Internal Chassis

[@robdavis6008]

Rob Petkau, these videos are phenominal. I've been away from the saber game for a while, and was starting to get frustrated with my saber because i couldn't ever seem to think out the build enough to do what needed to be done (like the chassis planning). Thank you, and keep up the awesome work!

[@SimpiSabers]

That tip about building your chassis BEFORE you design your saber.....SO IMPORTANT!!! HEED HIS WORDS!!!!!!!! Nice tutorial, Madcow **thumbs up**

[@HTorres83]

Dude thank you for these videos!!!! I have watched mostly all of them, and they have given me a better understanding of what to use and how to approach a custom build. I am totally new to this, but I can not wait to get started on my own custom build. I am looking forward to more videos you come up with in the future.

[@MadcowGenesis]

+Hector Torres Thanks for the feedback!

[@antonharmacinski276]

I just got an ultra saber and I love it but now I want to make my own. Thank you very much for all of your tutorials.

[@DanHildebrand91]

I'm really excited to start putting some stuff together, but half of the items on this list are out of stock!

[@froggy6160]

Loving the videos!!! Please keep them coming.

[@tukisbad15]

Thank you for putting out these types of videos!

[@SparrowHawk183]

Thanks Madcow, very helpful and fun! A good tip to design and build from the inside out, saves a lot of heart ache later on :)

[@lillylilac311]

Madcow, you are just awesome!

[@MadcowGenesis]

Thanks - so are you!

[@johnemmons9087]

nice vid! thank you for sharing! i use a dremel tool with the sanding drum. take sandpaper off and touch rubber drum to the nut after turning dremel on. lowest speed for control is good. it screws the nut down the shaft at warp 3!

[@matelar1660]

Great Video! Helped me alot to answer my questions which are popping up since 2 weeks :)

[@tankready]

haha it's funny to jump from one video to another and see how much you change between them xD

[@imfreeboy]

will a RICE port fit in the recharge port chassis disk section ?

[@joedaffern1386]

Does the custom saber shop have a UK oriented branch because the shipping costs really rack the price up when ordering from the UK Thanks

[@MadcowGenesis]

Joe Daffern Unfortunately not at this point in time

[@MrYon13]

Wooow!! Perfect!! Please, more videos like this!!!

[@danielalvarez-arevalo688]

Would the location of a crystal focus sound board be in the same place as this should board? Can you show a video in adding a crystal chamber to the chassis construction?

[@MadcowGenesis]

Yes - the Petite Crouton is the same size as the CF. A crystal chamber is a tricky thing. While possible I've never done one with this style of chassis.

[@No1sonuk]

The "yellow box" on the circuit board is a capacitor - probably a tantalum capacitor for power supply smoothing from the size of it.

[@jaydenbateman6845]

Has anyone done this with a Proffie Board V2.2? I really want to do this chassis design, but not sure if the wires will get in the way.

[@benjaminpothier82]

Is there a chassis disc part just slips inside the saber without getting stopped?

[@joebitetti8371]

hey rob i have an empty hilt and im not great at building chasis can i send u the saber n u put a chasis in it for me because i wouldn't know how to make the parts sturdy enough to duel wit the saber get back to me please

[@adriancjones]

Thanks Madcow, could you put a link for the ribbon cable you use when wiring the PLI LEDs. I can't seem to find a good size that is small enough to go under the chassis rings.

[@MadcowGenesis]

I use ribbon cable salvaged from old computers. Try this at mouser.com P/N: 523-191-2811-026

[@HiOctane62]

Rob, do you have a chassis video using the BuckPuck? I'm looking at using that for mine when I get the chance to do it.

[@MadcowGenesis]

+Shawn Pierce I have not done a vid with the puck, but you should be able to plan your chassis out using measurments.

[@HiOctane62]

I think it would be easier to use it. But I want to see someone use one first.

[@-CYFR-]

Great video Rob! Lost of good tips.

[@HiOctane62]

I like the male piece. I never thought of that. I changed my design to use it and it looks nicer.

[@lmychajluk]

Would a cutting wheel on the Dremel to get a cleaner cut on the threaded rod?

[@DrErickLopez]

hey rob, how would i go about using a chassis disc set up like this if I'm using the MHS Blank holder style 2 that has a male threaded section?

[@lightsabers104]

Hey rob do you believe the NB disc will also work with the color extender board

[@MadcowGenesis]

lightsabers104 With some modification with a dremmel - yes

[@thadwilder6250]

Thank you for this. It is a great help. Have you thought of doing a video for crystal chassis at all?

