be modified as well.

We are not going to say yes or no yet.  The sabers are not ready for install and I have held off ordering LEDs for this run until we know that we are in shooting range with both machining and soundcards.  In the meantime, let's see how these compare in our testing as well as testing from other members of the community.  IF they seem like they could be a good option in general, then we will try to see if they will fit and provide a good option in this saber.  Fair enough?  

A reveal chassis,
18xxx batteries, 17500s ;)
CF v6,
Color mixing,

This is truly a dream saber.

Respectfully,
Sanjuro

 ;D
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Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on July 04, 2012, 08:28:34 PM
Sounds good to me!  Thanks for the info :D
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Post by: scottjua on August 02, 2012, 08:49:20 AM
Hey Lumi, your PM box is full. ^_^

Emailed you instead. Let me know please.
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Post by: scottjua on August 02, 2012, 04:20:38 PM
Sweet action!

Now since I'm NEW and haven't had time to read all the treads: is there anything I can choose/change?
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Post by: Force Maverick on August 05, 2012, 02:52:35 AM
Sweet action!

Now since I'm NEW and haven't had time to read all the treads: is there anything I can choose/change?

To my knowledge they haven't ordered the LEDs yet so you can choose your LED (RGGB, RGBA, RGBW). You can also choose what colours you want the saber preloaded with, TORange, Sky Blue, Madcow Silver or even OPPRESSION STOPPING PURPLISCIOUS PURPLEâ„¢ (OSPP). With the CF6 (and depending on what LED you pick) you can choose what colour you want the Main blade to be and what colour the FoC colour is eg: OSPP main with a TORange FoC. You may also be able to choose the Blade length BUT you'll need to talk to Mace or Lumi about that one. You should read through this thread again to familiarise yourself with the talks we all had about the CF6, colour changing and the different LEDs so you can make your decision.

Excellent work on getting into this run. You definitely won't be disappointed.  ;D
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Post by: Lord Xeno on August 06, 2012, 09:07:54 PM
I'm going RGGB on mine for sure now.  Formally RRRR Full Powah but my 5 year old literally got into TFU during the time this run started and has made it clear it has to be color-changing.  Who am i to argue with a 5-year old?   :D Especially since he'll be six by the time this baby arrives.  Too bad they don't make at least an RRBG for a strong red (hoping the quad rebels test well enough to include in this run?)
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Post by: STARKILLER on August 06, 2012, 09:18:21 PM
I'm going RGGB on mine for sure now.  Formally RRRR Full Powah but my 5 year old literally got into TFU during the time this run started and has made it clear it has to be color-changing.  Who am i to argue with a 5-year old?   :D Especially since he'll be six by the time this baby arrives.  Too bad they don't make at least an RRBG for a strong red (hoping the quad rebels test well enough to include in this run?)

Unfortunately, I don't think the quad star will fit in the optics can. I will have to wait until I have one in hand to be sure.
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Post by: scottjua on August 06, 2012, 09:28:35 PM
I was just about to post about that... IF it fits, I would totally go for that.

Sent Lumi an email, but I'll post the questions here too:

I think I'll stick with OSPP, but can I get a yellow FoC? I saw others had "Golden", but what is that?

Does having OSPP mean the glass eye will be purple instead of red?

So will this saber have a rice port for us to dial in the CF6s powers?

I think the blade selection length, I'd rather be at 34".

For weathering... lets go CLEAN. I have no idea what light weathering looks like, so until then I'll take clean please. ^_^

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Post by: STARKILLER on August 07, 2012, 06:25:47 PM
I have never understood the distinction between yellow, golden or golden and amber. I guess it's somewhere between yellow and amber ??? :-\

They will have a RICE 'dongle' that you will flip out and plug in. It will NOT be in a port on the hilt, I don't want any extra holes in my babies.
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on August 07, 2012, 06:28:49 PM
Oh, and we haven't decided what we are doing with the glass eye.  I am thinking we will probably choose a stone or substance that is more neutral much like an actual glass eye since the majority of these sabers will be color changing sabers :).  However, we have not made a final decision.
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Post by: OBI-WAN KENOBI on August 07, 2012, 06:32:47 PM
In my case though where the saber will only ever be OSPP, I'd prefer a glass eye that's purple (like with the first run purple ones) - if possible.   8)
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Post by: Sanjuro on August 07, 2012, 06:34:33 PM
Luminara,
Starkiller (very appropriate!),

Yes - and please change my hilt to lightly weathered.  I am really appreciating your "10 foot" weather look...

Respectfully,
Sanjuro
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Post by: Dark Navel on August 07, 2012, 07:25:14 PM
I am going to change mine to lightly weathered as well.  I guess I'm on a clean saber kick but I want it still true to the game, if that makes sense.
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Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on August 07, 2012, 07:43:29 PM
What is this "10 foot" weathering you speak of?
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Post by: Xanatos1986 on August 07, 2012, 07:45:18 PM
it looks clean 10 feet away, but up close its lightly weathered :)
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on August 07, 2012, 07:53:22 PM
Here's an example for ya :D:

http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=33008.0
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: SENATOR ORGANA on August 07, 2012, 08:17:44 PM
Oh, and we haven't decided what we are doing with the glass eye.  I am thinking we will probably choose a stone or substance that is more neutral much like an actual glass eye since the majority of these sabers will be color changing sabers :).  However, we have not made a final decision.

How about a shine through glass eye... so the emitter color is visible.
I've seen this on some Graflex sabers.

Just a thought  ( a cool one, albeit )    ;D
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Post by: Sanjuro on August 07, 2012, 08:19:57 PM
Regarding the "10 Foot Weathering".

I am really becomming quite a fan of weathering.  At first, I liked my saber's clean, but weathering, especially this technique, adds so much more realism for me.  Very much like how in the original Star Wars (now called Episode IV), one of the most exciting things about the movie was that although it was a "Sci-Fi" movie, the equipment, ships, technology all looked used and worn.

I still remember how Lucas was considered to be innovative in incorporating a worn, dirty look to spaceships.  Before Star Wars, most Sci-Fi movies made all the ships looks sterile and pristine.

Very much looking forward to this Starkiller run.

Respectfully,
Sanjuro
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on August 07, 2012, 08:22:53 PM
Oh, and we haven't decided what we are doing with the glass eye.  I am thinking we will probably choose a stone or substance that is more neutral much like an actual glass eye since the majority of these sabers will be color changing sabers :).  However, we have not made a final decision.

How about a shine through glass eye... so the emitter color is visible.
I've seen this on some Graflex sabers.

Just a thought  ( a cool one, albeit )    ;D

Unfortunately the placement doesn't work as these aren't set up quite the same way as a Graflex internally.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: SENATOR ORGANA on August 07, 2012, 08:26:45 PM
Unfortunately the placement doesn't work as these aren't set up quite the same way as a Graflex internally.

 :'(   
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Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on August 07, 2012, 09:36:08 PM
Accent LED under a clear glass eye?  Just throwing out ideas ;)

And the 10 foot weathering does look nice!  I'm going to stick with Heavy as this is how I see Starkiller (who is quite dirty himself on most levels of the game)
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Post by: JANGO FETT on August 07, 2012, 09:46:31 PM
If it could be done wirelessly you might have a chance, Scruffy Nerf Herder  ;)
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Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on August 07, 2012, 10:01:38 PM
If it could be done wirelessly you might have a chance, Scruffy Nerf Herder  ;)

LOL I know, I know...I'm technologically inept when it comes to sabers.
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Post by: scottjua on August 07, 2012, 10:26:09 PM
Ok in addition to the changes in my last post... can you please hook me up with Light/10foot weathering??
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on August 08, 2012, 02:40:54 PM
Absolutely :).
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Post by: Darth Smorgis on August 08, 2012, 03:23:41 PM
Every day I kick myself for not jumping onto this run.
I love my OSPP Prototype Starkiller, but these new ones just make me want to cry.
Between the improved battery solution, CFV6, color changing, R.I.C.E, and who knows what else is still going to happen.
If only I knew. :'(

If anyone wants an OSPP Prototype instead, let me know. ;) (wishful thinking, I know)
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Post by: EyeoftheRaven on August 08, 2012, 03:25:36 PM
Every day I kick myself for not jumping onto this run.
I love my OSPP Prototype Starkiller, but these new ones just make me want to cry.
Between the improved battery solution, CFV6, color changing, R.I.C.E, and who knows what else is still going to happen.
If only I knew. :'(

If anyone wants an OSPP Prototype instead, let me know. ;) (wishful thinking, I know)

What do you mean by "prototype"?  Pm me so as not to hijack the thread.
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Post by: scottjua on August 08, 2012, 03:35:16 PM
Absolutely :).

Thanks!  Oh and I'll go with "golden" foc and I think 34" blade please
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on August 08, 2012, 03:56:57 PM
Done.  I thought I had fixed the blade ::), but apparently not.  Should be fixed now :D.
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Post by: jetsaber on August 08, 2012, 04:27:27 PM
Luminara Unduli : Thanks for taking care of my request as well  :D  8)
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on August 08, 2012, 04:28:47 PM
You're welcome, my friend :).
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Post by: scottjua on August 08, 2012, 05:42:14 PM
Yes thanks so much! Excite for this.

If you guys need a quad to test let me know. ^\^
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Post by: Aginor on August 08, 2012, 06:42:17 PM
I think I would also like the 10 foot weathering on mine thanks :)
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Post by: Luis88 on August 22, 2012, 06:56:36 PM
hey VV

do you guys have any idea when these hilts will be ready? Just asking because ill have this feeling ill get school bills Sideshow preorders and this saber due at the same time. i want to be prepared.

thanks :)
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Post by: EyeoftheRaven on August 27, 2012, 01:50:56 PM
Pm box is full, Luminara.  No rush, I just have something to ask you.
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on August 28, 2012, 11:10:29 AM
hey VV

do you guys have any idea when these hilts will be ready? Just asking because ill have this feeling ill get school bills Sideshow preorders and this saber due at the same time. i want to be prepared.

thanks :)

I do not :'(.  Machining is moving along, and we are still waiting for soundcards.  Once the machining reaches a certain point which I hope is in the next couple of weeks, the appropriate parts will go to the anodizer.  This is typically the big unknown.  It can be a 2 week turnaround or a 2 month turnaround :-\, obviously I hope for the first case.  As soon as I have something more concrete I will update this thread :), trust me, I am dying to get ours completed as well as all of yours ;D.

@EOTR, inbox cleaned :D.
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Post by: STARKILLER on August 28, 2012, 07:54:34 PM
Almost ready for anodizing! There are a few odds and ends to tie up, and WAT needs to do the shrouds to insure proper fitment and then the parts that need it will be off to the anodizer.

