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Title: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Knightfall on January 27, 2014, 04:45:01 PM Hi all. Thought i'd do a quick review on my first Ultrasaber; a nickel-plated Guardian with the 4-Channel Emerald Driver and Obsidian Sound. I ordered this in BR with VA FOC, red illuminated AV switch, mid-grade blade with a pointed tip. First off the service was great. I ordered the saber on 29th November and it arrived in the UK on 9th December. Just over a week so very pleased with that.
The hilt itself is fantastic. It is solid and well built and looks amazing. The nickel plating really shines. It feels really good in the hand and i can't stop picking it up. (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k30/Tearlio99/DSCF2496_zpsb1b71f3c.jpg) (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k30/Tearlio99/DSCF2495_zps0912d36a.jpg) (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k30/Tearlio99/DSCF2494_zps72b03eac.jpg) (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k30/Tearlio99/DSCF2493_zpsb2f00cb0.jpg) (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k30/Tearlio99/DSCF2521_zps518a6abe.jpg) (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k30/Tearlio99/DSCF2520_zpsd8ce7d88.jpg) (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k30/Tearlio99/DSCF2519_zpsf7de8685.jpg) I ordered this in BR so here is a few pics to show it. I like it in BR, i haven't seen many Guardians in this colour but i think it works. (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k30/Tearlio99/DSCF2508_zps28c847ef.jpg) (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k30/Tearlio99/DSCF2506_zps296f8f02.jpg) (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k30/Tearlio99/DSCF2502_zps77133274.jpg) (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k30/Tearlio99/DSCF2503_zpsb26bced6.jpg) Obviously with the Emerald driver you can change the colour of the blade, so here it is in CG and GB. (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k30/Tearlio99/DSCF2498_zps632e7bed.jpg) (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k30/Tearlio99/DSCF2497_zps618f2a72.jpg) (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k30/Tearlio99/DSCF2499_zps61a2c43e.jpg) (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k30/Tearlio99/DSCF2500_zps11a947c6.jpg) (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k30/Tearlio99/DSCF2512_zps2aa96962.jpg) (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k30/Tearlio99/DSCF2510_zps19646dfb.jpg) (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k30/Tearlio99/DSCF2513_zps6c2d2fd7.jpg) (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k30/Tearlio99/DSCF2514_zpse2b8df53.jpg) The Emerald driver is really good. I got the 4-channel (RGBW) with the AV switch connected directly to the 4th channel. Obviously you can change the colour of the blade to almost anything you want, but some of the effects you can create with the pulse and FOC are great. I've currently got my saber set up to pulse from 255 on the red LED to 210 on the red LED with the timing intervals set to 0.02 secs, so the blade look like it's flickering. Which looks cool. The FOC is set to flash green (255) at a timing interval of 0.02 secs and to play it 15 times. So when you have an impact you get an orange "strobe" effect. Which again looks cool and is the same for the lock-up effect. I would definitely recommend getting an Emerald driver as it gives you so many options. The Obsidian sound is really good. I love the ignition sound! I have been able to change and add sounds using the launcher (after some initial problems) so all good there. Overall i am very very pleased with the saber and would definitely buy another from Ultrasabers. Hopefully it won't be too long before i can add to this one! Thank you for reading! :) Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: A L STORM on January 27, 2014, 05:40:40 PM Very nice saber you have there my friend. Great pictures too. :)
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Racona Nova on January 27, 2014, 05:42:42 PM Nice review, and great pics! Already looking forward to my Emerald Archon :D
Do you mind posting a vid showing your saber executing your Emerald settings? ^^ Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: The 97th Acolyte on January 27, 2014, 07:06:31 PM Nice saber! I never thought of a Guardian in Red... Looks good though!
I too would like to see your Emerald settings... Pretty please? ;) Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Spike311 on January 28, 2014, 12:37:24 AM Nice review, and great pics! Already looking forward to my Emerald Archon :D Do you mind posting a vid showing your saber executing your Emerald settings? ^^ Great review! I agree with, Rancona about your settings. Seeing that you set your primary color to a "255" level red, I'm curious if you overclocked your red? The only reason I ask is cause I see most settings, at full power, registered at 225. I will not not know till my saber, sent in for Emerald upgrade, is back later this week. Anyways, great review. Congratz on owning a kick @$$ saber! Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Knightfall on January 28, 2014, 10:19:26 AM Thanks for the comments guys. I will try and post a video of the current settings as soon as i can. And Spike, the settings on the Emerald Launcher all go up to 255. I've just looked at the video on the Ultrasabers website on how to use the emerald driver and it shows 255.
