Graflex 2.0 Sabers - Show your work / Talk Electronics

ATDI · Feb 4, 2016

I like many have purchased the new Graflex 2.0 from Korbanth. I have read all through the RPF compiling information to make my build easier (this is my first).
I thought it would be nice and easy to make this a place where others can show off their builds and talk about what they used, where they got it. Share best practices and learn from others mistakes and achievements.

Here is my WIP part list -

Hilt - Graflex 2.0 - purchased from Korbanth here on the RPF
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=253193

Blade - 7/8 Blade from Vaders Vault

http://store.vadersvault.com/7-8-diameter-blade/

Sound - Nano Biscotte Sound Module V3 from TCSS

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Nano-Biscotte-Sound-Module-V3-P806.aspx

Speaker - Premium 28mm Speaker from TCSS

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Premium-28mm-Speaker-P77.aspx

LED - Tri Cree Xpe2 LEDs (Blue,Blue,White) from Saberbay (Etsy)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/263439...r-use-in-lightsaber?ref=listing-shop-header-1

7/8 Heatsink

https://www.etsy.com/listing/251392488/78-aluminum-heat-sinks-for-tri-led?ref=shop_home_active_1

Resistors - 1.8 Ohm 1/2W Flameproof Resistor 10 Pcs. from parts-express.com

http://www.parts-express.com/18-ohm-1-2w-flameproof-resistor-10-pcs--002-1.8

Battery - Panasonic Li-Ion 18650 3.7V 3400mAh from TCSS

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/P...-PCB-Protected-Rechargeable-Battery-P853.aspx

Still need to buy -

Recharge Port

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/MWS-Recharge-Port-P877.aspx

Charger

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/37V-Li-ion-smart-charger-with-21mm-plug-P890.aspx

Blade Plug (7/8)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/241197102/kr-sabers-graflex-blade-plug-1-and-78

Chassis (Graflex 2.0 - Padawan Chassis - All-in-1 NB)

http://www.shapeways.com/product/YS...all-in-1-nb?li=shop-results&optionId=58965351

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Helpful Videos -

Building a Basic Saber with Sound Part 1
https://youtu.be/pOpUSCsXXhk

Building a Basic Saber with Sound Part 2
https://youtu.be/sApB7J5JdZ4

Basic Saber with Sound Style 2
https://youtu.be/BrA-FiAvR5U

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Helpful Links -

http://goth-customsabers.ftl-network.com/log/diy-graflex-2-0-chassis/

Calculate which resistor is needed for your build with this online calculator -
http://led.linear1.org/led.wiz

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Helpful info -

- To disassemble the hilt you will need a T6 sized Torx key or bit (Available at any hardware store usually in a small precision tool set).

- Make sure you decide which saber version you want to make before you attach the grips.
The side with the wider spaced holes (6 holes) is for Empire Strikes Back (ESB) and The Force Awakens (TFA)
The opposite side (7 holes) is for A New Hope (ANH)

- To add the D Ring to the pommel you will use the supplied 2 longer screws. You will need a T8 sized Torx bit for these 2 screws.

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*** I am not affiliated or even know anyone from the links I am sharing, I am just supplying you with the info I have compiled for myself ***
*** I will update this as often as possible, I encourage everyone to share their own ***

webbsy · Feb 4, 2016

hey mate are you able to link to the parts? as a noob i need to know where to get the stuff as im in australia we have nothing available here.

Cheers

ViperDeCobray · Feb 4, 2016

I'm also getting ready to start working on mine. This is my first electronic saber build, so I'm taking my time on it. I got my blade and tip from TCSS and ordered the NB V3 sound module as well.

webbsy · Feb 4, 2016

who is TCSS? sorry for my ingorance.

Peacefrog35 · Feb 4, 2016

webbsy said:
who is TCSS? sorry for my ingorance.

The custom saber shop.

Halliwax · Feb 4, 2016

this thread really helped me understand everything involved with the 2.0

http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?19251-First-Build-Graflex-2-0-Saber-Kit

webbsy · Feb 4, 2016

awesome cheers guys

JaxAndTheMoon · Feb 4, 2016

Right now, good luck getting any parts from TCCS. They've been out of stock for a LONG time, so we're all gonna have to wait for a bit to restock. Even Plector Labs' direct site is out of stock.

Halliwax · Feb 4, 2016

JaxAndTheMoon said:
Right now, good luck getting any parts from TCCS. They've been out of stock for a LONG time, so we're all gonna have to wait for a bit to restock. Even Plector Labs' direct site is out of stock.

didnt they just restock the NB v3?? i thought i saw everyone on tcss forum going nuts over the restock>? maybe it was a old thread brought back to life

ATDI · Feb 4, 2016

They did restock, I just bought it 2 days ago. I think they still have it.

halliwax said:
didnt they just restock the NB v3?? i thought i saw everyone on tcss forum going nuts over the restock>? maybe it was a old thread brought back to life

ganngy1 · Feb 4, 2016

They did restock, but they are sold out again... Word it that they will have a new batch early next week

Halliwax · Feb 4, 2016

ganngy1 said:
They did restock, but they are sold out again... Word it that they will have a new batch early next week

that makes sense now

ATDI · Feb 4, 2016

I'll edit the post later tonight or tomorrow with links

webbsy said:
hey mate are you able to link to the parts? as a noob i need to know where to get the stuff as im in australia we have nothing available here.

Cheers

JaxAndTheMoon · Feb 4, 2016

I hope it's in stock long enough for me to pick up at least one sound board!

webbsy · Feb 4, 2016

thanks for the info so far everything i need is out of stock and the aussie dollar is in the toilet at the moment so need to try and source some equivalents locally, has anyone tried the raspberry pi zero? not sure if it will fit but it looks pretty small.

ViperDeCobray · Feb 4, 2016

Yea, I grabbed one of those sound boards almost as soon as they went up on the site. Should arrive on Friday.
The chassis and LED are next on my list to get.

MClass · Feb 5, 2016

I'm thinking about getting a blade plug for mine. How exactly do they work? I'm assuming it stays in using the blade retention screw?

ATDI · Feb 5, 2016

Yeah the blade plug goes in just like the blade. It makes it look more finished when a blade is not attached. For this hilt you need a 7/8" diameter plug that is 1.5" long.

MClass said:
I'm thinking about getting a blade plug for mine. How exactly do they work? I'm assuming it stays in using the blade retention screw?

senormodeler · Feb 5, 2016

Thanks for starting this thread, AT!

I've ordered all these parts but the one huge challenge has been finding someone that sells. 7/8 heat sink. I hear that TCSS will have some soon. So I'm looking forward to that.

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Sith4Life · Feb 5, 2016

i asked a month ago about the heat sink im still waiting hummmmmm

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