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Author Topic: New Saber: Ultrasabers Menace  (Read 331972 times)
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« Reply #60 on: February 03, 2015, 04:01:39 AM »

This is a question that could be hard to put into words. I like the look of the silver surrounded by silver switch better than the silver surrounded by black(guarded?) switch. So to get the silver surrounded by silver switch do I have to get an AV switch or just sound?

Unless I am mistaken, even the non illuminated av switch only comes with sabers equipped with sound.  Consequently, you will have to purchase a "saber with sound" and then in the options you can choose an av switch, illuminated or otherwise.  you could email us and ask if it is possible to get an av switch on a stunt saber (no sound)... I can bet that an illuminated switch would need the lithium ion batter pack though which is on the sound sabers... Maybe that is why the av switch is not available on stunts.... Not sure....
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« Reply #61 on: February 03, 2015, 05:43:57 AM »

I ordered 2 SE models with sound and a flush adjustable coupler. Very excited.


Darth Small! Very exciting! Looking forward to some pics and maybe one of your wonderful video reviews(?) Cheesy
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« Reply #62 on: February 03, 2015, 08:00:35 AM »

Has anyone opted for the Recharge Port on the new Menace yet? I'm curious where they put it that adds the 0.875" to the overall length.
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« Reply #63 on: February 03, 2015, 01:18:43 PM »

Unless I am mistaken, even the non illuminated av switch only comes with sabers equipped with sound.  Consequently, you will have to purchase a "saber with sound" and then in the options you can choose an av switch, illuminated or otherwise.  you could email us and ask if it is possible to get an av switch on a stunt saber (no sound)... I can bet that an illuminated switch would need the lithium ion batter pack though which is on the sound sabers... Maybe that is why the av switch is not available on stunts.... Not sure....

The only reason why you can get the AV with sound only is that US uses mainly momentary AV switches that work only with sound sabers (it has nothing to do with the battery setup, only with the way a momentary switch functions). The latching AV switches used for stunt Graflexes, Chosen Ones and Malices can only be installed with an activation box. However, "the other guys" have a part called "Momentary-to-Latching Converter" which can be used to wire a momentary switch into a stunt (= latching) setup. This works for illuminated switches as well as non-illuminated. But you have to build the saber with such a setup on your own, US won't do that for you. Finding latching AV switches that fit without an activation box is a bit more difficult...
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« Reply #64 on: February 03, 2015, 01:31:05 PM »

The only reason why you can get the AV with sound only is that US uses mainly momentary AV switches that work only with sound sabers (it has nothing to do with the battery setup, only with the way a momentary switch functions). The latching AV switches used for stunt Graflexes, Chosen Ones and Malices can only be installed with an activation box. However, "the other guys" have a part called "Momentary-to-Latching Converter" which can be used to wire a momentary switch into a stunt (= latching) setup. This works for illuminated switches as well as non-illuminated. But you have to build the saber with such a setup on your own, US won't do that for you. Finding latching AV switches that fit without an activation box is a bit more difficult...

Schooled!  He (being me) is not a jedi yet...  Smiley. Thanks for the clarification... Point
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« Reply #65 on: February 03, 2015, 02:06:29 PM »

... a part called "Momentary-to-Latching Converter" which can be used to wire a momentary switch into a stunt (= latching) setup....

Basically it's this little thing here Pololu Pushbutton Power Switch LV.
I still wonder whether we could convince Deep to 'upgrade' US stunt sabers with those...
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« Reply #66 on: February 03, 2015, 02:37:44 PM »

Basically it's this little thing here Pololu Pushbutton Power Switch LV.
I still wonder whether we could convince Deep to 'upgrade' US stunt sabers with those...

I would take a greater interest in stunt sabers if they did. I personally detest the look of the standard switch. I hate to sound harsh, but it thoroughly displeases my aesthetic palet.

Slightly off topic: What is the difference between the Red and Silver standard switches? I've the silver tipped switches on Initiate style sabers several times, but a friend just got a Dominix V4 yesterday, with a RED tipped switch. We're both at a loss.
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« Reply #67 on: February 03, 2015, 02:58:41 PM »

There's no difference. Both work exactly the same. It's just an optical highlight. I remember reading somewhere that US sometimes tries to match the switch colour with the blade colour where possible...but I don't know the thread link anymore.
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« Reply #68 on: February 03, 2015, 03:00:07 PM »

There's no difference. Both work exactly the same. It's just an optical highlight. I remember reading somewhere that US sometimes tries to match the switch colour with the blade colour where possible...but I don't know the thread link anymore.

OK, thanks. Although the blade color was FO. Either way, he liked it all the same. Correction, he LOVED it. It was his first.
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« Reply #69 on: February 03, 2015, 06:21:12 PM »

Now that the Menace is now available(WOOT!) we definitely need a Maul font.  If I had a little more practice/time with the respective programs I would consider making one.  I have made two character based fonts but alas they are too weak to use. 

However, I have successfully made comprehensive boot fonts based on the CW Darth Maul which will go quite well with the new Menace.  And if you guys play around with the fonts they could be used in conjunction with an ignition or power down.

You can find the Maul boots under fonts made by forum members in The Obsidian Order section.
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« Reply #70 on: February 03, 2015, 06:36:22 PM »

Now that the Menace is now available(WOOT!) we definitely need a Maul font.  If I had a little more practice/time with the respective programs I would consider making one.  I have made two character based fonts but alas they are too weak to use. 

However, I have successfully made comprehensive boot fonts based on the CW Darth Maul which will go quite well with the new Menace.  And if you guys play around with the fonts they could be used in conjunction with an ignition or power down.

You can find the Maul boots under fonts made by forum members in The Obsidian Order section.

How will we know when a new sound font is available for download?

I assume the "Obsidian Order" section is the icon listed under the sabers with sound menu?
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« Reply #71 on: February 03, 2015, 06:42:56 PM »

No, it's a forum section. It contains many information on the Obsidian sound board, its settings, troubleshooting and also a section where forum members can present their own sound fonts Smiley
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« Reply #72 on: February 03, 2015, 07:02:48 PM »

No, it's a forum section. It contains many information on the Obsidian sound board, its settings, troubleshooting and also a section where forum members can present their own sound fonts Smiley

Oh. Back to my initial query. When might there be new sound fonts available on US.com?
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« Reply #73 on: February 03, 2015, 07:14:44 PM »

I didn't know who to quote on my switch question so I just won't. On my standard issue v3 staff with sound I didn't get any AV switches but I still got the silver surrounded by silver instead of the standard switch. That could suggest ONLY needing to get sound?   
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« Reply #74 on: February 03, 2015, 07:24:16 PM »

I would take a greater interest in stunt sabers if they did. I personally detest the look of the standard switch. I hate to sound harsh, but it thoroughly displeases my aesthetic palet.

Slightly off topic: What is the difference between the Red and Silver standard switches? I've the silver tipped switches on Initiate style sabers several times, but a friend just got a Dominix V4 yesterday, with a RED tipped switch. We're both at a loss.

I got a Phantasm initiate staff for my two little brothers in VA and AB and the VA has a silver tipped switch and the AB has a sort of GB tip. So if your friend has a red switch for a FO blade that would suggest that they use similar coloured switches with SOME colours.
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