Just wanted to stop in and say thank you so much for making such solid content. Way back when before i found you i was doing all this with limited support with mediocre results. You have helped immensely, and appreciate your hard work and dedication!
I'm a newbie to Saber builds...I've watched your videos for the past few months, they are very clear and very helpful. As I'm planning on building my first Neopixel saber, I'm relying on yiur expert help and components advice to have a succesful build Again, thank yiu very much...and will keep watching and learning.👍
Greetings! I'm looking forward to buying all of the components for a new build but this particular item is "Out of Stock" on the CSS. I'll be checking on every now and then. Also, if its possible make a video for this full build including connections with the NB soundboard. And i did not see any Thick Walled blade adapters only one adapter for the thin walled blade.... Thank You very much!
Great video, however, the manual shows 26awg for the signal wire for the neopixel, and 2x 24awg for both the power and negative wires, where as you say 28awg for signal and 26x2 for power - which is it ?
Hi Rob just finished most of my wiring. Thanks for all your help. I see there is a single wire for foc on my prewired nb4. Where would that connect to on the neopixel strip
It's incredibly useful seeing how it's done in practice, thanks for your awesome videos! Will you be making one on how to wire the Neopixel blade and setup with the Nano Biscotte v4? I'd love to make a saber like that myself, but couldn't find detailed instructions anywhere.
KR sabers has a good video on making the blade and the nano Biscotte v4 manual (which you can find on its product page on tcss.com) has the rest of the information you'd need to wire the hilt side.
On the blade side, do i have to wire 2 postitiv and 2 negativ and 2 data? Or can i just use 1 data 1 postitiv and 1 negative wire all on one side or won‘t this work?
I bought a CFX board and was wondering how easy it would be to use the MHS V1 Tier 2 RGB Electronics Kit and cut off the LED portion that is uses and then attach a Neopixel PCB connector and then connect that to the CFX board instead of the nbv4 board that it comes with? This might be a long shot but I don't see why it can't work?
Rob is it a better practice to use two data wires on the blade side like you did or use one wire laid across the two data pads which line up when you slightly offset the strips?
is there a reason for using 28 gauge wire for the negative and 24 gauge for the positive or is that just what you had on hand? I'm asking because I'm planning on soldering to my CFX board but I have all 28 gauge
This is going to sound stupid but if I have a Goth 3D chassis with neopixel set up and I buy a standard neopixel blade, do I just screw the blade into my hilt and let the pins touch the circles naturally? I bought the installed chassis second hand for my tusken II by watto’s and I’m waiting to get a blade but I’m worried because I’m a noob and I haven’t seen any videos that show the bottom of the blade connecting to the neopixel pins and I don’t want to short out a 500 chassis and install
So can this be hooked up via JST connectors? I am trying to figure out how you would wire it to a Spark 2. Or, if it is possible for one to swap out LED in-hilt electronics and this on the fly using the JST connectors. Thanks for the help!
how do you mount the 1in hilt side adapter into your saber, somehow i cant figure that out and the one in this video that you use is too big for my blade holder as i just found out any help would be appreciated. im so close to finishing lol
Hey Rob. On the hilt side adapter, did you say that it's fine to just do the one wire for each positive and negative plus the data (3 wires) instead of how you did it on your video?
I would love to know if it is possible to use these to create a neopixel crossguard saber. What has to be possible is feeding a SECOND data line from a quillion to the main blade.
Can someone answer this for me? On the hilt side adapter, is it ok to just do the one wire for each positive and negative plus the data (3 wires) instead of how Rob does it on the video with 5 wires?
It needs to be able to handle the current and neopixle is thirsty. Plecter pixel uses that setup for that and other reasons. If you read through the manual you'll get an explanation, but plecter uses this method.
Is there a way to test your neopixel strips without connecting them to a board? I have a bench power supply and I'm wondering if I can just connect the positive and negative to see if the strips turn on?
