Li-Ion Battery Setup HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (Please Read Me)

[TokiArtworks]

hello Guys and Gals! i need help about change my battery pack for my "Standard battle issue fire orange", i have bought the normal battery setup pack and it's 2xAAA Alkalyne (2x1,5Volt=3 V) , now i think the LED is a Cree Luxeon 3,7 Volt , i haven't a Li-Ion Battery but i think to use 3xAAA Ni-Mh (3x1,2Volt=3,6 V) to make the blade more bright, is a right way or is wrong? and if a exchange only with 1x3,7V Li-Ion without buckpuck what's happen?

[eerockk]

I think you'll need a buckpuck or a resistor setup to make it compatible. I've read that it is unwise to simply swap one type for the other without the proper setup.

The Ni-MH *should be swappable, but I'd ask someone with more experience using them to chime in here.

Oh, and you should read this thread and post first, Toki! http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=117.0

Welcome to the boards!

[remdog]

is it possible to get your standard set up replaced with this?

[eerockk]

is it possible to get your standard set up replaced with this?

I believe it is, but requires an email to Emory. [email protected]

[Kenobi 2112]

do i have 2 get 1 with a charger if i am getting the new charger plug on the outside?i am just trying 2 save a little bit of money because the overlord with sound cost 360.please help.with battery should i get

[Ricos]

do i have 2 get 1 with a charger if i am getting the new charger plug on the outside?i am just trying 2 save a little bit of money because the overlord with sound cost 360.please help.with battery should i get

Save money! Don't pay for the recharge port. Would be cheaper just to buy a few extra Trustfires? And alot less time replacing then waiting for your saber to recharge? Lol

[Scram77]

Hi,

Does anyone know what effect the UK electric current would have on the recharger that come with the Li-Ion battery pack?  I know you can get converters, but would it damage the batteries etc?  As you can tell I've not got clue, so would appreciate any help.

thanks

Scram

[eerockk]

Does anyone know what effect the UK electric current would have on the recharger that come with the Li-Ion battery pack?  I know you can get converters, but would it damage the batteries etc?  As you can tell I've not got clue, so would appreciate any help.

I read from many others here that the converters make everything run as intended, and that the Li-On setups are good for those on 110 and 220V grids.

[Scram77]

I read from many others here that the converters make everything run as intended, and that the Li-On setups are good for those on 110 and 220V grids.

Ok, cheers mate - I appreciate the quick reply.  I keep changing what I have in my shopping cart on the ultrasabers site.  I've still not plucked up the courage to press the buy option just yet!!

[eerockk]

Ok, cheers mate - I appreciate the quick reply.  I keep changing what I have in my shopping cart on the ultrasabers site.  I've still not plucked up the courage to press the buy option just yet!!

You're very welcome! You won't regret it if you do. I'm 35 and the first thing I grab when my wife and kid hit the sack is my Bellicose. I've done it every night in the last month and a half that I've owned my saber, and I look forward to doing it again tonight! hehe.

When you do decide on something, sit on it for a day or two, and if the urge to click buy is still strong, it would seem that your saber has found you!

[Scram77]

You're very welcome! You won't regret it if you do. I'm 35 and the first thing I grab when my wife and kid hit the sack is my Bellicose. I've done it every night in the last month and a half that I've owned my saber, and I look forward to doing it again tonight! hehe.

When you do decide on something, sit on it for a day or two, and if the urge to click buy is still strong, it would seem that your saber has found you!

ooh - sounds like a convincing arguement to me.  Can I ask your opinion though?  I've always admired the Graflex but it's been out of my price range until this recent price drop, however if I went for it I would need to go without the Li-Ion battery pack to keep costs down.  In your opinion would it be worth it?  My other choice is the Bellicose with the battery pack which is an equivilent price or a Prophecy with the battery pack which is a bit cheaper.  I just can't decide!

[eerockk]

ooh - sounds like a convincing arguement to me.  Can I ask your opinion though?  I've always admired the Graflex but it's been out of my price range until this recent price drop, however if I went for it I would need to go without the Li-Ion battery pack to keep costs down.  In your opinion would it be worth it?  My other choice is the Bellicose with the battery pack which is an equivilent price or a Prophecy with the battery pack which is a bit cheaper.  I just can't decide!

I went with the Bellicose because I did fit my price range with the options I wanted. The Graflex is gorgeous, it is true, but I would suggest getting all of what you want rather than only some of what you want. If you're in the market for sound/flash on clash, etc., then it might be a better idea to find a hilt that you like and can load up with the goodies. I like the Graflex too though, and even the forum's resident masters agree that it's a great hilt for duelling/using as a non-display saber. I find that my budget and my wishes never agree when it comes to these sabers!

It's funny you should mention the Prophecy as that will be my next purchase from Ultrasabers. Just saving me tin for that! I hope that helps, but ask any questions you have!

[Scram77]

I went with the Bellicose because I did fit my price range with the options I wanted. The Graflex is gorgeous, it is true, but I would suggest getting all of what you want rather than only some of what you want. If you're in the market for sound/flash on clash, etc., then it might be a better idea to find a hilt that you like and can load up with the goodies. I like the Graflex too though, and even the forum's resident masters agree that it's a great hilt for duelling/using as a non-display saber. I find that my budget and my wishes never agree when it comes to these sabers!

It's funny you should mention the Prophecy as that will be my next purchase from Ultrasabers. Just saving me tin for that! I hope that helps, but ask any questions you have!

Thanks Eerockk, your help is much appreciated.

As fowhat you said - it rings very true.  I really do want a Graflex with sound, FoC, illuminated AV switch etc etc, however my modest budget doesn't allow me to go for sound, and therefore FoC etc.  Like I said - it's a toss up between those 3, and although the Glafles is my fav, I don;t want to cheapen it by not getting the right specs. especially as a first saber.  I think I may opt for the Prophecy as a first then can see if it's worth spending more money in something like the Graflex.

Thanks

[eerockk]

I think I may opt for the Prophecy as a first then can see if it's worth spending more money in something like the Graflex.

You're very welcome, Scram! I've heard great things about the Prophecy, so I think if you go full-bore on that one, the Graflex might be something considerable for the future. I know my son's Prophecy won't be the last saber I buy here...

[lexonio]

Folks, does the BuckPuck setup improve brightness or efficient energy usage relates only to battery life?