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Author Topic: The Unofficial UltraSaber buying guide  (Read 212465 times)
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« Reply #135 on: February 06, 2016, 09:23:46 PM »

I can't say where you'd get a screen accurate lightsaber (the internet is for such things. 1:1 scale. Lucasfilm)

As for the sound boards.  There are three options from Ultrasabers presently:

The basic Obsidian LITE:  Uses AAA batteries.  Cheapest of the set.  Comes with the Obsidian sound font currently.  Has no ability to change the sound in any way.
(Ultrasabers is looking into making a second version of this board to have just Sith sounds, but has not done so as of this writing).

The Premium sounds Obsidian v3:  Can use whatever battery setup.  Comes with the Obsidian sound font.  Has a mini-USB port to allow one to change the font, volume, and durations of effect via a computer (Windows or Mac at this time).

The upgraded Obsidian v4:  Increased the amount of memory space on the board allowing it to carry larger sound fonts and/or multiple sound fonts at once.  Comes with seven sound fonts and a "silent" sound font (a mute feature).  Also allows one to change between saved font from just the activation button on the light saber.  All other features are the same as the v3.   Costs $10 more than the v3.   The mute feature is worth the $10.
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UltraSabers Owned:
Archon v3.1 (RGBW v4)
Apprentice v4 (RGBA v4)
Archon v2 (RGBW D)
Dark Apprentice LE v4 (AS)
Sentinel LE v4 (FO)
Dominix LE v4 (unknown)

UltraSaber's Gifted:
Initiate LE v4 (CG) - Upgraded to Obsidian v4
Dark Apprentice LE v4 (BR) - Upgraded to Obsidian v4
Initiate v2 (AB)
Renegade (RGBW v4)
Graflex SE (RGBW v4)
The Dominix v2 (BR)
Dark Prophecy v3 (BR LITE)
Lost Grey (RBGW v4)
Fulcrum (RGBW v4)

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« Reply #136 on: February 06, 2016, 09:39:37 PM »

Appreciate the feedback.

Sounds to me like this IS the best place then to get one.

the Graflex CE as I recall from before is the closest to the Luke Saber.

Eric

I can't say where you'd get a screen accurate lightsaber (the internet is for such things. 1:1 scale. Lucasfilm)

As for the sound boards.  There are three options from Ultrasabers presently:

The basic Obsidian LITE:  Uses AAA batteries.  Cheapest of the set.  Comes with the Obsidian sound font currently.  Has no ability to change the sound in any way.
(Ultrasabers is looking into making a second version of this board to have just Sith sounds, but has not done so as of this writing).

The Premium sounds Obsidian v3:  Can use whatever battery setup.  Comes with the Obsidian sound font.  Has a mini-USB port to allow one to change the font, volume, and durations of effect via a computer (Windows or Mac at this time).

The upgraded Obsidian v4:  Increased the amount of memory space on the board allowing it to carry larger sound fonts and/or multiple sound fonts at once.  Comes with seven sound fonts and a "silent" sound font (a mute feature).  Also allows one to change between saved font from just the activation button on the light saber.  All other features are the same as the v3.   Costs $10 more than the v3.   The mute feature is worth the $10.
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« Reply #137 on: February 06, 2016, 09:50:18 PM »

The Premium sounds Obsidian v3:  Can use whatever battery setup.  Comes with the Obsidian sound font.  Has a mini-USB port to allow one to change the font, volume, and durations of effect via a computer (Windows or Mac at this time).

The v3 and the v4 can ONLY be used with a Li-Ion battery setup, not with the standard AAA setup. Just to clarify Smiley
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« Reply #138 on: February 06, 2016, 10:15:21 PM »

This is super helpful! Force Point to you ImperialKnight23.  Cheesy
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« Reply #139 on: February 07, 2016, 12:42:30 PM »

Yep, I understood that.  Thanks.

Now to design this baby.  Do people actually use these to fight? lol  I only want it because I am a movie buff and I do visual effects (VFX) for movies.  

Most people I know would think I was out of my mind spending this kind of cash on a light saber.  Smiley

Ok, so I have made the initial design and added to wishlist.  But, I had a few questions on things I just didn't know what they meant or whether it's important.  They are:

1.  Right away, I guess I need clarification on the sound board.  I went with the V4 as mentioned above with the mute.  But then I see this Obsidian one with Emerald LED.  Is this that big of a difference and if so, what?  Major hike in price and I don't want to do that if it's not necessary.