PICS!:

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi136.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq169%2FAJFenderBender%2FVV%2520R%2520and%2520D%2FStarkiller%2520Build%2520Log%2FSKRun%25202%2F100_8319.jpg&hash=80ae8225508c93f23807487b3ab641b34e42a0ff)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi136.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq169%2FAJFenderBender%2FVV%2520R%2520and%2520D%2FStarkiller%2520Build%2520Log%2FSKRun%25202%2F100_8317.jpg&hash=a2a2c18b5c811ff4554563df0bf5965acef6921f)
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Post by: Aginor on August 28, 2012, 08:03:03 PM
Nice! Thanks for the update and pics ;D
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Post by: C-3P0 on August 28, 2012, 08:13:24 PM
*drools* looking amazing! Thanks for the update :)
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Post by: scottjua on August 28, 2012, 08:45:03 PM
DUDE!!! can't wait.
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Post by: dave kufner on September 07, 2012, 11:53:59 AM
I wanna a red saber but a good color mix for the FOC
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on September 07, 2012, 12:39:31 PM
Dave we can do a white FoCâ„¢ or a yellow FoCâ„¢, which do you prefer?
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Post by: dave kufner on September 07, 2012, 03:28:20 PM
Yellow seems to be a better fit for me.  Thanks Luminara!
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on September 07, 2012, 03:29:10 PM
No problem! :)
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Post by: C-3P0 on September 07, 2012, 07:31:00 PM
Hey guys, is there any chance of a sneak peek/info on the custom stand for the run? I really LOVE the stand from the first run, and I'm very interested in seeing what may be in store this time around :)
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on September 07, 2012, 07:34:56 PM
Nope :P.

Seriously, the stand is amazing :).  I absolutely love it. 

However, we haven't received them yet and want to wait to unveil them until we do :).
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Post by: C-3P0 on September 07, 2012, 07:49:06 PM
Nope :P.

 :'( :'( :'(

I'm sure they are amazing, and I for one can't wait to see them!
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Post by: STARKILLER on September 11, 2012, 10:48:04 AM
UPDATE!!!

All machining is complete! The hilts are being packed up and shipped to the anodizer and then it's just a waiting game for them to get done (and done right ;)) and everything gets back and shipped out to us. Pics!

(https://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/VV%20R%20and%20D/Starkiller%20Build%20Log/SKRun%202/th_SKR2Group.jpg) (https://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/VV%20R%20and%20D/Starkiller%20Build%20Log/SKRun%202/?action=view&current=SKR2Group.jpg)(https://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/VV%20R%20and%20D/Starkiller%20Build%20Log/SKRun%202/th_SKR2Group2.jpg) (https://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/VV%20R%20and%20D/Starkiller%20Build%20Log/SKRun%202/?action=view&current=SKR2Group2.jpg)

And a complete hilt:

(https://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/VV%20R%20and%20D/Starkiller%20Build%20Log/SKRun%202/th_SKR2HiltFinal.jpg) (https://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/VV%20R%20and%20D/Starkiller%20Build%20Log/SKRun%202/?action=view&current=SKR2HiltFinal.jpg)
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Post by: Scorpion on September 11, 2012, 11:35:19 AM
awesome... looking good
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Post by: Clark Kent on September 11, 2012, 11:40:38 AM
WOW, that looks nice   :'(   i really wish i could have gotten on that run. 
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Post by: Ladyhawke on September 11, 2012, 12:55:06 PM
Sweet!  ;D these are going to be amazing!
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Post by: C-3P0 on September 11, 2012, 03:02:32 PM
This is really exciting. The complete hilt looks amazing! Looking forward to the next update already :D
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Post by: scottjua on September 11, 2012, 03:23:50 PM
SOOOOOO Looking forward to this. I've been playing TFU I this afternoon, and studying the crap out of the saber. ^_^
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Post by: Aginor on September 11, 2012, 05:59:45 PM
Awesome! ;D I can hardly wait to put my hands on it
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Post by: Darth Methodious on September 11, 2012, 10:53:19 PM
Looking so xxx sweet! Worth the wait for sure. Now all we need is another Sith Stalker run..... Please with a cherry on top!
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Post by: Luis88 on September 12, 2012, 02:05:16 AM
SOOOOOO Looking forward to this. I've been playing TFU I this afternoon, and studying the crap out of the saber. ^_^

I've been doing the same thing  :D
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Post by: EXAR KUN on September 12, 2012, 12:50:07 PM
The clean hilt looks really cool.

A precision instrument  :D
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Post by: EyeoftheRaven on September 12, 2012, 01:17:22 PM
What page has the pics of the clean and/or weathered hilts?  I'd like to see them, thanks Space.
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Post by: scottjua on September 12, 2012, 02:01:49 PM
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Post by: EyeoftheRaven on September 12, 2012, 02:04:48 PM
Ah, I get it, "clean."  I was thinking "unweathered" vs "weathered" pics, but that shot is cool too.  Thanks, Scott.

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Post by: scottjua on September 12, 2012, 02:29:36 PM
^_^ Makes me want to change my and and get mine clean... so shiny...

ahhh decisions!
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Post by: STARKILLER on September 12, 2012, 02:32:23 PM
Clean: (https://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/th_049-12.jpg) (https://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/?action=view&current=049-12.jpg)(https://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/th_014-17.jpg) (https://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/?action=view&current=014-17.jpg)(https://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/th_053-4.jpg) (https://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/?action=view&current=053-4.jpg)

Weathered: (https://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/th_021-22.jpg) (https://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/?action=view&current=021-22.jpg)(https://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/th_030-16.jpg) (https://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/?action=view&current=030-16.jpg)(https://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/VV%20R%20and%20D/Starkiller%20Build%20Log/Glams/th_020-1.jpg) (https://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/VV%20R%20and%20D/Starkiller%20Build%20Log/Glams/?action=view&current=020-1.jpg)(https://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/VV%20R%20and%20D/Starkiller%20Build%20Log/Glams/th_026-1.jpg) (https://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/VV%20R%20and%20D/Starkiller%20Build%20Log/Glams/?action=view&current=026-1.jpg)(https://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/VV%20R%20and%20D/Starkiller%20Build%20Log/Glams/th_025-1.jpg) (https://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/VV%20R%20and%20D/Starkiller%20Build%20Log/Glams/?action=view&current=025-1.jpg)
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Post by: EyeoftheRaven on September 12, 2012, 02:34:40 PM
Thanks so much, Starkiller!
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Post by: scottjua on September 12, 2012, 03:26:08 PM
oooooo

Are those weathered ones... medium? light? 10ft?

I assume those are from Run 1
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on September 12, 2012, 03:47:20 PM
Yes, we do not have hilts for run 2 :P.  Those were medium weathering.  We didn't really have any 10 ft. on the first run IIRC, though there may have been one or two light ones.  I'll take a look and see if I can find any pics of one of those.
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Post by: Force Maverick on September 13, 2012, 06:21:56 AM
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi136.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq169%2FAJFenderBender%2FVV%2520R%2520and%2520D%2FStarkiller%2520Build%2520Log%2FSKRun%25202%2Fth_SKR2Group.jpg&hash=5fb3617e0a2dc5e4204c6823dde3146e603c15df) (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/VV%20R%20and%20D/Starkiller%20Build%20Log/SKRun%202/?action=view&current=SKR2Group.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi136.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq169%2FAJFenderBender%2FVV%2520R%2520and%2520D%2FStarkiller%2520Build%2520Log%2FSKRun%25202%2Fth_SKR2Group2.jpg&hash=ca10786d6158c75e034f1a964682bf704ec291c3) (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/VV%20R%20and%20D/Starkiller%20Build%20Log/SKRun%202/?action=view&current=SKR2Group2.jpg)

SO. MANY. STARKILLERS!!!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: SENATOR ORGANA on September 13, 2012, 09:04:06 AM
LUMINARA,

Would you mind updating my weathering to 10ft...  and my FoC to whatever you guys normally do for OSPP ( whitish i think it is )     ;D

Many thanks!  This run is going to be amazing!!!   :D
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Post by: EXAR KUN on September 13, 2012, 11:42:19 AM
Here is my SK with light weathering:

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1008.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf202%2FSpaceWindu%2FSK_15.jpg&hash=eb04dce29acf26cabde9bb94edfecb9a02a119a3)

I don't know how to make clicky, sorry.
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Post by: Clark Kent on September 13, 2012, 12:18:18 PM
Oh My!  look at her, she is beautiful. you are one lucky dude. wow that is a dream right there.

sooooooo jealous.  :o
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Post by: Scorpion on September 13, 2012, 12:59:27 PM
OK I WANT ON THIS RUN!
someone sell me their spot! i will pay and all that  ;D
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Post by: Clark Kent on September 13, 2012, 01:08:40 PM
if you get on this run, i want your old starkiller   :P
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Post by: CybKnight on September 19, 2012, 09:46:31 AM
Not selling mine for sure...
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Post by: Darth Methodious on September 19, 2012, 02:26:49 PM
Not selling mine for sure...

NEVER!!!
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Post by: Lord Xeno on September 20, 2012, 11:16:51 PM
Steve i'll sell you my spot.  Just PM me.


Not.   ;D


Really liking the progress on this run. That raw completed hilt with no anodizing looks cool in and of itself. 
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Post by: EXAR KUN on September 21, 2012, 08:04:09 AM
Steve i'll sell you my spot.  Just PM me.


Not.   ;D


Really liking the progress on this run. That raw completed hilt with no anodizing looks cool in and of itself. 

Ouch!!!
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Post by: Clark Kent on September 21, 2012, 08:16:07 AM
dont be mean to steve, he is a good guy. someone sell him your spot. common. he helped me out in the past, i want to help him out.

someone out there, who really doesnt need to be on the run, sell steve your spot   ;D  ill give you a hug, ok?
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Post by: Scorpion on September 21, 2012, 09:23:04 AM
Steve i'll sell you my spot.  Just PM me.


Not.   ;D


Really liking the progress on this run. That raw completed hilt with no anodizing looks cool in and of itself. 

so cruel  :D
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Post by: Acerocket on September 21, 2012, 11:10:55 AM
OK I WANT ON THIS RUN!
someone sell me their spot! i will pay and all that  ;D

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi136.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq169%2FAJFenderBender%2FVV%2520R%2520and%2520D%2FStarkiller%2520Build%2520Log%2FSKRun%25202%2FSKR2Group.jpg&hash=165922569aa608d53f89a959becf19da4be14eaf)

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-vogDvvS9Kkg%2FUDeFanFNuOI%2FAAAAAAAACZ8%2FbQcuXcbqybU%2Fs1600%2Fcountvoncount.jpg&hash=44489186f7f0dbd2b23a60bb223951eee4fe641f)
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Post by: Fat Ewok on September 21, 2012, 11:13:08 AM
This just made my day. :D
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Post by: Scorpion on September 21, 2012, 12:11:53 PM
No fair
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Post by: Clark Kent on September 21, 2012, 12:17:16 PM
you guys are so mean, hahahahaha. rub it in our faces like that  :P
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Post by: Acerocket on September 21, 2012, 01:05:20 PM
No fair


Methinks Steve, being British and all, may not understand what Count von Count's dayjob is.
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Post by: Darth Smorgis on September 21, 2012, 01:27:13 PM
someone out there, who really doesnt need to be on the run, sell steve your spot   ;D  ill give you a hug, ok?

@Clark Kent - I thought you were my starkiller wingman?  That's it, no starkiller for you :P
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Post by: Aginor on September 21, 2012, 01:30:11 PM
someone out there, who really doesnt need to be on the run, sell steve your spot   ;D  ill give you a hug, ok?

@Clark Kent - I thought you were my starkiller wingman?  That's it, no starkiller for you :P

Lol :D
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Post by: Scorpion on September 21, 2012, 02:50:06 PM
No fair


Methinks Steve, being British and all, may not understand what Count von Count's dayjob is.

to count stuff? LOL
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Post by: scottjua on October 18, 2012, 01:22:02 PM
howdy? Any scrumptious updates?
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on October 18, 2012, 01:31:54 PM
Just awaiting the anodizer :D. 
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Post by: scottjua on October 18, 2012, 01:39:30 PM
you tell that guy (NY/brooklyn accent) "Hey guy! yeah yous... the anodizer guy.. You betta kick it inta gear otherwise yous gonna have a herd of angry nerds stompin' down ya door!"
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on October 18, 2012, 01:51:45 PM
Hahaha :D. 
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Post by: Clark Kent on October 26, 2012, 02:50:56 PM
woo hooo, im in, im in!   ;D
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Post by: C-3P0 on October 26, 2012, 03:58:56 PM
Welcome aboard Clark! This run is going to be too awesome!

