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Title: First ever lit pogo Neopixel Blade Connectors! No more neopixel blade plugs!
Post by: ShtokyD on May 05, 2018, 11:19:42 AM

I'm now mass producing these connectors

Features:
- biggest current rating (up to 15A constant current and 20A+ at peak currents) (tested)
- compatible wih TCSS/VV/PlecterPixel Blade side pcbs/blades
- better and more stable contacts (more pins, randomized pattern)
- the smallest and low-profile size on the market for more install options
- 5 additional on-board neopixel leds for programmable animations, PLI, charge status, blade plug backlight (some features may be implemented only with particular sound boards)
- "Blade ID" resistor 0603 footprint on a NEW V2 Blade side pcb for "Blade ID" functionality with a Proffieboard sound board
- "BP" (Blade Present) pin on a NEW V2 Hilt side pcb for making a Proffieboard sound board identify when the blade is connected and when is not connected

You can buy them here:
- ShtokCustomWorx (Me, Russia) (https://www.facebook.com/ShtokCustomWorx/)
- Saberbay Etsy store (USA) (https://www.etsy.com/listing/703775081/shtokcustomworx-npxl-neopixel-led?ref=hp_rv-1&bes=1)
- KR-sabers TheSaberArmory store (UK) (https://thesaberarmory.com/product-category/components/circuitboards/)

PDF User Manual:
> LINK < (https://drive.google.com/open?id=1GrMr9Bc7XLF4QvJJRuuiurlNG1VbhTG-)

(https://i.imgur.com/vZHldAt.gif)

(https://i.imgur.com/UnLXV7q.png?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/IwLDoLc.jpg?1)

More custom pcbs and devices from me are shown in this thread:
Custom pcbs for saber sound boards peripherals and other DIY projects (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=53217.0)

Title: Re: First ever lit pogo Neopixel Blade Connectors! No more neopixel blade plugs!
Post by: ARKM on May 05, 2018, 12:26:46 PM

Very cool invention.

Title: Re: First ever lit pogo Neopixel Blade Connectors! No more neopixel blade plugs!
Post by: ShtokyD on May 05, 2018, 12:47:06 PM

Quote from: ARKM on May 05, 2018, 12:26:46 PM

Very cool invention.

Thank you, I think these connectors can really add even more cool experience with neopixel blades.

Title: Re: First ever lit pogo Neopixel Blade Connectors! No more neopixel blade plugs!
Post by: Yoda on May 05, 2018, 07:07:13 PM

Youv'e got a great looking st-up there ShotkyD :cool:
Things like this are a hot topic right now and can eventually lead to the flexibility of swapping between LED and Component blades.
Of course Heat-sinking and other factors are limiting but I'm sure it will evolve just as everything has over the years.

Keep up the good work and cool designs :afro:

Title: Re: First ever lit pogo Neopixel Blade Connectors! No more neopixel blade plugs!
Post by: ShtokyD on May 06, 2018, 02:25:12 AM

Quote from: Yoda on May 05, 2018, 07:07:13 PM

Youv'e got a great looking st-up there ShotkyD :cool:
Things like this are a hot topic right now and can eventually lead to the flexibility of swapping between LED and Component blades.
Of course Heat-sinking and other factors are limiting but I'm sure it will evolve just as everything has over the years.

Keep up the good work and cool designs :afro:

Thank you Master!

Title: Re: First ever lit pogo Neopixel Blade Connectors! No more neopixel blade plugs!
Post by: EXAR KUN on May 11, 2018, 01:37:00 PM

Very great!

Saw these on Instagram when you posted. So, so neat! Going to get me some of these. No need for a pixel blade plug when you have this...

Title: Re: First ever lit pogo Neopixel Blade Connectors! No more neopixel blade plugs!
Post by: ShtokyD on May 12, 2018, 07:30:00 AM

Quote from: EXAR KUN on May 11, 2018, 01:37:00 PM

Very great!

Saw these on Instagram when you posted. So, so neat! Going to get me some of these. No need for a pixel blade plug when you have this...

