Hilt side Neopixel connector tutorial
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- Опубліковано 13 жов 2024
- Using the custom saber shop neopixel connector. A quick tutorial on how I do them. You can find the components on a few different website I mention in the video like thecustomsaber.com, saberarmory.com, and smugglers outpost on Etsy.
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nice walkthrough bro! always interesting to see how others come at things that have been doing it for a long time
Yeah dude I know what you mean. I am sure I do things pretty cookie cutter lol. I am a simple man.
I'm new to all this and just learning I found your video to be most informative
Hey that's awesome! I hope they are informative and entertaining.
Nice video brother! That Flagship is so awesome... it looks great, is pretty cheap for a well-machined hilt, and is so customizable. Not to mention, they've been installed so many times that the technique is widely available across the installer industry!
I love them man. I have been thinking of getting another so I can do another version of my orgus din style one but its a good bit of work. One day
tho
It's been brought to light and I've figured you must get a ton of emails, Although I do try to keep it to a minimum and only for my own work, I realize it is something you probably could do with less of so I will keep my comments and questions to this from now on, I hope I haven't caused any undo stress, keep up the awesome work. and Thank you again man.
Hey man I am sorry!!!! I have been away from my email and I dont get notifications for it so it will slip my mind some times. And yeah I have like 4 different ways that people try and contact to me and I dont get to them all. Easest way to contact me is here and Facebook. Thats why I don't like to add more outlets like my personal email. Especially if its just for questions. It gets out of hand and I am not good at juggling 20 different people asking me things at the same time form 4 different platforms.
@@NerfherderCustoms No need to be sorry It was just a link to my RPF no rush and I just don't want to be bugging people.
thank you for showing this. I'm planning on getting the flagship and parts to try my first install. these videos are really well made and informative!
No problem Tristan! I was going to do another tutorial but I have to get some commissions done in time and I have like 8 font reviews I need to do lol
Awesome, thank you, I hear you use 24 Guage wire just on that pcb connector then from what it sounds? I unfortunately will be attempting to use the lit pcb blade connector on my MK1 because it is so short up in there so it sounds like I picked the hardest way to do things but I guess that's the way I do things. hehe If you have any suggestions on those let me know but I know you said you've never used one so I I get it. Awesome tutorial! Keep up the good work!
Yeah man I have never done them before. I will eventually but its not something I am in a hurry to do. But you will need to do some research on it. Not sure if 24 gauge will cut it on those. You should ask someone who has done them.
@@NerfherderCustoms ty man!
you should make a tutorial video to wire and solder a cfx soundboard.
Same exact concept as this. Just follow the wiring diagram in the manual for CFX.
2 things. 1) what gauge wire should be used for the data line (Im planning on using mostly 28 for my build and 2 24's for the + and -) and 2) Im using a proffie which requires the negative to split in 2 before going into the board. If I use 2 negative wires from the pcb can I just put each one to their own pad? Or does the wire need to split off from one wire?
When I use these TCSS I just double up on the wire for pos and neg using a 24 gauge and then my data line is a 28. For data line it doesn't matter. Not sure for Proffie but I believe the same thing. But for like say for CFX there are two neg wires that go to two different neg pads so that's why I just use two 24 instead one 22 and split it into two at the pad. Its up to you really how you want to go about it but general rule of wiring and there is a shtok wiring digram you can find, All neopixel and battery related like battery pos/neg, recharge port need to be 22 gauge for safety reasons. Then speaker and switches and stuff can be anything like 28 and up. Just follow the proffie wiring diagram in the manual. It list everything you need including wire gauge.
Do you recommend silicone or ptfe, I’ve been debating using silicone as ptfe is pretty expensive. I’m using a cfx board and neopixel. Also I got a saber armory regiis diy kit and it came with 2 pcb connectors one that looks like yours with the pins detached and one with 7 pins and what looks like 6 leds on it. I am not sure if I need both or not
This is an older pixel connector. I mainly use neopixel connectors that have neo pixels on the pcb. But same principle applies. Personally I use wife from the custom saber shop. As long as your gauge is correct you will be fine. Personally I think it’s a personal preference. PTFE is just more durable for high temperatures. But if your saber gets to that temp then you got a problem lol. But I don’t like the way PTFE feels. I am not a fan of using it. But I also don’t like the flimsy silicone wire. The ones from tcss have been working fine for me for years. PTFE might be smaller even though it’s the same gauge so it’s good for tight builds.
Or do I have to connect my blade detection cable to this pcb?
Nice vid my dude!
Thanks man!
Hey man, question. Do you do any commissions or internals upgrades for soundboards? I have a saber with a Pico Crumble Board that I was hoping to upgrade to CFX one of these days. Maybe.
