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Title: Prophecy with sound Post by: Ultra on March 12, 2011, 01:53:22 AM NovaStar asked me to build a saber with sound for a child, so I chose the Prophecy hilt since it would be the easiest to work with and not break the budget restraints we had. Here's the end product, but please keep in mind, this is a very budget board to control costs. Critiques about sound quality will be met with swift and callous sarcasm :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDquA_8G-oo# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDquA_8G-oo#) Title: Re: Prophecy with sound Post by: Kaiden Shardsbane on March 12, 2011, 02:17:29 AM That's a beautiful saber Ultra, as always. And the sound isn't too bad; at least it's loud. My only concern is the activator button not being guarded. Seems like there could very well be many accidental shutdowns.
Title: Re: Prophecy with sound Post by: ThreadJack on March 12, 2011, 03:10:20 AM That doesn't sound bad actually, especially since it's for a child. Nice work Ultra.
Title: Re: Prophecy with sound Post by: Ultra on March 12, 2011, 03:24:04 AM That's a beautiful saber Ultra, as always. And the sound isn't too bad; at least it's loud. My only concern is the activator button not being guarded. Seems like there could very well be many accidental shutdowns. I thought so, too, so I swapped it out for a guarded switch just now. Thanks for the kudos. Title: Re: Prophecy with sound Post by: Caine on March 12, 2011, 04:57:31 AM Very cool, Ultra. How could a kid NOT love it? :D
Title: Re: Prophecy with sound Post by: Smokiewan on March 12, 2011, 05:08:53 AM Nice work Ultra.
I've watched many of Novastar's videos, and I have noticed he does a lot of stuff for kids (like the backyard picnic, and basement vids) which just makes me smile. :) Kudos to Ultra for the saber, and kudos to Novastar for being a good role model. Title: Re: Prophecy with sound Post by: Natalia on March 13, 2011, 12:19:32 AM Which sound board did you use? That doesn't sound like any of the others I've heard.
Title: Re: Prophecy with sound Post by: Ultra on March 13, 2011, 04:18:59 AM It's from an obscure Chinese toy "Electrical" sword. It cost me less than 2 bucks but the wiring is completely different than the Hasbro boards. I figured it out with a little trial and error. ;)
It's not the sort of thing I would normally put in a customer's saber, but this project called for some creativity to keep within budget and I was assured the client would love the sound. (Kids don't tend to be very picky about such things) To give you an idea of the budgetary goal, the cost of the project was less than the cost a regular Force FX saber. Title: Re: Prophecy with sound Post by: Darkhorse V on March 17, 2011, 03:30:59 PM Cool idea. Who would have thought that "Electrical Sword" board was desined for such greatness! I might have to look at a budget board for my prophecies by the time its all said and done - maybe after I get my review up and finish some customizations...
Title: Re: Prophecy with sound Post by: Gulcasa on March 27, 2011, 03:06:11 PM I actually was looking on the page for a Prophecy with sound :) I so badly want one..
The design of the Prophecy is the design I want.. but primary I want an Saber with sound! So I'm going to get a "Shock" with sound ;( |