Love the guide!!! Helped me understand a lot of things between CFX and XenoPixel. Definitely be buying my next saber based on the info you provided. One thing, my first (and only) lightsaber I bought from Sabertrio, I got a Reaver CFX neopixel saber and it had gesture control. Had it since September 2022. Completely LOVE it.
My first lightsaber was a KyberLight baselit Neophyte- excellent quality for dueling and I ground down the hilt to make it smoother for spinning so it wouldn’t cut and scrape my hands up, then i acid etched the hilt and and added color to the acid etching. I highly recommend KyberLight for the features, durability, service, and ability to dual heavy with it.
you've saved me some money because i was about to get a proffie but never understood the difference between a xenopixel. Now that I understand it a bit better, I'm definitely getting the xeno!
Thank you for this video. I recently bought 2 ultrasabers because they had a 50% discount on the hilts, and 75% on their obsidian sound board. Sadly the ignition options i thought were depressing, because I didn't know what i wanted was Digipixile and up because of the way the sabers light up. SO now that I know thank you for this.
Great idea to give a guide. When I started my collection in 2020 I didn't know there even was different soundboards , I went and started on Ultrasabers that I thought were premium back then. (Lucky I only custom ordered 1 from them, the others being the cheaper mystery box) . Only good thing was that it had RGBW rather than RGB. I ordered that custom Ultrasabers after watching a demo of a Korbanth saber, lol it was a bit of a let down when I got it. I've since got much wiser on my saber Purchases since then.
Holy hell went to go see who had a video explaining this stuff as im out of the loop of new tech. Low and behold you're wearing one of ours! Top stuff dude. Thanks for the help
This was fantastic. I recently ventured into buying sabers. Sad since I’ve been a Star Wars fan since I was 5. But other things have taken priority. Life, kids, spouse, house etc… This was exactly the video I needed.
Ah thanks!! Well it depends on what type of saber you want! The two I have in the video are fro Padawan Outpost and ForceSabersUK both awesome companies!
@yonihauzer1157 I've never heard of Kyberlight but Crimson Dawn are good, they're a lgt reseller like Padawan Outpost Blades wise, you can dual with neopixel but after a while there is a chance you can damage the LEDs in the blade, but it does take a lot
Sounds like Xenopixel is for me. I'm only in my teens, got a bunch of money saved up, wanting to buy a high quality (as in not just plastic blade) saber for the first time. Does it matter where I buy them from? The ones I know about are Imperial Workshop, OwnASaber, Bombsabers from thr UA-camr Bombastic, and the recent release of theory sabers from the UA-camr Star Wars Theory. Any advice on where to buy from would be great! Also, for context, I'm looking to get one that I can actually use, and for dueling I guess.
So I will always say Padawan Outpost are the best place to buy from, amazing people, great customer service and just the best! Also with the code FULCRUM you get 5% off! If you want more info I have done another vid! ua-cam.com/video/_QjdNaBKC_M/v-deo.html
I’ve just been trying to find a video of people’s top ten lightsaber picks instead of going for where to buy them. I already got a spot to get lightsabers, ultrasabers is my go to, and I already have three of their lightsabers, sentinel which is my favorite anakins lightsaber that’s actually better than I expected and one I don’t know the name of but I need a shorter blade for cause the hilt length feels more like a shoto use lightsaber. I’m just trying to see about another lightsaber hilt to get that looks cool but isn’t ridiculous in design that it’d be difficult to hold onto for training.
Great vid! That's been really helpful. I wanna buy a lightsaber for my brother, and for me too, and I've been doing a ton of research. If I want to get a replica saber that just has different colours, the different battle sounds and sound bites from the movies, would Xenopixel be the way to go?
Thanks! The whole building experience is awesome, however the sabers are only ok, very bulky and plasticy, you can get better for the price, but the experience is worth that I think! Definitely build a droid, it's awesome!
This was so helpful and well explained. I’m looking to buy my first lightsaber tomorrow but wasn’t sure about the different terminology, I just want that Anakin EP3 with a Neopixel blade. I don’t care much for extra fonts or features I just want the blade to be bright! Which leads to my question, is there a difference with brightness and color from Xenopixel to Proffie?
Ah thanks glad I could help! No there's no difference in brightness or colour between the soundboards, its all to do with the blade itself, there are places that you can get super bright blades from but they come at a premium price which can be almost as much as the saber! The blades that come with sabers are super bright anyway so I've never seen the need to get the higher priced ones
@@FulcrumForce You just saved me from a lot of unnecessary spending. I believe for what I’m looking for as my entry lightsaber, a Xenopixel blade would be best. I think I’ll work my way up eventually, but for now as long as the blade is bright with smooth swing and has that scrolling effect when it ignites I’ll be happy. I’m so excited, thank you so much!
