Trying to fix issue with powering off immediately after powering on

[NappaCanFly]

Hi,

I purchased 2 Dark initiate V4's with obsidian lite sound a while back ago, and recently one of them has started acting up. When I turn it on, it immediately turns back off, playing what sounds like the "turning on sound" backwards. Does anyone know what the issue might be and how I might be able to fix it? I have tried a reset by removing the batteries and putting them back in and the issue persists.

Thanks in advance!

[GregG124]

Have you tried putting in fresh batteries? The sabers do that when the battery power is low.

An obsidian lite saber will run for about 20-25 minutes and at that point you will notice a small flicker in the LED, after another 60-70 minutes of use the batteries will be dead and the saber will make the soundboard reset sound (which is what you heard)

So there's a comfortable 90 minutes of use. Try throwing in some fresh batteries. Hope this helps!

[Vivectius]

As Greg said, new batteries will probably solve the problem. I also recommend putting either a Velcro strap or electrical tape around the batteries to make sure they stay completely in.

And the saber is actually saying "Obsidian." This is the standard "power down when the batteries are too low" announcement. Probably because it's an Obsidian soundboard.

[tx_tuff]

As Greg said, new batteries will probably solve the problem. I also recommend putting either a Velcro strap or electrical tape around the batteries to make sure they stay completely in.

And the saber is actually saying "Obsidian." This is the standard "power down when the batteries are too low" announcement. Probably because it's an Obsidian soundboard.

He said the turning on sound, like staring the saber. Not the Obsidian sound when putting in the batteries.

[tx_tuff]

Let us know if the fresh batteries work. I have 4 lite sound, but 3 are Christmas gifts and mine I haver run the batteries dish yet (is pretty new).

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[GregG124]

He said the turning on sound, like staring the saber. Not the Obsidian sound when putting in the batteries.

"Playing what sounds like the turning on sound backwards" I think he's probably hearing the metallic "Unsheathing and clank" sound that obsidian plays when you first put in the batteries.

If that's the case, I directly encountered this issue when my AAA's ran dry. Issue was solved by fresh batteries and I'm hoping that the solution will be the same for our new friend here.

[NappaCanFly]

Good news,  it was the batteries. Just got done new ones today and replaced them and its working fine. Thanks for all the help. Didn't realize that noise was the obsidian board booting.

[GregG124]

Good news,  it was the batteries. Just got done new ones today and replaced them and its working fine. Thanks for all the help. Didn't realize that noise was the obsidian board booting.

Glad we could help! Would you prefer to be on the Light side, or the dark side, on the forum? I'd like to give you a welcoming point but I don't know where on the spectrum you'd like to lean to.

[NappaCanFly]

Dark side for sure! I hear they have cookies

[GregG124]

Dark side for sure! I hear they have cookies

Your very first point has been awarded. You have taken your first step into a larger world!

[PeterSenda]

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[Lord Bladewraith]

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[shamster]

I am having a similar issue, but it's not the batteries. New batteries in place. Push the power on button and it and the saber flash on but immediately turn off and the obsidian start sound plays like when you put new batteries in. I can't get the saber to stay on. New batteries.

[GregG124]

I am having a similar issue, but it's not the batteries. New batteries in place. Push the power on button and it and the saber flash on but immediately turn off and the obsidian start sound plays like when you put new batteries in. I can't get the saber to stay on. New batteries.

I'd recommend making sure your batteries are secure in the holder. If you have no luck you may need to email info@ultrasabers.com to find out what your options are.

Good luck and may the force be with you and your ultrasaber.