Blade Tips
The polycarbonate tubes may need a separate piece for the tip. Each blade can have a different tip depending on the supplier.
Polycarbonate tubes from Ultrasaber have blade tip options that come preinstalled.
Optionally 3D print your own tip with a translucent filament or resin using the provided files in the CAD files page.
Corrugated Plastic Setup
Measure and cut two strips of corrugated plastic so they're the length matches the polycarbonate tube and the width matches the NeoPixel strip.
If it's too short, extend the length with additional strips and attach using scotch tape.
NeoPixel Strip Setup
Remove the NeoPixel strip from the packaging and unspool it from the reel.
Use a hobby knife to remove the hot glue from the ends of the NeoPixel Strip.
Use a soldering iron to desolder the stock cable from the NeoPixel strip.
JST Cable
Get the 3-pin JST cable ready to solder to the NeoPixel strip.
Cut and strip the ends of the wires using wire strippers. Tin the ends using a bit of solder to prevent the strands of wire from fraying.
Solder JST Cable
Attach the wires to the pads on the end of the NeoPixel strip with the Data In pads.
Solder the red wire to (+), white wire to (D) and black wire to (–).
NeoPixel Cable
Double check the wires have been properly soldered to the correct end of the NeoPixel strip.
Cut NeoPixel Strip
Measure the NeoPixel strip so it matches the length of the polycarbonate tube.
Cut the strip using snips across the solder pads.
The strip should have 85 NeoPixel LEDs.
Setup NeoPixel Strip
The NeoPixel strip will be sandwiched in between the two strips of corrugated plastic.
Attaching NeoPixel Strip
Use double-sided tape to attach the NeoPixel strip to one of the strips of corrugated plastic.
Secured NeoPixel Strip
Place the other strip of corrugated plastic over the NeoPixel strip.
Wrap strips of scotch tape over the two strips of corrugated plastic to secure the pieces together.
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