Joseph Strattard you need a 5v rf controller. I also wanted to test my strips before I started the neopixel blade assembling. I got mine on Amazon. ALITOVE Mini Wireless RF Magic Dream Color LED remote Controller 14Key 300 color modes SP103E for WS2812B WS2811 Dream Color LED Strip Module Pixels Light Lamp DC 5V www.amazon.com/dp/B01HCHHM04/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_82FeBbW3W3REE
ok so iv done this steep by steep and your neopixle blade video steep by steep and my blade will not light up . it dont help that the nano v4 wiring diagram dont make a bit of sens .i mean why dose the board have 2 negatives going to one on the string but the string has 2 negatives on the pcb ?
hi there! I was thinking of making a lightsaber for my dad. I know and have access to a manual lathe but have a specific lightsaber in mind. If you're familiar with Kyle Katarns lightsaber from Jedi outcast id like to hear what you have to say in terms of that being the first lightsaber i make. I do have workshop and electronic experience but would love a professionals opinion on the project. I have watched almost all of your videos on custom saber making too to help me out
Do not use this method. If you do the bottom 3 inches of your blade will not be lit. It will be where all these access wire connections are swished in lol.
Just wanted to stop in and say thank you so much for making such solid content. Way back when before i found you i was doing all this with limited support with mediocre results. You have helped immensely, and appreciate your hard work and dedication!
Are going to do a complete neopixel build in the future?
This is a pretty good "a bridged" video. I look forward to the full video.
I'm a newbie to Saber builds...I've watched your videos for the past few months, they are very clear and very helpful.
As I'm planning on building my first Neopixel saber, I'm relying on yiur expert help and components advice to have a succesful build
Again, thank yiu very much...and will keep watching and learning.👍
I would love to see a video on how to wire the nepixel blade to a nano biscotti v4 and configuration of colors.
KR sabers has a video for that.
@@charlescowan6121 cant find it. can you PLEASE link it for me here or pm me?
@@itscosyhere just dropping a comment in case the link is given
Did you ever find a tutorial?
@@itscosyhere ua-cam.com/video/5wYVnoLGM6E/v-deo.html&ab_channel=KRSabers
very helpful guide, I am looking forward to a full updated video guide that teaches us how to build a crystal focus x with neopixel!
I'd like this as well.
Greetings! I'm looking forward to buying all of the components for a new build but this particular item is "Out of Stock" on the CSS. I'll be checking on every now and then.
Also, if its possible make a video for this full build including connections with the NB soundboard. And i did not see any Thick Walled blade adapters only one adapter for the thin walled blade....
Thank You very much!
Great video, however, the manual shows 26awg for the signal wire for the neopixel, and 2x 24awg for both the power and negative wires, where as you say 28awg for signal and 26x2 for power - which is it ?
Hi Rob just finished most of my wiring. Thanks for all your help. I see there is a single wire for foc on my prewired nb4. Where would that connect to on the neopixel strip
It's incredibly useful seeing how it's done in practice, thanks for your awesome videos!
Will you be making one on how to wire the Neopixel blade and setup with the Nano Biscotte v4?
I'd love to make a saber like that myself, but couldn't find detailed instructions anywhere.
KR sabers has a good video on making the blade and the nano Biscotte v4 manual (which you can find on its product page on tcss.com) has the rest of the information you'd need to wire the hilt side.
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can you do a tutorial on wiring neopixel blade with crossguards?
Have you done any movie commission work?? I love seeing your sabers. Works of art
thanks so much now have to figure out the nb4 end
Will you be explaining how to link this with the nbv4?
Both positives to the positive on the board, one negative to L1, the other to L2, and the data to L3
Do I want to join both negatives, and positives respectively? Or would that fuck something up?
On the blade side, do i have to wire 2 postitiv and 2 negativ and 2 data? Or can i just use 1 data 1 postitiv and 1 negative wire all on one side or won‘t this work?
That really helpful thank you Rob.
I bought a CFX board and was wondering how easy it would be to use the MHS V1 Tier 2 RGB Electronics Kit and cut off the LED portion that is uses and then attach a Neopixel PCB connector and then connect that to the CFX board instead of the nbv4 board that it comes with? This might be a long shot but I don't see why it can't work?
What instances would you use a 7 pin over an 11 pin connector? I'm trying to learn.
can you use 24 gauge wire for the data too
Any info available on V1 vs V2 PCBs? Great video!
Rob is it a better practice to use two data wires on the blade side like you did or use one wire laid across the two data pads which line up when you slightly offset the strips?
is there a reason for using 28 gauge wire for the negative and 24 gauge for the positive or is that just what you had on hand? I'm asking because I'm planning on soldering to my CFX board but I have all 28 gauge
This is going to sound stupid but if I have a Goth 3D chassis with neopixel set up and I buy a standard neopixel blade, do I just screw the blade into my hilt and let the pins touch the circles naturally? I bought the installed chassis second hand for my tusken II by watto’s and I’m waiting to get a blade but I’m worried because I’m a noob and I haven’t seen any videos that show the bottom of the blade connecting to the neopixel pins and I don’t want to short out a 500 chassis and install
So can this be hooked up via JST connectors? I am trying to figure out how you would wire it to a Spark 2. Or, if it is possible for one to swap out LED in-hilt electronics and this on the fly using the JST connectors. Thanks for the help!
how do you mount the 1in hilt side adapter into your saber, somehow i cant figure that out and the one in this video that you use is too big for my blade holder as i just found out any help would be appreciated. im so close to finishing lol
Dear Rob,
That was very helpfull. Thanks a lot for makeing this video!