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.comicvine.com%2Fuploads%2F4%2F49256%2F1903800-starkiller_new.jpg&hash=222925bed2fb2234da396b6a4853c6697dd71cd5)
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Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on October 26, 2012, 11:40:13 PM
woo hooo, im in, im in!   ;D

LOL, I knew it would only be a matter of time!
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Post by: scottjua on October 29, 2012, 01:09:02 PM
Hey mr and mrs vault, I don't mean this any way other than stated... but will these be ready this year? Or are we looking at Jan-Feb or later for delivery or final payment state?

I only wonder, so I can plan saber sales accordingly. ^_^
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Post by: Darth Methodious on November 06, 2012, 05:47:13 AM
Hey mr and mrs vault, I don't mean this any way other than stated... but will these be ready this year? Or are we looking at Jan-Feb or later for delivery or final payment state?

I only wonder, so I can plan saber sales accordingly. ^_^

I hope Santa brings them for us! LOL!

Yes Jedi Santa Clause will bring them.
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on November 06, 2012, 06:43:52 AM
If everything goes well, delivery will begin by the end of the year.  The anodizing has just been completed, and they are currently having a few finishing machining touches and then they will be on their way to us probably within the next 2-3 weeks or so.  We have received the V6s and CeXs already :D ;D.

Keep in mind, we do them in batches of 2-3 at a time in between our other builds.  So that means they will not all ship at once :D, lol.  These are complex installs so it is slow and methodical.  So some people will get them prior to the end of this year, some people will likely be January/February.  If anyone has a really strong preference timing wise please let me know.  You have all been patient and we are happy to work with people within reason :).

Before anyone PMs me, we do not want final payment until your saber is completed and ready to deliver.  Do NOT make any payment until you receive an invoice from me.  Thanks :).
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Post by: Clark Kent on November 06, 2012, 06:47:01 AM
woo hoooo,

thanks for the updated  ;D  i am so excited. my dream saber is coming soon. hehehehehe.

this is so exciting  :D
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Post by: Ladyhawke on November 06, 2012, 07:19:09 AM
 ;D awesome!!
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Post by: SENATOR ORGANA on November 06, 2012, 09:43:52 AM
Great news!  Thanks for the update.
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Post by: C-3P0 on November 06, 2012, 01:48:46 PM
Excitement overload! :o :D

Thanks for the update :)
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Post by: MACE WINDU on November 17, 2012, 09:11:36 PM
No fair


Methinks Steve, being British and all, may not understand what Count von Count's dayjob is.

to count stuff? LOL

I didn't see that anyone actually  figured this out yet.  Go back and look at the picture above the "Count" and count ;)  You'll note there are 30....not 25 of several core components.  One would surmise that there are 30 total being made.  After all, accidents can happen so there had to be a couple of extra :)  And since the picture is there for all to see, its not like I'm revealing a secret.  And the assembled one perhaps as well?
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Post by: Lord Xeno on November 18, 2012, 12:29:10 PM
 Go back and look at the picture above the "Count" and count ;)  You'll note there are 30....not 25 of several core components.  One would surmise that there are 30 total being made.  After all, accidents can happen so there had to be a couple of extra :)  And since the picture is there for all to see, its not like I'm revealing a secret.  And the assembled one perhaps as well?

Indeed.  They did this with the first run too.  I think they (VV and JQ)ended up auctioning those extra hilts as unnumbered proto's.  Wasn't there like three or something?  And they fetched some hefty bids if I remember correctly (one went like 2X?).

I need to update my run spot.  I see there is no FoC listed.   Xenon White for my OSPP main, por favor.   ;D
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Post by: EV-9D9 on November 19, 2012, 01:17:21 PM
I'm in. I can't wait to bring all my enemies to justice.  ;D
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Post by: Clark Kent on November 19, 2012, 01:23:02 PM
kee kee kee. wait for me, i want to come along too, kee kee kee ;D
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Post by: scottjua on December 01, 2012, 09:23:19 PM
Almost a month since the last update. I'm hungry for star killer news
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on December 01, 2012, 09:25:11 PM
The hilts should be on the way to us this week.  As I said in the previous update, it is possible the first few will begin shipping the end of the year first of next.  When they arrive, we will sort everything and then get some pics :D.
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Post by: Aginor on December 01, 2012, 09:50:43 PM
Awesome news, I can hardly wait!! ;D
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Post by: ANAKIN SKYWALKER on December 02, 2012, 06:04:05 AM
Epic.   8)  Can't wait!
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Post by: EXAR KUN on December 02, 2012, 08:02:51 PM
Epic.   8)  Can't wait!

Alex, didn't realize you were on the run.
I'm glad you will be getting one of these awesome sabers!
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Post by: ANAKIN SKYWALKER on December 03, 2012, 04:30:34 AM
Yeah, happened pretty recently.  i'll be on the list once it's updated.   8)
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Post by: Tham-Sai on December 04, 2012, 12:23:33 AM
I'm so happy that I was able to acquire one spot  :D

Concerning my configuration, I'd lilke to have a RGGB LED for an OSPP main color and green FOC. Can you please wire the GG dies to the main out of the CF and the R and B to the satellite board? As far as I understood with this config I will be able to configure a sky blue main blade later on, correct? Moreover, the two green dies can be driven by 2-3 amps which gives a brighter color.

I also would like to have a 36" blade and a clean hilt (no weathering).

One thing I'm not sure about is the crystal. As far as I understood, you install a clear crystal and RGB LEDs to light it up. Is there a demo video of a saber you did with this constellation? I cannot really imagine how that looks like (the lit up clear crystal).
Becaus I think about getting a dedicated crystal for the OSPP (amethyst) but am not sure what kind of LED you will use to light it up. Will you also use RGB LEDs or a different kind? It would be nice if you could clear this up.

Kindest regards,
Tham-Sai




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Post by: vvenom on December 04, 2012, 06:31:52 AM
Just to post my config so it gets updated on the list

CF - OSPPâ„¢  - White FoCâ„¢ - Medium - 32" blade

But still want the colour change option :)

Thanks
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Post by: Tham-Sai on December 07, 2012, 04:16:10 AM
I guess both, Luminara and Starkiller are very busy right now with the hilts.
If you find some time, it would be very nice if one of you could answer my question two posts above.

I also stated my saber config there.
Regards,
Tham-Sai
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on December 07, 2012, 07:13:06 AM
Tham-Sai, first of all we may not use LEDEngins as there are other LED choices out there.  Right now we are leaning toward the Tri-Rebel RGRb. 

As far as lit up clear crystal, the majority of crystal chambers done by ourselves and others over the years have been light up clear crystals.  There are thousands of examples here on FX-Sabers as well as on the internet as to what that looks like. 

For the color changing sabers, we will be using RGB LEDs to match as closely as possible with the main blade color so when you change your main color, you will have a similar colored crystal in the chamber.  This was discussed several pages ago.  Color changing sabers will have clear quartz crystals.  There is no option for an amethyst crystal.

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Post by: Dark Navel on December 08, 2012, 07:51:29 AM
Any updates?  Aint I a stinker? ;)
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on December 08, 2012, 08:26:37 AM
Hilts should be arriving Monday.  It will take us a week or two just to sort and get everything planned.  We need to test LEDs, make a final determination on which LED we are using and then order them.  Once they arrive installs will start.  There may be one or two that ship by the end of the year depending on how quick the LEDs come, but most will be Jan.-Mar.  (keep in mind there are a lot of installs and only two of us and we have other builds going on concurrently :D).l
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Post by: Dark Navel on December 08, 2012, 08:35:11 AM


 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on December 08, 2012, 08:44:10 AM
And we all know what happened to Veruca ;) :D.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Darth Methodious on December 08, 2012, 10:57:36 AM
Hilts should be arriving Monday.  It will take us a week or two just to sort and get everything planned.  We need to test LEDs, make a final determination on which LED we are using and then order them.  Once they arrive installs will start.  There may be one or two that ship by the end of the year depending on how quick the LEDs come, but most will be Jan.-Mar.  (keep in mind there are a lot of installs and only two of us and we have other builds going on concurrently :D).l

Sounds great! I know I am in no rush. I hope no one is being a PITA about these.

DO NOT STRESS THE SABER SMITHS!

Thanks for the updates.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Tham-Sai on December 08, 2012, 11:20:08 PM
Hi Luminara,
thanks for the reply.

Anyway, I'll stick with my coice: CF - OSPP (main) - green (FOC) --> color changing option: RGGB LED
Blade: 36", no weathering, clear crystal with "color change function"  :D

Thanks for the info concerning the main LEDs. I read through this thread and I found numerous people who decided to go with and RGGB LED (it's still stated in quite a lot of the choices listed on the first page). That's why I'm a bit curious if all these will change. I also thought that the two green dies on the RGGB star allow for a brighter saber. Moreover, you also often mentioned the RGGB LED throughout this thread.

It would be nice if you could clear this up if you have the time.
Regards,
Tham-Sai
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: ANAKIN SKYWALKER on December 09, 2012, 07:20:11 AM
While I obviously don't speak for VV, I believe can help shed a little light on the led confusion.  You see, when this run commenced over a year ago, the ledengin was everyone's favorite led for color mixing.  At least on high end soundboards.  And then the run was pushed back a bit to accommodate the CFv6 with color mixing to really make this the best starkiller replica ever.  At that time, most people still favored the LEDengin, and the RGGB seemed to make the most sense since you could have two green dice on the main driver and the other two each on their own individual channel on the color xtender.  Recently however, the tri leds (tri rebel and tri cree) have been becoming increasingly popular.  So when the cfv6 was announced and the choices for this run were updated around may, the ledengin was still thought of as the best choice. 

With my own personal findings of the tri rebels, a single dome on a tri rebel is brighter than a single die of an ledengin.  And the shade of green on the tri rebel is much more vibrant.  So while it's possible that the ledengin with two green dice may edge out a single green die on a tri rebel (I never did that test when I had everything setup), it's more than likely that the red and blue domes on the tri rebel will produce brighter single color blades than the ledengin would.  I wouldn't worry about it though.  Starkiller and Luminara aren't just going to pick an led and throw it into the starkillers without testing it.   ;)

Hope that helps.   
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on December 09, 2012, 07:26:20 AM
Thanks Alex.  You type quicker than I do, apparently :D.

When this thread was started the LEDEngin was king.  The greens have always been their one weak spot, but with the RGGB we would be able to double up on the greens, correct.  

Thing is, now there are other choices.  Both the Tri-Rebel and Tri-CREEs are simply brighter.  The LEDEngin has beautiful saturated colors, which is the dilemma.  With V6 we are able to surgically and elegantly work with current at very specific levels, instead of using resistors, which will give us the ability to be very precise.  I think we will be able to get a great purple (as well as other mixed colors) and get the added brightness of the Tri-Rebel (or the Tri-CREE if that turns out best).  If that is the case, then yes we are going to change all the RGGBs to one of  the Tris.  If it turns out NOT to be the case then we will leave it as is.  

