New saber with obsidian 3 dinging out

[Grindspine]

I did not find a topic for the "ding... obsidian" sound that occasionally plays.  The obsidian troubleshooting threads that I found did not mention anything like this.

I just received my third saber, first one with sound, today.  During some light sparring with my girlfriend, the new saber will play a "ding... obsidian" sound, then automatically shut off.  Is this from the saber being struck, or is something loose between my switch and sound board?

The saber and sounds are great so far, just did not expect the saber to be automatically shutting off with light sparring.

Any ideas on this?  Links to similar threads (if my search words missed it) would be appreciated too.

[Landen Se-Sentien]

The obsidian lite board has the reputation for the batteries coming loose with contact. The solution is to wrap electrical tape, velcro, or a rubber band around the batteries to hold them in place. You could also take some bubble wrap and put it between the battery pack and hilt to cushion the impact. Li-ion batteries can also do it, but the impact usually needs to be bigger.

It also could be that your batteries are dying. Try charging and/or replacing them.

[Grindspine]

I will try wrapping some felt around the battery pack, like I have done with my stunt sabers, tomorrow and check back here.  Is that a possible cause of the "ding" sound that I am hearing from the saber?

I would hope that it isn't the batteries, as I just received this one 12 hours ago.  But, I can try a battery swap too if it persists.

Thank you for the reply!

[Landen Se-Sentien]

Remember that the batteries will have drained some during shipping, so they won't be fully charged. By most estimates, you can expect 1.5 - 2 hours of use off of the batteries.

I'd start with a battery swap.

[Grindspine]

It was just a loose battery, fortunately!

The "ding.. obsidian" sound was just the battery reconnecting as it shifted.  Felt was too thick to fit around the battery/soundboard assembly, but a 1/2" strip of double-sided Velcro did the trick wonderfully.

My saber just handled some spinning and light banging with no problem.

Thanks for the troubleshoot!

[Landen Se-Sentien]

No problem. That's what we're here for.