How To Build An LED Strip NeoPixel FX Lightsaber Using KR Sabers Verso v1.0 Soundboard

[@jimsmith283]

Light bulb Idea Khal, sell an entire Saber DIY kit (Hilt, blade, neopixel strip, speaker, board, chassis, switch, battery... ect.) 😎🍻

[@mrbaldwin8819]

Gotta say this is reassuring for anybody to do ! Any builder I speak to makes it out to be a pain or dont communicate enough to be helpful ! 100% going to buy a verso and the kit is a huge stress reliever . I also assume most builder try to keep everything tight lipped so no one steals their thunder for some reasons lol

[@DavidMartin-ox6xz]

I am so excited to have found this. I bought a flagship about two months ago, and I have been kind of hesitant about all of install work. Now I can't wait to get the rest of my parts, and make my saber.

[@djmehs]

This comment freaked me out a bit when I first saw it since I didn't remember posting it...

[@DavidMartin-ox6xz]

@@djmehs It took me a minute to figure out the twilight zone episode I just read. lol

[@stefanbaur1834]

Think I am going to take on my first instal after watching this.

[@NoName-st2jl]

Hey just asking how's your first install going

[@3juliano680]

Hey just asking how's your first install going

[@redleblanc]

checking in as well how’d it go or is going?

[@MBrulla]

Next video request - machining hilts. Your pieces are works of art and I would love to see that side (it's really rare to see people machining in this hobby - everyone does videos on the electronics). Thanks again! I send so many people to this video for help...

[@gerardmcguire1742]

Clicked for the tutorial....subbed for the Raiders Hoodie. RRAAAAAIIIIDDDDEEERRRSSSS!!

[@sibbs9149]

About to rewatch this 100 times whilst doing my first build, gonna try install the Korbanth Starkiller saber i just bought, no better time to try haha

[@GeneralMalice]

So... how did it turn out?

[@philtatnell3685]

Great vid, I really enjoyed it! I’m hopeless when it comes to electronics but I think you’ve given me the confidence to try and install one of these soundboards into my Roman’s Balance V4 or Graflex. Keep the tutorials coming!

[@Renfrik2804]

Nice video Khal ! Reminds me those from Shameem. It's great to share your knowledge to future saber builder.

[@rathalghul]

I actually use the knobs on the battery holder to click it into my chassis. Works very well. Just an idea you might want to add to your chassis design.

[@agentd5417]

BACK AT IT! Love your tutorials, Khal! Nice camera work too, Radina!

[@TheSkeletor1993]

This video was really helpful with building my first lightsaber. Please make more of these videos ;)

[@ryanbeard8920]

I need your hilts to be back in stock!👍👍

[@MBrulla]

For those 470 Ohm resistors you can just use a bit of Kapton tape to hold down the other side. Makes it much easier to tack the first pad if you don't have a steady hand.

[@andre-dx4yw]

really good video i have yet to build a saber but i already have the tools and you have helped me with the knowledge thankyou

[@turtlehelmmemes]

Great tutorial. Are you going to do a tutorial on how to set up the tri Cree ?

[@jarjarsith987]

TurtleHelm Gaming Sucks would be great ! I am about to do my install !

[@turtlehelmmemes]

perez david cool! Are you doing a tri Cree or neo pixel?

[@nox_7277]

Thanks so much! Because of this video I was able to put the soundboard in my saber

[@tyrano8252]

Yes this is what i was waiting for

[@dracojeff9770]

Thank you for taking the time to make this very useful video. Hope you can do one video soon with the accent led or crystal chamber okie? 👌👍

[@JPF_Props]

Awesome video! Thanks for this! Learned a few really useful techniques I didn’t know. Bought 2 Verso boards for future installs. Hoping a good TROS Rey hilt will be out there soon!

[@denzillong9878]

Excellent tutorial. Great work!

[@paulloughlin3732]

Brilliant, brilliant video Khal, thanks mate.

[@halliwaxbasementbuilds]

wicked Khal, ordering everything! those wire strippers on your store is a must!!