It would obviously be in our best interests to use the LEDEngins if we were just concerned with ourselves as the cost per LED is significantly less for us with the LEDEngin.  However, we want to make sure that these have the best solution possible with today's technology while also considering the constraints of the design.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: scottjua on December 09, 2012, 09:07:20 AM
Thanks Alex and Luminara for that. It mirrors my feeling on the matter exactly. And from my own testing I prefer the Tri rebel over a ledengine any day of the week. If the Tri Crees are as good or better then I'm all for it.

The Tri rebels at least in my experience blow the ledengines away every time.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Tham-Sai on December 10, 2012, 06:30:27 AM
Thank you very much for the explanation. I now understand what you tried to tell me Luminara   ;)

For sure I'll leave it to you, the pros, to decide which LED is the best for the color mixing sabers. I'm looking forward to hear what will be in these sabers (and in mine since I also would like to have this awesome color changing option  ;D).

BTW, here's my config choice again:
CF - OSPPâ„¢  - green FoCâ„¢ - clean hilt - clear crystal - 36" blade
+ color changin option --> RGB LED  ;D

I just repeat this info since my spot was not updated yet in the list on the first page.

Regards,
Tham-Sai

Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Lord Xeno on December 15, 2012, 10:02:13 AM
VV, I am glad you have considered swapping out the LEDengin's for the Tri-Rebels. A testament to your dedication in getting your customers the very latest and best solutions out there today.

Also gets me excited as to just how awesome and perfect these sabers are going to turn out!
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Scorpion on December 15, 2012, 03:10:33 PM
i actually preffer tris ove the ledengin now after having 2 of my sabers upgraded to tri rebel/cree from 10W i can say i will probly ditch the led engin
from now on in favour of the tri cree/rebel
the tri blue is a gorgeous color
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: ANAKIN SKYWALKER on December 15, 2012, 03:13:21 PM
i actually preffer tris ove the ledengin now after having 2 of my sabers upgraded to tri rebel/cree from 10W i can say i will probly ditch the led engin
from now on in favour of the tri cree/rebel
the tri blue is a gorgeous color

Oh?  You have color mixing tri crees in your sabers? 

My point being, if not then it's not really a fair comparison.  Because you'll likely have 2 domes for the main color which will be way brighter than a single dome. 
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Scorpion on December 15, 2012, 03:19:55 PM
not yet lol but will soon...
a mate of mine has a color mixed saber using a tri reble and its a lovely shade of purple

i got a solid blue in my anakin graflex which is another great bright vibrant blue and my imperial knight has an amber tri reble which performs better than the 10W AAAA did
which was a bit dim

tri crees / rebles get my vote any day of the week

im pretty sure some of the saber smiths are also leaning towards the tris
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: ANAKIN SKYWALKER on December 15, 2012, 03:37:49 PM
not yet lol but will soon...
a mate of mine has a color mixed saber using a tri reble and its a lovely shade of purple

i got a solid blue in my anakin graflex which is another great bright vibrant blue and my imperial knight has an amber tri reble which performs better than the 10W AAAA did
which was a bit dim

tri crees / rebles get my vote any day of the week

im pretty sure some of the saber smiths are also leaning towards the tris

Yes, the tris are rising in popularity, and i quite like them myself.  But that doesn't change the apples to apples comparison.  Seeing a BBW tri rebel or an AAA tri rebel shouldn't make any difference in the opinion you have on the tri rebel RGRb that is being looked at for these sabers.  It's just not the same.  I'm surenwe'll know in a matter of days what will be going in these sabers.  It's just that saying you prefer the tris over the ledengin for all applications when you don't have one in that application isn't really helpful. 

See what i'm saying?  Personally i'm glad all options are being considered but even though i've used several tri rebels for single color plus dramatic foc setups and loved them way more than their ledengin counterparts, i can't say that i prefer them in all setups until i have one in my hands. 
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Jedi_Corellian on December 17, 2012, 10:32:03 AM
Ok...now I'm confused....Is this the thread to post the colors for your saber builds for those who've made deposits already or just a topic on types of LED's?
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on December 17, 2012, 12:43:40 PM
This is the topic to post choices for those on the Starkiller Run, however we were having a discussion on LEDs to explain to folks why we are considering changing LEDs :D. 

We still haven't gotten to the testing, but it is on the list for this week :).
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Jedi_Corellian on December 17, 2012, 07:18:31 PM
This is the topic to post choices for those on the Starkiller Run, however we were having a discussion on LEDs to explain to folks why we are considering changing LEDs :D. 

We still haven't gotten to the testing, but it is on the list for this week :).
Oh, okay. Thanks for clearing that up for me....I must have missed out on the regular custom builds for this year cause I wasn't sure what to do. Is it too late to make a deposit?
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on December 17, 2012, 08:07:52 PM
Hey there, this is the Starkiller thread, for our run of Starkiller lightsabers.  This thread has nothing to do with our customs or our midranges :D.  If you need more information on those, please continue your PM conversation with STARKILLER.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Jedi_Corellian on December 18, 2012, 09:47:50 AM
Hey there, this is the Starkiller thread, for our run of Starkiller lightsabers.  This thread has nothing to do with our customs or our midranges :D.  If you need more information on those, please continue your PM conversation with STARKILLER.
I did and haven't gotten a response back so I don't know what's happening...
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on December 18, 2012, 10:00:48 AM
Sorry about that, we have a lot on the plate at the moment and your PM was missed.  STARKILLER is responding as we speak.



Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on December 18, 2012, 03:21:44 PM
Lumi,  I sent you a PM concerning my particular build. :D
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on December 18, 2012, 04:02:59 PM
Sorry, my friend, you were buried two pages back :D.  PM replied :).
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Jedi_Corellian on December 18, 2012, 07:58:24 PM
Sorry about that, we have a lot on the plate at the moment and your PM was missed.  STARKILLER is responding as we speak.




It's all good...message recieved, I completely understand and appreciate your assistance in the manner!
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: scottjua on January 01, 2013, 11:04:30 PM
Oh please oh please let me have this in my hands before Feb 9th!!!!

Sam Witwer is gonna be here in Dallas! I need mind signed!!!!

Pleading bump!
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Lord Xeno on January 03, 2013, 02:16:06 PM
Oh please oh please let me have this in my hands before Feb 9th!!!!

Sam Witwer is gonna be here in Dallas! I need mind signed!!!!

Pleading bump!

Sam will signing here in L.A. on Jan 8th for a cast appearance of Being Human....any chance of a this weekend turnaround??   ;D
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on January 03, 2013, 02:25:51 PM
Had a few delay :'(s and are still working on the test hilt for the color changing.  Once that is done I have to order the LEDs which just do not come very fast :-\.  I think we are going to go with the RGRb but that is still not set in stone until I see how it comes out in an SK.  I'd hate to just order that LED for you to rush and then it turns out not to be what we are using :'(.

Let us see what we can do.  We are hoping to do the rest of the testing this weekend.

Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: scottjua on January 03, 2013, 03:27:35 PM
Ill take whatever LEDs you got if it means I can get mine signed.

Heck, I'll send you a quad rbgw right now if it helps.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on January 03, 2013, 03:31:17 PM
Scott, we are not using Quads in these, they were not designed for it and we personally have found them to not offer any advantage other than in a few applications.  In addition, I would not use a rebel B at all for color mixing :-\.  They are too green to get a good purple.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Lord Xeno on January 03, 2013, 04:15:15 PM
How does the B look against the Rb for a basic blue?  Brighter, less bright, the same?  Would mixing green into it produce a better blue?
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on January 03, 2013, 04:42:07 PM
The Rb has that "slight" purple tone.   Some bins look very blue to the eye, some have a more purple tone.  We cannot control the bins we receive unfortunately :'(.  However, I think we can get a decent solid blue blade either with the single die if it is a bluer bin or by mixing a little green in.  After all, that is essentially how they got brighter blue rebels in the first place, by moving them towards green on the spectrum.  As far as the Blue rebels, some of the rebel Bs look like a bin 2 cyan, some like a bin 1 cyan, and some like sky blue.  I have yet to find one that looks "blue" when compared to a P4 blue or a LEDEngin blue ::).  However, I have found some bins of royal blue to look pretty "blue" and, as I said, the ones that don't we can always use a bit of green.   That is the awesomeness of RICE with CeX, makes color mixing a snap so you can play around with it once you get it to find the colors you like the best :).  I just want to be 100% certain this is the best LED.  I have had excellent success with the Tri-CREEs and they are very bright.   However, the rebels are even brighter and I want to make sure we have the brightest LED we can within the constraints of the design, the electronics and the availability.  I think you all know by now we are very attached to this design and want to be sure it is EPIC :D ;D.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Darth Smorgis on January 03, 2013, 06:54:28 PM
Had a few delay :'(s and are still working on the test hilt for the color changing.

Any chance you're using my SK hilt I sent back as the color changing test hilt?  ;) :D

A man can dream can't he?
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: scottjua on January 03, 2013, 07:00:40 PM
Fair enough.

Epic is good.

If it can't be done electronics wise before Sam gets here is there any way you'd ship me the hilt to have signed and I can ship it back for completion???
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: C-3P0 on January 03, 2013, 07:07:47 PM
Have you thought about getting a plaque signed instead? Signed plaques next to a saber look awesome 8)
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on January 03, 2013, 07:08:55 PM
Had a few delay :'(s and are still working on the test hilt for the color changing.

Any chance you're using my SK hilt I sent back as the color changing test hilt?  ;) :D

A man can dream can't he?

LOL, sorry no :D.  I have dreams like that too.  Then I wake up :'( :'( :'(.

Fair enough.

Epic is good.

If it can't be done electronics wise before Sam gets here is there any way you'd ship me the hilt to have signed and I can ship it back for completion???

Let's take this to PM and we'll try to find a solution :D.  
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: JANGO FETT on January 03, 2013, 07:37:41 PM
Have you thought about getting a plaque signed instead? Signed plaques next to a saber look awesome 8)

I have to second this.
A friend of mine took a Yoda Graflex ANH to CV. He paid to get Mark Hamill to sign it, and despite his best efforts by the end of the day there was a smudge.
Also unless you are going to risk sealing it with a protective clearcoat or tape or something you won't be able to use the saber.
If you do take the saber, just ask Sam to hold it take a nice pic, and ask him to sign the VV plaque. 
(It's my plan for CVII, if he's there...)  ;D

Good luck. He's a really nice guy. He signed my badge at CVI.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: ANAKIN SKYWALKER on January 22, 2013, 11:19:37 AM
Alright, i'll be" that" guy.   ;)  did the led testing go well? 
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: STARKILLER on January 22, 2013, 08:47:08 PM
 ;)

&feature=youtu.be

Testing went well. The video......that seemed to be cursed......Sorry it's late :D
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Darth Smorgis on January 22, 2013, 09:10:27 PM
Wow.  Awesome !!!

Great Job Vaders Vault.  It is just a matter of time before I must get mine upgraded now.
That video just blew me away.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: scottjua on January 22, 2013, 10:43:12 PM
Hole e crepe!!!!

Buying my Dallas comicon and Sam Witwer autograph spot in the morning!!!

