This project is now part of Parts and Crafts' Monthly Make-It: a new kickstarter launched in October 2016 for builders and makers to get a project kit shipped to them every month from Parts and Crafts. Does your path follow the Light or the Dark side? This will reflect the end light back down the blade. Below is an example of a hilt created in MHS Builder. For intricate areas of your design use the metal files to carefully take off metal. Heck, the set gives you the ability to switch the blade color from Red to Green to Blue. Stick your graph paper back on. Fans of the Star Wars universe can find lightsabers for sale from a variety of places including retail stores, conventions and online. This is the blade.1 x end cap for the pc tube (blade tip)1 x blade film (“corbin” film is great)1 x reflective material with a diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the PC tube. 1) Measure desired length of handle in PVC and cut with PVC cutter. Or combination of a Chrome Sink Tube and this piece (mhs sink tube adapter): http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/MHS-to-15-sink-tube-adapter--P162.aspx The sink tube can serve two purposes. With the release of the highly anticipated new Star Wars movie The Force Awakens, what better way to honor the occasion than by introducing a guide on how to build one of the most legendary pieces of lore: the lightsaber. Basically if your LED choice requires a forward voltage of more than 6 volts, this board can not do it alone (example would be the Luxeon V , or multiple LEDs like I did). An RGB LED 1 watt. One for the bottom should serve the same purpose. Sandpaper method: Sandpaper the blade in a lengthwisedirection until the surface is nearly whiteand you cannot see into the blade itself.2. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. Many people have managed to build their own, and so can you. Does your path follow the Light or the Dark side? 3. Decide if you want to buy an LED emitting a certain color or a white LED and use color filters. When you look up a website that can help you build your own lightsaber, you will get a detailed list of the things you need as well as the parts which you can find at home or in at a nearby hardware store. I have three so i think I am over 300 Lumen. Most LEDs we use now are 3 watt (Luxeon Rebel, and Cree XP 2). I had so many wires going every which way that I forgot what goes to what! The hilt of a light saber is similar to a fingerprint – unique to every owner and  created to certain specifics. The wide range in cost all depends of how crazy you get with your design. )If nothing lights, check the LED string for shorts. NOTE 4: So you built a lightsaber, what next??? Corbin film or any 3M diffusion film will help lend that coveted “plasma” glow. If you buy one of the kits from sellers like TheCustomSaberShop or Saberforge, it makes fitting things together much easier.But yes, i have two lightsabers I am willing to sell, one red, one blue.

The Halloween Giveaway has begun and the Frankensaber has returned for a limited time! Does it light up? 3. Ultrasaber also sells a white polycarbonate blade. Powered by one buck puck and three Li-Ion batteries. The lightsaber is a unique weapon that only someone possessing the Force can wield and build. A step up to just light with no sound is having a Controller Board provide the power to the high power LED. Both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort feature popular Build Your Own Lightsaber stations where Star Wars fans can select plastic lightsaber parts to assemble their own customized toy lightsaber. http://batteries.factoryoutletstore.com/category/f... 7 years ago * can handle input voltage up to 30v * can be configured for Momentary or Latching switches * can be integrated into a sound board (hasbro or MR). To make sure you are fully satisfied with your customized lightsaber, Ultrasabers com provides a comprehensive warranty on all the parts, accessories, and components in this section. Adding a reflective bottom helps the light stay inside theblade as well. In the Star Wars universe, the blade consists of plasma and the color is created by a Kyber crystal. Lightsaber Emitter. You can build your hilt using the MHS main body and extensions above and then cut and shape your chrome sink tube to slip over hilt to add additional depth and design. A Resistor can be used but that method is less efficient.Sound: Optional, but without it you just have a stick that lights up. Now cram all that stuff inside the hilt. You want to be able to tie your string of LEDs -- made in the next step -- securely to this cross-bar to keep it from sliding down the blade. They are machined and have female threads on the ends to allow the attachment of other MHS parts like the blade holder, pommel, and extensions. Here is what the functioning electronics look like outside the hilt: Try to get as much technical specs on the LED you want to use. Thatll make it vibrate more, making a better sound effect.

Thanks!No it is not split from the main led. This is named after Corbin Das, the username of the person who perfected the use of diffusion film.