@TheJustinVasquez you're welcome! Be sure to let me know what you go for in the end! And if you pick it up from Padawan Outpost use my code FULCRUM for 5% off! But also they're having a huge black Friday sale at the mo so be sure to check it out!
@@FulcrumForce My saber just came in today, I ended up going for Anakin EP3 and I love it! Your video on how to use Xenopixel sabers was also a great help. Keep up the great work, and thanks again!!
Great video, thanks! I've just picked up a couple of baselit sabers from Padawan Outpost with 16 inch blades and I was really surprised at how bright they are all the way up the blade! At what blade length would you say that you start losing that brightness? All the baselit sabers I've seen in person have been noticeable dimmer towards the tip
Hey thanks for checking out the channel! Yeah so the current base lit cores are brighter than ever before, I would say you can get up to a 22inch blade before you start seeing significant drop off!
@@FulcrumForce that's great, thanks so much for replying! I was weighing up whether to get a generic base lit hilt with a 36 inch blade as a stop gap, or keep saving for the Kenobi thin neck pixel with a 32 inch blade which is what I really want but will take longer to save for haha! Sounds like saving will be the best bet, thanks! 😀
I'm 53 years old. Been a Star Wars fan since '77. I'm watching this video in March 2024 looking at purchasing a lightsaber for the first time and this video has been invaluable. As a saber newbie I have learned so much from your tutorial and enjoyed your video immensely. Thank you!
Ok I am understanding some of the types of lightsabers bc I was looking through some sabers and there were loads of types and I was very confused. I was looking for a tonfa but only see it on ultra lightsaber
I would steer clear of ultrasabers personally, but you can get a tonfa grip as an add on for any of the basic hilts from Padawan Outpost padawanoutpost.com/products/tonfa-grip?variant=44603310997746
@@FulcrumForce Hello, sorry to bother you again but right now I'm on the website and I see the parts and all but I wanted to customize the baton grip which is available rn and I need to know which part I can customize it from. Is there any suggestion you can kindly give me when trying to shop on padawan outpost? Tbh I think I could assemble it if I was to get a black and blue hilt from another website
thank you so much this video was beyond helpful! i have one super silly question though that i couldn’t find the answer to anywhere; what does tip drag depend on? it’s one of the most exciting things for me but padawan outpost doesn’t list it under the features anywhere. like if i got a proffie saber, is that something i would be able to have or add somehow? thank you!!
Not a silly question at all!! So all xeno and proffies from Padawan come with tip drag as a standard feature, no need to add it! I do have another video that shows how to use a xenopixel lightsaber, I still do need to do a video on proffie! Also if you are buying from padawan be sure to use the code FULCRUM for 5% off 😊
@nadia if this is your first neopixel saber I would say definitely go Xeno, it's a lot easier to use and still gives you most of the features, it's been updated recently too so it's even better than when I did this vid!
@@FulcrumForce i totally agree!! it’s just a lot of money for a student to spend so i feel like it would be worth it for the money if i can’t see myself buying another one soon
Thanks for the overview! Which xenopixel model is that? I like its simple hilt profile. Also, are there different blade types? I’m looking for a super durable blade which is highly impact resistant.
Thanks! It's the Fallen Prince from ForceSabers! So if you're looking to do heavy dueling I wouldn't recommend a neopixel blade, you can duel with them but over time you can damage the LEDs in the blade
@S LT yeah I've always used baselits for duelling, the only issues I've ever had is the blade warping slightly, but then that's a cheaper replacement than a neo blade!!
Not sure what other brands offer it but you can get a 3mm walled saber blade from Damiensabers, I have 2 Damiensabers and thier prices and quality are top notch, even thier mid grade 2mm walled blade is pretty stout and according to thier site is rated for heavy dueling. Haven't really tried to damage one but so far its been thrown and dropped quite a few times while practicing.
About 3 weeks after I shot this video the gesture controlled rgb came out, there's a few things missing now, including rgb being able to have soundfonts added, it's time for an update 👍🏻
So I've done a 2nd part to this as a where to buy guide, but for me if you're looking for the best quality replica sabers I'd go to KR Sabers and if you want original designs Sabertrio ua-cam.com/video/_QjdNaBKC_M/v-deo.html
Can I ask what exact lightsaber you were holding at 2:40? Or where I could find something similar? I really like the look of the base and I don't know how to search for that specific design since the terminology is kind of overwhelming.
