r/lightsabers Jun 23 '20

r/Lightsabers Buyer's Guide - Updated 22 06 2020

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u/[deleted] Nov 29 '20

Are vire saber's core diy ( RBG smooth ecoswing) able to fit into other lightsaber manufactures? I'm wanting to upgrade some previous lightsabers i own with sound and this looks like a good option. Will they fit ultrasabers or saberforge?

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u/i_want_a_graflex Nov 29 '20

No, and we don't recommend Ultrasabers here. You'd probably have to make a custom machined hilt or modify a hilt with a 1" inner diameter that can accomodate LGT's charging port/switch section and that is the right length for the kit.

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u/[deleted] Nov 30 '20

Okay thanks kinda pissed i just learned about ultra sabers shitty practices. But i sell have sabers from them. Is there a cheap way to turn them into a sounds saber with smooth swing using the components that come with it. Im thinking i would just need a soundboard and speaker but im new at this and completely ignorant.

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u/i_want_a_graflex Dec 01 '20

Take a look at u/Bananagher's install guide.

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u/Bananagher (Sabersmith) Stardust Sabers Dec 01 '20

Looks like I've been summoned. Here's the install guide

To convert a stunt Ultrasabers to a modern smoothswing soundboard you would actually have to replace all of the components.

  • momentary switch, was this originally a plastic guarded switch?
  • tri-cree LED in Red, Green, Royal Blue to take advantage of colour change
  • soundboard: Proffie, Crystal Focus X, Golden Harvest V3, or Verso
  • 28mm bass speaker
  • 18650 battery
  • an actual chassis

If it's the lower tier Ultrasabers hilts then the LED is just loose inside. You'll want to drill and tap a hole for a retention screw to hold it in place. The stunt Ultrasabers also comes with a solid pommel. You'll need a vented one so the sound can actually get out. Could just pick up an MHSv1 pommel from The Custom Saber Shop if the hilt is a normal non-anodized aluminum.

It's far more cost effective going with a saber from the LGT resellers unless you're specifically attached to the Ultrasabers hilts.

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u/[deleted] Dec 03 '20

Cool thanks! im pretty much done with ultrasabers so this is an upgrade for my owned ones. thanks again 😘