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Title: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Deep on March 20, 2017, 12:23:23 AM What is a Diamond Saber?
A Diamond Saber is an Ultrasaber that has been equipped with the most powerful and versatile lightsaber controller on the market for lightsabers, giving you the ultimate power to build a lightsaber with complete controller over its sound effects and blade colors. The Diamond Controller adds the ability to create and recognize gestures. A gesture is a unique sequence of movements that you can program into the Diamond Controller to trigger a unique sound and/or light effect. Before you harness the power of a Diamond Saber it is very important that you educate yourself on its capabilities first. Please watch the videos below and prepare to have your mind blown by the versatility of these types of sabers. If it wasn’t clear from the description: ALL Diamond Sabers come equipped with sound. The diamond controller is a single board with the ability to arm your Ultrasaber with sound, light, gesture recognition, and the ability to make unlimited changes to them all. What does the Diamond Controller allow you to do? • Synchronized sound and light effects – which means you can have one light effect for your hum sound and a completely different light effect for your power on sound and a completely different light effect for your power down, swing, clash, spin, and stab sounds. Truly endless possibilities. • Advanced motion detection with adjustable sensitivity for: Swing, Clash, Spin, Stab, and Force. • Gesture recognition – with the ability to learn new gestures from user through the on-board menu. • Hold & cycle through up to 10 soundfonts through the on-board menu without connecting to a computer with up to 15 effects per font (up to 16 sounds different sounds for Swing and Clash effects). • 256 MB internal memory (compared to 16MB found on our V4 soundboards). • 4-channel color mixer (Power LED) - gives you the ability to adjust the current on 4 individual channels that control 4 different colors (for example Red, Green, Blue, and White) and mix and match any of these adjusted channels to create almost limitless possibilities for different blade colors. • 4 additional independent low-power Accent LED channels – which means you can add an illuminated AV switch without having it always on or sacrificing one of the main LED channels. And three additional Accent LEDs for DIY users. • 8 bit light intensity control on each channel, generating more than 16 million colors. • Gives you the ability to adjust the time and duration of the all light effects – which means you can create an unlimited variety and combination of pulses, flickers, shimmer across every sound effect (not just flash on clash). • Battery monitor with 2 warning thresholds on any accent LED (for DIY users). • Accepts both LSU and WAV sound format (mono, 16 bit, 48 kHz) • Fully configurable firmware, upgradable through the Ultrasabers Launcher software. • Gives you the ability to make all these changes DYNAMICALLY, no DIP switch adjustments, no loading bar, no SD Card, no pin adjusting, no waiting. You click one button and you see your lightsaber blade change to the color of your choice right before your eyes. (http://www.ultrasabers.com/v/PICTURES/DiamondInstructions.jpg) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w69YSj5oB9o&feature=youtu.be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBnP6jMnG-E&feature=youtu.be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7NSidVohLw&feature=youtu.be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hqf480kD-M&feature=youtu.be Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Deep on March 20, 2017, 12:24:10 AM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwEVz8q0sgk&feature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwEVz8q0sgk&feature=youtu.be Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Lord Canterbury on March 20, 2017, 12:52:10 AM Deep - thanks for posting this & congratulations on a massive achievement!