Ok so for something like that you're looking for people who sell specific blades, the KR pixel stick is known for its brightness, but if you want to go next level you should check out civilised sabers and their tri, Quad and Penta blades, they are not cheap but they are the brightest you can get!!!
Ok so for something like that you're looking for people who sell specific blades, the KR pixel stick is known for its brightness, but if you want to go next level you should check out civilised sabers and their tri, Quad and Penta blades, they are not cheap but they are the brightest you can get!!!
Thanks so so much for this video and all of your help I truly appreciate it 🙂 I have an idea of what I want, now I just have to figure out which brand has the best deals!! 🤘🤣🇺🇸
@@FulcrumForce oh thanks,do you normally have one in there,or just for the videos? I sounds like a really good idea if it doesn't consume a lot energy! : )
@pandaemonaeonaeon I always have two sabers up but only switch them on for vids or it I'm spinning with them, due to them being neopixel sabers they only last for like 40mins on continuously
The main difference in duelling is the difference between base lit and neopixel, base lit can take a lot of duelling, I've actually done a video on the damage a neopixel blade can take ua-cam.com/video/-jlnw_lV3wc/v-deo.htmlsi=euabgCh3dgUzwWIq
If you get the hilts from a company that sells lgt they use the same speakers in both types of hilts, higher end sabers tend to use better quality speakers and they are normally the higher end boards so proffie, cfx and golden harvest
maybe not in quality, but in something else. a xenopixel v2 is missing a lot of sound data that cannot be played. these include, for example, endlocks, preons, enddrags, accent swings, and so on. I think the v3 has added that by now. but you can no longer upgrade your xenopixel v2, because they made a completely new board out of the xenopixel v3.
@@FulcrumForce honestly, i came in looking for character hilts but they ree way too expensive it seems :/ Then again, i d really hate to just settle for a plain silver/black one without any details
@MajinMatta tbh if its your first hilt, I'd save a bit more and get what you really want, you can start getting character hilts and nicer sabers from around 250, also if you decide to go with Padawan Outpost then you can use the code FULCRUM for 5% off!
@@FulcrumForce wow icl, just visited the website and they definotely got some of the besstt looking stuff for those prices! But everything seems sold out lol 😅
Depends what you want and how much you want to spend, but places I've bought from and I'm super happy with are Padawan Outpost (use code FULCRUM for 5%off), ForceSabers, KR Sabers and Sabertrio
@spectronic9334 so yeah, neopixel is what people refer to the blade as and there are quite a few different boards that take neopixel blades, Xeno, SN, Proffie, Cfx, Golden Harvest, just to name a few!
Makoto sabers are amazing but they're definitely not the brightest, the Tri, Quad and Penta blades from Civilised Sabers are by far the brightest blades you can get
@@FulcrumForce thanks for the reply :) when i was looking to buy one like5-6 years ago someone told me makoto was brightest but i guess alot have happend since then.
So neopixel is not a brand? Hmmm.... so then which brands do you shop with? My Facebook feed is full of them now and I don't know who the reputable ones are.
@Laich1277 yeah that'll happen!!! OK so the two maim companies I buy from are Padawan Outpost and ForceSabers, they are both UK based but ship worldwide, padawan sells your character hilts where forcesabers make more handmade hilts they design, also if you go with Padawan you can use the code FULCRUM for 5% off
After CFX released the GraFX upgrade Proffie was dead to me. Now even I can make animated ignition sequences easily. It’s just easier to use than Proffie. Sure you can technically do “more” with Proffie, it’s true…but can “YOU” do more with Proffie? Most people can’t do “more” and in fact proffie makes doing little things really hard… IMHO Proffie being able to do more is a dead argument for all but the most advanced users. Besides changing sound fonts, what’s more exciting than adding new pre-on’s and post-offs, blade styles and animations, custom RGB accessory lights and other installer friendly features. For the life of me, I don’t know what Proffie does more of that matters more than most of those things I already mentioned. Buy what you want, but don’t get sucked into the “MoAr” argument, just get the thing you can use and is easy to use.
this is true. my first was a proffie but when i got my cfx a few days later i fell in love haha. The only thing that bothers me about the cfx is that with the smooth swing, after a few seconds, the file changes, so it changes during the swing, from smooth swing file 1 to the 2nd, and the sound cuts every time. that doesn't sound so nice. if you know what I mean. this is not the case with the proffie. you can swing all the time without sound cuts. my golden harvest is coming on saturday, i'm looking forward to it.
