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[ObiWanJacobi]

How did y’all remove the blade from the blade holder?? Idk if it’s just mine, but it’s really stuck on there and I haven’t been able to wiggle it out. What else should I try???

 

[ARogo]

How did y’all remove the blade from the blade holder?? Idk if it’s just mine, but it’s really stuck on there and I haven’t been able to wiggle it out. What else should I try???

I don't think it's meant to come off.

 

[ObiWanJacobi]

I don't think it's meant to come off.

So when we want to carry the hilt and blade separately, we have to change out the blade holder each time???? As well as add the necessary screws to hold it in place??

 

[imawilliamray]

So when we want to carry the hilt and blade separately, we have to change out the blade holder each time???? As well as add the necessary screws to hold it in place??

I don't believe the blade is intended to be removed from the metal sleeve if that is what you're asking. The 6 retention screws would have to be loosened or removed to remove the blade. If you're not going to be swinging it around a ton you could probably just leave the small screws loose and just hand tighten the 2 larger ones. I'd be real careful if doing that though.

 

[ManchegoVariant]

Saberbay i think I might be missing some parts, I sent an email about it, thanks!

 

[ObiWanJacobi]

I don't believe the blade is intended to be removed from the metal sleeve if that is what you're asking. The 6 retention screws would have to be loosened or removed to remove the blade. If you're not going to be swinging it around a ton you could probably just leave the small screws loose and just hand tighten the 2 larger ones. I'd be real careful if doing that though.

Not so much swinging it around, but if I take it to Disneyland or out to a con, I usually have the blade off during the day and have the hilt on the clip. Since the retention screws are so small, I wouldn’t want to continuously change the holder is all I’m saying.
I guess best thing to do would be to have no blade holder on to make things easier. Would look werid but at least it’s hanging down

 

[draggerlane]

Wait so the blade isn't suppose to be removeable? I'm lost here

 

[thundergod124]

I got mine in a few days back and finally got around to piecing it all together for a static build (when it comes to lightsabers, I'm not an FX guy. Proton packs on the other hand? Whole 'nother story).

I looked back at various build stages and screen shots to figure out how it went together. I cheated a bit in some areas by using super glue since I wasn't worried about ever taking it apart.

 

[Ianvs]

For the sake of idiots like me, is there a video or guide showing how all the greeblies and such are to be attached?

 

[thundergod124]

For the sake of idiots like me, is there a video or guide showing how all the greeblies and such are to be attached?

Not that I could find. I just looked at the pictures from this thread to figure it out. If you want any specific pictures, let me know and I can PM you.

 

[Ianvs]

Not that I could find. I just looked at the pictures from this thread to figure it out. If you want any specific pictures, let me know and I can PM you.

That would be greatly appreciated

 

[ebak]

Hey, I'm relatively new to saber installs and I'm trying to do this myself. My question for now is what gauge of wire needs to be used where. Does any only have references as to how I can find this out. Also in the instructions from goth-3d it mentions to use small wires (30awg) for wiring the switch pub. Most places I find only have put to 28awg in stock, would that be find?

 

[SpectreII]

Hey, I'm relatively new to saber installs and I'm trying to do this myself. My question for now is what gauge of wire needs to be used where. Does any only have references as to how I can find this out. Also in the instructions from goth-3d it mentions to use small wires (30awg) for wiring the switch pub. Most places I find only have put to 28awg in stock, would that be find?

Make sure to check the manual for whatever board you're installing to see what they recommend. 28 is a fine substitute for 30. It will carry more power, so underpowering wouldn't be a worry. The biggest downside is that 28 is slightly thicker, so cable management may be more of a concern.

 

[ebak]

Make sure to check the manual for whatever board you're installing to see what they recommend. 28 is a fine substitute for 30. It will carry more power, so underpowering wouldn't be a worry. The biggest downside is that 28 is slightly thicker, so cable management may be more of a concern.

Thanks!!!

 

[SpectreII]

So I've got this little nick in the finish on the grip. I'm living with it for a bit to decide if I'm good with it being some extra weathering or if I want to try to blacken it to match the rest of that grip section. If I were to blacken it to match, what would you all recommend? Aluminum black? Paint? Something else?

 

[Saberbay]

Not that I could find. I just looked at the pictures from this thread to figure it out. If you want any specific pictures, let me know and I can PM you.

That would be greatly appreciated

first post of the thread

 

[Saberbay]

Wait so the blade isn't suppose to be removeable? I'm lost here

not removed from the sleeve, no need to. The blade sleeve should stay on the blade. They were sanded to fit

 

[itswulfy]

So I started playing with my kit and I have a couple of questions. Is there a diagram on what greebles go where because I was able to figure out the majority of looking at the various videos, but there’s a couple of set screws and a couple of greebles that I have no clue where they go. Then one of the Grimleys, for the hilt guard broke. How would I go about getting a replacement?

Saberbay So I have rewatched the assembly video a dozen times, and looked at the pictures as well, but I am still at a loss for several of the greebles. Would it be possible just to get something a little more detailed as to where they go, that way I am not ruining parts to fit somewhere they shouldnt. Also, how would I go about getting a replacement greebly?

 

[Nikonnate]

EDIT: Ignore this, I can't count lol

Has anyone used the simple LEDs on the switch board, as opposed to the neopixels, with proffie? I've done simple LEDs on proffie before but for some reason they aren't working. Config here. I'm wired to 3.3v and FET 6. If anyone knows what I'm missing, let me know.

 

[DJTedMoney]

Saberbay So I have rewatched the assembly video a dozen times, and looked at the pictures as well, but I am still at a loss for several of the greebles. Would it be possible just to get something a little more detailed as to where they go, that way I am not ruining parts to fit somewhere they shouldnt. Also, how would I go about getting a replacement greebly?

I’d also appreciate a more detailed guide for the greeblies.