Would you mind also posting the Wiring Diagram here for DIYers so it's easy to find & accessible? I know it's not available separately yet, but some of us may want to Order our first Diamond saber with a request to ship it unassembled so we can do the install ourselves, add Accent LEDs, etc. Thank you! We appreciate all your hard work in pushing your Product to greater & greater heights. :) Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Darth Ellis on March 20, 2017, 01:08:13 AM Deep - thanks for posting this & congratulations on a massive achievement! I have the Same Question, I would like to Convert my Graflex and Chosen One, Also my Grab Bag Saber to the new Diamond Controller. Would you mind also posting the Wiring Diagram here for DIYers so it's easy to find & accessible? I know it's not available separately yet, but some of us may want to Order our first Diamond saber with a request to ship it unassembled so we can do the install ourselves, add Accent LEDs, etc. Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Grey Jedi Sam Adam on March 20, 2017, 01:13:59 AM Emory my man, you guys and gals at Ultrasabers just blow my mind. That Diamond Controller looks absolutely incredible! Oh man would I lose track of time playing with one of those! I just want to take a moment and tell you how much I love your products. I discovered Ultrasabers back in 2014 and have been a loyal customer and fan ever since. None of the other companies can touch you guys in my book. You guys have it all! The best saber selection, the best technology, the best tutorials, the best prices and the biggest and most loyal customer fan base. Your website is even the best. I know a thing or two when it comes to business, specifically sales and marketing, and whoever is in charge of yours knows what us "Saber Enthusiast" want. Not to get too sappy but I rediscovered a part of myself that I had forgotten existed when I found you guys...that was something that I really needed at that time in my life. I now own 4 Ultrasabers and will continue to build my collection and honing my saber skills. Thank you Ultrasabers!! I am so glad you are here.
Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Zren Tobas on March 20, 2017, 03:11:04 AM I want me at least one Diamond saber but they're all so expensive x.x I understand why but yeah. I might save up for a fully loaded Bellicose though =] @Emory, is that your signature Archon or something? I like it though =] The V2.1 saber is super comfy to duel and spin with and stuff hence why I got the V2.1 version
Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: projectno253 on March 20, 2017, 03:45:49 AM I want me at least one Diamond saber but they're all so expensive x.x I understand why but yeah. I might save up for a fully loaded Bellicose though =] @Emory, is that your signature Archon or something? I like it though =] The V2.1 saber is super comfy to duel and spin with and stuff hence why I got the V2.1 version I thought the same thing about the Archon ;D Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: scifidude79 on March 20, 2017, 04:07:49 AM Oh, how I want to play with one of these. I'm looking forward to the day when they hit the DIY section. 8)
Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Darth Burgaar on March 20, 2017, 04:20:15 AM I'll reiterate what I said in my post for the Spring Raffle about the new Diamond sabers . . . Just Incredible!
If you're like me and have watched all of Emory's video's already!? The sheer scope of what this new Saber tech can do is virtually Limitless!! My Brain is already trying to think of the combinations of effects that can be achieved with the new board. *Drools a little bit* Emory, You and your team deserve a Huge 'Force' pat on the back for this, Truly Amazing saber Awesomeness!! :) Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Taegin Roan on March 20, 2017, 05:58:32 AM Thanks for posting this. I haven't had time to read through it yet, but it is on my to do list. From the videos I have watched, this thing looks amazing. I'm now thinking that when I get my Bellicose, I might have to get it with Diamond instead of Emerald. Great job here, thanks again.
Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: StarWarsForce on March 21, 2017, 03:15:07 AM *Tries to convince self that I don't need it* *I don't need it....* *Fail*
Way to go, Ultrasabers and Emory! This is impressive. My wallet says *amn it, lol. But I'm surprised at how affordable it is in comparison to the Emerald Driver. Definitely will have to get myself at least one Diamond Saber. Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Darth Cephalus on March 21, 2017, 03:40:29 AM Can the rotation switch the main idle blade color when it switches the sound font?
Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: JediXIX on March 21, 2017, 06:34:04 AM Can the rotation switch the main idle blade color when it switches the sound font? Yes . . . I think of it this way . . . (I don't have one yet, but this is what I believe so far) Obsidian v4 has 8 "banks" for up to 8 different soundfonts with the different sound "files" being part of the sound "font" (like idle hum, lockup etc) Diamond has 10 "banks" . . . but instead of the soundfonts being a collection of sound "files", think about it as a collection of up to 15 "effects" per "font" . . . each effect can have a sound "file" and light effects that can be programmed in time with the sound file length . . . the light can be any combinations of RGBW (or RGBA) if you wanted a solid colour for the length of the sound file, or, change through colour settings over the time of the sound file, that can then loop, like for idle hum . . . for example . . . for Bank 1 . . . you could have the idle hum "effect" light be a solid blue colour, nice and simple, for the whole length of the sound "file" attached to that "effect" . . . and then Bank 2 could have the idle hum "effect" start red, then flicker, fade, pulse between a deep pink/red, back to red, a slightly darker red (less bright), a slight flash of a lighter pink/red, etc, etc, over the time of the sound "file" attached to that "effect" . . . Like Emory shows us, you could go all RAVE and have one bank set with its idle hum go through the full rainbow of light colours, lol . . . it really is limitless . . . What I'm really excited about, is what I believe to be possible for a truly shimmering idle hum blade colour, with very subtle colour changes . . . I imagine an RGBW setup with White at 100% and flicker and pulse between some different RGB white settings, slight pink/white tones, green/white tones, yellow/warm white tones, blue/white tones, and the blade looking like it's actually a sparkling diamond . . . and of course FoC . . . no longer just one colour . . . I imagine a green shimmering blade and FoC could be a quick white, yellow, white, orange jumble of colours, looking like a sparking flash of lights . . . Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Jediseth on March 21, 2017, 10:27:39 AM So what your saying if I'm fallowing you correctly is it's full of, awesomeness!
Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Darth Burgaar on March 21, 2017, 10:53:17 AM So what your saying if I'm fallowing you correctly is it's full of, awesomeness! I'm giving you a point for that, and yes Awesomeness! ;D Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: justmutantjed on March 22, 2017, 06:09:51 AM I'd say this new technological terror you've constructed is insignificant next to the power of the Force... but I'd be wrong. This is awesome. Keep up the good work Emory and everyone at Ultrasabers!
Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Grey Jedi Sam Adam on April 10, 2017, 04:19:18 AM I'd say this new technological terror you've constructed is insignificant next to the power of the Force... but I'd be wrong. This is awesome. Keep up the good work Emory and everyone at Ultrasabers! Well said justmutantjed!Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Deathmark13 on April 13, 2017, 05:56:23 AM is there a special diamond launcher/app/anything i need? or just the emerald one and obsidian one?
Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: projectno253 on April 13, 2017, 12:42:51 PM is there a special diamond launcher/app/anything i need? or just the emerald one and obsidian one? There's a new diamond launcher. There's a forum post for it, you'll need to have the Diamond Controller plugged in while installing the new launcher so all the correct drivers install. Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Vervidian on April 28, 2017, 01:52:22 PM Quick notes on my experience on Diamond Controller:
1) Reading through the forum for 10 minutes on Gorobulus' and karaokefreak's early-adopter experiences were worthwhile. I avoided wasting a lot of time trying to create a 7 s length pulse mode, for one thing. 2) Following the instructions, I had fresh batteries in my saber and plugged in the diamond board into USB on my Windows 10 laptop, and installed the launcher with ease. 3) Opening the launcher, at first it gave an error message that it could not detect my saber. Unplug + Replug the USB (which was fully connected the first time - so there is some minor software bug on first launch?) After this, it connects to my Diamond EH and begins reading the default font files off the saber. 4) Next I tried to save an existing font onto my computer. Check. (This post isn't a tutorial, but maybe I'll make one down the line once I get the hang of it...) 5) Then I tried loading that font into a different font slot. I overwrote 'Ancient Saber' with my custom Obsidian (default) font. Success, first time. 6) Then I tried editing the 'idle' mode for this Obsidian clone. I could test the saber color, could create a flicker over 0.25 seconds with five points, and then repeat 28 times to loop it. YEEESSSSSS!!!! Check. 7) Able to save this font to the board and exit the launcher, disconnect the saber, and test it out. CHECK!!! *Note: my background is quite ideal for this software. I am an Electrical Engineer who has messed with a lot of hardware, software, and a little firmware. So, I would not gauge my experiences with the Diamond Controller as the 'average trial'. That being said, I did not do anything extremely complicated to make this work on my computer or saber. The depth of features is indeed Deep (forgive the forum pun) but this is an advantage in the long haul. The desire for a quick & easy FOC / flicker / pulse setup option is understandable, though. Jedi Sentinel Vervidian Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Zren Tobas on April 29, 2017, 04:33:06 AM Wish I could get me a new first and only Diamond saber but all of them are now too much especially with sound x.x I want me a Graflex Diamond so badly. Have a quick power on as seen in The Force Awakens would be sweet with it
Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: boogermancan on September 11, 2017, 06:40:55 AM OK so my first Saber has an up obsidian soundboard I ordered my in emperors handwith the Diamond control .First let me point out the diamond controller is way more sensitive to movement over the obsidian the obsidian set to 100% for movement 90% of the time you get a swing .let me justify that if you swing it slowly or just kind of waving it around 90% of the time it'll play a sound . With the Diamond controller if you move the motion sensitivity up to 100% slightest movement will make a swing sound I found A setting of 70 to 75% is just right .