He said a few videos ago he’s taking a break from commissions
@@Liam_T35 I appreciate you letting me know. I hadn’t actually seen that. I just started following him a few days ago. Thanks again man.
@@blakemccracken1295 Hey man I am working through my last few commissions and I had to make a cut off so I could take a small break for myself. I just needed to not take anymore at the moment so I am not staring at everyones build and making them wait longer.
No worries man, gotta do what’s best for you. Just figured I’d ask while I had the thought. Also, wanna say I’m loving your content dude, you’ve been really informative for me the last two days trying to figure this saber out. Keep it up my dude!
@@blakemccracken1295 Hey man I am always happy to help out. I will be continuing to do sabers for people but yeah I just need a breather. I have made so many sabers and videos these past few months. I only take a few commissions on at a time so I dont get overloaded and keep people waiting. I have had a big influx of people asking for some commission and I already have a few I need to finish as is so I had to cut it off for a second. I have seen too many people burn out for taking on too much. I want to be able to enjoy this.
Is it possible to have a stunt saber with a neopixel blade? If so, do you just wire the connecter to the switch and battery compartment? Or is there more to it?
No with a stun set up you are just wiring up a battery to a light. The soundboard is what controls the lights when it comes to something like neopixel. You basically need a driver for the board to read the neopixel data line. Almost every board that is neopixel compatible has a mute to my knowledge so you could have a stunt that way. But either way you need the soundboard to drive the pixel strip.
What is the data wire for? can I just rig it up just for pos and neg?
Data line is extremely important if you want to do neopixel anything. It must go to the date pad on the soundboard. Use the wire diagram in the manual for the soundboard you are wiring up.
How do I connect the wires to my board though that’s what I need to know
What soundboard are you using? Each manual has a wiring diagram for whatever board you are using.
@@NerfherderCustoms I’m using a GH and I’m gonna have sound so I’m just making sure plus that usb port
@@christopherreid8370 Just used the diagram for a neopixel build on a GH in the manual. Its really easy. You're neopixel wires dont have anything to do with the speaker or a USB port. At least to my knowledge on a USB port. I never use those. Just a recharge port and I make all my adjustments via SD card. Each wire from your speaker goes to their own designated pads.
@@NerfherderCustoms so which part of the recharge port do I need for this one if I’m using a rechargeable battery? Does the size matter? I’m just looking on tcss and confused on which one to get
@@christopherreid8370 I am getting confused on what you're asking here. Are we talking about neopixel connectors or battery and recharge ports? And also if you have a removable battery you dont need a recharge port. If you use a recharge port you will most likely need a 2.1mm recharge port. Depends on what the chassis holds. Sometimes with goth 3D designs chassis they take a 1.3mm recharge port.
can i use hilt side and blade side pcb from different brands ?
From my understanding all pixel connectors are universal with blade side connectors regardless of the company. The only thing I can think of is the issue of being properly resistored. Generally the data line is added on the blade side. So if the blade is made improperly then you could have issues. But yeah you should be fine with mixing it up.
Sup can you tel me if dark wolf 8 saber studio board can be turn to neopixel ?
I don't know what that sound board is. I would think so since all soundboards on the market these days are made with neopixel and smooth swing support. Its become the norm. But definitely do more research into it. I could answer better if I knew what board you have.
Do you know if people sell there used ones that are already built
“Sabers”
@@tylertettleton4535 You asking me if people sell already installed saber? If so then of course
@@NerfherderCustoms I mean like used for less?
so which way is up ocd? I try to lie mine so flat line pins are on the bottom. it bugs me when its not like that.
Usually I do the 7 pins and I make the 5 line the top if that makes sense. Like the T is in the top position lol
@@NerfherderCustoms omg, youre killing my ocd, the heavy line is the bottom man. ;)
@@MegtoothSithSabers Lol I am a wild man!!!
is it possible to connect one of these to an obsidian soundboard by ultrasabers?
No the ultrasabers obsidian is not compatible with neopixel. Your sound board needs to be able to support it. I believe ultra sabers has a new board that does support a neopixel set up but I dont think it has smoothswing. And I would highly suggest you just get the better end soundboards that support both of those. The ultra sabers soundboards are years behind in technology.
@@NerfherderCustoms thank you I’m going to consider buying a CFX soundboard. Do you know if there is any step by step tutorial on how to wire one up?
@@bananaman9423 follow the manual. It has a wiring diagram and everything you need to know. Search crystal focus manual and you will find it. I believe it’s plecterlabs.com but I am blanking on if that’s the website. Either way just search crystal focus manual you will find it.
Heyyyyyyy buddy
Hey dude!