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Kal-El on January 28, 2014, 12:06:00 PM Congratulations on your purchase! And after seeing all the great looking guardians floating around recently...I have to have one! :-) not sure about the nickel unless the av switch it has comes in nickel as well?
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Knightfall on January 28, 2014, 03:55:30 PM I can't say for sure if the AV switch is nickel, but i can't see any difference between the switch and the shroud on the hilt. It certainly doesn't stand out as being different.
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Knightfall on January 28, 2014, 04:41:09 PM Here is a quick vid showing the current settings on my saber. Unfortunately the FOC does not show up too well on the vid but hopefully you'll get the idea. When seen with the naked eye the blade looks orange-ish.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu_t0VZbi2s# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu_t0VZbi2s#) You get the same colour effect if the blade is green and the flash is red. If the blade is red and the flash is blue then you get a violet amethyst looking colour. Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: JustEd on January 28, 2014, 06:08:57 PM Very nice saber indeed!
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Aletani on January 28, 2014, 07:08:18 PM Gorgeous! Solid saber! Beautiful combination of hilt, color, and sound. I'm on my phone ATM, but I'll try and come back on the PC to give you a point!
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: James Casey on January 28, 2014, 08:50:01 PM Congrats on a beautiful-looking 'sabre!
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Racona Nova on January 28, 2014, 09:19:10 PM Now that's a realistic pulse :o I think I will set mine the way you have, point for you for a great review and an amazing video!
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Spike311 on January 28, 2014, 11:33:05 PM Knightfall you were right on. One last question... Is your "flicker" timing at 0.2s on all 4 timers? Thanks again, bro. Love the video too. Strangely enough I kinda like the red blade on the guardian. Looks good.
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Knightfall on January 29, 2014, 10:41:32 AM Hi Spike, the timing on all 4 intervals is 0.02 secs , not 0.2 secs. Thanks for the comments guys.
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Darth Ryga on January 29, 2014, 02:04:03 PM Great choice and pics/video. Ever since I have seen this in Nickel plate, I've been dying to get this even more. You have made a great choice. Thank you for sharing, and most importantly, enjoy it!
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Spike311 on January 30, 2014, 12:18:15 AM Knightfall, thanks for the advice. My Manticore arrived this morning and I was able to set the flicker like your saber and Kal-El's. I set my FoC to repeat 5 times at .04s. Pretty cool! Thanks again for the help and congrats again on your B.A. Guardian. :)
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Knightfall on January 30, 2014, 09:10:30 AM No problem Spike :) Enjoy the Manticore.
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Darth Burgaar on January 30, 2014, 09:28:10 AM Awesome color combination for your Guardian! I hadn't thought of a red/green combination, but it looks sweet!
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Sky Dragon c5 on January 30, 2014, 09:11:00 PM I Didn't realize they made the Guardian in Nickel now! That looks so good!
Looks like Im Going to get another Guardian... Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Knightfall on January 31, 2014, 10:08:00 AM I Didn't realize they made the Guardian in Nickel now! That looks so good! Looks like Im Going to get another Guardian... Do it, you know you want to :) Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Darth Scorpious on February 01, 2014, 02:49:16 AM Looks stunning mate just gorgeous I've always looked at the guardian and even though I keep saying I'm getting a malice next that Saber just looks amazing
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Knightfall on February 01, 2014, 11:18:24 AM Hi Scorpious, you wouldn't regret it if you did. It really is a bit special. It looks good and it feels good, nice and heavy. As soon as i saw Ultrasabers did the Guardian it was the one i wanted. The only problem is now i've got one i want more and the more i look on here the longer the list gets :)
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Darth Scorpious on February 01, 2014, 04:45:47 PM Well I took the plunge again this morning and ordered my Malice in BR haven't ordered the emerald driver with it might get that with the next saber. ;)
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Knightfall on February 03, 2014, 10:53:18 AM Nice, the Malice looks like a beast of a saber. And could only really be BR in colour :)
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Kal-El on February 18, 2014, 12:56:23 PM Now I'm just a bit curious...With your av switch set to the 4th channel do you need to have it at 255 as well in order to light up? How's that work because I opted for the unlit av switch to avoid having a light on all the time.