[@MadcowGenesis]

Thanks. People have asked for a crystal chassis vid, but each one is so different. Here's a great place to start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYOraHmIe7t1gsk

[@thadwilder6250]

Thanks for this. I appreciate it.

[@Rubber_Kappa]

@@MadcowGenesis that videos private now

[@MadcowGenesis]

Thanks everyone. And thanks for the beard love!

[@Woogoo336]

Going to have a tight space for my chassis due to having a dual AV switch design. Will the speaker holder that locks the chassis between the body and pommel work fine for that?

[@JesterHammer]

Awesome vid. I have noticed that your metal disc is not at the same end as the one in your basic saber with sound video. Any particular reason? Is there one way that you'd recommend over the other? Thank you

[@MadcowGenesis]

+JesterHammer Each build is totally different. It really depends on what works best for your saber

[@21noobtubes]

Anyone know the outside diameter of the chassis disks? Or the inside diameter of a graflex?

[@Ryu62Alpha]

awesome! will the Graflex Chassis Disc for PC2.0 also house the CF sound card?

[@MadcowGenesis]

+Minh P Yes

[@Ryu62Alpha]

omg.....all my dreams just came true.....tell me more magic man!!!

[@briw8929]

I have a 7/8 saber body, will you be making thos chassis discs for that size saber?

[@jakeroose2689]

lightsaber building isn't as scary now thanks to you

[@joebitetti8371]

hey is it possible for you to put a kit together for me so i can build a crystal reveal chasis system. i wanted to put somthing together that could pretty much go into any saber as long as you kno what your doing lol i mean all mhs including saber forge n ultrasabers along with HHCLS and TCSS.. those are the 4 i like to use but i really want a chasis n crystal chamber that could work with all four i just dont know what parts i would need. can you help???? either with a package of parts or maybe you could build somthing plz let me kno n thank you

[@ChrisRyanGompertz]

I noticed that the metal chassis disk used in this, (I'm assuming disk # 5?) has additional holes for the two rods to be straight across from each other, but the one pictured on the site doesn't have those same holes. Did you drill those yourself, or is the picture for Chassis Disk style 5 out of date?

[@MadcowGenesis]

ChrisRyanGompertz Hi. It is chassis disk #5, I did not drill any holes myself, so perhaps it's the pic.

[@andrewlauhl]

Will the shorter kill key TCSS offers be able to be inside and the extension could threaded back on?

[@MadcowGenesis]

Andrew Lau I do not believe the killkey would fit inside like that.

[@rexkowalski9704]

Build one with crystal chamber please

[@chandlermorris1]

If you wanted to secure the chassis to the outside of the saber instead of relying on friction, what size screws would you use? 2/56? I've seen you use screws on your commissioned sabers to lock in the chassis so I was curious what size? They looked really tiny.

[@MadcowGenesis]

+Chandler Morris I'd just use what screw fits best and does the job. I often use 4-40 button head screws. Or 6-32 set screws

[@p2saberslightsabershowcase498]

can you do a tutorial on a crystal chamber?

[@MadcowGenesis]

Maybe at some point. The problem is that there's so many ways to do it.

[@airwebber]

+Rob Petkau I noticed you used the gender changer to lock the two sections and chassis. The website says that changer should not be used in high stress areas on the hilt and that heavy dueling may cause it to break. What do you suggest be used for a saber that will be used for heavy duels? Thank you in advance.

[@aaronk.8464]

Is this doable for a CFX?

[@tankready]

since you have the dremel on hand, why not cutting the rods with the dremel to begin with?

[@AMVGODAmbrosius]

can i use a prizm sound card in the PC v3 chassis disc? and is the prizm better? since it was built for custom colors and sounds, without the need for the color xtender.

[@MadcowGenesis]

+Ambrosius Malachai The chassis disks will fit yes... is it better? No, just easier to use.

[@AMVGODAmbrosius]

so then is the pc better than the prizm?

[@MadcowGenesis]

+Ambrosius Malachai They are the same. The Prizm is simply a PC3 that has been modified to use one cell (3.6 volts). It therefore uses the easier but less effective way to colour mix. Essentially PC3 is better, but more expensive for colour mixing (requires CEx). But Prizm is easier.

[@AMVGODAmbrosius]

will a prizm work with my 7.4v 18650?

[@MadcowGenesis]

+Ambrosius Malachai No. It requires 3.7 v

[@leviolson3977]

So I know that you added the parts list in the description, but I’m wondering how much a chassis would cost roughly? Thanks for being so great!

