Bellator : CF V5.1 build by Force Relics

[KAO CEN DARACH]

Hi everyone,

Managed to get the CF 5.1 version of the Bellator done before FACTS, a very big event in the Benelux re Star Wars, sci-fi, comics, fantasy, anime, cosplay etc... This saber will be displayed at the booth.  ^-^

On to some final specs :

Bellator CF V5.1

- Main LED :
tri-rebel rblue, rblue, white from TCSS

- Crystal Focus V5.1 from Plecterlabs

Soundfonts :
Bank 1 : Novastar by Novastar
Bank 2 : Episode II by Novastar
Bank 3 : The Old Republic Jedi : Ignatius by Nightstorm
Bank 4 : Episide IV by Novastar
Bank 5 : Ancient Saber by Novastar
Bank 6 : Nicole 2.0 by Link
Isaber : track 1-12 = SWTOR Galactic timeline, track 13 : The Imperial March

- Battery pack :
Force Relics removable custom battery chassis with 2 x TR14500 1200mAh 3,7V Li-ion rechargeable batteries (outside hilt recharge only). The possibility to change batteries on the fly makes this saber ideal for trooping.

- Switches :
JQ tactile illuminated switches
Left : blue ring illumination (activation)
Right : green ring illumination (effects)

- 2W JQ speaker

Non-removable Force Relics CF 5.1 cradle with micro-SD access for changing soundfonts and parameters.

Vid :

Bellator CF 5.1 saber by Force Relics - YouTube



For sale over here :
Crystal Forcus 5.1 saber by Force Relics

Pics :









So, what do y'all think ? :)

[Vercify]

Those tactile switches are awesome! Are they difficult to install? I'm planning my first build and those would be a cool switch option.

You guys are doing great work, keep it up! Oh, and good luck with the event, i'm sure this will grab lots of eyes :)

Edit: Also, that battery chassis is awesome!! 3-D printed, i'm assuming?

[KAO CEN DARACH]

Thx for the kind words :)

I'd say it's a medium difficulty. Switches and switch ring were a good combo in this build. As most of the build was done outside the hilt, it went rather well. You got 8 wires coming together in a very small space once everything goes in and this requires some fine planning and wiring as can be expected. Fine tuning the switch setup is the last part.

[Johannes Huber]

   The wooden grip area and emitter are gorgeous and add a truly unique appearance to the saber that will be unmistakeable. I would say that this incarnation could easily become an instant classic: Compact, sleek and elegant with subtle powder coated hints and a  powerful sound card. Will hope to see this become a regular or at least limited offering as a you go forward.

[Justintmars]

those switches? HOW do you do it?
So awesome

[Professor Huyang]

This is a near perfect saber to me. Subtle powder coated accents, wooden elements (especially love the shroud, by the way), and a sleek, functional design. I am not gonna lie, I was hoping this version was going to use your awesome switch rings. Illuminated, they are even better. Bravo. Of all the "run" sabers I have seen (i.e. VV havocs and furies, ascend, Malakyte, this is my favorite. Really suits my tastes. Just awesome. Can't waitf for the vid.

[KAO CEN DARACH]

@ Vercify : 3D printed indeed :)
A re-designed version of this one :
Quingald Finn's RLB lightsaber build

@ Justintmars : With one of our switch rings ;)


JQsabers has these for sale @ their website :
jqsabers » Force Relics Special Offer

Thx for all the positive comments. Much appreciated :)

[Vercify]

Sending you a PM so I don't clutter the thread too much ;)

[Justintmars]

@ Vercify : 3D printed indeed :)
A re-designed version of this one :
Quingald Finn's RLB lightsaber build

@ Justintmars : With one of our switch rings ;)


BEAUTIFUL!

JQsabers has these for sale @ their website :
jqsabers » Force Relics Special Offer

Thx for all the positive comments. Much appreciated :)

[LordBlako]

soooo beautiful! that's my favorite colour scheme for the bellator series so far! great work!!!

[Alexander00]

Those switches really are an advancement. Very realistic by Star Wars standards... if you know what i mean. ;D

[KAO CEN DARACH]

Thanks for all the positive comments everyone !

Vid is up in first post :)

[Professor Huyang]

I wonder if those JQ switches would fit in the switch rings Tim is now selling?

It looks to me that the seat for these switch rings is slightly deeper, to accommodate the larger tactile switch.

Furthermore, is the ID/OD where the switches sit the same as MHS?

[BOBA FETT]

I wonder if those JQ switches would fit in the switch rings Tim is now selling?

It looks to me that the seat for these switch rings is slightly deeper, to accommodate the larger tactile switch.

Furthermore, is the ID/OD where the switches sit the same as MHS?

No they don't, but we DO have special switch rings for the JQ switches. You can order them from us if you need them.