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Knightfall on February 18, 2014, 02:07:50 PM Hi Kal-El, mine is set to 255 and while i haven't really played with this i did reduce it and it made the AV switch dimmer. I've got a red AV switch so i guess it works the same as the red LED channel that if you reduce the value then if will get dimmer, which should also apply to the other colours. The AV switch is not on all the time, only when the saber is activated. Hope this helps. If i get a chance i'll have a fiddle with it later to see what happens.
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Racona Nova on February 18, 2014, 03:10:49 PM That's correct as long as you choose the "In line with Channel x" option for the switch (remember that the switch LED colour will NOT be altered - no matter which channel you use for the "in line" connection! It also doesn't change its colour when you set up a specific blade colour.). Unless the value for that specific channel x isn't set to 255, the switch LED will be dimmed according to the setting - the lower the setting, the dimmer the switch LED will be. Only when you dedicate channel x to the switch, it will be at full brightness when the saber is on. But as a disadvantage you will loose that channel x for colour mixing.
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Kal-El on February 18, 2014, 03:26:00 PM That's correct as long as you choose the "In line with Channel x" option for the switch (remember that the switch LED colour will NOT be altered - no matter which channel you use for the "in line" connection! It also doesn't change its colour when you set up a specific blade colour.). Unless the value for that specific channel x isn't set to 255, the switch LED will be dimmed according to the setting - the lower the setting, the dimmer the switch LED will be. Only when you dedicate channel x to the switch, it will be at full brightness when the saber is on. But as a disadvantage you will loose that channel x for colour mixing. and that's what I figured, so it turns the 4 channel into a 3 channel with the 4th channel effectively becoming a dimmer switch...so to speak. Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Racona Nova on February 18, 2014, 03:37:06 PM No, with the switch dedicated to a channel, the switch won't be dimmer. It would just behave like the switches on non-Emerald sabers: full brightness when the saber is on, off when the saber is off.
It only dims when you put the switch LED in line with a channel...for example you chose Ch 4 to be in line with the switch and set the value of Ch 4 to let's say 50. Then the switch will be drastically dimmer than an AV switch that is dedicated to Ch 4 or always on. But you still have all 4 channels available for mixing while the dedicated option connects the channel 4 to the switch only so that you loose it on the main LED and, like you said, end up with an actual 3-channel driver. The switch LED's brightness is still at 100% when dedicated to a channel. Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Knightfall on February 22, 2014, 11:53:22 AM No, with the switch dedicated to a channel, the switch won't be dimmer. It would just behave like the switches on non-Emerald sabers: full brightness when the saber is on, off when the saber is off. It only dims when you put the switch LED in line with a channel...for example you chose Ch 4 to be in line with the switch and set the value of Ch 4 to let's say 50. Then the switch will be drastically dimmer than an AV switch that is dedicated to Ch 4 or always on. But you still have all 4 channels available for mixing while the dedicated option connects the channel 4 to the switch only so that you loose it on the main LED and, like you said, end up with an actual 3-channel driver. The switch LED's brightness is still at 100% when dedicated to a channel. I've just tried adjusting the 4th channel that is dedicated to the AV switch and lowering the value definitely makes the switch illumination dimmer all the way down to 0 where the switch does not light up. Altering this channel does not effect the blade colour in any way. Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Racona Nova on February 22, 2014, 02:56:47 PM Ah, okay...I always thought it would be completely unavailable in the launcher. Thanks for clarifying ^^
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Knightfall on February 22, 2014, 09:57:36 PM Also if you lower the value for the 4th channel for the pulse or FOC then the switch will pulse or flash in time with the blade.
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: sandman on February 22, 2014, 10:55:01 PM Also if you lower the value for the 4th channel for the pulse or FOC then the switch will pulse or flash in time with the blade. Hah, I had no idea. Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Smoosta on February 25, 2014, 03:33:19 AM I wish the emerald driver was available on more sabers for a better option but it's still fantastic
Stunt dark prophecy v3 BR , Dark prophecy v3 with obsidian BR Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: Drifter25 on March 10, 2014, 10:03:54 AM I ordered the same thing a couple days ago, though mine will arrive in Yellow with orange pulse and silver FoC. Mine's backordered due to the lack of Emerald drivers, but when it gets here I'll post one of mine also!
Title: Re: First Ultrasaber - Nickel Plated Guardian Emerald with Obsidian. Post by: scraver on March 10, 2014, 10:17:29 AM I love this sabre, though mine arrived DVA with no FoC (why, because. lol)
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