Disney isn’t doing it for quality, they are trying to mass produce those galaxy’s edge sabers, so they can sell more, and make more money it would be amazing if disney had neopixel blades
I agree to an extent, but I also have to say, the Galaxy's Edge sabers are GREAT for what they are. Affordable, accurate to the props, and also very very simple to understand. I love the saber building community, but let's get this straight, it is a MESS to try and understand at a lot of points, especially for a random person. It is extremely intricate, and yields great results, but it would lead to a lot of confusion when it comes to a simple and fun theme park experience. Being able to simply put in a blade and twist it, and now you have a lightsaber ready to go to explore the world is a great technical feat, and it makes it accessible for everyone. And if people who buy the Disneyland sabers are wanting more, they can come here and learn how to program Pixel blades and everything else to make what they want from scratch.
@@willhamilton297 maybe the case. But since LGT have come on the scene, that's changed alot. You can get a neopixel blade saber for £130 in the UK and USA can get same for $160 from crimson dawn or darkwolf sabers. They are rgb, multiple sound effects and light effects. Compared to galaxy edge sabers which are more expensive, usually single colour blade, dimmer blade and single sound effects, it's a no brainer. Galaxy edge and hasbro black series are obsolete compared to what's in the market now.
@@adamduffield7782 I guess you’re right about that, I more just meant the methods of programming and assembly, no small screws or button prompts or anything, keeping it simple, but undo know what you mean and I think you’re right.
Considering the still awesome brightness of the powersaver mode over a traditional LED I'd be totally happy to leave the saber set up as much, hope to purchase one of your pieces soon!
Look at another youtube channel where his lightsabers go for $5000 pounds, the attention to detail is beyond staggering , no one else does lightsabers like MB sabers, unfortunately they are insanely expensive as i could buy a real authentic hand made Japanese Katana , but honestly i still would buy it if i could afford it
@dude look at her butt H90 delirious Most companies in general only make a couple hundred. The non lgt resellers that is. These are fully custom made lightsabers, none of the lgt stuff. Of course it's going to be high priced and sold out. One of my favorite companies literally had a restock and sold out in 2 days because of how beloved they are. If you can't afford them, be like me and buy from crimson dawn for proffie cores.
@dude look at her butt H90 delirious That's just blatant ignorance. These sabers don't do everything LGT sabers do, because LGT sabers barely do anything. They're the barebones side of the Lightsaber companies. You get what you pay for. With his company you're not just paying for the electronics. You're paying for labor fees of around $200. You're also buying a fully custom made hilt, not a lgt resold hilt. Everything is custom fitted. Go to the pach store, you can see plenty of sabers going for $800 that do more or less the same, the reason some sabers are priced so high is because of the aesthetic and design. Sure you can buy a profile saber doe $400 bit why when I can go to Vader's vault and buy a $2000 saber that has a way more detailed aesthetic? Where's your argument? If you can't afford it then don't buy it. Instead of hating on it because the prices are high and giving a rubbish advice that means nothing to anyone.
I got 2 RGB and 2 neopixel blades just last month to break into lightsabers and see for myself. My StarKiller Proffie shows up today between 7-9, I cannot wait. Exposed kyber crystal and all, one of my favorite sabers ever along with the obvious ones. I gotta get collecting now, Ive been doing other items and now that they are built its time to get a lightsaber collection
Wooooaaah I'm so excited for these parts to come in. It would be great to know if it'll be a pre Christmas release though. Thanks for the trailer here Rob! So very excited
Thank you soooo, sooo much for making a quick and relatable guide/FYI video on Neopixel blades. This video really pushed me to buy a lightsaber (going to, need cash xD) because I really love the effect of a pixel blade but really want to duel with it as well and this video really helped me understand the whole grade of blade thing. Again, Tysm and have a good day
I use to want to make my own neo pixel blade because it has a cool looking effect but the more I thought about it, it just seems like a gimmick that isn't even realistic so now I have decided to just stick with the standard single led to illuminate the blade because using the standard single led method is already most like a true light saber since a real light saber would emit it's blade at the speed of light it should appear almost instantly the same way as flooding the blade tube with a single led. I think what people have been wanting is the ability to not have anything attached to the saber with it being able to emit a light as in to have something come out of it but having the light "come out" with an led string inside an attached up kind of defeats the real desire people have so I think it sort of got lost in translation and the pixel saber was created to try to satisfy that craving to have something "come out" of the saber but it doesn't really because there's still a long tube attached.
