Suggestion Box/Wishlist: what do we want from Ultrasabers?

[Darth Silenoz]

Hi Logos, that is the Katana I was referring to.

Hey For. Just for the sake of clarity, that is not a katana. That's a fantasy sword. A katana has a single edge and a curve through the entire length of the sword, among other things. I know it's marketed as a katana, but that's just wrong. It's closer to a ninja sword, but it's pretty far from that too.

[Kazuto]

Well it's hilt would make a great lightsaber hilt.

[Darth Silenoz]

Well it's hilt would make a great lightsaber hilt.

Absolutely.

[tx_tuff]

FOC at a lower price. FOC is $35 installed. The FOC function is already on every soundboard that US sells. So basically you are adding a LED, wire, and solder.

Here is my point that it should be cheaper. If you get a tri cree LED it is two extra LEDs, wire, and solder. That is a cost of $15.

So you have to pay $20 more then that for basically the same amount of work minus one LED.

So I don't see why FOC couldn't be the same cost.

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[Infinit01]

FOC at a lower price. FOC is $35 installed. The FOC function is already on every soundboard that US sells. So basically you are adding a LED, wire, and solder.

Here is my point that it should be cheaper. If you get a tri cree LED it is two extra LEDs, wire, and solder. That is a cost of $15.

So you have to pay $20 more then that for basically the same amount of work minus one LED.

So I don't see why FOC couldn't be the same cost.

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Agreed

[Darth Silenoz]

FOC at a lower price. FOC is $35 installed. The FOC function is already on every soundboard that US sells. So basically you are adding a LED, wire, and solder.

Here is my point that it should be cheaper. If you get a tri cree LED it is two extra LEDs, wire, and solder. That is a cost of $15.

So you have to pay $20 more then that for basically the same amount of work minus one LED.

So I don't see why FOC couldn't be the same cost.

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I also agree with this.

[Edon Bluewolf]

Good point Tx.

[chalion]

FOC at a lower price. FOC is $35 installed. The FOC function is already on every soundboard that US sells. So basically you are adding a LED, wire, and solder.

Here is my point that it should be cheaper. If you get a tri cree LED it is two extra LEDs, wire, and solder. That is a cost of $15.

So you have to pay $20 more then that for basically the same amount of work minus one LED.

So I don't see why FOC couldn't be the same cost.

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I'm going to ask for clarification here. You state "The FOC function is already on every soundboard that US sells". Does this mean that the hardware is present, but controlled by the software?

Example: My Dark Initiate v4 LE has lite sound, but FOC is not set, so if I wanted to enable it, would I have to get a pin connector & "crack" the software to turn it on, or is it not physically connected? I'm not going to do that, it's just what I want to make the issue clear to myself.

[bigBear]

I'm going to ask for clarification here. You state "The FOC function is already on every soundboard that US sells". Does this mean that the hardware is present, but controlled by the software?

Example: My Dark Initiate v4 LE has lite sound, but FOC is not set, so if I wanted to enable it, would I have to get a pin connector & "crack" the software to turn it on, or is it not physically connected? I'm not going to do that, it's just what I want to make the issue clear to myself.

you would need the extra led for foc and then connect it. i.e. wire the 2nd led to the board.

[chalion]

you would need the extra led for foc and then connect it. i.e. wire the 2nd led to the board.

Thanks for the prompt response. Point to you.

[Obese Wan Kenobese]

Since the other guys aren't making it how I want, and their customer service stinks, I will ask trusty Ultrasabers. I'd like to see the LED strip technology with the awesome features like in Diamond. But specifically, I want a flash on clash feature that only flashes in the middle of the blade, not changing the color everywhere, but flashing in the middle where blades usually impact. This could be done with a board that controls the LEDs in the strip. No one seems to be doing it. They've got the scrolling effect under control, but flash is still all over.

[Dark Path Media]

Since the other guys aren't making it how I want, and their customer service stinks, I will ask trusty Ultrasabers. I'd like to see the LED strip technology with the awesome features like in Diamond. But specifically, I want a flash on clash feature that only flashes in the middle of the blade, not changing the color everywhere, but flashing in the middle where blades usually impact. This could be done with a board that controls the LEDs in the strip. No one seems to be doing it. They've got the scrolling effect under control, but flash is still all over.

This would be cool, I agree; but I think it comes back to UltraSabers’ focus on being “combat ready”. LEDs installed in the blade would be especially vulnerable to any significant impact, let alone full dueling.


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[chalion]

For LED strips, I think it comes down to what type and how expensive it would be. I have accent led light strips at home and they can only do one color at a time, since they are cheap. BUT............. there are led strips that each led is individually wired, but beefier and better constructed. Which costs a bit more. From the international seller whom I purchased my led strip light saber from, they used the cheaper type. so foc is overall blade.

My info is from what I see with what I own, plus what looks possible in online videos. Looks like i'm going to get a different set and see what they can/can't do.

[Obese Wan Kenobese]

I've seen the duel worthy RBG LED sabers. But 'the other guys' aren't using my flash in the middle idea. The LED blade is about 160$. But the sabers from them are unjustifiably expensive. I would pay extra for an US to do it, and I bet US would still beat their price.

[Darth Logos]

I know.   I am super curious where you would even be starting though. But obviously that's top secret info for now.

All my projects are top secret....until their unveiling.

Yes there is, while at the same time, keeping the current Canon Canon.

You really think anybody in their right mind would keep the current line of BS canon?

Hi Logos, that is the Katana I was referring to. I didn't mention it directly as it does get mistaken for the lightsaber replica I mentioned quite often.

The is another smith that currently produces this as a single blade hilt.

And that Dude with the cane lightsaber that's Tere Sinube isn't it?

Also yes.

FOC at a lower price. FOC is $35 installed. The FOC function is already on every soundboard that US sells. So basically you are adding a LED, wire, and solder.
Here is my point that it should be cheaper. If you get a tri cree LED it is two extra LEDs, wire, and solder. That is a cost of $15.
So you have to pay $20 more then that for basically the same amount of work minus one LED.
So I don't see why FOC couldn't be the same cost.

So Tri-CREE is 3 LEDs of the same color, and can most likely (not certain) be run in series or parallel through the LED board. (At least that's how I would make them) FoC has to be wired differently and requires multicolor clusters, with each LED having IN and OUT terminals, in order to achieve the effect. More wires in an already cramped space equals more hassle. That's what you're paying for. Honestly, $35 is not bad.

I'm going to ask for clarification here. You state "The FOC function is already on every soundboard that US sells". Does this mean that the hardware is present, but controlled by the software?

Example: My Dark Initiate v4 LE has lite sound, but FOC is not set, so if I wanted to enable it, would I have to get a pin connector & "crack" the software to turn it on, or is it not physically connected? I'm not going to do that, it's just what I want to make the issue clear to myself.

He means the program of the sound board is already in place. It's what produces the the blade lock effect. It just isn't seen without the extra LED that is added when you order FoC. IMO, FoC is overrated.