I do mention which ones are entry level and which ones are the higher priced sabers but it's nearly impossible to say exactly how much all sabers cost as they have a very varied range from £80 to over a £1000
Hey @@FulcrumForce thanks for replying! Yeah I understand - I guess I was just looking for some rough ideas... one of our children has put neopixel lightsaber on their Christmas list (along with other things) but I'm thinking rgb may be the only realistic type to aspire to!
@thejoelpridmore if you head over to Padawan Outpost you can get pretty much everything from the lowest to highest, including really good prices on neopixel sabers! Also if you use the code FULCRUM you can get 5% off your order!
Love the guide!!! Helped me understand a lot of things between CFX and XenoPixel. Definitely be buying my next saber based on the info you provided.
One thing, my first (and only) lightsaber I bought from Sabertrio, I got a Reaver CFX neopixel saber and it had gesture control. Had it since September 2022. Completely LOVE it.
Ahh thanks! Glad I could help 😃
Yeah I have a couple from sabertrio myself and they are amazing!!!
My first lightsaber was a KyberLight baselit Neophyte- excellent quality for dueling and I ground down the hilt to make it smoother for spinning so it wouldn’t cut and scrape my hands up, then i acid etched the hilt and and added color to the acid etching. I highly recommend KyberLight for the features, durability, service, and ability to dual heavy with it.
Plus, each vendor gives its own names, making it more confusing... This video is a must watch! Thanks.
you've saved me some money because i was about to get a proffie but never understood the difference between a xenopixel. Now that I understand it a bit better, I'm definitely getting the xeno!
Ahh that's great I'm happy I could help!!
Thank you for this video. I recently bought 2 ultrasabers because they had a 50% discount on the hilts, and 75% on their obsidian sound board. Sadly the ignition options i thought were depressing, because I didn't know what i wanted was Digipixile and up because of the way the sabers light up. SO now that I know thank you for this.
Thank you so much for the explanation because I was so confused. But you cleared up a lot.
Thanks for explaining in this video
👍 May the Force be with you always
I honestly cant explain how great this video is. Its just an explanation video but its entertainment somehow and informative. 😂Great job
Thanks!!
Super helpful video, thanks a ton for putting this together!!!
Glad I could help!
Great idea to give a guide. When I started my collection in 2020 I didn't know there even was different soundboards , I went and started on Ultrasabers that I thought were premium back then. (Lucky I only custom ordered 1 from them, the others being the cheaper mystery box) . Only good thing was that it had RGBW rather than RGB.
I ordered that custom Ultrasabers after watching a demo of a Korbanth saber, lol it was a bit of a let down when I got it. I've since got much wiser on my saber Purchases since then.
Whats ur go to now
@@majinmatta299id also like to know
A great help for a pensioner wanting to purchase his first saber. Thank you.
Holy hell went to go see who had a video explaining this stuff as im out of the loop of new tech. Low and behold you're wearing one of ours! Top stuff dude. Thanks for the help
Ahh you're very welcome, most of my vids come courtesy of your shirts, they're always my go to!! 😃😃
This was fantastic. I recently ventured into buying sabers. Sad since I’ve been a Star Wars fan since I was 5. But other things have taken priority. Life, kids, spouse, house etc…
This was exactly the video I needed.
fantastic rundown, jim!
this was very confusing to me thx for explaining the difference between the different bords and stuff
super helpful, thank you, I was so lost with all the options .
Great video Jim, that will definitely help out anyone who is unsure what to get. Keep up the fantastic content :-)
Thank you!
This is awesome. I was so confused about all the different types, and the seller's website just didn't explain well enough.
A great informative video for anyone wanting to get into the hobby, well done Jim👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🍻
Ahh thanks buddy!!
worse than the number of different saber types and builds is the number of distributors selling the same low quality stuff.
Yeah, it's a convoluted mess!
What is a good place to buy then?
@@Robert-00768 sabertrio
Sounds like you have your own agenda to promote your own
cfx has had gesture control for a long time. you just have to set the right parameters. for example pof=400
17 minutes video and I know anything I need (except a good website to shipping from)😅. Thank you very much👍🏻🙏🏻
Ah thanks!! Well it depends on what type of saber you want! The two I have in the video are fro Padawan Outpost and ForceSabersUK both awesome companies!
