Graflex 2.0 Sabers - Show your work / Talk Electronics

[jcroscigno]

The most common type of connector for these builds are JST connectors...

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/JST-Connectors-C127.aspx

These are helpful in modular systems with prewired wiring harness....

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/LED-DriversSound-C135.aspx

The harness system may not be as useful if using Goth's 3D printed chassis as it requires such small wire (28-30AWG) but can be used when building your own chassis with acrylic chassis discs...

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Chassis-Parts-C74.aspx

Chris

Yep, I'm not sure if I'd use JST for exactly those reasons. I'd have to get the parts first and start looking at what can fit where, but there looks to be a tiny bit of room on the main chassis shell that might support it.

 

[Fett 4 Real]

I saw that VV has the heat sink. I'm hopeful by the time April rolls around they'll have restocked or before then. I'm not in a huge rush. Want to complete this before dragon con for the wife's Rey build.


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[Fett 4 Real]

And now that you say goth designs is coming out with a solution for the VV that works out too.


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[cjchiu]

So-cal Saber Service has a nice two part build log using chassis discs and the NB2+pex...

https://www.facebook.com/Socalsaberservice/posts/534678643357058

https://www.facebook.com/Socalsaberservice/posts/534695093355413

Chris

Edit: added links

 

[Fett 4 Real]

Just read through all of that...pretty helpful to bad alot of the parts are out of stock....but very helpful in the wiring department.

 

[JaxAndTheMoon]

This is definitely the right direction to go for guys looking at how to build their first sabers. I'll keep my eye out for stock openings at TCCS and plecterlabs

 

[cjchiu]

I was at the plecterlabs website and looking at the Pico Crumb soundboard as well.... Looks to be a great choice for beginner budget builds that don't need all the "bells and whistles".... Now when that is in stock again....

 

[kevincupp]

FYI, Roy has edge connector cards for TFA available now: http://wannawanga.com/products/edge-connector/

 

[JaxAndTheMoon]

The Graflex shop still has blade adapters in stock, you just have to order from their site directly instead of through TCCS, in case you guys didn't know. I've never seen that blade adapter posted above

 

[cjchiu]

My 1 inch adapter arrived from VV today. Here are some pics with the heatsink and the optional Aux switch...

Chris

 

[cjchiu]

The Graflex shop still has blade adapters in stock, you just have to order from their site directly instead of through TCCS, in case you guys didn't know. I've never seen that blade adapter posted above

I was under the impression that the blade adapters from TGS and TCSS currently only fit vintage and replica graflex flash guns and will not fit the 2.0 kit from Korbanth/Parks....

 

[JaxAndTheMoon]

I believe that you can still use the red buttons to hold it in place. Although I should probably check before posting...!

 

[jcroscigno]

My 1 inch adapter arrived from VV today. Here are some pics with the heatsink and the optional Aux switch...

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160206/a2e156581b2f4e20aec9542c0d59a3d5.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160206/c0d47402bfb718b77754ef11771856f5.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160206/d58b473ac4821862ca278d87cd7d846f.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160206/07e3e7310a1caf23ea2c559aaf46deb4.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160206/9e17ea0e45840ed13a7e329322ba6352.jpg

Chris

Thanks for this - I wasn't sure where they were planning on putting the aux switch based on the description. How is it the cover going to be held in place, glue?

 

[cjchiu]

I have no idea how it is supposed to be held in place... Since I decided on the NB3, I guess I don't have to worry about it.

 

[Heyjude7]

What speaker is everyone using? I'm stationed overseas and my local navy exchange has ihome mini speakers. Will one of those work for a lightsaber ?

 

[Fett 4 Real]

What speaker is everyone using? I'm stationed overseas and my local navy exchange has ihome mini speakers. Will one of those work for a lightsaber ?

28mm premium or bass speaker...not sure which yet

 

[jcroscigno]

I'm going to use the 28mm bass since the TFA graflex sounded a bit "crunchier" than in the OT

 

[Bryancd]

I changed my grip length.

 

[Heyjude7]

Is TCSS the only place that sell a 28mm bass speaker?

 

[Fett 4 Real]

messaged a friend who makes Aluminum Fett parts to see if he'd be able to make the heat sink since the saber shop on etsy stopped...anyone have measurements for the heatsink?