Epic!!!
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on January 22, 2013, 10:45:48 PM
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Lord Xeno on January 23, 2013, 09:22:55 AM
The OSPP is awesomesauce. Thanks for posting this.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Scorpion on January 23, 2013, 11:04:08 AM
absolutely awesome well done guys on this saber
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: ANAKIN SKYWALKER on January 23, 2013, 11:11:52 AM
Said it on youtube but i'll say it here as well.  I noticed that there was no glass eye jewel on that prototype.  Does that mean it's top secret, you haven't decided yet, or the prototype just doesn't get one (or maybe it's not in yet)?
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: EyeoftheRaven on January 23, 2013, 11:14:24 AM
Said it on youtube but i'll say it here as well.  I noticed that there was no glass eye jewel on that prototype.  Does that mean it's top secret, you haven't decided yet, or the prototype just doesn't get one (or maybe it's not in yet)?

I would imagine it simply isn't in yet.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on January 23, 2013, 11:16:21 AM
Said it on youtube but i'll say it here as well.  I noticed that there was no glass eye jewel on that prototype.  Does that mean it's top secret, you haven't decided yet, or the prototype just doesn't get one (or maybe it's not in yet)?

I would imagine it simply isn't in yet.

It simply isn't in yet ;).

We've been trying to decide what we want to do their for months and we actually just got in yesterday, a multi-color abalone (paua) cabochon that is quite nice and will probably go with it on the CeX SK's.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Lord Xeno on January 23, 2013, 11:44:40 AM
That is awesome news.  I really appreciate how much attention to detail you are placing on this run. It's way above expectations.

One question regarding the stand.  Will there be an option to get a plaque that has some room for a signature on it?  I do plan on meeting Sam Witwer soon and getting him to sign my SK, but I was worried about Jango's comment regarding the smudge.  I am opting for a signed plaque instead. 
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on January 23, 2013, 01:18:14 PM
Heya:

Thanks for the kind words :D.  We appreciate it!!!

Stands were made by Sanjuro and the plaque is pretty full.  Not to say it couldn't be signed, but you might want to get Sanjuro to make you a plaque to fit for signing that has less text.  He has all the dimensions, so should be able to help.  Keep in mind, he is in Japan though, so you want to place an order soon because it can take a couple of weeks.

MTFBWY
LUMINARA
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on January 23, 2013, 05:41:04 PM
BUMP!

OK Starkiller Peeps!  PLEASE check the first post.  Again :P.  Make sure that what you see there is correct.  Orange and White names are CF customers.  Orange names are V6 with NO CeX, meaning no color changing.  Just a single color blade.  White names all have color changing sabers.  Teal names are PC customers so, of course, no color changing.

I need you to all look over the options following your name.  PLEASE post HERE if they are OK or with any necessary changes.  If you all PM me at the same time, you will not get through.  My inbox will fill :-[.  Obviously, if you have a question specific to your build, then of course PM me.  Otherwise just post correct, or not correct with the corrections.

Soundcards are locked in.  If a PC customer wants to upgrade to CF we may be able to accommodate that, please PM us.  No downgrading from CF to PC as cards are here and ready for install. 

There are a lot of you.  Last time I asked for confirmation, I only got around 50% answering :'( :'( :'(.  This makes things an organizational nightmare :'(.  Please try to post here ASAP so I do not have to track you all down via email :D.  In fact, I happen to be married to Vader's Secret Apprentice ;).  You don't want him to track you down :o.

LEDs for the first batch are here.  I need to order the rest.  Installs are commencing.  We hope to have the first couple finished by the end of the weekend/early next week.  The time is here.  If timing is very bad for any of you and you need to be pushed to the back of the run, let me know.  Otherwise we are assuming you are ready to pay upon completion.  As mentioned way back when, invoices are due upon completion.  See above regarding Vader's Apprentice and tracking you down :D.

Any questions? :D :D :D
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Clark Kent on January 23, 2013, 05:51:21 PM
Mine is correct Lumi, thank you very much.  ;D

14. Clark Kent CF - (RGRb) Red Orange - Cyan FoCâ„¢ - Clean - 30" blade
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Luis88 on January 23, 2013, 06:05:03 PM
4. Luis88 CF - RED (RGRb) - Whitish FoCâ„¢ - Medium - 30" blade

everything is correct here  :)

Move along, move along.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: vvenom on January 23, 2013, 06:17:47 PM
27. VVenom - CF - (RGRb) - OSPP -  Medium - 32"

Mine is perfect but as per my chat with Allan push me to the very end of the build list please

Thanks guys
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Sanjuro on January 23, 2013, 06:18:25 PM
Heya:

Thanks for the kind words :D.  We appreciate it!!!

Stands were made by Sanjuro and the plaque is pretty full.  Not to say it couldn't be signed, but you might want to get Sanjuro to make you a plaque to fit for signing that has less text.  He has all the dimensions, so should be able to help.  Keep in mind, he is in Japan though, so you want to place an order soon because it can take a couple of weeks.

MTFBWY
LUMINARA

Thank you Luminra for the shout out.

I'd be happy to help out anyone asking for a different plaque.  Might be good to take a look at the stand first, to see if what you really need.  This stand is really unique, and I think you all will really enjoy it.

Respectfully,
Sanjuro
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Ladyhawke on January 23, 2013, 06:18:35 PM
Mine is correct thanks so much :)
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Sanjuro on January 23, 2013, 06:21:33 PM
Mine is correct.

Respectfully,
Sanjuro
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: STARKILLER on January 23, 2013, 06:23:54 PM
Heya:

Thanks for the kind words :D.  We appreciate it!!!

Stands were made by Sanjuro and the plaque is pretty full.  Not to say it couldn't be signed, but you might want to get Sanjuro to make you a plaque to fit for signing that has less text.  He has all the dimensions, so should be able to help.  Keep in mind, he is in Japan though, so you want to place an order soon because it can take a couple of weeks.

MTFBWY
LUMINARA

Thank you Luminra for the shout out.

I'd be happy to help out anyone asking for a different plaque.  Might be good to take a look at the stand first, to see if what you really need.  This stand is really unique, and I think you all will really enjoy it.

Respectfully,
Sanjuro

The stand will have to wait for the first V2 Run Video as it is too epic to reveal now ;D :o.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: MACE WINDU on January 23, 2013, 06:28:37 PM
Mine are correct:

1. MACE WINDU (formerly Nightstorm) CF - Sky Blue (GBW/BBW) - FoCâ„¢ - Medium - 36" Blade (Aqua Aura)
21. MACE WINDU CF - (RGRb) - Whitie FoCâ„¢ - 10ft - 34" blade


Thanks :D
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: EXAR KUN on January 23, 2013, 06:57:19 PM
I may have forgotten what VV told me in regards to color changing. Can Full PowahTM sabers get color changing?
I never used the CF6 yet and I do not fully understand it yet.

Like, for instance, with a BBW is it possible to have Full PowahTM and be able to use R.I.C.E. to alter the power of the white to see what different blues you get?

If not, I'm good with the way mine is. If technology permits the above, maybe I would want the CeX?

Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: STARKILLER on January 23, 2013, 07:05:59 PM
Well, yes and no.  Full Powahâ„¢ will be all 3 dice fully driven.  We could hook up CeX and you can move the white back and forth, to get different shades.  So then your BB would be Full Powahâ„¢ with your W not :D.  If you want it this way, we can do it for you :).

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Post by: EXAR KUN on January 23, 2013, 07:36:05 PM
Well, yes and no.  Full Powahâ„¢ will be all 3 dice fully driven.  We could hook up CeX and you can move the white back and forth, to get different shades.  So then your BB would be Full Powahâ„¢ with your W not :D.  If you want it this way, we can do it for you :).



Yes, please.

I think that would be fun to play around with.  ;D
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Post by: ANAKIN SKYWALKER on January 23, 2013, 08:15:51 PM
Mine is correct. 
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on January 23, 2013, 08:38:01 PM
If you have confirmed, there is now a check mark by your name :D.  Others, please confirm ASAP. 

Also, there are 4 of you with no blade length choice.  Please choose :D.
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Post by: C-3P0 on January 23, 2013, 09:00:36 PM
No, no, no...mine is ALL wrong. Who is this Dave316 guy?  :-\


:D mine is all good except for the name change that happened along the way. Thanks guys! :)
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Post by: Aginor on January 23, 2013, 09:04:10 PM
No problems with mine, #17 on the list  :D
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Post by: EV-9D9 on January 23, 2013, 09:13:17 PM
Well, yes and no.  Full Powahâ„¢ will be all 3 dice fully driven.  We could hook up CeX and you can move the white back and forth, to get different shades.  So then your BB would be Full Powahâ„¢ with your W not :D.  If you want it this way, we can do it for you :).


Will this design still have FoC or just the ability to alter the shade of blue? Would having a CeX be useable?
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Post by: jediknightsteve on January 23, 2013, 09:23:11 PM
JK-Sabers/Steve PC - purple - (RBW)- OSPPâ„¢  - white FoCâ„¢ - medium - 34" blade
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Post by: scottjua on January 23, 2013, 10:29:36 PM
I'm all set and CORRECT

8. Scottjua CF - OSPPâ„¢ (RGRb) - Golden FoCâ„¢ - Light (10ft.) - 34" blade

ready to PAY!!! ^_^
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Post by: Force Maverick on January 24, 2013, 02:16:27 AM
6. Force Maverick CF - Sky Blue (RGRb) - OSPPâ„¢ FoCâ„¢ - Clean - 32" blade

My details are correct and I am also ready to pay!  ;D

Thanks Luminara and Starkiller.
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Post by: Dark Navel on January 24, 2013, 07:20:39 AM
18. Dark Navel CF - (RGRb)- RED-Orange - Yellow FoCâ„¢ - Light (10ft.) - 33" blade

All set & ready to pay.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on January 24, 2013, 07:27:17 AM
Well, yes and no.  Full Powahâ„¢ will be all 3 dice fully driven.  We could hook up CeX and you can move the white back and forth, to get different shades.  So then your BB would be Full Powahâ„¢ with your W not :D.  If you want it this way, we can do it for you :).


Will this design still have FoC or just the ability to alter the shade of blue? The reason I ask is my choice is supposed to be RRG, red blade with orange/yellow FoC Clean- 34" blade. Would having a CeX be useable?

I responded to your PM but may as well post here too.  With the RR for red for the main and the G for the FoCâ„¢ for the orange CeX does nothing for you.  So if you want the brightest red blade with FoCâ„¢ the RRG is going to do that for you.  So up to you.  Color changing with the RGRb or the brighter red single blade with the RRG :D.  Decisions, decisions ;D.

OK first post updated again.  Thanks guys, keep 'em coming!

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Post by: EV-9D9 on January 24, 2013, 11:43:48 AM
My options are good (thanks LUMINARA).
26. EV9D9 -CF (RGRb) - Red w/orange FoCâ„¢ - Clean- 34" blade
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Post by: SENATOR ORGANA on January 24, 2013, 03:44:17 PM
25. SENATOR ORGANA CF - (RGRb) - OSPPâ„¢- Whitishâ„¢ FoCâ„¢ - Light (10ft.) - 34" blade

This is correct.  Very excited!  ;D
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on January 24, 2013, 05:46:28 PM
Updated first post again.  Still waiting on 12 of you all :P.
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Post by: EV-9D9 on January 24, 2013, 08:14:53 PM
My options are good (thanks LUMINARA).
26. EV9D9 -CF (RRG) - Red w/orange FoCâ„¢ - Clean- 34" blade
I'm set. I posted this earlier but I'm listed among the missing 12 check marks.  :)
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on January 24, 2013, 08:26:08 PM
My options are good (thanks LUMINARA).
26. EV9D9 -CF (RRG) - Red w/orange FoCâ„¢ - Clean- 34" blade
I'm set. I posted this earlier but I'm listed among the missing 12 check marks.  :)

Well so you were ???.  Sorry about that.  Fixed ;D.
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Post by: EV-9D9 on January 24, 2013, 08:40:48 PM
Quote
Well so you were .  Sorry about that.  Fixed .

