Hello folks!
I recently purchased a Reborn lightsaber host from Saberforge and a NUBM44 diode module from DTR, intending to smash one of them using the other. :shhh:
What, you thought I wanted to build a working lightsaber? :eg:
I ordered the host on August 20, 2016. However, since I had ordered from the main Saberforge website, I could expect an 8 to 12 week lead time. I attempted to bribe them by telling them I would recommend them in one of my videos (which have gone viral before.) Unfortunately, this was ineffective. :undecided:
So I canceled my order and ordered the same host (on September 2) from their "Adaptive Saber Parts" site, which essentially allows you to build a custom saber design from parts of their hosts. The lead time was much less, and the parts arrived today.
I expected this to be a simple build - without much trouble - and to be finished by the end of the day.
When I opened Jordan's package, I was shocked to see that the module appeared to be - by its design - a 20mm module. However, I then pulled out my trusty ruler, and discovered that it was indeed 25mm in diameter. :D
Then I opened the Saberforge package. The parts looked well-made, and felt lighter than I had expected. Then I put them together.
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WHAT THE NICHIA?!?! :na:
:wtf:
The claws, inexplicably, did not line up at all. This is a shocking level of incompetence in machining. Now I have to go to Lowe's to get some washers and even it out. Still, it won't look as good.
The host still looks nice, and it will make a nice build, but an error of this kind is inexcusable. Whoever manufactured these parts was clearly smoking crack at the time. :crackup:
Nevertheless, Jordan's module is excellent, and has an intensity I've never seen from any laser diode before. When running, the diode seems to make a strange sound like birds chirping. I suppose this is fitting for a lightsaber. :D
Here it is, in temporary setup, next to an UltraSabers lightsaber:
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And next to my 7475 and my unhealthy 07E:
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You (and I) will have to wait and see what comes next... When I am done with this build it will be used for something very special! :D
TO BE CONTINUED!
edit: the diode blew up, somehow. i didn't even do anything. :(
I recently purchased a Reborn lightsaber host from Saberforge and a NUBM44 diode module from DTR, intending to smash one of them using the other. :shhh:
What, you thought I wanted to build a working lightsaber? :eg:
I ordered the host on August 20, 2016. However, since I had ordered from the main Saberforge website, I could expect an 8 to 12 week lead time. I attempted to bribe them by telling them I would recommend them in one of my videos (which have gone viral before.) Unfortunately, this was ineffective. :undecided:
So I canceled my order and ordered the same host (on September 2) from their "Adaptive Saber Parts" site, which essentially allows you to build a custom saber design from parts of their hosts. The lead time was much less, and the parts arrived today.
I expected this to be a simple build - without much trouble - and to be finished by the end of the day.
When I opened Jordan's package, I was shocked to see that the module appeared to be - by its design - a 20mm module. However, I then pulled out my trusty ruler, and discovered that it was indeed 25mm in diameter. :D
Then I opened the Saberforge package. The parts looked well-made, and felt lighter than I had expected. Then I put them together.
WHAT THE NICHIA?!?! :na:
:wtf:
The claws, inexplicably, did not line up at all. This is a shocking level of incompetence in machining. Now I have to go to Lowe's to get some washers and even it out. Still, it won't look as good.
The host still looks nice, and it will make a nice build, but an error of this kind is inexcusable. Whoever manufactured these parts was clearly smoking crack at the time. :crackup:
Nevertheless, Jordan's module is excellent, and has an intensity I've never seen from any laser diode before. When running, the diode seems to make a strange sound like birds chirping. I suppose this is fitting for a lightsaber. :D
Here it is, in temporary setup, next to an UltraSabers lightsaber:
And next to my 7475 and my unhealthy 07E:
You (and I) will have to wait and see what comes next... When I am done with this build it will be used for something very special! :D
TO BE CONTINUED!
edit: the diode blew up, somehow. i didn't even do anything. :(