Awesome! I actually haven't used any oils or sealers yet and may not need to where I live. I don't mind a little bit of rust developing over time as I like the idea of it becoming a "desert saber."
PTFE wires should be thinner than normal wire. Amazon have a lot of fake PTFE options (they are not actually PTFE).As a follow-up to this - be aware that much of what Amazon includes in searches for PTFE wire has the same thickness of actual wire, but the insulation is much larger in diameter and can create huge headaches when trying to run multiple wires through narrow hilts and chassis.
is there any good tutorials online on how to solder leads onto a battery, i can see myself setting my house of fire with this one
I did learn how to do this but appreciate the link, I love videos like that are quick and to the point!PTFE wires should be thinner than normal wire. Amazon have a lot of fake PTFE options (they are not actually PTFE).
This is an older post so you might already found the answer but maybe others will need it later: You need to scratch the surface. I used a file but a sandpaper can be also fine. Then applied flux so the lead bond easier. Be aware not to short the parts of the battery, not even with the side, only sand the middle. Video
Wicked!Here is my build. I had to use 18350 battery because I needed the space for connectors and high amp connectors are big. I applied connectors on the speaker, the battery, the switches and on the cables connecting the accent leds that light the crystal also the cables that connecting the Shtok connectors, so the hilt can be taken apart without cutting wires or desoldering and the battery is changeable that way as well (need to rewire the battery with the connectors everytime):
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It is ok to have a continuous white blade? I was told smaller batteries couldn’t handle the continuous white bladeI am very confused with all the talk on 18500 not pumping enough amperage.
I think there is a misconception here.
According to saber bay, this 18500 have 15amp max continuous output. Which should be okay.
Keeppower 18500 Neopixel Battery 15A 1500mah Button Top
A Suggested battery for use with running NEO PIXELDetails:● Protected 18500 Li-ion Rechargeable Battery● Minimum Capacity: 1400mAh● Typical Capacity: 15200mAh● Normal Voltage: 3.7V● Maximum Continuous Charging Current: 5A● Maximum Continuous Discharging Current: 15A● In Built Safety Circuitry●...www.saberbay.com
TCSS 18500 is 1400mah is probably not enough. As most 18500 with 1400mah typically have 3amps max continues output.
compare to the 18350, it only have 1200mah (lower total run time), and it only have 8 to 10 amp max continuous output.
Keeppower 18350 Neopixel Battery 10A 1200mah Button Top
A Suggested battery for use with running NEO PIXELDetails:● Protected 18350 Li-ion Rechargeable Battery● Minimum Capacity: 1100mAh● Typical Capacity: 1200mAh● Normal Voltage: 3.7V● Maximum Continuous Charging Current: 5A● Maximum Continuous Discharging Current: 10A● In Built Safety Circuitry●...www.saberbay.com
since there isn’t a whole lot of wire battery options, soldering to batteries will be a necessary journey to become a Jedi.
BTW I’m doing a Rudy Pendo V3 with Rudy‘s crystal chamber. the booster section is shorter than the MK1. 18500 will fit With Proffie 2.2
I think it should. Both 2-3 strips is 9.9amp and 14.4 ampsIt is ok to have a continuous white blade? I was told smaller batteries couldn’t handle the continuous white blade
While that is generally true, smaller battery that are common doesn’t have enough continuous output amps.It is ok to have a continuous white blade? I was told smaller batteries couldn’t handle the continuous white blade
Please keep me posted, I want to install all 3 of my hilts, MK1, Rudy v3 and Roman’s v2. I have modified the goth chassis to fit inside the hilts, but have to use the smaller batteryI think it should. Both 2-3 strips is 9.9amp and 14.4 amps
So the 18500 shown by saberbay have 15 amps output max. This gives it enough buffer.
The overall battery performance should be on par with 18650 3120mah 15amps with about 52% runtime reduction (1500/3120).
I just ordered the battery, I’ll keep you guys posted on the build
Btw Halliwax, you are a legend man, your video on the V3 gives me a lot of confidence and ideas on what to do. Thank you sir.
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Btw I don’t think Goth chassis will work for Rudy V3. The chassis will probably be too long.Please keep me posted, I want to install all 3 of my hilts, MK1, Rudy v3 and Roman’s v2. I have modified the goth chassis to fit inside the hilts, but have to use the smaller battery
I had to modify the chassis’s to workBtw I don’t think Goth chassis will work for Rudy V3. The chassis will probably be too long.
I used Shtok Chassis and cut the ends from top and bottom cover to shorten the length
Easy fix! Love thoseThanks for the tip. I needed to turn the lever out a bit. I didn’t realize it even turned! This came to me already built and it was very very tight and I needed a wrench to get it started.
I am very confused with all the talk on 18500 not pumping enough amperage.
I think there is a misconception here.
According to saber bay, this 18500 have 15amp max continuous output. Which should be okay.
Keeppower 18500 Neopixel Battery 15A 1500mah Button Top
A Suggested battery for use with running NEO PIXELDetails:● Protected 18500 Li-ion Rechargeable Battery● Minimum Capacity: 1400mAh● Typical Capacity: 15200mAh● Normal Voltage: 3.7V● Maximum Continuous Charging Current: 5A● Maximum Continuous Discharging Current: 15A● In Built Safety Circuitry●...www.saberbay.com
TCSS 18500 is 1400mah is probably not enough. As most 18500 with 1400mah typically have 3amps max continues output.
compare to the 18350, it only have 1200mah (lower total run time), and it only have 8 to 10 amp max continuous output.
Keeppower 18350 Neopixel Battery 10A 1200mah Button Top
A Suggested battery for use with running NEO PIXELDetails:● Protected 18350 Li-ion Rechargeable Battery● Minimum Capacity: 1100mAh● Typical Capacity: 1200mAh● Normal Voltage: 3.7V● Maximum Continuous Charging Current: 5A● Maximum Continuous Discharging Current: 10A● In Built Safety Circuitry●...www.saberbay.com
since there isn’t a whole lot of wire battery options, soldering to batteries will be a necessary journey to become a Jedi.
BTW I’m doing a Rudy Pendo V3 with Rudy‘s crystal chamber. the booster section is shorter than the MK1. 18500 will fit With Proffie 2.2