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Author Topic: The light in my saber have died.  (Read 1760 times)
Linuriel
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« on: November 24, 2019, 09:45:12 PM »

Speaker works but light is dead, I am a bit unsure on how to proceed.
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« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2019, 01:55:54 PM »

I don't remember the name, but it is a couple of years old, driven by two AA batteries, and look like this.

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« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2019, 02:04:53 PM »

If the lightsaber has sound, then you will need the 14500 Lithium Ion batteries that are pretty much the same size. AA will not work
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« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2019, 02:05:09 PM »

They aren't AA batteries, they're Li-Ion batteries. Your saber doesn't work properly with normal AA's because the output of them (2x1.4 V => 2.4 V) is far below the Li-Ion output (2x 3.7 V => 7.4 V). You need the exact same battery type your saber was delivered with - 14500 size, 3.7 V, PCB-protected rechargeable Li-Ion. Put your Li-Ions into a charger that is capable of charging Li-Ions (for example the XTAR from the Ultrasabers shop) and take the AA's out of your saber - ASAP. It might get damaged if you use your saber with AA's for a longer time.

Edit: Inf0 was too fast this time Wink
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« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2019, 02:06:37 PM »

They aren't AA batteries, they're Li-Ion batteries. Your saber doesn't work properly with normal AA's because the output of them (2x1.4 V => 2.4 V) is far below the Li-Ion output (2x 3.7 V => 7.4 V). You need the exact same battery type your saber was delivered with - 14500 size, 3.7 V, PCB-protected rechargeable Li-Ion. Put your Li-Ions into a charger that is capable of charging Li-Ions (for example the XTAR from the Ultrasabers shop) and take the AA's out of your saber - ASAP. It might get damaged if you use your saber with AA's for a longer time.

Edit: Inf0 was too fast this time Wink

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« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2019, 07:24:24 PM »

Does it have to be Trustfire or can I use any other batteries who follow listed specifications?

Also, can I charge non-Trustfire batteries of the same specifications in a Trustfire charger?
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« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2019, 07:26:29 PM »

Does it have to be Trustfire or can I use any other batteries who follow listed specifications?

Also, can I charge non-Trustfire batteries of the same specifications in a Trustfire charger?

Any 14500 Lithium Ion battery. I use Olight, Xtar, and Fenix
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« Reply #7 on: November 25, 2019, 08:30:08 PM »

Sure, any battery with those specs will work. And any charger suitable for Li-Ion batteries can be used, they don't have to be the same brand. I use a Xtar charger for my TrustFire Li-Ions without any problems.
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« Reply #8 on: November 25, 2019, 09:59:37 PM »

Does it have to be Trustfire or can I use any other batteries who follow listed specifications?

Also, can I charge non-Trustfire batteries of the same specifications in a Trustfire charger?
Any GOOD brand from a TRUSTED source, yes.  There are scumbags out there who sell cheap, used, unprotected, or otherwise sub-par batteries, but label them incorrectly.  The brands listed above should be fine, as long as you're buying them from a reputable source.
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« Reply #9 on: November 25, 2019, 10:51:28 PM »

Any GOOD brand from a TRUSTED source, yes.  There are scumbags out there who sell cheap, used, unprotected, or otherwise sub-par batteries, but label them incorrectly.  The brands listed above should be fine, as long as you're buying them from a reputable source.

This. Most trustworthy brands are 750 to 800 mah. If you see anything marked for higher, run in the other direction since they will be a cheap chinese knock off or a re-labeled battery any way
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