i am looking to replace one of my hilts and give that one to family. i plan to purchase empty hilt and add my own components - either use the guts from my diamond saber or all new. i also want to option to make a pixel build.
below is a list of positives (+) and negatives (-) for each with some unknowns/assumptions/questions but i suspect i am lacking on some info and other details.
i am seeking help from the forum members.
Electrum Wind+gold!
+switch higher on hilt
+(p)leather grip sections
+close to inspiration
+removable emitter piece
+available now - it was sold out for about a year
+/-hilt specific covertec wheel
-not much room for more holes near the emitter (for switches, securing PCB)
-not sure how to secure PCB
-screws/holes visible in grip section (is it a removable shroud? if so, what does it look like underneath?)
-grips lower than canon
-concerned about how grip sections are held in place (will they fall off over time)
-concerned about weathering/fading/peeling of the (p)leather sections
Guardian+nickel plating option!
+pommel is distinctive
+able to modify to pixel easily
+room for more switches
+very close to inspiration
-more expensive (due to nickel plating)
-unsure about drilling through nickel plating/shroud