@@FulcrumForce what you think about crimson dawn and kyberlight? Because after checking in few website I found the 2 best sabers (I think)
@@FulcrumForce you think neopixel blade can Handel a fight like the rgb blade or more?
@yonihauzer1157 I've never heard of Kyberlight but Crimson Dawn are good, they're a lgt reseller like Padawan Outpost
Blades wise, you can dual with neopixel but after a while there is a chance you can damage the LEDs in the blade, but it does take a lot
@@FulcrumForce thank you very much for the help, I definitely use your advice 👍🏻
thanks bro great guide
This helped me so much. Thank you!
Thank you for this informative video. Can you do an explainer about which types are best for heavy dueling?
None of them. They all break pretty easy
My neopixel Vader saber came in today I can’t wait to use it lol
Fab one Jim nice and clear and well explained, will really help those new to the community
Thank you Sheena 😊
This video helped me so much brother! Thanks for the information 🤟🏻
Sounds like Xenopixel is for me. I'm only in my teens, got a bunch of money saved up, wanting to buy a high quality (as in not just plastic blade) saber for the first time. Does it matter where I buy them from? The ones I know about are Imperial Workshop, OwnASaber, Bombsabers from thr UA-camr Bombastic, and the recent release of theory sabers from the UA-camr Star Wars Theory. Any advice on where to buy from would be great! Also, for context, I'm looking to get one that I can actually use, and for dueling I guess.
So I will always say Padawan Outpost are the best place to buy from, amazing people, great customer service and just the best! Also with the code FULCRUM you get 5% off!
If you want more info I have done another vid!
ua-cam.com/video/_QjdNaBKC_M/v-deo.html
I’ve just been trying to find a video of people’s top ten lightsaber picks instead of going for where to buy them. I already got a spot to get lightsabers, ultrasabers is my go to, and I already have three of their lightsabers, sentinel which is my favorite anakins lightsaber that’s actually better than I expected and one I don’t know the name of but I need a shorter blade for cause the hilt length feels more like a shoto use lightsaber. I’m just trying to see about another lightsaber hilt to get that looks cool but isn’t ridiculous in design that it’d be difficult to hold onto for training.
Great vid! That's been really helpful. I wanna buy a lightsaber for my brother, and for me too, and I've been doing a ton of research. If I want to get a replica saber that just has different colours, the different battle sounds and sound bites from the movies, would Xenopixel be the way to go?
@@Bruno_SLC as your first ones xeno is absolutely the way to go! The new versions all connect to an app to make change stuff super easy!
Great vid!
What's opinions on the "official" sabres at disneyland? I'm going next year and fancy doing the build experience.
Thanks!
The whole building experience is awesome, however the sabers are only ok, very bulky and plasticy, you can get better for the price, but the experience is worth that I think! Definitely build a droid, it's awesome!
Thanks man!
This is so helpful, thank you.
thank you so much! you showed how much i didnt understand lol 🤣
This was so helpful and well explained. I’m looking to buy my first lightsaber tomorrow but wasn’t sure about the different terminology, I just want that Anakin EP3 with a Neopixel blade. I don’t care much for extra fonts or features I just want the blade to be bright! Which leads to my question, is there a difference with brightness and color from Xenopixel to Proffie?
Ah thanks glad I could help! No there's no difference in brightness or colour between the soundboards, its all to do with the blade itself, there are places that you can get super bright blades from but they come at a premium price which can be almost as much as the saber! The blades that come with sabers are super bright anyway so I've never seen the need to get the higher priced ones
@@FulcrumForce You just saved me from a lot of unnecessary spending. I believe for what I’m looking for as my entry lightsaber, a Xenopixel blade would be best. I think I’ll work my way up eventually, but for now as long as the blade is bright with smooth swing and has that scrolling effect when it ignites I’ll be happy. I’m so excited, thank you so much!
@TheJustinVasquez you're welcome! Be sure to let me know what you go for in the end! And if you pick it up from Padawan Outpost use my code FULCRUM for 5% off! But also they're having a huge black Friday sale at the mo so be sure to check it out!
@@FulcrumForce My saber just came in today, I ended up going for Anakin EP3 and I love it! Your video on how to use Xenopixel sabers was also a great help. Keep up the great work, and thanks again!!
Great video, thanks! I've just picked up a couple of baselit sabers from Padawan Outpost with 16 inch blades and I was really surprised at how bright they are all the way up the blade! At what blade length would you say that you start losing that brightness? All the baselit sabers I've seen in person have been noticeable dimmer towards the tip
Hey thanks for checking out the channel! Yeah so the current base lit cores are brighter than ever before, I would say you can get up to a 22inch blade before you start seeing significant drop off!
