Lightsaber wiring assistance.

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Bedean

Joined Mar 9, 2019
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No it's not a functioning lightsaber ok so I'm a novice when it comes to wiring. And after a year of trial an error... soooo mush error. Ive decided to start from scratch an ask for assistance.

The plan is simple. I need 4 LEDs (2 blue, 2 red) and a tiny vibration motor, all connected to a rechargeable battery. Ik I bit off way more then I could chew.

My biggest issue was finding a power source small enough and strong enough. So I decided that's where I'm going to begin. I decided to go with something like this. Tenergy PCB Protected Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Module with Bare Leads, 3.7 V, 2600 mAh
Would that be enought to power what I need? What LED, motor, resistors, charging materials, do you suggest? ALL IDEAS ARE WELCOME.

Just remember I'm dealing with a cylinder that's 9 in tall an about a 1 1/4in diameter. For the hidden components in the hilt I have 4 1/4 in to witk with. While the LEDs will illuminate the crystals in the viewing window the top 5in

I'm just here gathering thoughts before I start down this road again. Thanks for reading and any advice!!!
 

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dl324

Joined Mar 30, 2015
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Welcome to AAC!
The plan is simple. I need 4 LEDs (2 blue, 2 red) and a tiny vibration motor, all connected to a rechargeable battery. Ik I bit off way more then I could chew.

My biggest issue was finding a power source small enough and strong enough. So I decided that's where I'm going to begin. I decided to go with something like this. Tenergy PCB Protected Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Module with Bare Leads, 3.7 V, 2600 mAh
Would that be enought to power what I need?
Seems like plenty of power, but the voltage is too low to light a blue LED. You're going to need a step up regulator.
What LED, motor, resistors, charging materials, do you suggest?
LED - whatever suits you. High brightness will use less battery power.

Motor - Get one that the size you want. I'd pick a low power variant.
https://www.jameco.com/z/6ZK003-R-Vibrating-Motor-1-3-Volt-DC-80-mA_256306.html

Resistors - depends on the voltage you settle on.

Charging materials - get a chip that supports Li-Ion.
 

djsfantasi

Joined Apr 11, 2010
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Can you take a picture of how you think you’ll wire it up? And I have some questions of the physical layout.

Are the LEDs in the base or spread throughout the tube? And where is the motor and what’s its purpose?
 

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Bedean

Joined Mar 9, 2019
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I'm not putting a blade on all components (cept LED) need to fix in the handle under the crystal chamber. The motor is for nothing but vibration like you would find in a cellphone or game controller. Ment to simulate the vibration of a Kyber crystals.
 

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Bedean

Joined Mar 9, 2019
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Can you take a picture of how you think you’ll wire it up? And I have some questions of the physical layout.

Are the LEDs in the base or spread throughout the tube? And where is the motor and what’s its purpose?
Sry I forgot to quote see comment above
 

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Bedean

Joined Mar 9, 2019
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Welcome to AAC!
Seems like plenty of power, but the voltage is too low to light a blue LED. You're going to need a step up regulator.
^can I find a step up regulator that small?

LED - whatever suits you. High brightness will use less battery power.
^ok so bright as I can get lol
Motor - Get one that the size you want. I'd pick a low power variant.
https://www.jameco.com/z/6ZK003-R-Vibrating-Motor-1-3-Volt-DC-80-mA_256306.html

^ty I've been looking for this!!!

Resistors - depends on the voltage you settle on.

Charging materials - get a chip that supports Li-Ion.
 

Bernard

Joined Aug 7, 2008
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Specs on the LEDs would be helpful. My blue LED Vf 3.2 V @ 25 ma. yours might be more powerful ?
I would wire all LEDs in series & use a boost converter. If red & blue LEDs do not draw the same current
parallel lower current ones with app. resistors. Run motor direct from battery or add small resistor as necessary
for desired shake .
 
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