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darth haleach
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« on: April 07, 2012, 06:45:29 AM »
I have a guardian blue light saber with the li ion set up rechargeable batteries and the USB sound board what if I want to change to a red light can I do that or will I need to order a dummy battery to or somethin cause I don't want to over power it and screw somethin up
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darth haleach
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« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2012, 03:08:47 PM »
I really need to know so if anyone does please reply
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« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2012, 05:12:04 PM »
Does your saber have the Quick Disconnect feature installed?  If so, you should be able to order a Red LED module and swap out LEDs with little problem.  If not... well, that's a more technical question than I can answer.
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« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2012, 03:26:57 AM »
I do not have quick disconnect and I am unsure how to change LEDs without it and I would be grateful if you could help me
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« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2012, 03:45:56 AM »
Without quick disconnects you would need to cut the wires leading up to the LED and resolder the connection with the new LED or with a quick disconnect.  It's not really recommended for someone without experience with electronics to do this themselves.

Also, worth noting that some sabers don't have a lot of room to make these adjustments easily, and different sabers use different LED units. 
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« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2012, 03:49:13 AM »
Also, the Obsidian Sound Board acts like a power regulator that makes changing out the LED's less trouble.  If you have experience in electronics, go for it.  If not, find someone who does and let them do the swap out for you.  I do highly recommend that if you are going to the trouble of having to solder leads, that you purchase some quick disconnects so that you do not encounter this problem again in the future.  I think the JST quick disconnects usually sell for less than $5.  If I am wrong on the price, anyone feel free to correct.
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« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2012, 10:40:19 PM »
I recommend checking the current intensity on the led after the change... The red led has a somewhat lower voltage. You don't want to overstress your led.

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« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2012, 09:50:14 PM »
I have experience and like I said that's what I'm looking out for I don't want to overpower the LED and burn it out because they're not cheap but thanks everyone for all your comments and support Smiley
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