[@Sploads]

Yep I need one

[@adrianwelch1435]

looks better than the fx sabers. a heck of a lot better

[@guyloren]

Absolutely superb work,cheers Khal- answered plenty of questions that's saved you a lot of extra emails,I reckon! 😅 Will be ordering my Verso soon bud.👍🏻

[@saleelmali950]

Can u make same tutorial using two neopixel strips 144 led. Pls send detailed parts list for verso board.

[@FulcrumCXL]

This was great. I just bought a flagship hilt and a verso to install. Would love to see how you put together the heat sink for the tri crée as that’s about the only part I’m a little nervous about. Also... did you use a resistor on the switch led?

[@leeskelton9715]

Hi, did you find out how to do the tri Cree? Doing a similar one and if you found a tutorial please let me know

[@ImLilDev]

Hey ! I have a question is it possible to take the card and only connect it to the speaker and the power source, and nothing else ? I think yes but I wanna be sure before buying. I juste started learning electronics so sorry if my question sounds noobish 🥺

[@joshc5339]

I'm just waiting for a resistor to put mine together!

[@juansalcedo2802]

Josh C wassup man

[@AnthonyGonzalez-lw1ek]

Awesome it’s a beauty! When it comes to life !

[@Starkill3r306]

Huge help in understanding this. Is there a diagram for the Rogue Apprentice v2 using Verso v1, maybe one similar? I didn't see a 2 button option in the manual.

[@ancyank5023]

would u mind making a video tutorial for the tri cree version?

[@marrrc3593]

Very nice tutorial! But I didn't quite understand what the resistor is for. An explanation would be much appreciated 😃!

[@zzzspik7090]

Can you out a blade plug in this type of blade holder?

[@enforcerhecate6147]

Hello! About to build for the first time, and I noticed that the soundboard link leads to a 404. Any other suggestions for where to get one/if another one will work in its place? Thank you!

[@j.lietka9406]

Can the FX control PCB be used with a single color LED string blade? Thanks Plus I subbed

[@ShtokCustomWorx]

nice tutorial!

[@kevinfrmkdz]

I was soo excited to finally install a verso in my old korbanth k4 since it had a nice small form factor like a nano biscotte. Was pretty straight forward like my nec/plecter/proffie installs over the years, didnt think to check continuity since it was a fresh board. When I went to do the final step(always save battery for last) there was continuity between the positive/negative, removed everything, made sure there were no bridged connections(magnified), same thing, said maybe its supposed to be like that, re soldered everything, as soon as I put the battery the controller super heated in my hand, cut the battery cable as fast a possible in hopes of saving the board. Boards probably fried though, but what would cause that continuity? My solder joints were solid with no bridged connections, been soldering for 15+ years, just dont understand.

[@GlawberOliveira]

Hello! How wide is the board in millimeters? I’m making my own saber from scratch and im making a smaller sized one so I can put it in my pocket. The pipe im using is 20-21mm in diameter (inside)

[@b.h9186]

nice tutorial mate , does this board handle a luxeon rebel or a cree with a single LED ?

[@matteusmaster2478]

Great Video. Where did you get that fume extrator tube thats bendable.? Thanks.

[@PisaniProductions]

Am currently in the process of getting all the pieces to build my first saber. Not a super technical guy, but how do you hook up a recharge port to this system?

[@micah.lindley]

Did you wire a recharge port? If not, how would you recharge a saber like this? Thanks!

[@mariofarrugia90]

would like to know if a normal built in kr lightsaber can be modified to use this blade which would be awesome

[@jerrypringle4344]

I don't see listed the part of the connection that goes into the blade bottom

[@ferdinandpaul8306]

Do I need a 3 pin charge port like on the wiring diagram? Or can I use a 2 pin and how do i wire that? And what is the charge voltage? I have a 5v charging cable that works with another saber with a different soundboard.

[@mikedeguzman1]

Thank you so much.. out of curiosity how do I know if I need a long pin or a short pin connector?

[@gex1290]

Will these components for in a 1inch inner diameter saber hilt? A d if not is there any electronics that can fit that I can substitute these with?

[@brandonbriseno5355]

Hi, im designing my own lightsaber but I am curious to what I actually need electronically? I know LED lights, circuit board(sound), and the batter parts. Anything else to make it run?

[@MegtoothSithSabers]

Awesome Khal.

[@notbearygoodgeek2467]

Is he using the same 24 awg wire for the entire build?

