How to Build a Lightsaber - The ONLY Tutorial You Need

Let’s make an awesome lightsaber using a Proffie Board, Neopixel LEDs, and a custom 3d-printed chassis! And definitely check out PCBWay for all your manufacturing needs: https://www.PCBWay.com


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### RESOURCES
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(all of them are free! shout out to Fredrik Hubinette, Fett263)

Schematic Generator (proffie v3): https://fredrik.hubbe.net/lightsaber/...
Schematic Generator (proffie v2, scroll down): https://fredrik.hubbe.net/lightsaber/v5
Chassis 3D Model: https://www.tinkercad.com/things/fKFR...
❗️How to Configure your Proffie:    • A Complete Guide to Proffie Configuration ...  


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MATERIALS
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(some of the following may be affiliate links, meaning that I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you, thanks!)

CORE ELECTRONICS (REQUIRED)
Proffie Board (AliExpress): [https://www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...)
Proffie Board (TCSS): https://www.thecustomsabershop.com/El...
Hilt-Side Neopixel Connector (TCSS): https://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Bl...
Neopixel Connector Spacer (TCSS): https://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Bl...
Buttons (Amazon): https://amzn.to/4jpbSs4

POWER ELECTRONICS (REQUIRED)
18650 Holder (TCSS): https://www.thecustomsabershop.com/El...
18650 Battery (TCSS): https://www.thecustomsabershop.com/El...
18650 Charger (TCSS): https://www.thecustomsabershop.com/El...
18650 Batteries + Charger (Amazon): https://amzn.to/3RVIAVD

BLADE MATERIALS (REQUIRED)
Blade Bundle: https://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Bl...

HILT (REQUIRED)
Fallen Order Hilt (AliExpress): [https://www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...)

OPTIONAL ELECTRONICS
Glowing Crystal (TCSS): https://www.thecustomsabershop.com/El...
OLED Display (TCSS): https://www.thecustomsabershop.com/El...
(I didn’t use a display but it is an option)


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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:44 Where to find components
3:36 Building the chassis
7:35 Assembling the electronics
13:21 Sponsored by PCBWay
13:58 Building the blade
21:53 Showcase Montage