First Lightsaber with sound

[cwbrownie]

So back in November/December, I took it upon myself after heavy research to finally buy parts to build a lightsaber.
Mind you, this was the first time I've done a project like this and first time soldering so before anyone says anything,
I've already heard all the tips regarding my poor soldering of the LED. Old solder/flux, not hot enough etc.etc.
Regardless, I soon got the hang of it and am pretty proud of my work on the NBv2 especially in this arrangement.

With that, here are the main parts (all sourced from TCSS):
- Tri-cree LED b/b/w
- NBv2 w/ FoC
- 2W 28mm Bass speaker
- 3.7v 18650 Li-ion cell
- Anti-vandal 16mm momentary blue ring switch
- trans-white polyc blade

and of course had to go for a weathered look and fortunately enough I had some copper tone brown paint and black

 

[grenater]

Wow that's really cool nice job with design, painting and assembly!

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[Panaflex]

Fantastic! I've been toying with doing this so its good to see someone else succeed who's never done it.
Well done.

 

[cwbrownie]

Fantastic! I've been toying with doing this so its good to see someone else succeed who's never done it.
Well done.

If you have any questions let me know! Despite there being a full length youtube tutorial, it still took some trial and error

 

[jhazard]

Great work! Dig the weathering.

I'm collecting supplies now and will soon be learning the solder thing. One question: with the NB, you don't need a buck puck or resistor?

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[cwbrownie]

Great work! Dig the weathering.

I'm collecting supplies now and will soon be learning the solder thing. One question: with the NB, you don't need a buck puck or resistor?

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I was told that its better to resist the LED just in case. In my case, 3 resistors, 1 for each die