I will make a proffie Pixel soon thanks to your explanations =)
Hey Rob. On the hilt side adapter, did you say that it's fine to just do the one wire for each positive and negative plus the data (3 wires) instead of how you did it on your video?
amazing vid
Can you confirm the pad size / smd size? Eyeballing mine I'd guess they are 0603?
Cameron Adams that’s a good question I’m trying to figure that out also. Anyone have an answer
Have you read through the manual? Often all of that information is in it. You can get a copy from TCSS or plecter labs. MTFBWY!
Such great tutorials! Thanks
So if i use a onboard resistor I wouldn't need an inline resistor?
curious are you able to just use these with single color strips just fine?
I would love to know if it is possible to use these to create a neopixel crossguard saber.
What has to be possible is feeding a SECOND data line from a quillion to the main blade.
What does the hilt side adapter look like?
Are the elctronics inside a neopixel saber vastly different from standard sabers using a single LED?
Late to the party, but yes, there needs to be a high amp rated voltage regulator, in neopixel, while the single led has to be heatsiked
Link to wiring diagram? The one in the description doesn’t work.
Can someone answer this for me?
On the hilt side adapter, is it ok to just do the one wire for each positive and negative plus the data (3 wires) instead of how Rob does it on the video with 5 wires?
It needs to be able to handle the current and neopixle is thirsty. Plecter pixel uses that setup for that and other reasons. If you read through the manual you'll get an explanation, but plecter uses this method.
Great vid✨👍✨
Rob are there adapters for the hilt side piece to go with Graflex blade holders?
TCSS has 7/8 adapters for this. I just ordered mine
What about 11 pin? What is the difference?
How would I connect those wires to the CFX board?
If i use 22 gauge wire could i just one positive and one negative
What's the difference between 7-pins and 11-pins?
4 pins.
What's the difference between 7pin vs 11pin?
Whats the difference between using a 1 pin as opposed to the 7 pins pcb's?
11 pins i meant to say
@@peterlaaiii3148 More Pins = More Current
Is there a way to test your neopixel strips without connecting them to a board? I have a bench power supply and I'm wondering if I can just connect the positive and negative to see if the strips turn on?
Joseph Strattard you need a 5v rf controller. I also wanted to test my strips before I started the neopixel blade assembling. I got mine on Amazon. ALITOVE Mini Wireless RF Magic Dream Color LED remote Controller 14Key 300 color modes SP103E for WS2812B WS2811 Dream Color LED Strip Module Pixels Light Lamp DC 5V www.amazon.com/dp/B01HCHHM04/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_82FeBbW3W3REE
Can you do a build with a 12v LED?
Why not superglue? Always hot glue?
ok so iv done this steep by steep and your neopixle blade video steep by steep and my blade will not light up . it dont help that the nano v4 wiring diagram dont make a bit of sens .i mean why dose the board have 2 negatives going to one on the string but the string has 2 negatives on the pcb ?
nvm i didint read the Manuel lol ...you have to reset the sd card parameters in the txt file from 0 to the number of leds on your string
Why would they be made to be bridged?
hi there! I was thinking of making a lightsaber for my dad. I know and have access to a manual lathe but have a specific lightsaber in mind. If you're familiar with Kyle Katarns lightsaber from Jedi outcast id like to hear what you have to say in terms of that being the first lightsaber i make. I do have workshop and electronic experience but would love a professionals opinion on the project. I have watched almost all of your videos on custom saber making too to help me out
Man I just want someone anywhere to do a CFX install video
They're all pretty much the same, if you can solder an NBv4 you can solder a CFX or even a proffie.
Do not use this method. If you do the bottom 3 inches of your blade will not be lit. It will be where all these access wire connections are swished in lol.
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Can you use the MWS header when wiring a neopixel to the NBV4? Or will it not work because of the double up positive and negative?
Where do you get your tweezers? I can only find cheap ones on amazon.