No worries. I can only imagine the logisitcs in keeping track of all this.  ;)
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Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on January 25, 2013, 05:40:39 AM
Lumi, on the deep red I see DrDrR....is this a triple dice LED?  If so can I do Full Powah on the DrDr and FoC with the R?  Otherwise everything else is correct.
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on January 25, 2013, 07:06:48 AM
It is, but as we discussed the Dr is not very bright, that is why we added the R because you wanted a Full Powahâ„¢ set up and we were trying to get you that deep red shade but also get some brightness in there.  We are going to run all 3 dice for your blade color, so no FoCâ„¢.

If you have questions, please PM :D.  
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Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on January 25, 2013, 07:35:45 AM
Ah yes, ok then, no problem.  I'll stick with what I have :D
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on January 25, 2013, 09:08:51 AM
Ah yes, ok then, no problem.  I'll stick with what I have :D

Goodie because I had already ordered your LED based on our conversation and it is here waiting for installation ;D.
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Post by: Darth Methodious on January 25, 2013, 01:12:30 PM
24. Darth Methodious CF - (RGRb) - Red-Orange - Cyan FoCâ„¢ - Clean - 34"

Correctamundo!
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Post by: CybKnight on January 26, 2013, 06:46:01 AM
19. Cybknight CF - (RGRb) - OSPPâ„¢ - Whitish FoCâ„¢ - Medium - 34" blade - Checked
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Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on January 26, 2013, 07:58:29 AM
2. Scruffy Nerfherder (formerly Darth Killemall) CF - Deep RED (DrDrR) - Full Powahâ„¢ - Heavy - 34" blade

Good to go  ;D
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Post by: Lord Xeno on January 26, 2013, 10:13:51 AM
Correct. 

9. DarthSid1138 - CF (RGRb) - Red w/white FoCâ„¢ -  10ft. - 34" blade

Also confirming the clear crystal for color changing in the CC as well :-)
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkiller Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: scottjua on January 26, 2013, 10:17:06 AM
Lumi your pm box is full. Hers my reply:

I'll stick with it then. Super super light. :)

Thanks so much

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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on January 26, 2013, 10:33:06 AM
I know, I hate my PM box :'( :'( :'(. 

Yours is on the bench ;D.
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on January 29, 2013, 09:46:16 AM
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi136.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq169%2FAJFenderBender%2Fsigs%2520and%2520imgs%2Fbump-8.gif&hash=02df193704bdf3957d8639920a6c40dd428203b2)

For everyone on the run, here's the first one complete and the final reveal of the stand :o :D:

http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=39095.0
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Post by: EV-9D9 on January 29, 2013, 12:51:48 PM
moved post to proper thread.
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on January 29, 2013, 02:29:04 PM
Guys, I completely forgot to mention.  RICE cables are available through TCSS.  However, we can sell them to you for convenience and ship them with your sabers.  Let me know when we give you your head's up your saber's on the bench PM :D.
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Post by: Tham-Sai on February 02, 2013, 09:16:08 AM
Hi,
every option stated for my saber (#29) is correct.

Regards,
Tham-Sai
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Post by: wickachu on February 03, 2013, 05:29:42 PM
7. Wikachu CF - Sky Blue (RGRb) - Yellow FoCâ„¢ - Light

correct, plus a 30" blade please

thank you VV and pics n vid look amazing !
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Post by: dave kufner on February 15, 2013, 07:48:04 AM
Yup nothing has changed for mah light saber.  So will these be ready before Dragon Con?  I really realll really wanna take mine there. Really.
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on February 15, 2013, 08:17:59 AM
Dave are you talking Dragon Con in August ???.  These are going to be ready long before that :D.  They are already shipping ;).  Yours will likely be done within the next 30 days.  As I mentioned before, if anyone has specific timing needs please PM myself or STARKILLER :).

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Post by: dave kufner on February 15, 2013, 04:57:37 PM
Kewl thanks!!! I just wish Sam Witwer were coming to Galacticon in H-town.  Gonna work on mah costume then. :)
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on February 19, 2013, 12:24:58 PM
First post updated!  These are moving right along :D.
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Post by: EV-9D9 on February 19, 2013, 01:27:27 PM
It would be great to hear back on people's experiences with RICE and color changing.  :)
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Post by: Darth Methodious on February 19, 2013, 01:53:56 PM
It would be great to hear back on people's experiences with RICE and color changing.  :)

What he.....erm.....it....uh what the droid said.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkillerâ„¢ Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on February 19, 2013, 02:49:49 PM
All I can say is wait until you try it!  RICE is the awesomeness!  ;D
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Post by: Darth Methodious on February 24, 2013, 08:00:31 PM
Been meaning to ask.... Why are some of the names in the OP in different colors and others in white?
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Post by: Force Maverick on February 24, 2013, 11:01:04 PM
Been meaning to ask.... Why are some of the names in the OP in different colors and others in white?

OK Starkiller Peeps!  PLEASE check the first post.  Again :P.  Make sure that what you see there is correct.  Orange and White names are CF customers.  Orange names are V6 with NO CeX, meaning no color changing.  Just a single color blade.  White names all have color changing sabers.  Teal names are PC customers so, of course, no color changing.

There ya go.
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Post by: Darth Methodious on February 24, 2013, 11:23:30 PM
I must be blind lol
Thanks mate.
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Post by: dave kufner on March 22, 2013, 05:50:41 AM
Any updates?  Galacticon III is approaching in May.
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on March 22, 2013, 08:58:25 AM
Several have already shipped :D.  We are fighting deadlines this week with a couple of customs and a couple of IKs.  Once those are complete we'll be back working on the next couple of batches of Starkillers.  Always in motion :).
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Post by: Tham-Sai on May 15, 2013, 04:11:04 AM
Hi there,
alsmost two month have past since the last post in this thread occured and (as far as I can see from the first page) since the last batch of sabers was shipped. Any updates when a next batch will be ready? I'm not in a hurry but just want to get an idea about when to expect the saber.

Best regards,
Tham-Sai
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkillerâ„¢ Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 15, 2013, 08:59:35 AM
Sorry guys, we have been stretched thin.  Another batch is on the table as we speak :).
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Post by: dave kufner on May 29, 2013, 11:15:16 AM
So ready to get this in my hands
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Post by: STARKILLER on June 12, 2013, 05:56:22 PM
It is odd that I even need to post this, as I have gotten used to this community and the "way things work" so I'm at a bit of a loss as to how to phrase this without coming across too much like a jerk:

Runs are hard work. Anyone who has attempted or succeeded at producing one at the level of our Starkillers (i.e. complete package/installed etc) will not refute this. It has been the ruin of some, and the risk is extremely high. When we do these runs, we as the producers enter into agreements with our customers to meet certain expectations. Our customers expect a quality of product and service to match the price tag we ask, which can be high for some. We know that some view custom sabers as little more than expensive toys, and to some they are a serious hobby (if any 'hobby' can be, it's this one). To us, custom sabers are our life blood. We don't do this part time, or "for fun". This business and the industry we all have fostered provides for our family. When I need to pay my electric or cell phone bill, or put food on the table, 100% of those funds comes from the sweat equity that ignites humming, and vrooming and FoC'ing out of my shop. When I don't sell or get paid on sabers, bills don't get paid, or food can't get bought. I hope I'm not about to shatter any illusions of the aspiring sabersmiths out there, but NO ONE is getting rich in this industry. Those of us who do it full time stress about money all the time, and some months are a battle just to get everything covered.

On these runs, and in our everyday business, I like to think we're extremely accommodating and our customers for the most part, have been equally so. I know I'm slow. I tell people that up front. I have compulsions and methods to my madness that require me to sometimes over think things or just spend enormous amounts of time on them. Most of our customers have graced us with saintly patience, and I reward them with the best product and art that I can give. On runs, things are a little more straight forward providing things go as planned. We still have to fit all of the installs in between our huge build log of custom builds, our growing business of Havocs and Furys and all the other miscellaneous repairs, upgrades etc that we try to squeeze in. I know that I can't just do a batch of installs and then spring them on customers like "Hey! SURPRISE!!!! It's done, now pay me". Nope. I give each batch of customers at least 7 days notice that their spot is approaching and give them the opportunity to say "Yep, I'm ready. Hit me!", or to tell me that the timings not so great because they just committed to two other runs and they're broke. At which point I will shift them to a later spot. I think this works pretty well.

However, when you tell me "Yep, I'm ready, can't wait" and then when it's done I get silence in response to the invoice or I get the "I can't pay until next month" I'm not sure what to think at that point. These Starkillers still take a FULL DAY to do one install from start to finish. Each. In that full day, I can start other projects, build and install a half dozen Havocs/Furys, or something else that will make sure the lights stay on. When someone doesn't pay for the build upon completion, it puts everything else in our schedule in disarray as then we have to scramble to do SOMETHING ELSE to make up for the money lost. This hurts other people in the run, our other customers in our build log, and my family.

If I send you a PM saying we're putting your saber on the bench, and you're not ready to pay within the time we tell you. Just TELL ME. I'm a nice guy, I really do understand about life getting in the way of living, I am well versed in that song. If you need more time, no problem, we'll do our best to shift spots around. There will come a time however when I can't shift anymore and then we need to have a different conversation altogether. If you're ready to receive your saber, great. Please be sure that situation does not change within the build period or if it does let us know. It may not be too late at that point for us to slide someone else in. Sorry if this is long winded, or out of character for me, but I'm tired, stressed, and have had several instances like the one I'm describing happen just within the last month (not just in the Starkiller run) and it is starting to fray my nerves.

We are working hard on all of our builds, both in our build log and in our runs here on FX. We have many new and exciting things to bring to the table this year, and are working to make them happen. I thank all of you, our customers and friends, for your patience, your patronage, and your support.
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Post by: Darth Smorgis on June 12, 2013, 06:21:03 PM
I'm at a bit of a loss as to how to phrase this without coming across too much like a jerk:

Sounded pretty fair to me.
Business is business, bills need to be paid, and mouths need to be fed.  These things are not to be taken lightly.
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Post by: GreyJedi on June 12, 2013, 06:22:46 PM
Time to get a little tougher SK. If a customer says they are able to go forward on your 7 day notice and then flake on payment, barring a death or something, the saber should be be put up for auction. People around here would be foaming at the mouth to pick up a saber from VV.

Just my 2 cents
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Post by: Darth Methodious on June 12, 2013, 06:25:37 PM
Thanks Vader's Vault! Lumi and Starkiller and the VV family in general! Much love and appreciation!

Well said and I fully understand. You guys rock!

No ....  Starkiller you didn't have to post anything buddy.... And you didn't come off as a jerk. But like a decent person running an honest and very special business/art.  Do your thing! And you should expect prompt payment!! It's normal!

Again HUGE thanks to VV.... Starkiller.... Lumi... The only thing that would make you guys better is if you had eight arms so I can get a one off saber for myself  ;-)

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Post by: Clark Kent on June 12, 2013, 06:41:40 PM
Time to get a little tougher SK. If a customer says they are able to go forward on your 7 day notice and then flake on payment, barring a death or something, the saber should be be put up for auction. People around here would be foaming at the mouth to pick up a saber from VV.

