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TOPIC: SF Bastion NBv3 Finished
SF Bastion NBv3 Finished 11 months 2 weeks ago #71120
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Hey all, since my conversion didn't really pan out to well, I thought about fully converting it, but then I saw the Bastion and couldn't say no.
Now I'm here. Here's my parts list SF Bastion Nano Biscotte V3 B/B/W Tri-Cree LED 1ohm 2 watt resistors (for each LED, including white) Ryo's Shapeways All-In-One NBv3 1.10" Chassis SF Recharge Port and Switch TCSS Panasonic Li-On 18650 3.7V 3400mAh batter 28mm 2w Bass Speaker TCSS 1" Heatsink Module (I think that's all). Now here is the wiring diagram I mocked up using Paint Anyone can confirm this to be correct? (I'd be uber happy if it is lol) Also another question, would the resistor choice dim my LEDs at all?  If it is correct, feel free to use it. |
SF Bastion NBv3 Wiring Diagram 11 months 2 weeks ago #71128
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Those resistors will indeed dim the setup. I'd recommend knocking them all down to 0.5ohm each.
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SF Bastion NBv3 Wiring Diagram 11 months 2 weeks ago #71129
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Hmmm, was worried about that. Thank you Kouri again for coming in with a save!
 TCSS has 3w .5 ohm. Those should be good enough? Also, is the diagram correct? Thanks |
SF Bastion NBv3 Wiring Diagram 11 months 2 weeks ago #71130
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Schematic looks good, I'd drop a resistor on the white if your using it for flash on clash it won't hurt to be with out one since it's not on all the time....the .5 ohm resistors tcss uses are quite large, not a big deal if space is good but I've just been adjusted drive settings on my nb3's for blue/greens as some of my asp builds have been very short.. cram-fu if you will:) at any rate your on the right path so have fun...it's very addictive once you build
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SF Bastion NBv3 Wiring Diagram 11 months 2 weeks ago #71131
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Vechaljian wrote:
Schematic looks good, I'd drop a resistor on the white if your using it for flash on clash it won't hurt to be with out one since it's not on all the time....the .5 ohm resistors tcss uses are quite large, not a big deal if space is good but I've just been adjusted drive settings on my nb3's for blue/greens as some of my asp builds have been very short.. cram-fu if you will:) at any rate your on the right path so have fun...it's very addictive once you build
One Let's hope I have enough space in the Bastion to hold them in. I'll be using one on each die. Thank you! The spending part (worst part) is over Now to wait for the fun parts to arrive 
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SF Bastion NBv3 Wiring Diagram 11 months 2 weeks ago #71135
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The apprentice hilts are a little low on extra space, you may need to get creative with the install. You may not have room for the bass speaker in the bastion. I'd recommend the normal "premium" speaker.
The .5 ohm resistors are almost twice the size of the 1 ohm. What you can do is use a piece of blade stock that will go in the "switch section" area. Cut a slot in it so there is clearance for the switch and RP. Mount it right behind the heatsink and you can hot glue the resistors to the side of it. You should have just enough clearance for the RP and switch. |
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SF Bastion NBv3 Wiring Diagram 11 months 2 weeks ago #71144
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Thank you for the advice.
I was a bit nervous on the lack of room. I bought a Ryo All-In-On Chassis. I found an image of .5 ohm 3 watt resistor, and damn they are beefy, but I think I can make it work if I make my led wires pretty short and keep them up by the heatsink. I like that idea with the blade stock, luckily I have some on-hand. I'll try first with the bass speaker and see how I can make it work. I love me a good challenge. Does the Bastion unscrew from the heatsink area? |
SF Bastion NBv3 Wiring Diagram 11 months 2 weeks ago #71150
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No, it's a solid piece. Another cram-fu technique is to use the blade stock like i mentioned and build everything except for the the RP and switch as if the heatsink, blade stock and chassis were a single piece that was exactly the length of the inside of the hilt. You would solder long leads for the switch and RP to the by feeding them through the holes. Then insert the whole thing in. Pull the leads for the switch and RP out as far as they will go. Then solder then switch and RP just barely outside the hilt. You should have just enough wiggle room to set them in the holes.
Downside to this method is you can't pull the chassis out the bottom of the pommel. |
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SF Bastion NBv3 Wiring Diagram 11 months 2 weeks ago #71177
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I just grab my resistors in bulk from Mouser. Here're some 0.51ohm 2W that should be easier to fit.
http://www.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=MOX2CR51J Alternatively, an SR540 rectifier diode can be installed on the common LED+ line to prevent the voltage ripple that causes phantom swings on NB, at the expense of a 0.3v drop. On a BBW star, the single diode and some drive/fdrive adjustment should be enough to keep things stable without any extra resistors. This does, however, have the side effect of shutting off the LED a few minutes sooner than a resistor setup would. |
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SF Bastion NBv3 Wiring Diagram 11 months 2 weeks ago #71201
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Thank you guys for all your help!
I would be completely lost and probably very scared of wiring my saber, but honestly thank you I ordered a few of those resistors. Gonna have a collection now lol Again thank you so much!!! Hopefully my hilt arrives later this week and I can begin
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SF Bastion NBv3 Finished 11 months 1 week ago #71509
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Just wanted to give an update.
Got my Bastion yesterday and completed the install. It was a tough experience, but glad I did it. My soldering tip was giving me trouble throughout the whole install, so I may resolder it a bit cleaner later, but for now it works perfectly, so I won't touch it I'm so happy with the results The Bastion is a beautiful hilt!    Now a video. Using Blako's Pitch Black and Blako's Graflex TFA Font. My fave fonts! |