RGB saber, with no card, possible?

[Aziara]

So, I'm trying to get the most color possible, without sound. Having held other people's sabers with sound, I can honestly say that it makes my brain buzz. So no sound for me.
Budget is also a constraint; I don't have a lot of money to throw at this.
Without further ado, I'll show you a diagram of my idea. Please tell me if this would work at all.

I know the picture's nowhere near a expert diagram, but I hope it's legible. It's a RGB cree, with a 1k ohm linear potentiometer on each wire, followed by a resistor (6.8 ohm 7w for the red, 5.6 ohm 7w for the blue and green), all powered by a 9v battery. I'm using a 9v because that's the current battery holder I have, so it would be free. I know a rechargeable battery would probably have longer life, and I may upgrade in the future. right now I just want to make sure this would work. The switch is a latching switch.
Does this configuration 'split' the power, because I've figured on resistors for the full 9 volts. If the power is divided, I'll need to adjust the resistors.

If this works like I'm thinking, I'd get a full color range on the go with only a screwdriver.

[Aziara]

Bump.
I know my diagram is ugly, but I was really hoping for some feedback.

[Corwyn VonBeck]

Someone talked about a setup like this a while ago, but I can't find it on here so maybe I am remembering it from somewhere else. Will see if RevanReborn has your answer... hang tight.

[Aziara]

Thanks for taking the time. There was a similar thread on the custom saber shop forums, but that one used a soundcard and lots of bells and whistles. A bit more complex than I'd like for not being very experienced with building sabers.

[KraytDragonPearl]

Thanks for taking the time. There was a similar thread on the custom saber shop forums, but that one used a soundcard and lots of bells and whistles. A bit more complex than I'd like for not being very experienced with building sabers.

Hey Aziara,

Just to remind you that we don't mention other saber shops on the forum here,  We refer to them as "the other guys".  Its part of the rules and we don't want to violate said rules.  We realize it happens from time to time, but please be aware of this for your future posts.

MTFBWY

KDP

[Aziara]

^whoops. I'm sorry

[RevanReborn]

Hey, sorry, I missed this originally.

The wiring you're thinking of is legit- in parallel like that each of those diodes/ potentiometers will be getting the full 9V, ___mA of the power supply (not sure what current is on those), it won't be divided up, they'll each be getting the whole thing.

BUT, I need to check to see about a couple things to know if the whole set up works- like how much current the battery can safely put out etc.  I'll get back to you just have to check with some people. 

[Corwyn VonBeck]

Ok,  yeah, I was thinking we had this chat.... different power source, but everything else looked right.... wasnt about to confirm anything though without checking in with the Technomancer. Cheers Rev.

[Aziara]

Hey, sorry, I missed this originally.

The wiring you're thinking of is legit- in parallel like that each of those diodes/ potentiometers will be getting the full 9V, ___mA of the power supply (not sure what current is on those), it won't be divided up, they'll each be getting the whole thing.

BUT, I need to check to see about a couple things to know if the whole set up works- like how much current the battery can safely put out etc.  I'll get back to you just have to check with some people. 

Thanks! I'm really thinking that a 9v isn't gonna be worth using. I understand the mAh are really really low. I'm probably going with a 3.7v 18650 li-ion instead. Which would also greatly shrink the resistors necessary.