Just my 2 cents

i have to agree with GreyJedi. i know its not a nice thing to say but its true. there are some of us out there who are just itching to get their hands on one of those beautiful works of art. one should be honored to even own one.
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkillerâ„¢ Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: GreyJedi on June 12, 2013, 06:45:35 PM
Time to get a little tougher SK. If a customer says they are able to go forward on your 7 day notice and then flake on payment, barring a death or something, the saber should be be put up for auction. People around here would be foaming at the mouth to pick up a saber from VV.

Just my 2 cents

i have to agree with GreyJedi. i know its not a nice thing to say but its true. there are some of us out there who are just itching to get their hands on one of those beautiful works of art. one should be honored to even own one.

^i never claimed to be nice, lol.  8)

But seriously, this is their livelihood, not just some hobby for them. They need to protect themselves.

Perhaps even throwing in a contract agreement customers must sign off on for future runs? Might scare off some of the flakes. Just brainstorming here
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Post by: Sanjuro on June 12, 2013, 06:45:50 PM
VV,

All is good - no explanation needed.

It is a great and fortunate thing even to be able to have these exist - and be able to own one.

Thank you VV for even considering to take on this complex run.

Respectfully,
Sanjuro
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Post by: Forgetful Jedi Knight on June 12, 2013, 06:59:29 PM
It's unfortunate, though sometimes, reminders like this need to be made to the general community about what is entailed in producing these runs.  :(
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Post by: sithslayer1 on June 12, 2013, 08:18:26 PM
I have had the pleasure of getting in on a few of the VV runs as well as getting some amazing custom sabers from them. Star Killer and Luminara are not only among the most talented, hard working sabersmiths in our hobby, but also I have found them to be just really nice, genuine,  cool people who work very hard at what they do and are always gracious and pleasant to work with!

It is truly a shame that they be put through this.  VV, for all the headaches your currently enduring, know that you have alot of fans here who truly appreciate all that you do in our hobby!
Title: Re: Vader's Vault Starkillerâ„¢ Run 2 - Progress thread - POST CHOICES HERE
Post by: Turgon on June 12, 2013, 08:48:17 PM
Let me say this as someone who consistently puts my foot in my mouth (foot in fingers does not sound the same...). SK, I would never consider what you wrote to be offensive.  I also believe a deal is a deal and if you break a deal, you spin the wheel.  In other words, put in conditions "deposit is X, I give you 7 days notice to pay.  If you do not contact me in 7 days, you move back of line.  If you don't contact me within 14 days, you go to the back of the line, 28 days, you lose your deposit and are removed from the list altogether."   Or something like that.

With that being said,  I currently hav e more money than sense and I have decided only to collect "art" sabers -- a path I often break -- and I would love one of your custom sabers.  I'd even be willing to pay up front knowing from your reputation and product that  you will come through.  It is my understanding that your wait list for custom jobs is years long and you are not even taking new people because of it.  This shows something that you should capitalize on.

In other words do what you must.  Give leeway to loyal customers, be a hard nose with new ones.  If you want/need to change your business model, go for it.  You produce stuff that is appreciated and desirable.

Oh, and if someone gives you the silent treatment, I'd most likely be thrilled to buy it (I got a fury elite second hand and would love to add one of your custom or SK run sabers to my collection).
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Post by: C-3P0 on June 12, 2013, 08:50:31 PM
Wow, what a jerk...











...sorry, couldn't resist :D

I've personally had an amount set aside for the run for a while now. It's all about money management, it's not that hard at all. Of course half the price of the run seems more on a seven day "notice" than it does if you put a little aside over the period of time we've had during the run each week or whatever.

You guys work too hard, now stop stressing and go watch some Game of Thrones! :)
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Post by: scottjua on June 12, 2013, 10:13:41 PM
I agree on all points..

Also, I think a written and signed agreement among run or even regular non run customers isn't out of line. I run my business like that, and when there's an contractual agreement in the loop things are taken much more seriously. Protects both parties.

I know we all feel like a family, but business is business. JohhnyXsaberfan isn't going to jump in and pay for the family crisis out of the kindness of his heart, but he'll do what he's contractually obligated to or lose his dough... you can count on that. ^_^

On a side note, as someone who HAS received his saber from this run, and had a HUGE favor dealt with the timing of the whole affair so I could get it signed (a once in a lifetime chance), I can attest to the quality you all are waiting for. It's also well WORTH THE WAIT. ^_^
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Post by: jedicri on June 13, 2013, 05:42:59 AM
I agree on all points..

Also, I think a written and signed agreement among run or even regular non run customers isn't out of line. I run my business like that, and when there's an contractual agreement in the loop things are taken much more seriously. Protects both parties.

I know we all feel like a family, but business is business. JohhnyXsaberfan isn't going to jump in and pay for the family crisis out of the kindness of his heart, but he'll do what he's contractually obligated to or lose his dough... you can count on that. ^_^

On a side note, as someone who HAS received his saber from this run, and had a HUGE favor dealt with the timing of the whole affair so I could get it signed (a once in a lifetime chance), I can attest to the quality you all are waiting for. It's also well WORTH THE WAIT. ^_^

QFT

... and as one who was not directly involved in both VV's SK run, I too can attest to the quality of the hilt you all will be receiving after having acquired Starkiller's SK-XX (affectionately named by him as "Dos Equis") --- it literally screams quality upon closer examination.
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Post by: EXAR KUN on June 13, 2013, 08:39:13 AM
Hopefully the folks in question are getting SK's or Lumi's emails.

The only reason I even check my email... is the hope... that there would be a VV email there  ;D
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Post by: DarkJediKnight on June 13, 2013, 11:29:35 AM
I was lucky enough to purchase a prototype of the VV Starkiller from run#1 about two months ago and this saber is absolutely amazing. VV does a spectactular job with these sabers and awesome doesn't even come close to describing their quality of work!  ;D
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Post by: kamakazykid on June 13, 2013, 12:28:36 PM
I agree with what everyone is saying in my "hobby" business I build custom airsoft pistols and rifles which in cost relation to sabers is about to same as a custom saber ($850 - $1800) and in our business contract we contact the customer once all parts are in hand and the 50% deposit is paid. In our contract it states "When you are contacted and approve to continue with the project you are committing to a complete purchase of your custom built item and its expected completion is within 2 -6 weeks. You will be contacted for final payment 3 times each 5 business days apart. After our final attempt has been made and if you do not contact us within 30 days the product purchased becomes property of the store and we have the right to sell the product for full price. There will not be a refund of your deposit since your deposit since the deposit is used to cover parts purchased for your build."

Since we started this contract method our "procrastinators and vanishing customers" has decreased by 70%. With our timeline from finished product initial contact or final payment to the end of the 30 days is about 6 weeks. At that point we feel there's no excuse.

Food fr thought and my 2 cents. I know it's no lightsabers but it is still a hobby based industry.
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on June 16, 2013, 08:54:04 AM
Guys thanks so much for the outpouring of support, we really appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts :).  This overwhelming majority of folks in this community are just so wonderful to work with, we are truly blessed.

I do need to add one thing, however, to what STARKILLER said.  If I contact you (and I use BOTH PM and email) to let you know you are next in line and do not hear from you in a reasonable amount of time (a few days) we are going to move on to someone else.  That doesn't mean we are forgetting about you, it just means we cannot hold things up to wait 2 weeks for a response.  We want to get this run completed as soon as possible so everyone can have their sabers that they have been patiently waiting for :). 
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Post by: Clark Kent on June 16, 2013, 11:12:19 AM
you got it Lumi   ;D

and you have my email address handy right? hehehehe  ;)
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on June 16, 2013, 12:04:59 PM
Pretty sure I can locate it ;) :P ;D.
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Post by: Tham-Sai on June 21, 2013, 10:38:47 AM
I also absolutely understand you guys at VV.
Anyways, I also understand that sometimes it's hard to be reached via PM here. I for intstance also only log-on once a week or so. But since you also have my e-mail address (at least I hope so) I'm pretty sure I won't miss the "wake up call" :)

Best regards,
Tham-Sai
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Post by: dave kufner on June 28, 2013, 08:13:39 AM
Got my saber in the mail the other day.  Looks great!  Thanks for the excellent work!!!
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on July 08, 2013, 05:29:50 PM
Guys, anyone who knows Luis88 please let him know we've been trying to reach him for a month now.  Please have him contact us :).
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Post by: C-3P0 on July 08, 2013, 09:03:18 PM
Guys, anyone who knows Luis88 please let him know we've been trying to reach him for a month now.  Please have him contact us :).

I'm on it!
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Post by: Luis88 on July 09, 2013, 07:12:53 PM
...woops. my bad. im so so sorry guys! thank you dave for the text message yesterday and thank you Vaders Vault for being so patient with me in my absence. I really appreciate it.
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Post by: spaznick on July 14, 2013, 02:29:40 PM
Just pulled out my VV Starkiller from the first run to fire it up and admire it again.  Man I wish I had got in on this second run :P  I FREAKEN LOVE THIS THING.  Seriously it is up there with my Yoda Graflex, OM Maul and couple other OM hilts.  Anyone who has a chance to get this is super lucky, the price is great considering the level of detail and work going into these hilts.

Side note to VV, any chance you guys have some of those emitter plugs I have seen floating around on other SK hilts?  I would love to snag one of those and one of the revised aluminum recharge kill keys ;)
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Post by: Scorpion on July 14, 2013, 02:37:41 PM
Spanzik you do not need to be on the 2nd run you have 1 from the original  8)

I love my run 1 sk (upgraded to v6/cex) and will never part with it, i would however like to try out a simply props v4 sk i think its got enough differences to warrant owning both
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Post by: Clark Kent on July 14, 2013, 02:41:15 PM
so close, soooo so close. i can almost feel it.
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Post by: scottjua on July 14, 2013, 07:43:07 PM
got my replacement blade guys! Thanks so much!
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Post by: Darth Methodious on July 18, 2013, 08:30:06 AM
Okay Lumi.... I'm all settled up. Credits are being sent via my R2 unit lol. Can't wait to get my devious Sith hands on this bad boy! Err I mean Jedi hands....yeah.
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Post by: Darth Methodious on July 20, 2013, 05:52:54 PM
Woot. Got my Starkiller today!

Words don't do it justice.

Thanks VV!

PS Are the sabers marked with a number?
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Post by: STARKILLER on July 20, 2013, 06:06:00 PM
If you're looking at the saber top down, aligned with the 'ears', the number is engraved on the grip strip at 1 o'clock.
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Post by: EV-9D9 on July 23, 2013, 01:40:02 PM
Final Payment Sent.
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Post by: ANAKIN SKYWALKER on July 23, 2013, 01:41:43 PM
Ditto.  Headed out to the mailbox with a tent to wait for the delivery.   ;D
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Post by: Clark Kent on July 23, 2013, 03:05:35 PM
payment made  :)

so close, i can almost feel it. so so close.
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Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on July 25, 2013, 08:47:46 AM
OK guys, two batches have shipped at once as we are going out of town for two weeks.  This is a notice to the last few folks on the list that we will be completing the run when we return and hope to have everything done by the last week of August.  We will be in touch with each of you individually when we get back to give you a reminder, but I wanted to give you a head's up now :).  Once these are done, we have a couple of things in store for the end of the year 8).  Details to follow ;).
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Post by: ANAKIN SKYWALKER on July 26, 2013, 03:26:46 PM
My starkiller arrived yesterday and I haven't put it down since.  Still trying to decide if I want to post a review or not. 
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Post by: Vercify on July 26, 2013, 03:29:34 PM
My starkiller arrived yesterday and I haven't put it down since.  Still trying to decide if I want to post a review or not.

