jasond22
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« Reply #135 on: September 14, 2013, 04:32:56 PM » |
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I've noticed people say its possible to remove batteries from a saber with a recharge port.
Is anyone capable of explaining how to remove the batteries? I have a Dark arbiter and a Reaper, both with sound, and can't figure out how to access the batteries.
Watch Ultrasabers' video here: youtube.com/watch?v=jaNOtVX5rOU |
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« Reply #136 on: September 16, 2013, 03:52:03 PM » |
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Watch Ultrasabers' video here: youtube.com/watch?v=jaNOtVX5rOU
That is actually incredibly easy. Thanks for the video. I don't know why I couldn't find it. |
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SoonerSox
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« Reply #137 on: October 10, 2013, 05:05:36 PM » |
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If I were to order sabers with Li Ion in October, do you think the batteries would be in good shape if they weren't used till Christmas? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free |
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« Reply #138 on: October 10, 2013, 05:11:28 PM » |
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I would leave them charging in some form or fashion. Maybe every so often.
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« Reply #139 on: November 04, 2013, 10:07:27 AM » |
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Sorry if this has been asked and answered earlier in the thread, I did quickly read through it.
Aside from rechargeable batteries, is there any specific reason to get Li-Ion batteries in a Non-sound Saber?
I'm planning on getting a Initiate V3 in Adegan Silver to make into a Yari, but without sound. Would it matter if I got Li-Ion or just save some money on the purchase and get a regular alkaline A3 bat pack?
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« Reply #140 on: November 04, 2013, 10:42:42 AM » |
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From what I have learned so far, there is no real advantage of Li-Ion batts in a non-sound saber. The AAA batteries should be enough for your saber - unless you plan to upgrade your saber with sound later on, then I would really take the Li-Ion now to avoid higher costs for the conversion.
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danny2581i
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« Reply #141 on: November 09, 2013, 07:52:40 PM » |
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How long does the battery life usually last on a saber with sound, illum A/V switch and FoC me and my friend just practiced for an hour today and our batteries were drained and they only just came off charge. Both my saber and one of my friends two sabers turned off suddenly, is this the average life span with use or are our batteries faulty?
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Master Bluespike74
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« Reply #142 on: November 09, 2013, 08:18:09 PM » |
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How long does the battery life usually last on a saber with sound, illum A/V switch and FoC me and my friend just practiced for an hour today and our batteries were drained and they only just came off charge. Both my saber and one of my friends two sabers turned off suddenly, is this the average life span with use or are our batteries faulty?
Sounds like you have the later generation trust fires. They have a cutoff point that instead of having a blade that will dim, once you reach a certain point, they'll just immediately cutoff. I have done demos that have lasted for 4 hours and I usually have to replace my batteries twice during that time. I have SRD LED with FO FOC and Blue AV switch. I think 1.5 hours is about average for me with the set that I have. Buck Pucks have been known to last longer but this saber is resistor setup that I am referring. Also, make sure that you turn your batteries in your charger as I have had mine not make good contact and the light change quickly from Red to Green and I know the battery was not fully charged. One good way to over come this is to get a recharge port installed as I have better luck with my batteries getting more fully charged that way. |
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danny2581i
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« Reply #143 on: November 09, 2013, 08:36:59 PM » |
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So is it possible to get a different type of the batteries i would like some sort of indication my batteries are about to run out instead of instant cut out
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Master Bluespike74
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« Reply #144 on: November 10, 2013, 03:03:55 AM » |
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The ones that I have that allow the blade to dim rather than instant cut out are gray skinned and the ones that cut out instantly have a black skin on them. Trustfire may have changed to where all of them cut out instantly. The best advice I can give is to simply turn your saber on and time how long it takes to cut off. Repeat this about 3 times. This will give you the approximate length of time you will be able to use your saber. I also have recommended that when people purchase sabers, they get a 2nd or 3rd set of batteries to have on hand to eliminate the charging time wait. The only other way to get a better idea of what is going on it to see if you can find someone to install a power level indicator on it but this is a not a service offered by Ultrasabers at the time of my post.
Sorry I cannot be much help past this.
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« Reply #145 on: November 10, 2013, 11:34:52 AM » |
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« Reply #146 on: November 10, 2013, 02:11:48 PM » |
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Yes, those are the gray skinned ones of which I was speaking.
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« Reply #147 on: January 01, 2014, 09:39:13 AM » |
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I was a little concerned that I would have to spend extra cash on new batteries, but using a charger instead is a neat idea.
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« Reply #148 on: January 10, 2014, 06:00:46 PM » |
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Can you use a higher mAh battery or do you have to use 14500 3.7V 900mAh?
For example; can you use TrustFire Protected 18650 3.7V True 2400mAh Rechargeable Lithium Batteries?
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« Reply #149 on: January 10, 2014, 06:37:37 PM » |
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If you want to use them, then you have to change the battery pack. The 18650 are bigger than the 14500.
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