KR Sabers How To: Make A Lightsaber NeoPixel Blade Using KR 'Pixel Stick' PCB 2020

[@cbcothren]

pipe cutters make really good blade tube cutters. nice square cut and no mess to clean. just mark and cut.

[@EveyJamo]

Its crazy how simple this all is compared to how neopixels were just a few years ago. Onya mate for these new pixel sticks.

[@Kaskobi]

Do you plan on making different sized Pixel sticks? like ones for 32 inch blades, 36 inch blades, and even crossguard blades?

[@eliroosen2003]

They make an 88cm older version, the V2 has two options, 82 cm and 88 cm. Haven't heard anything about crossguard sticks though. Btw I love your music! Years ago I had some of your remixes on a launchpad, lots of fun.

[@connorwilliams2901]

Wouldn’t you just be able to cut from the top side of the strip?

[@dylanhogan9143]

Literally making this blade now. I am so excited to fire it up! Great work, my man.

[@JackC92]

1 hour later notification, cheers KZbin! Looking forward to watching this tutorial mate.

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

HAHAAAA!!! YIS!!! I have EVERYTHING to make a neopixel blade minus the strips! I knew I was waiting for some reason!!!

[@drgnvale]

Welp, I didn't want this money anyway. I've been looking forward to these!

[@AChance4Glory]

I suddenly have more money to spend now. Kahl, this is fantastic!

[@shonhesher]

Very nice! And one less part needed and three less wires. When I make my blade I will be getting this!

[@DylanXVII]

Holding out for the full blade kit but this is AWESOME!

[@PestVic]

Just got mine! Cant wait to build them :)

[@DrErickLopez]

Nice Khal! Was looking forward to these for a while

[@ryanrocco154]

Wow, and no "solder gap" in the middle like on BTF strips.

[@jedifam66]

Gorgeous build

[@loganseibert4921]

definitely going to make one of these

[@ThugByChoice]

Pixel stick is a cool name, nice play on words.

[@CrystalFocus]

thanks for making this!

[@camerondowner3869]

This will be great for my graflex 2.5 and verso.

[@albertrdztv5381]

Im from Mexico and facebook 🤘🇲🇽🔥 good work

[@marccretten]

So awesome i need Luke's and Vaders saber!

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

Ok so 2 years later, I finally built my 7/8" pixelstick blade. HOWEVER: my bladeside chip is from TCSS, and has 2 contacts for the resistor. Since the KR stick already has the resistor, do I simply jumper the 2 pads on the chip? I would think if I didn't, the circuit would be open, and the blade wouldn't work. Am I correct?

[@ACMEsabers]

Well dammit Kahl, now I've gotta get one.🤣

[@Eseldasar]

Unfortunately there is a big problem to find something like this kind of foam in Russia( Thank you for your great guides!

[@Eseldasar]

May be you know some special name of this foam? I think there is a main or additional function in some kind craft, like ‘heat isolation in plumbing’ or ‘protective cover for bla-bla-bla’, do you know?

[@paulloughlin3732]

Legend! Love it!

[@chadgiacomozzi2602]

Khal great video! I've been really interested in learning more about the "pixel sticks", I am sold! Newb question, what are you spraying your tinned pads with to clean them up?

[@D4ni3lS4nk3]

do you have any tutorial like this one but for recesed blades?

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

THANK! YOU! for putting the resistor ON the pixel sticks!!!! (I think I already lost the one from TCSS as they are flea sized lol)

[@NickMartelli]

Where is the resistor showing in this video?

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

@@NickMartelli the resistor is already on the pixel stick. No need to worry about soldering one.

[@rathalghul]

I'm already hyped. When will those parts be available?

[@mjsimunovich013]

Are we able to duel with them? Are you going to make Galen Marek’s lightsaber with the hidden activation button near the pommel?

[@naturalfps]

I love this video and it's super easy to follow but would you be able to list all tools and materials used in the description?

[@dracojeff9770]

May I know if the full blade kit is available now?

[@ericmcculloch4387]

Do you use 22AWG?

[@tylercrye292]

What lengths will be available? I prefer a shorter blade usually

[@anym0re564]

hey ! anyone knows if this blade is compatible with Graflex Anakin Skywalker EP3 NeoPixel LightSaber from Artsabers ?

[@darrensalter8863]

Long time watcher first time commenter! Is there a significant saving to be made building my own sabre as opposed to buying a ready made one from?

[@NobleWarrior]

Absolutely. Guys usual charge £100 onwards for installs. Plus if you build yourself you are granted the rank of Master and get a discount seat on the Council.

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

@@NobleWarrior I have all the parts to build my blade but no LED strips yet. Does that deny me the rank of master but I get a seat anyway?

[@MatthewPerret]

why in some of tuto there is no blade diffusion film?

[@KRSabers]

This is an older tutorial. The thickness of the tube being used here provides sufficient diffusion. However, recently, it is preferred to add film anyway. A new video will be uploaded later this year with the latest changes and improvements to the blade creation process.

[@MatthewPerret]

@@KRSabers ok and wich wires sizes should I take for the blade?

