RR's video tutorials- Ep.1- installing recharge port

[RevanReborn]

Wow, don't even know where to begin on this one lol...

First of all, sorry about the video recording haha!  Next vid's will be done on real camera with real set up ability.  

It's super long, but the wiring of the port is the first half, mounting last, so can watch only what you need.  To anyone starting out or previously a bit intimidated to try messing with electronics, there's a TON's of general tips and info in here about soldering, body work, and all kinds of stuff like that.  I wanted to explain everything in detail as i went along for people who might want to try this- it's totally doable for beginners (like me lol).  My hope is that if more people see how easy this stuff can be they'll lose the fear to give it a shot .  I'll probably be redoing this video once i get the camera situation sorted out.    

Hope this helps, good luck, and MTFBWY.  If you have any questions feel free to post them and i'll get back to you.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaQJZmOPiOY" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaQJZmOPiOY</a>

[Lord Canterbury]

I'm sorry - did that runtime really read 2 Hours 13 Minutes?

Aside from the DS point I gave you my friend, I'm just going to leave this thought here (it's in appreciation):

[Master Medwyn]

This is a helluva video full of treasures, absolutely a holocron material!
You also have a great workshop!
DSP awarded!

[RevanReborn]

Thanks so much everyone!  Really appreciate .

Hahaha, yeah I know right- I went kinda deep there lol- love that quote Lord C!

Thanks so much LC, D7 and Medwyn, you guys are troopers for checking that out .  I know it kinda ruins it a bit for those of us who already know some of this stuff and just enjoy checking out the vids (like me lol), but I imagine someone who hadn't learned how yet but wanted to, they'd probably be looking for one huge explanation, like would rather watch one giant tutorial of the port, soldering, drilling, tapping etc than have to track down a bunch of diff vids.  I remember it all seemed overwhelming a bit to me at first, and wishing there were longer vids etc. 

Points coming back at all of you asap.

[Bulvoy]

Good Job Revan, VERY thorough , with extra tips
I will admit, i watched it in 2 parts , cause after a while i was like how long is this??? thank you for taking the time to put it up

[Drahcir]

fixed the video embedding for you.
 

[RevanReborn]

Thanks so much Bulvoy and D7 .  You're too kind!  I can't believe what a bunch of troopers we have here on the forum- Dauntless, you wanna talk about dedication to the craft?  Siting through this whole vid just for fun/ with no immediate plans to wire a port- THAT'S dedication to the craft . Most impressive!  Thank  you both so much, you guys rock.

That Canadian UltraSabers custom shop sounds like a dream come true to me D7 .  I'd really love to get something like that going one day- I know I've got the requisite passion- I think for now though I'm still a little green in the gills- just need to spend some more time developing my experience/ working knowledge and skills, if you know what i mean, having fun going really deep with everything I'm doing in the meantime to help ensure my budding abilities are well rounded.  There's SO much to this hobby, and I'm only just getting started, but I'm enjoying the journey, learning so much, keeping one eye on where I want to be down the road, and just having a blast getting there.  

Holy moly!! Does that say maple bacon caramel corn?!!! No wonder you were able to make it through the vid lol!!  I know we don't have that in Ontario- I would have felt it in the force and there'd be some in my belly even now hahaha .  Thanks again for the kind words and support- very much appreciated.   You guys are a true blessing to this community.  

Thanks so much Drahcir!!  REALLY appreciate that, I tried to get that right so many times lol, eventually called it quits- point headed your way . 

[JediXIX]

hmm . . . so I have a choice . . . Rev's tutorial or Independence Day Resurgence at the movies . . . choices, choices ? ? ? 

just kidding bro, and I did get thru the intro, lol . . . . I'll have to watch this in parts also, but I will some time soon . . . . for now, here's a point in advance . . . 

[JediXIX]

Well I'm a quarter way thru, really LOTS of very helpful info here . . . I'll report back when I get thru it soon, but yea as D7 said, you have a natural talent for tutorials Rev . . . great stuff

[RevanReborn]

Wow, we have some seriously dedicated and supportive members here!  Thanks SO much Dauntless and Jed- you guys are aweome.

[Calculon]

Dog walked, family asleep. Time for some coffee, wiring and this video for as long as i can take it. Holy damn, points for the time spent on this thing! Hopefully pick up anything useful BEFORE I get to that part of my current project. ...hmmm maybe I should skip around before hand. Just in case lol. Thanks Rev, for the evening!

[RevanReborn]

Hahaha, nice!  Thanks Calculon .  Sorry took me so long to respond- been swamped- tons happening saber wise, should be able to post a whole other completed side project tomorrow in customs .  Super excited- also I'll be able to catch up on everyone's posts and see what y'all have been up to- doubly excited .  MTFBWY.

[JediXIX]

Just over half way thru now . . . still going, lol . . . an extra point Rev . . . +1 


You've given me some handy tips . . . and here's one back at you . . . I use helping hands a lot, but also Reverse Tweezers sometimes more . . . just for quickly clamping some wire to do some solder or other work . . . could be handy to get yourself a couple . . . cheers 
https://www.amazon.com/CROSS-LOCK-TWEEZER-SET-NOVELTOOLS/dp/B010GH7M8Y/ref=sr_1_9?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1468047776&sr=1-9&keywords=reverse+tweezers

[RevanReborn]

SWEET!!  Thanks Jed!  I didn't even remember those existed lol!  I'm grabbing some for sure, those will be SO handy!!  Points for the help . 

[Hansrad]

Wow. Thanks for a great vid! Learned a lot and the idea of taking a saber apart and adding the port seems quite a bit less daunting. Thank you for putting in so much effort too. Juggling the camera while doing that must have made a lot more work. Can't wait to see whats up with those windows.