Novastar demonstrates v1.2 Crystal Focus (Plecterlabs)

Hilt custom made by Novastar (uses some TCSS parts)
Luxeon III Red-Orange @ 1.3A via CF v1.2
7.4v Li-Ion 18650 cells @ 2400mah
Unique 36mm speaker -- very high quality!
Custom sound mix by Novastar

Demonstrating the LED saber light & sound driver made by PlecterLabs.com

Erv is a good friend, and his product is one HECK of a great piece of electronics.

Note the "lockup" and "blaster deflection" effects that sets it apart from an FX driver, and the Crystal Focus board also allows for controlling the current... also good for the "ramping on/off" effect.

Version 2.61 includes a myriad of extra features. Visit Erv's site for more!

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• light
• luxeon
• saber
• plecter
• crystal
• novastar
• focus
• led
• sound
• buttered
• toast
• erv
• driver

[knucklesishere]

thunbs up if you think thay look real :D

[greytale]

@knucklesishere Aaaaand thumbs up if you think I look like Jesus the Wookie, hahahah

Mmy GAWD look at mah hair... all that... for a live staged combat performance, lol

[kyubbi090]

Hi I am a novice at this but I ripped out my battery pack and the writes came out from the top do you know how to put it back and its kit fistos if that helps.

[greytale]

@kyubbi090 If you want to DIY... you'd need a soldering iron, learn how to solder, and also identify precisely what wires broke. It isn't too hard to do yourself, but... you may prefer to look on the FX-Sabers site to find someone who you can hire to repair it.

[mhalo5]

Wow! It's amazing how far CF has come over the years yet you can't deny the CF1 was still pretty bad ass back then.

[greytale]

@mhalo5 Boy, you sure said something! :)

Indeed, this video makes me laugh (not only because of my hair)... because this is how it all got started with sound fonts and the amazing things that Erv was able to do with his electronics background & Crystal Focus.

And yup, CFv1.2 was indeed an awesome thing!

[THEWAFFLEKING3]

dude, can u make an innstrution for this, or send me a vid, u are exelent at building, u used a unique hilt design, and i love it

[squidbillie11]

man these are very impressive,

[MrAndstuff]

your a big sw fan now what do you think of treckys

[greytale]

@JRPianist Actually, it's funny you mention that... on the upgraded versions of these sabers (remember: the video you are watching is FOUR years old!), they certainly *DO* flash upon impact--much brighter than the "normal" glow itself.

You can see this effect on many sabers today (and in my videos). The feature was actually pioneered by myself, Erv and a fellow who goes by Eandori. It was implemented into the Crystal Focus driver board ~2008 or so.