Next thing I would like to point out is the illuminated AV switch It has its own channel and can be configured to dim, flash, blink, at any speed you like up to but not change color .oh and how I like this ! And when the saber is off. So is the AV switch light . Mastering the newly added jester moves will keep you motivated to learn them . If you find you do not like them you can always make your own,got to love that . So that's that I liked it so much ordered the scorpion with the diamond controller in it Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Renkai on October 10, 2017, 04:54:38 PM How do I lower the time it takes to turn off the saber, and how do I remove the random gestures/effects that have come pre-loaded?
Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: projectno253 on October 11, 2017, 02:45:03 PM How do I lower the time it takes to turn off the saber, and how do I remove the random gestures/effects that have come pre-loaded? The time to turn the saber off cannot be adjusted, and you can remove the gestures by going onto the Ultrasabers Launcher with your saber plugged in and deleting the saved gestures/effects. From there you can input your own. New gestures have to be physically programmed. Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Ceneric on October 15, 2017, 02:59:20 AM I got to get off this place. Only been here one day. The more I sit and read the more I can't wait until my Graflex CE Diamond gets here!!!! Drooling already!!!
Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Bluelightsaber on October 15, 2017, 07:20:52 AM The time to turn the saber off cannot be adjusted, and you can remove the gestures by going onto the Ultrasabers Launcher with your saber plugged in and deleting the saved gestures/effects. From there you can input your own. New gestures have to be physically programmed. This is one thing I wish could be changed. I'd like it take less time to turn the saber off. I have no use for lockup effects. Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Bluelightsaber on October 30, 2017, 12:30:05 PM Just to clarify - can an illuminated AV switch be set to off? In the computer menu or what?
Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: RSX Engineering on October 31, 2017, 08:11:39 AM Just to clarify - can an illuminated AV switch be set to off? In the computer menu or what? Try going to 'Board config' in the Launcher and disable all Accent LEDs. Cheers, Adrian Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Bluelightsaber on October 31, 2017, 09:47:50 AM Try going to 'Board config' in the Launcher and disable all Accent LEDs. Cheers, Adrian Thanks, I don't have one yet. I just wanted to make sure it's an option so I don't get one and it's permanently on. How does the battery indicator work? Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: CurtCole on January 05, 2018, 05:08:59 AM I had no idea it could do so much and so glad I got my Consular with a Diamond controller. Now to patiently wait through the back order period...seriously though, so thrilled.
Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: JediApprenticeChris37 on February 10, 2018, 05:56:08 PM i plan on getting the diamond controller for one of my six Ulltrasabers i own
Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Chreech on May 24, 2018, 06:27:16 AM What is a Diamond Saber? A Diamond Saber is an Ultrasaber that has been equipped with the most powerful and versatile lightsaber controller on the market for lightsabers, giving you the ultimate power to build a lightsaber with complete controller over its sound effects and blade colors. The Diamond Controller adds the ability to create and recognize gestures. A gesture is a unique sequence of movements that you can program into the Diamond Controller to trigger a unique sound and/or light effect. Before you harness the power of a Diamond Saber it is very important that you educate yourself on its capabilities first. Please watch the videos below and prepare to have your mind blown by the versatility of these types of sabers. If it wasn’t clear from the description: ALL Diamond Sabers come equipped with sound. The diamond controller is a single board with the ability to arm your Ultrasaber with sound, light, gesture recognition, and the ability to make unlimited changes to them all. What does the Diamond Controller allow you to do? • Synchronized sound and light effects – which means you can have one light effect for your hum sound and a completely different light effect for your power on sound and a completely different light effect for your power down, swing, clash, spin, and stab sounds. Truly endless possibilities. • Advanced motion detection with adjustable sensitivity for: Swing, Clash, Spin, Stab, and Force. • Gesture recognition – with the ability to learn new gestures from user through the on-board menu. • Hold & cycle through up to 10 soundfonts through the on-board menu without connecting to a computer with up to 15 effects per font (up to 16 sounds different sounds for Swing and Clash effects). • 256 MB internal memory (compared to 16MB found on our V4 soundboards). • 4-channel color mixer (Power LED) - gives you the ability to adjust the current on 4 individual channels that control 4 different colors (for example Red, Green, Blue, and White) and mix and match any of these adjusted channels to create almost limitless possibilities for different blade colors. • 4 additional independent low-power Accent LED channels – which means you can add an illuminated AV switch without having it always on or sacrificing one of the main LED channels. And three additional Accent LEDs for DIY users. • 8 bit light intensity control on each channel, generating more than 16 million colors. • Gives you the ability to adjust the time and duration of the all light effects – which means you can create an unlimited variety and combination of pulses, flickers, shimmer across every sound effect (not just flash on clash). • Battery monitor with 2 warning thresholds on any accent LED (for DIY users). • Accepts both LSU and WAV sound format (mono, 16 bit, 48 kHz) • Fully configurable firmware, upgradable through the Ultrasabers Launcher software. • Gives you the ability to make all these changes DYNAMICALLY, no DIP switch adjustments, no loading bar, no SD Card, no pin adjusting, no waiting. You click one button and you see your lightsaber blade change to the color of your choice right before your eyes. ([url]http://www.ultrasabers.com/v/PICTURES/DiamondInstructions.jpg[/url]) [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w69YSj5oB9o&feature=youtu.be[/url] [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBnP6jMnG-E&feature=youtu.be[/url] [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7NSidVohLw&feature=youtu.be[/url] [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hqf480kD-M&feature=youtu.be[/url] But there is a very urgent need to add bluetooth sound support in ultrasabers as that will help in stage performances. The sound should come out of big speakers so that it can be heard by the audience. Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Infinit01 on June 22, 2018, 01:27:59 AM Any ETA on US selling the controller separate?
Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Thnkswckd on June 30, 2019, 08:48:14 PM UltraSabers Rocks.... NO other board come close
Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: RadeFox on September 05, 2019, 12:54:37 AM UltraSabers Rocks.... NO other board come close I don't feel the same... looking at the Spark 3 Color from NEC as well as Proffie boards brand new release both have amazing capabilities allowing for all manner of LED blade effects, neo-pixel use, Bluetooth options, and smooth swing sounds. Ultrasabers is king of the indestructible vibranium hilts though, that is a fact! Their hilts take crazy use and abuse and keep all your electronics safe and secure inside. Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: KaiserSosay on September 05, 2019, 02:08:51 AM Bluetooth will just run the batteries dead faster and you can't duel with a neo-pixel blade.
The Diamond board is the best thing around! I'm curious RadeFox, do you own a Diamond saber? If you do, check out some of the fonts I've made, and some of the others on offer made by other forum members. They might change your opinion about the diamond board. These fonts are FREE, unlike those for the the other boards that cost $7 a piece. It is a selling point for Ultrasabers that no one ever seems to mention. It is also much easier to load fonts on an ultrasaber due to the great editing program. The other boards are not so easy to use unless you know computer programming. I hear your opinion, but I still think the Diamond board is the best thing around! Title: Re: New Technology: Diamond Controller Post by: Swardheld on September 10, 2019, 07:49:52 PM I have two Diamond hilts, and I've got a third on order. The Diamond controller is awesome. It does have a bit of a learning curve, and I will be the first to admit that I haven't mastered all the features, but the manual and demo videos are excellent, as well as the forum resources are pretty great too. A couple of my hilts are RGB with three light activation buttons. Ultrasabers old school. The Diamond stuff is lightyears ahead with a rich feature set.
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