Thanks, they will be available from some vendors in USA and Europe, so no problem. Making final tests now and will order final samples very soon.

Title: Re: First ever lit pogo Neopixel Blade Connectors! No more neopixel blade plugs!
Post by: ShtokyD on July 09, 2018, 05:47:22 AM

First batch of final pcb version arrived! New photos added to the original post.

Title: Re: First ever lit pogo Neopixel Blade Connectors! No more neopixel blade plugs!
Post by: EXAR KUN on July 09, 2018, 09:35:53 AM

Quote from: ShtokyD on July 09, 2018, 05:47:22 AM

First batch of final pcb version arrived! New photos added to the original post.

Hey bud how do we purchase these? Are they for sale yet?

Title: Re: First ever lit pogo Neopixel Blade Connectors! No more neopixel blade plugs!
Post by: ShtokyD on July 09, 2018, 10:03:22 AM

Quote from: EXAR KUN on July 09, 2018, 09:35:53 AM

Quote from: ShtokyD on July 09, 2018, 05:47:22 AM

First batch of final pcb version arrived! New photos added to the original post.

Hey bud how do we purchase these? Are they for sale yet?

I'll be adding them to my Etsy store as soon as they are ready.

Title: Re: First ever lit pogo Neopixel Blade Connectors! No more neopixel blade plugs!
Post by: Jediseth on July 09, 2018, 11:21:42 AM

Wow, that’s genius! I want some.

Title: Re: First ever lit pogo Neopixel Blade Connectors! No more neopixel blade plugs!
Post by: Darth Suzuki on July 28, 2018, 04:45:33 AM

I'm so down for a few of these!

Title: Re: First ever lit pogo Neopixel Blade Connectors! No more neopixel blade plugs!
Post by: JohnTC on August 01, 2018, 09:27:48 AM

Put me down for a couple please

Title: Re: First ever lit pogo Neopixel Blade Connectors! No more neopixel blade plugs!
Post by: Yaraell_Ren on September 15, 2018, 09:36:11 PM

I don't know how I didn't see this post until now...
Was not a big fan of neopixel blades, but things like this (pogo + led) makes me wanna transition if everything is ironed out
This would be the perfect solution to switch between blade and bladeplug modes

Title: Re: First ever lit pogo Neopixel Blade Connectors! No more neopixel blade plugs!
Post by: EL1 on November 30, 2018, 08:47:16 PM

This is awesome! Any chance for a demo video showing installation process, etc.?

Title: Re: First ever lit pogo Neopixel Blade Connectors! No more neopixel blade plugs!
Post by: ShtokyD on January 13, 2019, 04:28:28 PM

Quote from: EL1 on November 30, 2018, 08:47:16 PM

This is awesome! Any chance for a demo video showing installation process, etc.?

Thanks! You can watch demonstration video through the provided link to the Original Post. Nothing special about mounting process for these guys, it's pretty much straight forward, you just need specific 3D-printed holders for these pcbs that you can buy from my Shapeways shop. Thanks again!

Title: Re: First ever lit pogo Neopixel Blade Connectors! No more neopixel blade plugs!
Post by: ShtokyD on January 13, 2019, 04:31:09 PM

Thanks all for interest! First batch of 100 sets was sold out in 2 days but now I'm making a new bigger batch, so everyone could grab them!

Title: Re: First ever lit pogo Neopixel Blade Connectors! No more neopixel blade plugs!
Post by: ShtokyD on April 07, 2019, 11:51:46 AM

New batch of NPXL lit connectors will be available for grabs very soon, so stay tuned!

Title: Re: First ever lit pogo Neopixel Blade Connectors! No more neopixel blade plugs!
Post by: ShtokyD on September 02, 2019, 04:04:34 PM

I made a NEW batch of my NPXL Pixelblade Connectors V2 with some design updates (please see the User Manual), so they are now available to purchase directly from me, from Saberbay on Etsy and from KR-sabers at thesaberarmory.com (links in the description)! Get yours while they are hot!