[@salvatoreciuccio2570]

love the video but isn't it a bad to solder with the micro sd card in it.

[@jesusescalante93]

Is it the same process if housing a master replica saber

[@markoacanski8620]

I am going to Build this lightsaber but i have some questions. On your list for the soundboard you have 2 wiring diagrams. One beginner and one Basic. If i want to use the beginner one can i still use Eco PCB connector and do i have to buy resistors if i have Eco bc it says it is prebuilt but idk because im a total beginner

[@markoacanski8620]

I just want to know which wiring system were u looking at. Basic or beginner.

[@zoesullivan222]

on the manual it calls for a led resistor on the neg wire for the activation button, but you didnt use one on the saber in the video, do i need to add that led resistor or can i just skip that bit?

[@KRSabers]

It depends what the driving values of the led inside the switch are. The resistor is intended for the led inside. I used a switch with a white led and a resistor isn’t needed as the led can be directly driven since the output voltage of the pad is the same as the forward voltage of the led inside the switch. You only need the resistor if the led forward voltage inside your switch is less than approx 3.3v.

[@76irodriguez]

I have notice that other lightsabers will give you a "misfire" sound if the blade is not installed. Why didn't your saber do that? And, is it possible to add that to your saber?

[@williammitchell8798]

could u make a shoping list for this build?

[@KRSabers]

William Mitchell did you read the description?

[@williammitchell8798]

@@KRSabers well i feel stupid now

[@diyhelper3088]

The link to the wires isn’t working. What are the proper size wires needed for this build?

[@KRSabers]

Full details are in the Verso manual. Look at the product page.

[@Merc-ws9zh]

What guage of wire was the speaker wire?

[@hoodwinkhiphop]

Hi Khal, I noticed that the site is down, are there any other links available to the manual for the pcb, im having intermittant problems with it lighting up sometimes but not others, its a proffie build, i cant fathom it and wanted to triple check ive soldered it all correctly. If not. No sweat i'll hang on till January. All the best

[@KRSabers]

Hi! The site isn’t down. You can enter it using the password. It’s in the message on the home page. 👍👍👍

[@hoodwinkhiphop]

@@KRSabers Thanks mate, issue sorted. Now on to my config issues hehe!

[@sedukaiba5549]

Is it significant which Resistor i use for the NPXL Connector 330 Ohm or 470 Ohm?

[@rileyleahy6870]

Any way I can use the rest of the tutorial but with a led strip blade?

[@Furiora]

Just wondering, if I order a neo-pixel blade online, is there a way I can tell which ring on the blade is which without taking it apart? Like, would a multi-meter on continuity make a noise regardless of which two rings, or would it only make a beep on the pos + neg and not the data line?

[@winnquest]

I don't have Flux, do you think it's essential for this build ? Thx

[@shonhesher]

So i noticed in this video on the neopixel hilt side pcb you say that you are doing the leds in series which I presume is v3 in the manual. The manual says you need to bridge the jumper next to R2 and you do not do that on the video. Is it not necessary?

[@KRSabers]

shonhesher your comment suggests that you haven’t watched the entire video.

[@RecklessModelling]

What would you recommend for a REALLY good kit? Which of your boards, blades, components etc? I am hobby machinist so looking to make my own hilt with full reveal.

[@AnimalRyder]

what type and gauge of wire do you use??

[@Jazzzy_doc]

Can you use different hilts like from saber forge kyber light that stuff?

[@tyravladic5740]

Can we use any other hilt like an custom one??

[@Goober-ph7qq]

I would love to check out the parts that your store has but it says I need a password to access the store. Am I doing something wrong? I'm looking to build my first saber and I'm liking your tutorials and would like to give you my business. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

[@sveeart]

Awesome video. Thanks for taking the time to make it! Just an idea but what about selling a saber kit that has all the components you used in this video? Keep up the great work 👍

[@tyrano8252]

I dont know if your still looking at comments but do you know when the pcp connectors both blade and hilt side will be re stocked

[@johnmcavinue9125]

Why are larger wires (22, or 24 gage) problematic? It’s my understanding that larger wires have better ampacity. As long as I’m not creating short circuits, wouldn’t everything still work as advertised, or am I missing something?

