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Title: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: erv on May 02, 2010, 11:01:02 AM

This is the CFV5 "demo" saber  :)
Very nice hilt from the TriClound Run, very nice work, I got the PCed version and tried my best to polish the aluminium part (my first real attempt to polishing with a buffing wheel)

I do believe that either TriCloud or Ki-Adi have a secret meaning in a mandalorian cryptic dialect. The deep meaning is for sure Cram-Fu. The ID of the hilt is 1.062".

Features
- CFV5
- 10W Ledengin with Flash On Clash (FoC) via power xtender
- 1" speaker (8 ohm)
- Custom  2 cell li-ion pack
- Invisible recharge port
- 3/4" blade holder to be converted to 7/8"
- Working bargraph with power, ignition and PLI Fx
- Working + lit Aux Switch
- Brass screw as Activator

(https://www.plecterlabs.com/Media/Sabers/Ki-Adi-Mundi/Ki-Adi11.jpg)
(https://www.plecterlabs.com/Media/Sabers/Ki-Adi-Mundi/Ki-Adi12.jpg)
(https://www.plecterlabs.com/Media/Sabers/Ki-Adi-Mundi/Ki-Adi13.jpg)


Video (in 2 parts) I do appologize for my boring english. Slow to warm up in english mode + I'm tired = Total lack of style. I'm working on that  :) I've almost banned "way" when I speak. Now I have to slow down on my "there ya go".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUp12G7jcKY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUp12G7jcKY)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slvaIOJvM2M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slvaIOJvM2M)

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: Master Jedye on May 02, 2010, 11:09:34 AM

SPECTACULAR!!!!!! 

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: Darth Xusia on May 02, 2010, 11:26:42 AM

That is SWEET!!! I can't wait :D

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: cannibal869 on May 02, 2010, 11:28:07 AM

Awesome stuff Erv!!

I NEED SOME BUTTERED TOAST!!!

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: Jin Ke on May 02, 2010, 11:29:39 AM

Nice......   Loving the changes and improvements...   Nice saber too....   ;D

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: darth_call on May 02, 2010, 11:32:51 AM

Really cool hilt, nicely done!

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: KI-ADI-MUNDI on May 02, 2010, 11:52:30 AM

One of my favorites.... 8)

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: OBI-WAN KENOBI on May 02, 2010, 12:20:00 PM

It turned out amazing!

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: OakenMonk on May 02, 2010, 03:02:19 PM

This looks nice, I like the LEDs on the side. I'm impressed once again by the skill of the sabersmiths on this board! The V5 is nice.

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: DARTH MAUL on May 02, 2010, 03:20:02 PM

I had to go wash my tongue off after it hit the floor watching that hehe. Very nice demonstration erv and I love my Ki-Adi hilt as well. Can't wait for the V5 to come out and hope to get one :)

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: LUMINARA UNDULI on May 02, 2010, 03:29:15 PM

This is by far my favorite Ki Adi to date!  Love the details Erv'. 

There are just no words to describe V5, so I'll leave it at that :D

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: RedArc on May 02, 2010, 03:36:22 PM

My full respect ... Master

 ;)

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: vulcan fox on May 02, 2010, 04:42:19 PM

very nice, the force effect in particular seems far more precise and easier to trigger than on the v4,s . a giant leap in saber sound technology , brilliant work erv.

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: Onli-Won Kanomi on May 02, 2010, 07:17:43 PM

I'm liking the ignition variations based on angle and the gesture recognition is amazing...once again you've raised the bar to spectacular new heights.

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: gchu149 on May 02, 2010, 08:53:02 PM

SOO many new features!!! Very nice to see the V5 up and running!!!

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: erv on May 02, 2010, 11:40:10 PM

I'm now down to the finish line. Still, many things to solder to complete the batch, but I needed that saber finished so that I could tune the sensitivity parameters with an actual hilt. No surprise, the settings are very similar to V4, for this saber, I just increased sensitivity a bit since the boar is located to the upper part of the saber (trade off to have this chassis...).
Will post news about the sales by the end of this week which should be less busy at work.

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: Jedi Yar Nala on May 02, 2010, 11:43:39 PM

Wow... great hilt to introduce the v5!!!

Love the new features... I'm excited about this as much as the next person!!!!

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: Darth_Dadderall on May 03, 2010, 04:20:00 PM

Flawless Victory!

Truly, this is all I want for my birthday.

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: erv on August 05, 2010, 12:12:28 PM

part #3 (finally), with the blade to better enjoy the blue flash on clash (FoC).
enjoy !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbrzSwiq1Ys (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbrzSwiq1Ys)

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: Darth Xusia on August 05, 2010, 12:23:51 PM

SWEET! I almost have mine dialed in. I have figured out most of the parameters, but not all of them.

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: Master Durangus on August 05, 2010, 12:30:22 PM

Nice Erv'! Looks great, and the FoC fits it perfectly.

I'm curious: Who did the opening title screen "Plecter Labs"? It looks amazing! :o

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: Drazhar on August 05, 2010, 01:04:43 PM

Erv', that is incredible man!

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: erv on August 05, 2010, 10:59:25 PM

thanks !
Vader (of fx-sabers) did those into & outro for me  :) he's definitely "gifted" for that !  :o

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: Master Durangus on August 05, 2010, 11:04:48 PM

I thought he did! It had Mike's signature on it. Yeah, he's better than I am at it. He tried to teach me some things about After-Effects :o. I chose to stick with good ole' Photoshop. Looks great Erv' :).

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: RedArc on August 05, 2010, 11:32:58 PM

awesome led setting , I love the blue Flash ^^

great blade of course too  ::)

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: Galen M. on August 06, 2010, 01:50:05 AM

That saber is sooooo awesome!! cant wait for the V5!!

Title: Re: Ki-Adi-Mundi
Post by: Mersenne on August 19, 2010, 03:32:12 AM

Erv, thank you for 3 great vids. I really like this saber. I bought the chrome version though and installed a Mace MR board and used the transistors to utilize the bar graph, though not as cool as yours. I hope I'm fortunate enough to be in the right place when  a CF comes up.

Oh and I was looking through your build tutorials on your site, I really like the Airsoft DL-44 you put together. if only we could get airsoft like pistols into Australia.
Ooo Roo for now