Vintage Graflex Electronics kit

oneeyedgiant

oneeyedgiant

Member
RPF PREMIUM MEMBER
Hi guys. I am new to this forum but was very active over on the FISD forum for years. Just wanted to introduce myself and say HI. I was very lucky to recently pick up a vintage Graflex. The previous owner already did a visual conversion but I would like to add lights and sound. A crystal kit would be great! I was impressed with the old Master Yoda kits that were sold several years ago. Are there any resources specifically for genuine Graflex's?

Thanks so much.

graflex_zpsf4fd9zkw.jpg
 
Hey you have a lot of options. If you want a crystal reveal chamber by YODA you can jump on the list here, it's a DIY kit around $320. You pick the finish type and he sends it ot you. He gets kits in every month or so. http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=47576.0

Your other option is go custom and build it yourself. For that you're going to want a graflex blade adapter which you can get here: http://www.graflexshop.com/ . Either way you're going to want to watch these guide

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOpUSCsXXhk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sApB7J5JdZ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrA-FiAvR5U

GL HF
 
Polygon said:
Hey you have a lot of options. If you want a crystal reveal chamber by YODA you can jump on the list here, it's a DIY kit around $320. You pick the finish type and he sends it ot you. He gets kits in every month or so. http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=47576.0

Your other option is go custom and build it yourself. For that you're going to want a graflex blade adapter which you can get here: http://www.graflexshop.com/ . Either way you're going to want to watch these guide

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOpUSCsXXhk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sApB7J5JdZ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrA-FiAvR5U

GL HF
Click to expand...

Thank you so much! I'm a newbie to sabers and appreciate all your help! I'm usually pretty good with navigating forums and finding out what I'm looking for, but for some reason, this has been rather confusing. :)
 
oneeyedgiant said:
Thank you so much! I'm a newbie to sabers and appreciate all your help! I'm usually pretty good with navigating forums and finding out what I'm looking for, but for some reason, this has been rather confusing. :)
Click to expand...

We're in the same boat! I'm actually working on my first build as well and it's a TFA graflex with a crystal chamber! I only shared with you the things that i dug up in my research. Share what you build, I'll be doing it as well when I'm done!

Here's some inspiration to give you ideas:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9CUCiJPFsk&t=0m59s
http://www.slothfurnace.com/sabers/ANHLuke_01.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtNOh7tLIXQ
 
Last edited:
Hi guys. I finally got a hold of a Nano Biscotte. I'm looking to get the rest of the electronics slowly. Does anyone have a guide as to how re-use the vintage red button? I had incoorectly assumed that it was an actual button that I could reuse. I unscrewed it for the first time today and noticed there aren't any contacts on the underside. It's basically a plunger.
 
The Graflex Shop blade adapter has a small channel that's milling out that sits under the read button area for you to put a momentary switch and run the wires back down to the center, so it works out really well. You can use the slightly taller ones that TCSS sells and cut them down to whatever size you need, or drill a hole into your button on the bottom to fit the top of the switch into.
 
Lots of people use a pololu board with a momentary switch underneath that lets you use the action of the red button to push another electronic button. Some sound boards, I think like the Nano Biscotte, let you use a momentary switch without need for an extra board to convert the switch to latching. I would say try wiring up the board once you get a battery pack etc and press the momentary switch, if it works then just place it under the red button and the action of the red button will activate the momentary switch
 
JaxAndTheMoon said:
The Graflex Shop blade adapter has a small channel that's milling out that sits under the read button area for you to put a momentary switch and run the wires back down to the center, so it works out really well. You can use the slightly taller ones that TCSS sells and cut them down to whatever size you need, or drill a hole into your button on the bottom to fit the top of the switch into.
Click to expand...

Thanks JaxAndTheMoon ! I need to get both of those!
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Pro-tip: make extra double super positive you don't accidentally wire your positive and negatives backwards on the board...
 
This thread is more than 8 years old.

Your message may be considered spam for the following reasons:

  1. This thread hasn't been active in some time. A new post in this thread might not contribute constructively to this discussion after so long.
If you wish to reply despite these issues, check the box below before replying.
Be aware that malicious compliance may result in more severe penalties.

Similar threads

FLS89
Adjusting Vintage Graflex Clamp
Replies
13
Views
298
Captain Dunsel
Captain Dunsel
FLS89
Vintage Graflex from my childhood
Replies
17
Views
1,279
Anakin Starkiller
Anakin Starkiller
S
Looking For Assistance In Finding A Vintage Graflex
Replies
3
Views
803
James Kenobi 1138
James Kenobi 1138
bogginhead
Folmer accurate pommel cap for vintage Graflex, Inc flash?
Replies
13
Views
1,009
bogginhead
bogginhead
Lovecrafty
Graflex spring help
Replies
2
Views
219
Lovecrafty
Lovecrafty
Back
Top