[@joeyeager2232]

Is a resistor necessary if there is one on the blade connector?

[@williamgerow811]

I’m new to saber forging and have a question. Are the parts for the blade universal for and ultrasabers conversion or are these parts for just your hilts?

[@rodneymiller9439]

The master at work! Thank you for this Khal! Definitely going to be playing this on repeat for my install, especially cool how you wired the board from underneath

[@MasterGweedee]

What size of solder are you using? Or does that matter?

[@Nick-we7lf]

What wire gauges did you use on the npxl ? Best Video to date !!

[@Tivellia]

How is the battery charged? I didn't see an internal charging port or anything

[@KRSabers]

The battery is a removable battery. Just remove, charge and reinsert.

[@Tivellia]

@@KRSabers Sorry, super new to this stuff. I assume I have to buy a special charger for it?

[@Nerdsphere115]

where else can i get that sound board the saber armory is shut down :(

[@rosiqueador14]

It's amazing!!

[@tayoharvey4399]

different sounds?

[@17_jager37]

Can I still order custom lightsabers from you?

[@austinpeterson4831]

can i do this with an ultrasaber?

[@tristans432]

How much would it be to get a Darth maul saber like that with good smooth swing sound for someone in the uk

[@jackjohn6754]

I have been looking for a hilt i can use with a 7/8' blade any tips?

[@KRSabers]

Use a 1” to 7/8” adaptor. Much easier.

[@jackjohn6754]

@@KRSabers Thank you, where can I buy those I don't see them at thesaberarmoy

[@KRSabers]

@@jackjohn6754 We don’t have them on the store unfortunately, but! You can get them from ShtokCustomWorx. They have a Facebook page :)

[@bowagrius]

I see you're out of Verso soundboards, any idea when they'll be back for sale?

[@heyitsk2249]

Heyy i was wondering wat resistors do u use for the tri-cree version of the soundboard??

[@KRSabers]

All explained in the manual for the Verso 👍

[@heyitsk2249]

@@KRSabers r the colour codes of the resistor supposed to be silver-blackish colour?? Or do they supposed to hav colour?

[@KRSabers]

@@heyitsk2249 Colour codes? Resistors have bands which denote their specifications. Some have 4 bands, some have 5 bands. But you don’t need to worry about that now. First read the manual carefully and calculate your resistors. Then you can purchase the ones you need based on the LED you decide to use. All of the information is in the manual. You just need to read it a few times to ensure you understand it. 😊

[@heyitsk2249]

@@KRSabers ooo okok

[@ismeretekmultimedia6959]

How is it that this saber has a light source inside the hilt AND a neopixel blade? I thought you can only have either or. I would really appreciate if someone could enlighten me!

[@ismeretekmultimedia6959]

@dylan smith Thank you very much, mate! :)

[@elliottf313]

Everything seems to be out of stock on your store?

[@paulcotterill7247]

Fantastic thanks Khal 👍🍻

[@heyitsk2249]

What does it mean when it says "crystal core unstable"

[@KRSabers]

Low battery

[@heyitsk2249]

@@KRSabers ooo ok thx

[@rodneymiller9439]

The white LED in the button must not need a resistor? I've got a blue one from TCCS, but not sure about what resistor to pair with it.

[@KRSabers]

Rodney Miller The forward voltage of the white led inside of the switch is 3.3v and the positive pad it’s wired to has an output of 3.3v so no resistor is required. Simply check what the forward voltage of the blue led is inside the switch from TCSS and calculate whether or not you need a resistor. Thanks.

[@drgnvale]

KR Sabers thanks! Why does the manual always show one though?

[@rodneymiller9439]

@@drgnvale most LED's will need a resistor of some kind. It just happened that the white LED button that Khal used in the video had the same voltage requirement that the board put out. (3.3v)

[@drgnvale]

@@rodneymiller9439 Thanks, that makes sense.

[@CheddarMannn]

Is it compatible with other hilts? (Didciple Shoto from SaberForge, to be specific)

[@KRSabers]

Gracekk24PL Yes, you can solder and install this into any Saberforge hilt/handle. It’s not limited to certain hilts. 👍

[@CheddarMannn]

@@KRSabers Thanks dude I was thinking a lot about building a lightsaber, and your design appears to be the best one. Even the power source is great; being able to quickly open the saber, jam new battery inside and voila. Just waiting for the blade tutorial, and I can get to work :D

[@DarthRaptor22]

Maybe I missed it: what gauge wire did you use?