[@qdHazen]

I can't believe I didn't think of using a gender changer to secure a chassis to the inside! I was wondering how to make it so I could have a crystal reveal that, when twisting open the saber, wouldn't end up twisting the switch wires I'd likely be threading through it.

[@liLightaura]

What sound card and internal workings would you recommend for a complete beginner? As in I have no experience in soldering as well.

[@MadcowGenesis]

+liLightaura Nano Biscotte sound board

[@liLightaura]

Rob Petkau Cool thank you, that's what I thought but I wanted to be sure. Again thank you.

[@michaelw.611]

Do you have to use a recharge port in order to use one of the protected cell batteries, or are they removeable to recharge with the Li-Ion battery chargers?

[@MadcowGenesis]

+Michael Wehrley You can do either, but with a chassis it's simpler to use a recharge port and a fixed battery pack

[@Hexigore]

I own that shirt too!!

[@allegronontroppo1]

Hey Rob, Where can I get a Red 5 shirt?

[@MadcowGenesis]

I think I found it on TeeFury

[@allegronontroppo1]

Thanks!

[@codywellman9624]

does this fir in a 1.5 inch PVC pipe?

[@MadcowGenesis]

+Kawaii Killer if the inner diameter is 1.5" it will fit but be sloppy. It's made for a 1.25" ID

[@AlasdairGR]

Where do you get the 5'' long main bodies??

[@MadcowGenesis]

those are 5" double female extensions: www.thecustomsabershop.com/Extensions-C59.aspx

[@thesabersupply]

Will this chassis fit in the Graflex 2.0 Kit?

[@MadcowGenesis]

+Siriwat Maneesint I expect so.

[@abrahamruiz8473]

Siriwat Maneesint hey do you know if these will fit the black series?

[@thesabersupply]

It will be too small. This one has around 32mm OD but the BS Luke has ID of around 34mm.

[@Jay-gonJinn]

Awesome shirt, Rob! Oh, nice video too, btw. ;)

[@JayFolipurba]

I feel like I said this before, but your Jedi-Beard is raaad. What's his name? Cool vid as always...

[@ogi-wankenobi3638]

awesome, thank you ! Can you please tell me bit more details about circut board ? what kind of circut board should i look for custom build ? As thats the only part im confused about..thats not a regular sound card or ..

[@jarisipilainen3875]

23:04 possible but it still have to exact correct place. your other end is allready fixed you cant turn it. that is the one that hold that end cap thing there. you know what lenght hole is but not what circular angle it should be. who cant be wrong 180 degree but only threat tpi way off by lenght measure. you mark lenght then skrew it place you know where charger port is becouse you buil it match your other writeting lol. its there on your line now put mark on that line xD

[@SaltScallion]

Total noob question but what is the purpose of the chassis

[@MadcowGenesis]

Albert Cozier Hi. Two answers... 1) It holds the parts securely in the saber and makes it more durable. 2) it looks cool and feels more "real"

[@SaltScallion]

So basically it can help with the construction of the lightsaber

[@MadcowGenesis]

Albert Cozier Yes

[@SaltScallion]

ok thank you

[@jamesdaly750]

17:25 Oh, i thought he was working on the floor

[@b1akn3ss93]

I can’t afford to buy every single item to mix and match and change my mind

[@TheCustomSaberShop]

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[@Laochri]

I have had ideas for my first saber redesign/rebuild. At the moment it is a sink tube stunt, but I did have sound with an US 2.1, enough said. i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb399/Laochri/IMG_20140912_1450181_zpsa77a9182.jpg i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb399/Laochri/IMG_20140912_1449061_zpsf1dd0fde.jpg I never figured that a chassis was so easy. looks I will be introducing chassis into my build. Thanks Rob!

[@ET_Drums]

Arrgh! The dreaded "This product is currently out of stock"... cue the Episode III Darth Vader "NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!"

[@sagatbalrog]

i just had chinese food now im sooooooooooooooooooooooooo thirsty. chinese food makes u thirsty as fuck

[@willthethrill129]

I'd love to build this but most of these items are out of stock. I know it's Ken Hamptons fault too that jerk. How am I supposed to build my own chassis when Ken buys all your stuff! Not cool man...

[@HiOctane62]

This video is a year old as of today. Lol

[@existenceiswierd9243]

I would like to build a curved hilt saber with empty hilt parts from Saber Forge. Is it possible to gently round the 440 rods and would the spacers be compatible with the interior diameter of the saberforge parts?