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

[GaleForceEight]

Thanks, it was always my intention to use the same brand in pairs. I think my Trustfire pair in my Mantis need to be replaced. I erroneously assumed something was wrong with its illuminated AV switch but am now certain its the Lithium-ion pair that needs replacement.

If you have a good charger you can do a deep discharge cycle on your trustfire cells (go slow and don't leave it discharged for long), and then a full charge. Do this twice and on the second charge cycle make a note of how many mAh the cells take to reach full charge - that will give you a good indication of the 'health' of the cells.

[commanderzel]

Hi, sorry if this has been covered elsewhere, but is it possible to send in a newly received grab bag lightsaber for the li battery assembly upgrade? I received the Liberator V3 and now am thinking about modifying it to add sound in the future, but from what I've heard I'll have to upgrade the battery assembly for that, and that's something I don't know that I can do by myself.

[Dauntless Seven]

Hi, sorry if this has been covered elsewhere, but is it possible to send in a newly received grab bag lightsaber for the li battery assembly upgrade? I received the Liberator V3 and now am thinking about modifying it to add sound in the future, but from what I've heard I'll have to upgrade the battery assembly for that, and that's something I don't know that I can do by myself.

Hi.  Yes you can send a stunt saber back to US to have the batteries upgraded to Li-Ion with buck puck and at the same time a battery casing that includes a speaker.  You also would need to purchase a sound board and a vented pommel.  However for a lower end saber such as the Libby, it might be more cost effective just to leave that one as a stunt saber.  Especially if you haven't tinkered with saber electronics before.  It's more challenging when an emitter is permanent and not removable.  Also there is limited space to work within this saber.  And it's a really nice saber to use as a needed stunt and easily customizable on the outside. 

[commanderzel]

Thank you for the recommendation! I think I'll take your advice. This is my first saber and I do intend to learn to duel with it, and as it's my first and I'll be making the most mistakes with it, it's probably better that it remains a low-cost saber.
Again, thank you very much.

[Dauntless Seven]

Glad that I could be of some assistance. 

[wandering-seeker]

I just got my saberstaff with the Li-Ion batteries, but I have realized that I have no idea how to remove them for recharging when they die. How exactly am I supposed to go about that?

[Racona Nova]

Unscrew the pommels, gently tap the saber onto your palm until the pack slides out. Use a guitar pick or similar (it must be quite thin) to pry it out - again, be gentle so that you don't damage the battery pack!

Before re-inserting the batteries, I suggest wrapping some tape around them so that you have a handle for removing them more easily and without damaging the battery pack.

[wandering-seeker]

Unscrew the pommels, gently tap the saber onto your palm until the pack slides out. Use a guitar pick or similar (it must be quite thin) to pry it out - again, be gentle so that you don't damage the battery pack!

Before re-inserting the batteries, I suggest wrapping some tape around them so that you have a handle for removing them more easily and without damaging the battery pack.

Thanks for the advice! I'll have to see about getting my hands on a pick(or similar) and some tape!

[Lord Japarco]

Hi.  Yes you can send a stunt saber back to US to have the batteries upgraded to Li-Ion with buck puck and at the same time a battery casing that includes a speaker.  You also would need to purchase a sound board and a vented pommel.  However for a lower end saber such as the Libby, it might be more cost effective just to leave that one as a stunt saber.  Especially if you haven't tinkered with saber electronics before.  It's more challenging when an emitter is permanent and not removable.  Also there is limited space to work within this saber.  And it's a really nice saber to use as a needed stunt and easily customizable on the outside. 

Wow Dauntless, that is a sexi avatar...+1 point.

[Dauntless Seven]

Wow Dauntless, that is a sexi avatar...+1 point.

Thanks... but... it's now October so yet another new Jaina avatar.  Hope you still enjoy. 

[Rapine]

Agreed. 

Loving your avatar pic Dauntless.

+1

[Dauntless Seven]

Agreed. 

Loving your avatar pic Dauntless.

+1

Aw shucks L J and L R .     Respective points to each of you and back to battery talk.   

[Rapine]

A while ago a forum member whose advice I value greatly recommended the Nitecore Itellicharger i4.

I ordered two of them:

[AndreBlizz]

If I order Li-ion setup with a charging port, but without a charger, does that mean I receive no cable as well?

I don't want to remove Li-Ions for charging. Can I use standard iPad charger and if yes, what type of cable do I need to connect it to US lightsaber?

[Racona Nova]

You don't get a charger with that option - only recommended if you already have a charger. And it's a charger specifically designed for the Recharge Port system, so other chargers won't work properly!

I know, the charger is quite expensive, but if you want an in-hilt charging option, this is the only way if you don't have such a charger yet!