[@KRSabers]

@@MatthewPerret We sell the correct wire on our store, The Saber Armory. PTFE Wire. Make sure it is PTFE, that’s very important. 22AWG Red for Positive, 22AWG Black for Negative and 28AWG Green for Data.

[@KRSabers]

@@MatthewPerret Link: thesaberarmory.com/collections/ptfe-wire

[@Raxus_Sabers]

Can’t wait till I can get mine done, just got the top half of a vintage graflex. Why must everything be so expensive 😩 when it’s done it’ll be great(I hope 😅) I’m gonna have mine be ESB-Bespin after the Fall,basically a weathered graflex after Luke got his hand cut off and it fell down the shaft. The piece I have has nicks and stuff on it so I figured it would be perfect for that.

[@quatrewinner3311]

Are you going to make a tutorial on installing the Verso board?

[@KRSabers]

Quatre Winner I already have

[@quatrewinner3311]

@@KRSabers Thanks for letting me know. I cant wait to build my first saber!

[@darthnihilusss]

Where did you get your wire stripper?

[@general_dude8025]

I predict that in two years, neopixel blades will be as easy to make as inhilt led blades. Will the blade kits be thick-walled due to the foam tubes?

[@SouthWestGunnerOfficial]

So i have to do the work myself? I cant just buy the blade made?

[@KRSabers]

We do sell complete blades also yes, made with more recent and better techniques, however, currently we’re out of stock.

[@SouthWestGunnerOfficial]

@@KRSabers ok. Cool. Ill have to jump on the emailing list if there is one. Question.. do these blades work with a saberforge hilt? I dont have it yet its being made and shipped on the 21st

[@17_jager37]

Could you make a set of ahsoka tano sabers that feature such a blade as you made in this video with handles that are as close as possible to the ones from the films?

[@KRSabers]

I already have. Check my Instagram.

[@17_jager37]

@@KRSabers Can you tell me how much they will cost - something like around this and this, so I can get my hands on those before they are sold out?

[@KRSabers]

@@17_jager37 They’re not available for sale yet. I plan to launch them in June/July

[@17_jager37]

@@KRSabers so you cant tell me how much they might cost

[@KRSabers]

@@17_jager37 The empty pair of hilts will be approximately $600-$650. We will sell them without electronics only.

[@Customsaberparadise]

what saw guide is that? where can i get one.

[@cicio7777]

So how do these KR saber 2020 neopixel strips compare to Vader's Vault neopixel strips?

[@lewishockey94]

When will the sticks be available? Great work, Khal.

[@medunco]

Excellent job on the pixel stick! Is the blade kit still available? I couldn't find it on your shop.

[@JarppaGuru]

or can buy 2 strip cut them lenght you want remove clue paper and stick them together. you end extra leds and its cheaper lol

[@michiganmandos]

Can I use a shtok blade side PCB with these?

[@MegtoothSithSabers]

Great job on the pixel stick Khal. I think we are all excited about them.

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

"Excited is hardly the word I would use!"

[@jackjohn6754]

I have been looking for parts for my neopixel saber and I want to make a 7/8 OD blade so you have the pcbs needed for that on your store?

[@KRSabers]

Yes.

[@thatryanle]

Does anyone know if hes spraying it with water or compressed air

[@KRSabers]

It’s PCB Contact cleaner. By WD40. Don’t ever spray water!

[@adamgiovinco532]

how does the blade turn on inside the hilt

[@KRSabers]

Watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6i8h6GlgayAbKc

[@DevilNarwhal]

Would you say these are duel-worthy?

[@DevilNarwhal]

@@Reckreational I am likely just going to do light sparring. But I will obtain spare sabers designated for heavy sparring.

[@thatryanle]

What hilt side pcb will work with this blade side connector. Will just any short pin connector work

[@KRSabers]

ShtokCustomWorx, TCSS and KR Sabers

[@surrealcereal948]

@@KRSabers Can it work with Genesis custom sabers that use neopixel blades?

[@cbrsawyer]

I can do that. Thank you!

[@midichlorianport3199]

no more resistor needed? Nice Khal!

[@knightmareking1342]

I had bought this like at the 4 months before covid and i had no idea how to build the flagship i was expecting it to be easy like the ones at disney lmao 😂 but never thought i needed to have knowledge about the tech so i ended up trading it for a switch and i was gonna go to the starwars park and get one but then covid hit and that never happen sadly...

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

Man you should have kept the saber and learned. Its not hard if you just read forums and watch how to vids. Then again enjoy your switch. I dont have one and I'm still super salty we didnt get marvel ultimate alliance 3 on all platforms.

[@peterlaaiii3148]

Thanks for the much needed confidence boost Khal. This video shows me that I too can construct the Neopixel blade.

[@jimsmith283]

a 36" is what I want

[@roadbanana]

with the tip on it should be around 36

[@DarkKingSolaris2011]

Hopefully these pixel blade cores (Khal, plz use that if no name comes to you yet haha) are more affordable than buying multiple rolls of LED strips

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

Or kandy kanes lol