Why aren't the Cold Cathode lightsabers more popular & available???

[medicomsucks]

I don't know HOW to build my own. I spent a couple hours last week looking for a step by step tutorial but a tutorial doesn't exist. If you could make a tutorial with pictures that would be awesome. I'd LOVE to just make my own. I just need help learning how.

https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/...pf-cold-cathode-ccfl-lightsabers-repairs.html

 

[Papasmoak]

Follow this tutorial... you're welcome.
https://https://youtu.be/fFlM5xMpN6g

 

[bwh1990]

Follow this tutorial... you're welcome.
https://https://youtu.be/fFlM5xMpN6g

The link doesn't work.

 

[medicomsucks]

The link doesn't work.

https://youtu.be/fFlM5xMpN6g

Just took out the extra http. Should work now.

 

[xipotec]

Just FYI, there are some serious fire concerns with his wiring here.

Non of this is UL listed or approved.

Those CC converters are Chinese junk 90% of the time.

I would leave any of this one and unattended.


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[bwh1990]

https://youtu.be/fFlM5xMpN6g

Just took out the extra http. Should work now.

Thank you very much. I truly appreciate it.

 

[bwh1990]

Just FYI, there are some serious fire concerns with his wiring here.

Non of this is UL listed or approved.

Those CC converters are Chinese junk 90% of the time.

I would leave any of this one and unattended.


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Thanks for the warning, I'll make I find a converter that's isn't a cheap dangerous piece of crap. I hope most people aren't dumb enough to leave a cathode lightsaber on unattended anyways.

 

[Mr Christopher]

I'm curious about these and tempted to get some, but I'm a little put off by reports of a fire hazard and also needing to switch them off after a short time. To me, the whole point of a light-up lightsaber is to leave it running while I'm in the room - maybe for a few hours. I take this this isn't recommended with CCFL's?
If not, are there alternatives for upgraded lightsabers what you can leave on for long periods?

 

[sabin23]

I'm curious about these and tempted to get some, but I'm a little put off by reports of a fire hazard and also needing to switch them off after a short time. To me, the whole point of a light-up lightsaber is to leave it running while I'm in the room - maybe for a few hours. I take this this isn't recommended with CCFL's?
If not, are there alternatives for upgraded lightsabers what you can leave on for long periods?

Just FYI, there are some serious fire concerns with his wiring here.

Non of this is UL listed or approved.

Those CC converters are Chinese junk 90% of the time.

I would leave any of this one and unattended.

What is the lifespan of the CCFL?

I was looking into CCFL too, they look awesome but impractical for the average collector due to the price and safety hazard concerns.

I was excited at first when Hot Toys introduced the USB powered lightsabers but turns out they’re basically the same tech as the old sabers but USB connected instead of powered by those circular batteries (inside the arm).

Much like the BTTF2 hoverboard, I’m afraid we won’t be getting sabers (that are cheap and safe) during our lifetime.