@@FulcrumForce that's great, thanks so much for replying! I was weighing up whether to get a generic base lit hilt with a 36 inch blade as a stop gap, or keep saving for the Kenobi thin neck pixel with a 32 inch blade which is what I really want but will take longer to save for haha! Sounds like saving will be the best bet, thanks! 😀
Great video, thanks! Do you a source where I can order a longer blade/tube?
Thanks! What sort of size are you after, the longest standard blade is 36"
Damn this video would have come in handy before i got a saber! Very informative. I made an Iron Man sound font for my saber, love the xenopixel!
I think Xeno is my favourite for ease of use!!
I'm 53 years old. Been a Star Wars fan since '77. I'm watching this video in March 2024 looking at purchasing a lightsaber for the first time and this video has been invaluable. As a saber newbie I have learned so much from your tutorial and enjoyed your video immensely. Thank you!
Ahh thanks! I'm glad I could help 😃😃
Ok I am understanding some of the types of lightsabers bc I was looking through some sabers and there were loads of types and I was very confused. I was looking for a tonfa but only see it on ultra lightsaber
I would steer clear of ultrasabers personally, but you can get a tonfa grip as an add on for any of the basic hilts from Padawan Outpost
padawanoutpost.com/products/tonfa-grip?variant=44603310997746
@@FulcrumForce ok Thanks, and if I was to get it from Padawan outpost then where can I get the blade? I mean idrk tbh or where to start
@@Sparten-177 the blade comes with it! You get everything you need for you to start using it!
@@FulcrumForce ight Thank you👍🏽
@@FulcrumForce Hello, sorry to bother you again but right now I'm on the website and I see the parts and all but I wanted to customize the baton grip which is available rn and I need to know which part I can customize it from. Is there any suggestion you can kindly give me when trying to shop on padawan outpost? Tbh I think I could assemble it if I was to get a black and blue hilt from another website
thank you so much this video was beyond helpful! i have one super silly question though that i couldn’t find the answer to anywhere; what does tip drag depend on? it’s one of the most exciting things for me but padawan outpost doesn’t list it under the features anywhere. like if i got a proffie saber, is that something i would be able to have or add somehow? thank you!!
Not a silly question at all!! So all xeno and proffies from Padawan come with tip drag as a standard feature, no need to add it! I do have another video that shows how to use a xenopixel lightsaber, I still do need to do a video on proffie!
Also if you are buying from padawan be sure to use the code FULCRUM for 5% off 😊
@@FulcrumForce thank you, i’ll have to decide between the two because i’m not fully confident in my programming skills :PP
@nadia if this is your first neopixel saber I would say definitely go Xeno, it's a lot easier to use and still gives you most of the features, it's been updated recently too so it's even better than when I did this vid!
@@FulcrumForce i totally agree!! it’s just a lot of money for a student to spend so i feel like it would be worth it for the money if i can’t see myself buying another one soon
Thanks for the overview! Which xenopixel model is that? I like its simple hilt profile.
Also, are there different blade types? I’m looking for a super durable blade which is highly impact resistant.
Thanks! It's the Fallen Prince from ForceSabers!
So if you're looking to do heavy dueling I wouldn't recommend a neopixel blade, you can duel with them but over time you can damage the LEDs in the blade
@@FulcrumForce Thx for the quick response! Yeah looks like base lighting is safer for heavy dueling.
@S LT yeah I've always used baselits for duelling, the only issues I've ever had is the blade warping slightly, but then that's a cheaper replacement than a neo blade!!
Not sure what other brands offer it but you can get a 3mm walled saber blade from Damiensabers, I have 2 Damiensabers and thier prices and quality are top notch, even thier mid grade 2mm walled blade is pretty stout and according to thier site is rated for heavy dueling. Haven't really tried to damage one but so far its been thrown and dropped quite a few times while practicing.
My eyes were on those Nihilus and revan figures 😂
They're good ones!
You missed a category, the RGB with gesture control , and with unstable blade.
About 3 weeks after I shot this video the gesture controlled rgb came out, there's a few things missing now, including rgb being able to have soundfonts added, it's time for an update 👍🏻
Do you have a link to your poster that isn’t $700 on eBay?
Ahh I don't I'm afraid, mines an original 😬
Very nice ! Thanks
Where would you suggest one order a saber for best quality?