How much more battery life will "power saver" yield? Best guess please? There are quite a few draw backs in addition to cost that has been holding back purchase.
It's really impossible to say. There are variables like what blade colour you are most using etc. But if it's not saving enough you can change the values to save more power.
Meanwhile with my 2 Mu Cephei sabers from Zia sabers 😩 I did get a third one from another series but it was disappointing by comparison. Can't wait for a saber that's bright enough in daylight to look the way this neopixel does at night (assuming there isn't already one)
How about fitting a 26650 battery(5000 mah) instead of an 18650(3000 mah)? that would add about60% battery life, and maybe minimize sound cracking issue due to higher curret output rating. Or, is the 8mm too much extra diameter? Just wonder if the bigger battery would fit in the hilt. I want to build one of these from scratch like an actual Jedi would. (Yes, I am aware Jedi are not real.) Also, I want to go with a Luke ROTJ version with crystal, sounds, and Neopixel.
I’m no expert on neopixel Vs RGB (tri-cree), but neopixel sabers are slightly heavier in weight than an RGB lightsaber due to the lights embedded into the blade. Whereas the RGB is lighter, because the lights that are in the core, while the blade is hollow
I like this! The saber industry continues to evolve at this rate and we'll have real sabers in a few years. What's the wait time on a GCSS saber? I'm new to this hobby but my first saber, which I just recently acquired, was delivered 18wks+ after I placed the order. Painful!! Is this a common wait time for a custom saber?
Very cool, i started with ultrasaber and was let down hard after 4 what a waste. I have a Vader's Vault plecterpixel and I'm very happy. I believe I had look at Genesis customs was very impressed so I'm going to buy 1🙋♂️
Do you think an industry standard change from 18650 or so sized cells to something like the 26650 batteries could be on the horizon? That would certainly fix the battery life issue.
I am going to use Orbtronic 26650 Protected 5200mAh. It will fit but tight in my Saberforge ASP host. I will let you know how it works out. Love your videos!
Not 26650 as its too thick, but something like the 20700 or 21700 is more likely. It's only marginally thicker in diameter (still thin enough for MHS parts) length is about the same as a protected 18650 but overall volume is enough larger that you get decent additional capacity. They're what Tesla is moving to for their electric cars.
What is the exact combination of led used in for the colour of the tri-cree led teal from the beginning, and which resistances did you used with which colours ? , if you remember , that would help me a lot trying to build my first one .
Honestly I own a ultrasaber I love it I barely use it and it isn't flashy I dont use it for much expect practicing but if you dont have it on like for 30 minutes straight you should be good I habent bought mine yet but my friend owns one so I kinda know what I'm talking about and there overall a great buy its spendy but perfect for a star wars fan like myself when I first heard about sabers like this I thought it was unreal I bought a ultrasaber pretty it was the mid teir one around $200 usd anyways I loved the saber it was bright and I loved it but it lacked what I wanted that kylo ren smooth swing right when I seen that baby light up and heard that swing my life because meaningful again I remember as a kid id make the noises with my mouth no more I say ive been saving up for one im only 16 years old so if I can do it you can too ive wanted one for 2 years now and im getting one hopefully on Xmas anyways to conclude my comment get the neopixel just do it if you dont like it just sell it and get a cheaper one but you won't wanna trust me
Hey I have a question, I got a saber from dark wolf the blade that my saber came with it’s bright and nice but I was wondering is there a way I could get it brighter or a brighter blade ?
Cool. Makes sense the blades cost allot more, just hope saber builders dont keep their new hilts the same high price! Cos the bulbs and circuits etc are in the blades.
Hey Rob. I would love to get my first Saber, But I just don't know where to start. Any recommendations on places for me to start looking for my first saber? Also I love your saber sound fonts, are they usable in other sabers other than your commissioned sabers?
Hey - Thanks. Of course my first suggestion would be my production sabers (around $500). But if you want to start basic, look for reputable builders, or DIY with TCSS. I recommend Plecter Labs sound cards. all my sound fonts are designed for them.
My man, I've been thinking about getting my own dream lightsaber. I want one that looks just like in the movies. Of course I'm looking for one with the hilt I want and one that isn't an insane amount of money. Any tips?
