How To Build A Neopixel Lightsaber | IN DEPTH TUTORIAL

I've done my best to cover as much as possible when it comes to building a lightsaber, but I certainly couldn't cover everything so hopefully what I do have here will help you get started on your journey. Enjoy the video, and feel free to leave any questions you may have in the comments!

-- TIMESTAMPS --
00:00 - INTRO
00:46 - Parts and Electronics
07:31 - Tools and Equipment
13:45 - Pre-Install Planning and Prep:
19:19 - Thin Necks and Blade Side Connector
21:29 - Cutting The Right Wire Lengths
23:22 - Soldering Iron Temperature
23:52 - Pre-Tinning + Blade Side Connector Wiring
25:04 - Setting Up The Connector In The Hilt Body
27:41 - NPXL Connector Manual
29:27 - Attaching The Emitter NPXL Connector
30:53 - Setting Up The Emitter
32:03 - The Tricky Part of Thin Neck Sabers
33:29 - Prepping The Chassis NPXL Connector
34:07 - Starting On The Main Chassis and NPXL Wire Gauges
35:26 - ProffieBoard Wiring Diagram
37:14 - NPXL Wiring and Chassis Wire Planning
39:24 - Battery Tabs and Power Switch
44:57 - Installing The Chassis NPXL Connector
45:36 - Setting Up The Speaker
47:50 - Glueing Battery Tabs
48:46 - Setting Up The Buttons
52:10 - Prepping The Wires For The Soundboard
54:12 - Wiring Up The SoundBoard
55:23 - Uploading The Config (Brief Overview)
56:47 - Testing The Completed Build
57:26 - Making A Couple Adjustments
59:15 - Testing The Completed Build Take 2
01:00:09 - Greasing The Threads
01:00:49 - The Lightsaber Is Now Complete (Conclusion)
01:01:25 - Final Lightsaber Showcase

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Music in this video is used with the permission of Closed On Sunday:
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DESERT WANDERER HILT AND INSTALL KIT:
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LINKS TO WEBSITES MENTIONED:

TheSaberArmory (Using this link gives both you and I a £5 off coupon):
https://thesaberarmory.com?referral_c...

Korbanth:
https://korbanth.com/

SaberBay:
https://www.saberbay.com/

Proffie Website (Wiring Diagram For Proffie v2.2):
https://fredrik.hubbe.net/lightsaber/v5/

Fett263 Website (Best Proffie Library and Resource):
https://www.fett263.com/

Proffie v2.2 Manual:
http://www.electronics123.net/amazon/...

Shtok V3 Pixel Connector Manual:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S0gR...

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AMAZON LINKS the tools and equipment:

Not everything I use can be found or purchased anymore, so I researched good (and sometimes better) alternatives to substitute them with. These are all affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This just means that any purchases you make from my links will not only help you get started with building lightsabers, but will also be helping to support me and my content!


TO GET STARTED:

The Soldering Iron Station:
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60/40 Rosin Core Solder:
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20-30awg Wire Stripper:
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Helping Hands:
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Toothless Alligator Clips:
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Loctite Super Glue:
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28awg Assorted Colors PTFE Wire:
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30awg Assorted Colors PTFE Wire:
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My Cutting Mat:
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Micro USB Cable:
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Precision Wire Cutter:
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Needle Nose Pliers:
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Sand Paper Variety Pack:
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