Why wouldn't you?! Its the best saber in the world, and you cant put it down! A review give you an excuse to go examine it and explain it and enjoy it to its full potential!! Plus your reviews are dope and I would watch it.
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Post by: Darth Smorgis on July 26, 2013, 03:35:45 PM
My starkiller arrived yesterday and I haven't put it down since.  Still trying to decide if I want to post a review or not.

Personally, I never get tired of VV Starkiller reviews.
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Post by: ANAKIN SKYWALKER on July 26, 2013, 03:36:05 PM
It takes a long time to make (usually 3-4 tries to get the 10 minute video right), it bogs down my internet for a whole day to upload, and I'm a nit-picker with this stuff, which doesn't make for a good read/watch.  I've tried to make a video several times, but I just can't get to a point I'm happy with for some reason. 
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Post by: Pfockerchief on July 26, 2013, 04:16:34 PM
Would love to see a review on your starkiller especially for those of us that came late and didn't get in on the run.  Video editing can be very tedious and frustrating in general and I agree that getting it just how you like it is difficult.  My video projects usually take at least 20-30x (no joke) the length of the finished video to get it where I'm good with it.  However a review with one camera angle and dialogue should be much quicker.
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Post by: EV-9D9 on July 26, 2013, 07:28:11 PM
My starkiller arrived yesterday and I haven't put it down since.  Still trying to decide if I want to post a review or not.

Mine is sitting in the post office  >:(

I say post your review with pictures and videos. Some are offended by multiple reviews of the same saber but IMO more the better.  :D
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Post by: wickachu on July 28, 2013, 02:27:12 PM
hey VV, #16 has arrived safe and sound.  seems like it sat in customs for about a week or so.  looks great and i'm loving it.  have a safe trip you two and thank you !
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Post by: EV-9D9 on July 28, 2013, 02:47:20 PM
#29 arrived. Is the led for the crystal not supposed to pulse or be on after the kill key is removed? Is there a way with RICE to have it pulse in idle mode?
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Post by: ANAKIN SKYWALKER on July 28, 2013, 02:53:35 PM
it isn't hooked up to accent pad 1, so no, there isn't a way
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Post by: EV-9D9 on July 28, 2013, 04:08:34 PM
it isn't hooked up to accent pad 1, so no, there isn't a way
Thanks.
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Post by: EV-9D9 on July 29, 2013, 08:34:06 AM
Has anyone attempted to access the SD card? Is there a best way to access it? I cannot see how to slide the CF out without damaging the wiring beneath the card.
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Post by: scottjua on July 29, 2013, 09:02:00 AM
I haven't touched min but I think VV sort of walks is through it on the video for mine. Can't remember but I thought it was discussed in at least one of the videos.
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Post by: JANGO FETT on July 29, 2013, 09:48:55 AM
If it's the same as a run1, undo the Velcro strap and slide the CF to the side with the speaker connections/SD card.
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Post by: EV-9D9 on July 29, 2013, 10:22:37 AM
Quote
Can't remember but I thought it was discussed in at least one of the videos.
I recall the video. He just mentions sliding it out.

If it's the same as a run1, undo the Velcro strap and slide the CF to the side with the speaker connections/SD card.
It is different. There is no velcro strap. I don't have it with me at work to take a picture, but there is a metal rod connecting the speaker case to the top section of the hilt and the pressure between that and the batteries and wiring beneath is holding it in place.
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Post by: ANAKIN SKYWALKER on July 29, 2013, 10:30:24 AM
mine just slides to the side.  takes a firm push, but nothing hard enough to be worried about.  I still have to tweak my fonts.   I need some variety.  when I do that I'll be sure to take note of anything special I have to do. 
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Post by: EV-9D9 on July 29, 2013, 11:26:32 AM
mine just slides to the side.  takes a firm push, but nothing hard enough to be worried about.  I still have to tweak my fonts.   I need some variety.  when I do that I'll be sure to take note of anything special I have to do.
Yes. I spent a good deal of time capturing numerous clips from the game that I want to put on the saber. Not to mention backing up all the files that are on the SD card, since no disc came with the saber.
 
The wires underneath the CF board make me nervous. Some look very tight with no apparent play to move.
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Post by: EV-9D9 on July 29, 2013, 04:51:27 PM
If it's the same as a run1, undo the Velcro strap and slide the CF to the side with the speaker connections/SD card.
I rewatched the videos on the second run and there is a Velcro strap. My saber is missing it.
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Post by: ANAKIN SKYWALKER on July 29, 2013, 05:15:59 PM
mine doesn't have one either.  I assume it wasn't necessary this time due to the extra wiring
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Post by: EV-9D9 on July 29, 2013, 09:33:44 PM
I really want to slide the CF out to access the SD card but those wires between the two boards (the bent ones) make me nervous.

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1097.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg344%2Fwattosdeal%2FIMAG0040_zpsa1a84853.jpg&hash=06552f658e374402fe23ff968c71fc125d718f41) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/wattosdeal/media/IMAG0040_zpsa1a84853.jpg.html)
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Post by: ANAKIN SKYWALKER on July 30, 2013, 06:17:39 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8UDz7f5lR4&feature=youtube_gdata_player (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8UDz7f5lR4&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

one other note is to be sure no wires get stuffed between the highest point on the board and the threaded rod before you push it back in place
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Post by: EXAR KUN on July 30, 2013, 07:15:49 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8UDz7f5lR4&feature=youtube_gdata_player (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8UDz7f5lR4&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

one other note is to be sure no wires get stuffed between the highest point on the board and the threaded rod before you push it back in place

Thanks, Alex. This helps me, too.
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Post by: EV-9D9 on July 30, 2013, 07:52:06 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8UDz7f5lR4&feature=youtube_gdata_player (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8UDz7f5lR4&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

one other note is to be sure no wires get stuffed between the highest point on the board and the threaded rod before you push it back in place

Great how-to video, Alex. Do your wires on the bottom side look like my picture that I posted, especially those S shaped tight wires between the two boards? did they move at all? Thanks again  :)
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Post by: ANAKIN SKYWALKER on July 30, 2013, 08:40:08 AM
yes, they are on mine as well. 
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Post by: Clark Kent on July 30, 2013, 03:41:38 PM
wooo hooo, i just got mine in today, wow, so darn nice.

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Post by: EV-9D9 on July 31, 2013, 08:07:59 AM
I built up my courage and removed the SD card.

I was able to now shorten the boot2.wav (Vader breathing and walking sound) for bank6. On my saber (which I assume all are the same) the boot2.wav had about 8 seconds of silence after the boot sound finished.

When I first got my saber and accessed bank6 (Call of Rage) the first boot sound selected was boot2.wav. When the sound ended, I tried to turn on the saber and it would not turn on. I had a few previous out of the box fails and I feared this was another. Instead I just had to wait for the 8 seconds of silence to finish playing.
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Post by: Clark Kent on July 31, 2013, 08:59:51 AM
me personally, i know im all thumbs, so i dont mess around with the SD card. i know ill break something or screw something up.

better i just leave it be. "If It Aint Broken, Dont Fix It" or let the pro's do it. but not myself.
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Post by: scottjua on July 31, 2013, 02:03:29 PM
I built up my courage and removed the SD card.

I was able to now shorten the boot2.wav (Vader breathing and walking sound) for bank6. On my saber (which I assume all are the same) the boot2.wav had about 8 seconds of silence after the boot sound finished.

When I first got my saber and accessed bank6 (Call of Rage) the first boot sound selected was boot2.wav. When the sound ended, I tried to turn on the saber and it would not turn on. I had a few previous out of the box fails and I feared this was another. Instead I just had to wait for the 8 seconds of silence to finish playing.

Yeah I had the same thing but I haven't edited to file yet. I dread when that boot comes on.
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Post by: EXAR KUN on July 31, 2013, 06:15:53 PM
I noticed that same thing, EV and Scott.

Thanks for telling me what it was, I was thinking is was some obscure bug in the CF6 that I figured would be difficult to duplicate...but you guys had it, too!

Thanks for letting me know the fix  ;)

When I go into the SD card this weekend I'll change that as well.
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Post by: EV-9D9 on July 31, 2013, 10:27:03 PM
Has anyone noticed that the force2 file seems cut off on the General Kota font?

He says, "Don't let them gain any gr," and then it ends. Playing the file on the computer is, "Don't let them gain any ground," followed by several seconds of sound effects.

I cannot figure what could be terminating the clip early on the saber.
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Post by: scottjua on July 31, 2013, 10:51:12 PM
Has anyone noticed that the force2 file seems cut off on the General Kota font?

He says, "Don't let them gain any gr," and then it ends. Playing the file on the computer is, "Don't let them gain any ground," followed by several seconds of sound effects.

I cannot figure what could be terminating the clip early on the saber.

yes!

I played with the config forever trying to get it to work...no dice
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Post by: ANAKIN SKYWALKER on August 01, 2013, 03:27:19 AM
it's the 2w speaker causing unwanted swongs and stopping the sound short. 
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Post by: EV-9D9 on August 02, 2013, 07:40:21 AM
I sharpened up my white kill key with a sharpy.

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1097.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg344%2Fwattosdeal%2FIMAG0046_zps9f5fa3ed.jpg&hash=b031d654ed340a2ccfc390bd0c88ff017b70365b) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/wattosdeal/media/IMAG0046_zps9f5fa3ed.jpg.html)
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Post by: Clark Kent on August 02, 2013, 07:51:16 AM
ohhhhhh, that is cool. great idea.

im not going to try it because i know ill turn the whole thing black, LOL.

it would be cool if a silver one was out on the market.
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Post by: EV-9D9 on August 02, 2013, 07:58:30 AM
ohhhhhh, that is cool. great idea.

im not going to try it because i know ill turn the whole thing black, LOL.

it would be cool if a silver one was out on the market.
Mine started to get dingy on the edges, which prompted the sharpy.  ;D
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Post by: Scorpion on August 02, 2013, 08:39:53 AM
ohhhhhh, that is cool. great idea.

im not going to try it because i know ill turn the whole thing black, LOL.

it would be cool if a silver one was out on the market.

you could just spray paint it?
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Post by: Clark Kent on August 02, 2013, 09:02:00 AM
you know i never even used a can of spray paint before. let alone owning one.
hehehehe.  :P
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Post by: Scorpion on August 02, 2013, 09:06:18 AM
i sprayed mine all black and you can barley see it when in the saber, i have it on my vv/sc qui
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Post by: EV-9D9 on August 02, 2013, 03:24:59 PM
The force2.wav file has some strange behavior. On font3, shadow trooper, I renamed force.wav to force2.wav. I created a new file for force.wav. Once all back on the saber (yes I formatted the SD card) the new force.wav file played fine but the force2.wav file is now truncated just like the force2.wav file on font4, General Kota.  :o

Is the force2.wav file some how limited to only a few seconds?
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Post by: ANAKIN SKYWALKER on August 02, 2013, 03:27:56 PM
force2 does not have priority over swings, and the 2w speakers cause unwanted swings when the sensitivity is at normal levels, causing the longer force2 sounds to register a swing and interrupt itself. 

you'll notice the same behavior on font 6, when there is some vader talking after the clashes, andit never finishes the quote because the speaker triggers a swing and again, interrupts itself.