Markus built the Vortex in 2013 as a show saber and as a replacement for the Amphibolia , and put it into service.
It is made of heavily modified MHS parts and contains what was then the latest board technology, the Crystal Focus Saber Core 6.5 by Plecter Labs. It was also the first saber with a bargraph, which shows programmable animations as well as the battery level. As a show saber, the Vortex is of course Saberproject Surround capable.
The saber has several quick-release couplers so it can be split in a flash during a fight. A stainless steel coupler is used mainly in training; for shows there’s a plastic coupler so it doesn’t shield the signals of the Saberproject Surround system’s radio module.
Markus used it in every show until 2022. After that it only served as a backup saber and was finally retired for good in 2023 after 150 show appearances.
Specifications:
- MHS parts
- Powder coating
- Stainless steel / POM coupler
- Plecter Labs Crystal Focus Saber Core 6.5 SP SE
- 3D-printed chassis
- RRW Triple Cree LED
- 2 x 18650 Panasonic 3100 mAh Li-ion batteries
- Bargraph & SP-style switch + kill key
- 2.1 mm recharge port
- 2 W speaker
- Saberproject Surround module V2
- Quick-release coupler in stainless steel or plastic
The Lightsaber in Shows and Events
In Action
In our short duel clip “botanika Battle”, Markus uses the lightsaber one more time
