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Title: Swap Obsidian Lite for V3 or V4 later? Post by: DaAan on May 01, 2016, 07:40:52 AM Hi All,
might be a stoopid question but is it possible to swap out a obsidian lite with either a v3 or a v4? I'm about to order some sabers but cant stretch to having full obsidian boards in them and i was thinking i could just swap the boards out later. is it all a straight swap or will i need to change the battery packs too? I'm going to be ordering the standard LED setup (no tri-LEDs) and no FOC at the moment but obviously with the lite boards you only get standard battery setups... thanks DaAan (Steve) Title: Re: Swap Obsidian Lite for V3 or V4 later? Post by: Rapine on May 01, 2016, 08:50:00 AM Hey DaAan,
Yes, It's totally possible to upgrade the sound board at a later time. You'd be required to cover the return shipping to US, and yes, you'd need to go to a lithium battery set-up at that time (a much better option IMO - for life as well as brightness). Hope this helps. :) Title: Re: Swap Obsidian Lite for V3 or V4 later? Post by: DaAan on May 01, 2016, 12:35:19 PM thanks Lord Rapine for that info
i was actually planning to do the conversion myself as i live in the UK and shipping back to the US is a bit expensive from this side of the pond. :) Title: Re: Swap Obsidian Lite for V3 or V4 later? Post by: Rapine on May 01, 2016, 01:58:03 PM Oh, well then I sort of don't blame you.
I'm no stranger to paying loads of shipping fees. O_o I do believe the Obsidian V3/V4 boards will only work with a lithium set-up though. :) Title: Re: Swap Obsidian Lite for V3 or V4 later? Post by: firehand10k on May 01, 2016, 04:03:27 PM Unless you need the sound to start (it is alot more fun) I would generally get stunt sabers with the lithium ion setup. Then it is less parts to change. Although doi g that you would need to change the switch too when you upgrade. But that is my plan for a few upcoming sabers I'm thinking of getting.
Title: Re: Swap Obsidian Lite for V3 or V4 later? Post by: Racona Nova on May 01, 2016, 06:26:51 PM Yes, you need a momentary switch for a sound saber. Stunt sabers use a latching switch which works in a different way.
Converting an Obs Lite to a full v3/v4 Obs shouldn't require a switch change, though. I think that the Obs Lite already uses a momentary switch. Title: Re: Swap Obsidian Lite for V3 or V4 later? Post by: GregG124 on May 02, 2016, 02:56:16 AM You will need to convert your battery pack as well.
ObLite and ObPremium both use Momentary Switches. Title: Re: Swap Obsidian Lite for V3 or V4 later? Post by: DaAan on May 02, 2016, 07:06:55 AM cool - thanks for all the info guys :)
so basically a new battery pack and the full obsidian v3 or v4 when i can afford it :) Title: Re: Swap Obsidian Lite for V3 or V4 later? Post by: GregG124 on May 02, 2016, 07:21:06 PM Do you have an oblite currently?
If not, I'd recommend to keep saving for premium sound. You'd end up getting it for much cheaper than an upgrade. Title: Re: Swap Obsidian Lite for V3 or V4 later? Post by: DaAan on May 03, 2016, 07:08:45 AM Hi Greg,
we're on a bit of a timetable - these sabers are needed for a duel between my future wife and i at the wedding reception in september but as i'm in the UK i didnt want to take the chance of it being delayed in customs and what not so have opted for the lite board in the order of the 2 hilts as it's what we can spare on them this month. thanks, Steve Title: Re: Swap Obsidian Lite for V3 or V4 later? Post by: Rathayatra on May 10, 2016, 03:08:38 AM Hi Greg, sounds like a great way to start a union. Mazel Tov. Congratswe're on a bit of a timetable - these sabers are needed for a duel between my future wife and i at the wedding reception in september but as i'm in the UK i didnt want to take the chance of it being delayed in customs and what not so have opted for the lite board in the order of the 2 hilts as it's what we can spare on them this month. thanks, Steve |