So I've done a 2nd part to this as a where to buy guide, but for me if you're looking for the best quality replica sabers I'd go to KR Sabers and if you want original designs Sabertrio
ua-cam.com/video/_QjdNaBKC_M/v-deo.html
Can I ask what exact lightsaber you were holding at 2:40? Or where I could find something similar? I really like the look of the base and I don't know how to search for that specific design since the terminology is kind of overwhelming.
The exact model is the Dark Prince from ForceSabers, here's a link to it 😊
www.forcesabers.uk/product-page/dark-prince
@@FulcrumForce Thank you! :)
Great vid! 1 question, so there exist a base lit rgb hilt with a xenopixel sound board?
As it goes the new Xenopixel V3 that's just been released has the same board for rgb and Xenopixel
fulc i just want the brightest blade and dont care about sound what are some options
Ok so for something like that you're looking for people who sell specific blades, the KR pixel stick is known for its brightness, but if you want to go next level you should check out civilised sabers and their tri, Quad and Penta blades, they are not cheap but they are the brightest you can get!!!
Ok so for something like that you're looking for people who sell specific blades, the KR pixel stick is known for its brightness, but if you want to go next level you should check out civilised sabers and their tri, Quad and Penta blades, they are not cheap but they are the brightest you can get!!!
Any water resistant light sabers? Don't want to start freaking out if I am caught out in the rain.
I have a question, I want to buy a lightsaber to play around, duel etc. because XenoPixel has LEDs in the blade can I play around with it?
You can absolutely play around with it and it will take light dueling for sure, if you wanted heavy dueling you'd need a heavier grade neopixel blade
@@FulcrumForce Thank you for answering my question even tho the video was made so long ago!
Thanks so so much for this video and all of your help I truly appreciate it 🙂 I have an idea of what I want, now I just have to figure out which brand has the best deals!! 🤘🤣🇺🇸
Ahh thanks I'm glad I could help! Iay have a video coming out soon that goes through some of the best saber companies so keep an eye out 👀
What's the lightsaber on the wall? Is it always there? : )
Which one, the blue one? It's the Iron Maiden from ForceSabers, it's not always that one, I change them frequently lol
@@FulcrumForce oh thanks,do you normally have one in there,or just for the videos? I sounds like a really good idea if it doesn't consume a lot energy! : )
@pandaemonaeonaeon I always have two sabers up but only switch them on for vids or it I'm spinning with them, due to them being neopixel sabers they only last for like 40mins on continuously
@@FulcrumForce oh 40m only? Lol.I see,thanks for the info!
Do the different boards have different duel durability?
The main difference in duelling is the difference between base lit and neopixel, base lit can take a lot of duelling, I've actually done a video on the damage a neopixel blade can take
ua-cam.com/video/-jlnw_lV3wc/v-deo.htmlsi=euabgCh3dgUzwWIq
Where did u get the xenopixel lightsaber. And did it come pre installed with the features
It's the fallen prince from ForceSabersUK and yeah everything is ready to go with it you can just unbox it and it's good to go!
@@FulcrumForce Thanks so much
Keep up the good work on ur videos
@@wolf104th8 thank you! 😊
Do you have a recommendation for a reliable kinda cheap xenopixel saber store?
Best place I can recommend is Padawan Outpost, best prices and best customer service!
So if i have RGB i cam chose any color or only green, blue and red ?
Any colour, it uses the combination to make the other colours!
Hello there,
is there a difference in sound quality between xeno and proffie?
If you get the hilts from a company that sells lgt they use the same speakers in both types of hilts, higher end sabers tend to use better quality speakers and they are normally the higher end boards so proffie, cfx and golden harvest
maybe not in quality, but in something else. a xenopixel v2 is missing a lot of sound data that cannot be played. these include, for example, endlocks, preons, enddrags, accent swings, and so on. I think the v3 has added that by now. but you can no longer upgrade your xenopixel v2, because they made a completely new board out of the xenopixel v3.
So the brightest are the neopixel? Looking for the brightest, but i also want to spend under 220 which is difficult when i d like an actual nice hilt
Yeah, due to them having LEDs in the blade you get no light drop off like you do with base lit, are you looking to get a character hilt?
@@FulcrumForce honestly, i came in looking for character hilts but they ree way too expensive it seems :/ Then again, i d really hate to just settle for a plain silver/black one without any details
@MajinMatta tbh if its your first hilt, I'd save a bit more and get what you really want, you can start getting character hilts and nicer sabers from around 250, also if you decide to go with Padawan Outpost then you can use the code FULCRUM for 5% off!
