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« Reply #60 on: June 05, 2012, 11:50:06 PM » |
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Ok, cool. Thanks Benpass, I will definitely keep a very close eye on the charger when I'm charging it tomorrow and I also won't leave it plugged in once I'm not using it.  |
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« Reply #61 on: June 05, 2012, 11:58:32 PM » |
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Not a problem! Enjoy!!
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« Reply #62 on: July 30, 2012, 02:03:13 AM » |
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so if we get the li ion set up with buck puck can we buy stronger batteries to get longer run time? this set up comes with trustfire batteries with a 14500 something rating, are there better batteries? I just saw in another thread that the batteries with higher ratings like 18600 are actually bigger batteries so i guess that answers my question to an extent.
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« Reply #63 on: July 30, 2012, 01:59:09 PM » |
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Not sure if this is still true, but on my saber the sound module was adhered to the back of a 2xAA battery holder loaded with lithium trustfire batteries. Cheap for them, but doesn't allow for larger battery packs.
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« Reply #64 on: July 30, 2012, 02:12:08 PM » |
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in all honesty, theres no need to go to larger batteries, the trustfires the size of AA batteries work fine, and with sound usually get 2 hours or so of runtime, up to 6 in my experience with stunt sabers
if you go to larger batteries on a custom build, in all honesty its going to take up a lot more space in the hilt, meaning u will either need a longer hilt, or need to rethink your design considerably
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« Reply #65 on: August 28, 2012, 08:14:24 PM » |
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is it safe to recharge the batteries after each use or do they need to be completely drained before charging?
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« Reply #66 on: August 28, 2012, 09:12:12 PM » |
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is it safe to recharge the batteries after each use or do they need to be completely drained before charging?
It's safe, although allowing them to drain will give the cells a better overall lifespan. You should be fine though. |
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« Reply #67 on: September 05, 2012, 03:37:31 PM » |
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When the batteries are charging is the charger supposed to be flashing red lights? I know the color will be green when they are charged but is it a flashing green or solid green? Does the flash indicate a problem?
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« Reply #68 on: September 05, 2012, 04:30:37 PM » |
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When the batteries are charging is the charger supposed to be flashing red lights? I know the color will be green when they are charged but is it a flashing green or solid green? Does the flash indicate a problem?
That's something I've never seen, personally. Typically when the cells lose contact with the leads the lights turn green, since they're that way by default (when the cells aren't in). Is it flashing on and off, or just from green to red? |
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« Reply #69 on: September 05, 2012, 05:42:50 PM » |
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That's something I've never seen, personally. Typically when the cells lose contact with the leads the lights turn green, since they're that way by default (when the cells aren't in). Is it flashing on and off, or just from green to red?
Never mind. I tried just plugging in the charger without batteries and it flashed the same way. So instead of sticking in both batteries and then plugging it into the outlet, I put one battery in and plugged it in and the flashing went away. I was able to stick the second battery in then. The charger just seems to be a little temperamental. |
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« Reply #70 on: September 05, 2012, 07:08:52 PM » |
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Yeah it can be that way. Sometimes you gotta make sure the batteries are getting good contact or it will flicker, or even just remain green.
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« Reply #71 on: September 05, 2012, 11:27:03 PM » |
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When the batteries are charging is the charger supposed to be flashing red lights? I know the color will be green when they are charged but is it a flashing green or solid green? Does the flash indicate a problem?
Many times these flashing lights when it should just be solid red (for not fully charged) can indicate that the battery is fully dead and the PCB has been damaged or has failed and the battery needs to be replaced. |
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« Reply #72 on: September 06, 2012, 12:30:01 AM » |
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Many times these flashing lights when it should just be solid red (for not fully charged) can indicate that the battery is fully dead and the PCB has been damaged or has failed and the battery needs to be replaced.
Thanks for the information. This time with my flashing experience it was just an issue with a poor connection. We are fully charged now. |
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« Reply #73 on: September 12, 2012, 01:35:13 PM » |
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Since sabers without sound need a buckpuck, does that mean the Obsidian soundboard internally regulates the LED current to 700-1000mA? What would happen if you ran a voltage of 7.4v to an Obsidian soundboard?
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« Reply #74 on: September 12, 2012, 01:58:48 PM » |
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Since sabers without sound need a buckpuck, does that mean the Obsidian soundboard internally regulates the LED current to 700-1000mA? What would happen if you ran a voltage of 7.4v to an Obsidian soundboard?
The soundboard actually runs on 7.4V, which is provided by the two trustfire Li-ion cells. However, it does not have its own driver (to my knowledge), which is why the buckpuck or resistor is required. |
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