Well you generally get what you pay for. You can also learn to make your own for less at thecustomsabershop.com A really good looking dude does some of their videos.
never bought a lightsaber before however if I was to buy one I would want to have it obviously highly durable but also I f#%$ing love how bright that is so gorgeous however I think it should be standard to have the power saver feature as a preset even if I have to pay abit more but as a question of curiosity can I buy fully custom from you/them? I like to think out side the box for lightsaber's not just the thought of what's cannon and what's not meaning if I wanted a black unstable crossguard with a curved hilt and a red unstable saberstaff that can twist apart and become 2 would it be possible?
@@MadcowGenesis Could you do a comparision clip about a neopixel blade vs. Force fx hasbro blade lightsaber. I would want to to know the difference of brightness in them. They both have LED in the blade but still i would want to know how big is the brightness difference.
Hey Rob, what about using Tesla's battery? The 21700 I think it was? Any possibility of using that as a higher-capacity high drain battery alternative?
The new Tesla/Panasonic 21-70 (and Samsung's 2170 competitor) isn't available to the consumer yet, but does look promising for lightsaber (as well as flashlight) use.
They are available to buy! Google Panasonic/Sanyo NCR20700B! Here's a link to where you can buy them: liionwholesale.com/products/panasonic-sanyo-ncr20700b?variant=30186936017 They are pretty awesome cells! I plan to get some soon! And yes they are called 20700's not 21700's
Those are 18650 cells and not the newer 20700 ones. The newer 20700 cells are used in the Powerpack 2, Powerwall 2 and Model 3 car... The 18650s are used in the Model S and Model X vehicles. The cells they use are called NCR18650B. You can buy them anywhere... Amazon, eBay, etc.
A lot of Neo Pixel blades iv looked at, look like they used white blades to defuse the leds. But am I right in thinking that it looks like you have used a clear blade with defusing film? I really like the white core with a coloured edge look of your Neo pixel blade in this video!
Rob Petkau I'm thinking of making one of these. But just to confirm what order would you recommend the layers from inside to out. Is it LED strip then foam then clear cellophane gift wrap then thin polycarbonate tube?
Correct. But as with my test blade - the strips will move around inside the blade and you will eventually get broken connections from the strips to the connector. That's one of the reasons I'm waiting for proper sized foam
Which saber is the neopixel one, the one in your right hand at the start of the video? It looked like creed but I realized the grooves didn't match up.
PonyBoy1up I mean, the biggest pro is it’s closer to a real lightsaber aesthetic. So I’d say if that’s your main goal, and you have the cash, all the cons really don’t matter. If you’re looking at these, you shouldn’t expect cheap prices anyway.
@@MadcowGenesis Thanks for your helpful comment. I’m new to the legit (expensive) sabers. I just ordered an RGB and also just ordered a neopixel. You could’ve been a little helpful instead of just putting your two cents in. See you in your nightmares AHHHHH HAAAHAAAHAAAAAAA
I was going to do a neo pixel conversion of a galaxy’s edge saber and was wondering if it will still be useable for just a calm fight not full on baseball across the universe hit
I like to think I am one of the best. I do not sell blades separately but I do with the sabers. Creed and Ascend will be back in stock soon. genesiscustomsabers.com/?page_id=819
Something I would like to know is how to get a hold of the inner part so I can make my own it wouldn't matter if it was a neopixel or EFX lightsaber innards I just want to build my own custom lightsaber that is mine and mine alone made by my own two hands but to get the right measurements I would need to see what the interns look like to be able to build the hilt to shape I've already thought about cannibalizing a toy lightsaber and doing it that way but if you have a better idea I'm all ears
Rob would it be too difficult to install a Neopixel into "Revan's Last"? I like the way the blades work on the Neopixel but I am unsure on if its worth changing
It would require a major step down in the sound card as the Crystal Focus does not yet support Neopixel. Plus the battery style in your saber would be very short life with neopixel.
Okay thanks. Just making sure. I am not familiar with all the pros and cons of theses different aspects in saber changes. As always I appreciate your help and advice my friend
Help me understand this properly - I had to watch it twice - you're saying the POWERSAVER config only runs the BRIGHTNESS of the blade at 60% of norm?? which is still brighter than others but not full brightness.? Is that correct? so the only difference was the brightness.?
I'm still reviewing what other have discovered. For me - no matter what a product boasts, I wait until I hear how it performs in our unique applications.
It will depend on the battery, the colour selected etc. But flat out you might get 40 or 50 min on a single battery with Neopix, and well over 2 hours of solid runtime with a Tri-Cree... approximately.
They are not available for retail. Only to Professional builders. The closest equivalent would be the Prizm www.thecustomsabershop.com/Prizm-Sound-Module-V51-P990.aspx