@@FulcrumForce wow icl, just visited the website and they definotely got some of the besstt looking stuff for those prices! But everything seems sold out lol 😅
@MajinMatta it's only out of stock for a week or so, they restock very often and have the best customer service!
Could i ask what the font at 9:10 was, thanks
Ooh that one is actually my custom made soundfont called Dume!
What's the difference between base-lit and rgbx
Rgbx is still base lit but it's the newest version of rgb that has gesture controls and other additions not found in rgb
How about reliability? I had a rgb baselit and a xenopixel from ES Sabers, both died in under 6 months with only light use!
I have over 30 sabers from various places, never ES, but I've had no issues at all and I use mine a lot!
@@FulcrumForce Thanks, good to know. I'll go back to them 👍
Any recommended sellers?
Depends what you want and how much you want to spend, but places I've bought from and I'm super happy with are Padawan Outpost (use code FULCRUM for 5%off), ForceSabers, KR Sabers and Sabertrio
Can you use a Xenopixel V2 Soundboard to dual someone?
You can, after a while of heavy dueling the blade might have some damage like leds out but you just replace the blade and its all good
so a xenopixel and neopixel can be in the same saber?
as in,xenopixel is the board for sounds,neopixel os for the blade?
@spectronic9334 so yeah, neopixel is what people refer to the blade as and there are quite a few different boards that take neopixel blades, Xeno, SN, Proffie, Cfx, Golden Harvest, just to name a few!
Is Makoto sabers brightest?
Makoto sabers are amazing but they're definitely not the brightest, the Tri, Quad and Penta blades from Civilised Sabers are by far the brightest blades you can get
@@FulcrumForce thanks for the reply :) when i was looking to buy one like5-6 years ago someone told me makoto was brightest but i guess alot have happend since then.
What about kyber light and their “kyber pixel”?
Kyberlight are a TXQ reseller, so very much on the same level as LGT/Nexus sabers so more entry level, but TXQ sabers are pretty nice!
So neopixel is not a brand? Hmmm.... so then which brands do you shop with? My Facebook feed is full of them now and I don't know who the reputable ones are.
Well I can give you info of which companies I buy sabers from?
@Fulcrum & The Force that would be amazing! Because they are flooding my Facebook and Instagram since doing one search lol
@Laich1277 yeah that'll happen!!! OK so the two maim companies I buy from are Padawan Outpost and ForceSabers, they are both UK based but ship worldwide, padawan sells your character hilts where forcesabers make more handmade hilts they design, also if you go with Padawan you can use the code FULCRUM for 5% off
After CFX released the GraFX upgrade Proffie was dead to me. Now even I can make animated ignition sequences easily. It’s just easier to use than Proffie. Sure you can technically do “more” with Proffie, it’s true…but can “YOU” do more with Proffie? Most people can’t do “more” and in fact proffie makes doing little things really hard…
IMHO Proffie being able to do more is a dead argument for all but the most advanced users. Besides changing sound fonts, what’s more exciting than adding new pre-on’s and post-offs, blade styles and animations, custom RGB accessory lights and other installer friendly features. For the life of me, I don’t know what Proffie does more of that matters more than most of those things I already mentioned. Buy what you want, but don’t get sucked into the “MoAr” argument, just get the thing you can use and is easy to use.
this is true. my first was a proffie but when i got my cfx a few days later i fell in love haha. The only thing that bothers me about the cfx is that with the smooth swing, after a few seconds, the file changes, so it changes during the swing, from smooth swing file 1 to the 2nd, and the sound cuts every time. that doesn't sound so nice. if you know what I mean. this is not the case with the proffie. you can swing all the time without sound cuts. my golden harvest is coming on saturday, i'm looking forward to it.
At the start, explain the pricing you would, you said. Wait I did, mention prices, you did not.
I do mention which ones are entry level and which ones are the higher priced sabers but it's nearly impossible to say exactly how much all sabers cost as they have a very varied range from £80 to over a £1000
Hey @@FulcrumForce thanks for replying! Yeah I understand - I guess I was just looking for some rough ideas... one of our children has put neopixel lightsaber on their Christmas list (along with other things) but I'm thinking rgb may be the only realistic type to aspire to!
@thejoelpridmore if you head over to Padawan Outpost you can get pretty much everything from the lowest to highest, including really good prices on neopixel sabers! Also if you use the code FULCRUM you can get 5% off your order!
Real question is: where to buy it? I only see scams and scams
Well as it goes, I have a video for that too!!
ua-cam.com/video/_QjdNaBKC_M/v-deo.html