2.  Blade set screw type.  What is this?  Important?

3.  Blade retention screw wrench.  What is this?  Important?

4.  Blade plug?

5.  Covertic clip?

Thanks

Eric

The v3 and the v4 can ONLY be used with a Li-Ion battery setup, not with the standard AAA setup. Just to clarify Smiley
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« Reply #140 on: February 07, 2016, 04:32:37 PM »

1.  The Emerald LED is a separate thing from the Obsidian.  The Emerald is a second circuit board that regulates a multi color LED so that you can  adjust it to whatever color you want within the color range it has.  There are different kinds.  A lot with two channels (colors) and a pair with four channels (colors)  RGB (Red, Green, Blue) and either W or A (White or Amber).  There is a video in the Emerald Sabers section to talk a bit about that.

2.  The Graflex has two different screw options.  It will effect the look and there are pictures with the Graflex order area.

3.  A hex wrench so you can remove your blade.

4.  A protective cap that can go in in place of your blade to protect the LED

5.  A clip for a covertech wheel so you can clip the saber to your belt.
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UltraSabers Owned:
Archon v3.1 (RGBW v4)
Apprentice v4 (RGBA v4)
Archon v2 (RGBW D)
Dark Apprentice LE v4 (AS)
Sentinel LE v4 (FO)
Dominix LE v4 (unknown)

UltraSaber's Gifted:
Initiate LE v4 (CG) - Upgraded to Obsidian v4
Dark Apprentice LE v4 (BR) - Upgraded to Obsidian v4
Initiate v2 (AB)
Renegade (RGBW v4)
Graflex SE (RGBW v4)
The Dominix v2 (BR)
Dark Prophecy v3 (BR LITE)
Lost Grey (RBGW v4)
Fulcrum (RGBW v4)

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« Reply #141 on: February 15, 2016, 12:32:11 AM »

If i were to buy a single bladed saber (I am short on money and this in the long run is slightly more expensive, I know) just because I would like to learn it and its cheaper, then buy another single bladed saber, can i connect the two easily to make a duel bladed saber (staff)?
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« Reply #142 on: February 15, 2016, 01:33:44 AM »

If i were to buy a single bladed saber (I am short on money and this in the long run is slightly more expensive, I know) just because I would like to learn it and its cheaper, then buy another single bladed saber, can i connect the two easily to make a duel bladed saber (staff)?


Yep. For most hilts all you'd really need is a coupler. Here's a thread of MHS compatible hilts: http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=1186.0

You can only use V2 hilt parts with other V2 hilts.
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« Reply #143 on: February 20, 2016, 05:40:13 PM »

This is very informative and well appreciated. Thanks. I will have to read and watch the vids over and over to get it all...haha...but again thanks so much for taking the time to do this for us all! Point to you!
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« Reply #144 on: February 28, 2016, 08:11:50 AM »

Will I have to sign for the package? I'm ordering five or six sabers soon and I just wanted to make sure that I'll be home if they do require a signature. I'll be using FedEx for shipping.

Thank you!

(Sorry if this is the wrong thread, but it seemed like it would be a good place to post. I didn't want to make a new thread just for this.)
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« Reply #145 on: February 28, 2016, 10:13:33 AM »

Yes you have to sign
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« Reply #146 on: February 28, 2016, 12:14:03 PM »

Will I have to sign for the package? I'm ordering five or six sabers soon and I just wanted to make sure that I'll be home if they do require a signature. I'll be using FedEx for shipping.

Thank you!

(Sorry if this is the wrong thread, but it seemed like it would be a good place to post. I didn't want to make a new thread just for this.)

You should have gotten an email from FedEx. At the bottom there is a link embedded in a paragraph that says something like, "Not going to be home?" Or something like thay. If you follow the link, it will take you to a form that you can fill out, print, and tape to your door. That will allow the driver to leave it at your door.
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« Reply #147 on: February 28, 2016, 11:56:34 PM »

You should have gotten an email from FedEx. At the bottom there is a link embedded in a paragraph that says something like, "Not going to be home?" Or something like thay. If you follow the link, it will take you to a form that you can fill out, print, and tape to your door. That will allow the driver to leave it at your door.
Thank you! I'd prefer for it to be signed. It's my costuming groups order. Smiley

Yes you have to sign
Thank you! :3
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« Reply #148 on: March 03, 2016, 10:10:29 PM »

Really appreciate the OP!  Thanks for the time and sticky.  Really helpful to noobs like me. 
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« Reply #149 on: March 10, 2016, 09:13:47 PM »

Useful thread for a noob like me. I'm already an avid collector and learning more every time I visit this forum. I look forward to a continuing relationship with US and the forum here. Now I need to go practice Cheesy
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