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Author Topic: Emperor's Hand: My first install...  (Read 8635 times)
Rapine
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« on: March 17, 2017, 11:12:54 AM »

IT WORKED!!

This was my first attempt at installing internals, and I was pretty nervous.

Once I decided to go for it, I "snipped" the battery pack/speaker/V4 board from my Aeon LE - a 2nd place prize I won in a raffle.  I was basically crapping my pants at that point, but also had the resolve to see it through...


I spent a month amassing the required equipment (soldering iron and such), and initially was set on either upgrading my Dark Sentinel to premium sound, or getting my long sought after Consular - then US released the Emperor's Hand and changed the game.

I was absolutely smitten with the design.  A feeling that I hadn't had since first ordering my Manticore.  HAD to have one.

I opted for a DVA MLS unit with an AS FoC.  My Aeon didn't have FoC, so I had to add it.  That was a bit dicey, and had me worried, but it worked.  I added some T8 tubing for some extra protection (the button head screw holes go right through the handle, and there were a couple of burs).

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8KDM15qbiA" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8KDM15qbiA</a>



I ordered it with everything black, and even had the covertec wheel changed:
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtU2XgmFKpE" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtU2XgmFKpE</a>


I REALLY like this saber, and am glad I made it work...lol
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA_vEGAhM8g" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA_vEGAhM8g</a>


I definitely will be doing another install, and approach it with renewed confidence and strengthened resolve.


Edit: Alright, I'm pretty sure I know what you're all thinking: "Yes, but what does it look like with a Dark Manticore emitter and small Renegade pommel?"

Here you go:

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« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2017, 12:23:35 PM »

Good work, LR!

Nice to see you take a step toward tte electrical side of things. Point!  Grin
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« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2017, 12:39:59 PM »

Thanks Isola.  Smiley

I had fun with this.

+1


Switcharoo?


Or an EH body, Manticore emitter and high profile pommel?
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« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2017, 01:39:56 PM »

Awesome work, LR!  I knew you could do it.  I'm so glad to hear it works, I know you were worried for a bit.  Congratulations on that first electronics install.  Grin

By the way, I really like that pic of the Manticore with the Emperor's Hand emitter.  That's sharp.  Smiley
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« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2017, 02:17:47 PM »

Just awesome you're EH looks amazing, congrats!  +1
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« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2017, 02:20:55 PM »

Seeing your pictures makes me wonder:
What would the EH with a Menace emitter look like...?
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« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2017, 02:37:37 PM »

Ahh, Greywolf, good question.  Pretty good I bet.  Unfortunately, I only have the pommel from a Dark Menace, and not the whole saber, or I'd happily do that...



Thanks guys.  I was worried that I had fried my Obs V4 board, and had to wait on that stupid T8 tube to find out...DUN, DUN, DUN...

A testament to my patience? Tongue

This thing really is awesome.  Pics and vids do it no justice.  Loving the DVA - nice and bright.   Cool

I'm using an UE mid blade. Wink
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« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2017, 05:46:06 PM »

Awsome Rapine............   just awsome.

Points inbound.

Ps. Like the hubbahubba Mara Jade pic  Grin
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« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2017, 05:56:56 PM »

Nice LR! Your skills are now complete!
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« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2017, 06:30:15 PM »

Also need to mention that your MHS configurations look deadly Cool

Another +1
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« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2017, 08:08:43 PM »

Thanks dudes. Smiley

haz: I know right?! Like SFD mentioned - really digging the EH parts on the Manticore body...might need more pics of that one. Wink

M5: Complete?!  Step one maybe...lol

Acervus: MMMMM-Mara. Tongue Wink
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« Reply #11 on: March 17, 2017, 10:22:57 PM »

Congrats on the install man - looks great.
Looks to be a fun hilt to take full advantage of the MHS too.
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« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2017, 11:31:09 PM »

AWESOME work brother . . . and thanks for the other pics too, I also really like the Manticore emitter on there . . . +1  Smiley


plus . . . an extra point later for bringing up good ol' memories . . . Crazy Train was one of the songs we played in my last band . . .  Grin
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« Reply #13 on: March 18, 2017, 12:08:39 AM »

Hey Drahc and Jed, thanks. Smiley

I know, I only have the one other MHS emitter saber too...need to get some more.  Roll Eyes

It really helps the confidence when things actually work.  Bring on project #2...lol
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« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2017, 12:09:05 AM »

+ 100 just kidding, I can't do that. Awesome👍
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