[@KRSabers]

Andy Lindquist Follow the wire chart that I said is in the manual of the soundboard. All links in the description.

[@kvarde2441]

I thought the manual said to install the board without the SD card in the board ; )

[@lukerope1906]

I noticed in the manual there is only 2 negative wires coming from the neopixel connector?

[@KRSabers]

Joe Kerr look at it again closely. One of the wires splits into 2. Instead of splitting into two, I just run a third since a third pad is available. It makes no difference which way you do it 👍

[@paulblack3895]

@@KRSabers (or anyone) Does using a 3rd negative wire mean that it would no longer be necessary to bridge the blade presence detection pad to a neighboring negative pad on the PCB connector as per the NPXL manual? It didn't look like your BP pad was bridged, but it all worked just fine.

[@edgonzaliz]

Thanks for the tutorial Khal! Did anyone else have problems igniting the neopixel blade? I have continuity to my hilt-side neopixel connector, measuring about 3.45 volts from the positive to negative terminals. Button is working, sound is working, Using two 22 AWG wires for each pair of positive and negative terminals. Single data cable for neopixel is 28 AWG. 330 ohm resistor placed on the blade side pcb. Blade was tested with neopixel Sketch from Arduino and was working. Checked the config file and it is configured for neopixel, ws2812.

[@KRSabers]

Sounds like you haven’t bridged the J pad on the hilt side connector. Check the NPXL manual very carefully

[@edgonzaliz]

@@KRSabers thanks for answering Khal! Reaaaaally appreciate it! I just took apart my neopixel connector because I swore it had no J pad, and it doesn't, I'm using yours (thesaberarmory.com/products/kr-neopixel-led-strip-rotary-pcb-connector-set?variant=31995300380708) I had 5 wires connected, 2 positive, 2 negative and 1 data on hilt side. On the blade side is where I have the 330 ohm through hole resistor. =S any other thoughts?

[@KRSabers]

@@edgonzaliz So you’re not using the same connector as what is shown in this tutorial? What blade side PCB connector are you using? My KR Version? Only real way to check is to look at your wiring on both the hilt side connector and blade side connector. You can upload a video to KZbin showing it clearly and share the link here. I’ll look.

[@edgonzaliz]

@@KRSabers thanks Khal, yes I'm using your KR neopixel connector (I put the link above) I'll see if I can record a video once I rewire everything up, thanks!

[@theagency13]

Where do you purchase your polycarbonate blade tubes from. I have a different project. I stumbled across your video. Here's a guy who knows where to get it. Hopefully. I tried Chinese manufacturer. They haven't gotten back to me. I tried American provider. Same they haven't gotten back to me. Is there a secret to getting these in bulk? I promise I don't want to build any sabers. It's something completely different

[@KRSabers]

I manufacture them myself. I sell them on my store.

[@theagency13]

@@KRSabers you manufacture polycarbonate tubing? I'm confused. I only meant the tubing resource company. Not the entirety of the blade. I'm in need of a reliable source for polycarbonate tubing. I'm not interested in the blades. If you could please refer me to one you trust and may be using. I would greatly appreciate it.

[@KRSabers]

@@theagency13 Which country are you based in? Our supplier is UK based and has a minimum order quantity of 2000m at a time. You’d need to spend more than $15k just to be able to place an order. They are a technical plastics extrusion company. That’s what they specialise in. They don’t just sell off the shelf tubes. They make the tubes according to my material specifications and drawings. So, yes, we do manufacture our own. 👍

[@theagency13]

@@KRSabers I'm in the usa. I'm definitely interested in purchasing more than $15 worth maybe 2000. I might be interested in purchasing them from you. If you just sell the tubing. By itself. I am interested in your polycarbonate manufacturing sources in the UK. Looking forward to hearing from you again.

[@KRSabers]

@@theagency13 They don’t ship outside of the UK. They’re a domestic firm only. Also, I said $15k. Not $15. By $15k I mean $15,000 USD.