General information:
Because there are different components it is important to order the right things.
The several components are easy to connect and mistakes are impossible.
When you connected all elements, you can fit them in a MasterReplicas hilt.
But this requires some technical skills, that varies from hilt to hilt.
So the assembly takes a certain time, especially because there is not much space in the hilt. You have to invest much time and patience.
The components are:
The LED-strip
There is an one-piece version (BLHF2B) an a threepart version (BLHF2) of the string, which are both equal in price.
Pay attention to order the threepart version (BLHF2).
The difference is:
Both strips are similar (?) bright and are equipped with 150 LED's. The length of the strips is identical, to.
The major difference is that the threepart version is more robust (because there are three flexible parts, whicht
are connected with teflon-cables) than the one-piece version.
 |
 |
|
one-piece LED-strip (BLHF2B) |
threepart LED-strip (BLHF2) |
The polycarbonat-blade
Order this tube for the following reasons (BLDC)! The difference between a
FX-tube from Master Replicas is that it is longer (ca 10 cm) and thicker (on the inside and outside).
It isn't possible to use the FX-tubes, because the LED-strip is serveral centimeters longer and it doesn't fit the MR-tube!
Also in the Main-tube is another smaller tube which holds the LED-strip.!
The soundboard and speaker
There are serveral important things you should know about these components.
The latest and most recommendable version (SMAA) is of course the best.
The other modules were the first Hyperdyne published, so the quality and characteristics aren't as good as on the new board.
There is an standard version (SMAA) and the Bluetooth version (SMBT) of the latest board.
The Bluetooth version only makes sense if you want to play the sounds over a PC or a sound system or to copy your own sounds to the board (more in the tutorial) (??)
Otherwise the standard version (SMAA) is the right choice, especially this version is about 150€ cheaper!
The sound board (SMAA) features a little preamplifier (in sandwich construction above the sound module in a heat shrink tube), so the sounds are very forceful.
 |
 |
|
SMAA |
SMBT |
You have to pay special attention on the speaker, because there are two different sizes for it. So you should know which hilt you want to modify.
The LED-driver
For the described items you have to order the latest LED-board (version 2 BLDU2).
BLDU2
There is not much to tell about it, because this component is harmonized for the complete electronics!
You have to remove the complete Master Replicas electronics, because it isn't compatible with the electronics from Hyperdyne.
The battery
There are two different batteries. For the latest components the only possibilitiy is the 11V battery (ACBAT2)
You should order the battery, because it has already all special connections as well as the charge socket, which is mounted in the hilt.
ACBAT2
The battery charger
You should order the battery charger (ACBC) too, because you have the right connections for the charge socket.
There is a little additional plug, which seperates the electronics from the current. For example if you don't need it for a longer time.
This plug is plugged easily to the charge socket and the saber isn't any longer in stand-by-mode but completely cut from the current.
The battery charger uses an american power plug, so you maybe have to buy a new power plug.
My tip: Don't save on the battery charger!
My tip:
Be generous when buying the battery charger.
The Lightsaber
···