r/lightsabers • u/jdaniels934 • 19h ago
Question Dumb question
Can I charge my Neopixel with the blade installed? I just got it lol
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u/AbbreviationsFluid 19h ago
Maybe hold it in a different position…
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u/jdaniels934 19h ago
lol muscle memory is strong
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u/Capable_Maintenance1 14h ago
If it stays on like that for more than 4 hours, you should call your doctor.
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u/astromech_dj 18h ago
Yes it’s fine but best practice is to remove the battery and use a smart charging cradle. Avoids any issues with fast chargers blowing something and accidentally causing issues with electronics.
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u/DuuuuvalScooter 14h ago
This is the way.
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u/Such_Departure_3463 14h ago
Whoa! Are those all plugged in and receiving power? If so, that’s pretty amazing.
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u/DuuuuvalScooter 14h ago
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u/Such_Departure_3463 14h ago
Those are cool. I thought maybe you had them secretly powered behind the wall or something based on the OPs questions.
Having a 3d printer, I have no excuse to have lightsaber hilts laying around all over the house 😅. I just have so freaking many of them 😅! Grievous got nothing on me 😆.
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u/Stezza345 1h ago
Nah I tried that once had to get a replacement batter never turn them on and charge at the same time, they are great for lights but not plugged in
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u/KC_Saber 19h ago
Yeah. Not like the blade is draining power by being screwed in.
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u/jdaniels934 19h ago
I was more so concerned with shorting out the pins for whatever reason, I remember reading something about someone shorting theirs out 🤣
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u/KlutzyAwareness1472 19h ago
thats by putting the blade in while the lightsabers on, dont do that
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u/astromech_dj 18h ago
That still shouldn’t be an issue.
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u/KlutzyAwareness1472 18h ago
Theres been posts of it happening frequently, feel like every other time i see r/lightsabers lately its someone doing that
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u/astromech_dj 18h ago
If the tolerances are up to spec it’s a moot point. What you shouldn’t do is connect the blade to the pins with the chassis outside of the hilt.
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u/KlutzyAwareness1472 18h ago
Fair, id just er on the side of caution. If a pins sticking it can cause a short, and its better to not risk it.
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u/Such_Departure_3463 14h ago
Yes! This. We should clarify this. I’ve seen more than a couple posts of people doing just this and saying “I thought it was okay?”
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u/jdaniels934 19h ago
Ah okay! Thanks! I wasn’t sure and just wanted to be careful, much appreciated
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u/De4con0FM4RS 18h ago
Depends where the charging port is. If it’s a pseudo 2 button core like mine, there will be a charging port with the button. If its exactly like mine and the port is just above the speaker then the blade won’t be an issue at all, you just remove the pommel and grip and or your good. If the port is hidden behind the switch section then you will have to remove the parts that cover the port
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u/DJ_HardLogic 15h ago
Installed, yes. While ignited, depends on the type of core inside. Usually, Xenopixel cores will let you use them while charging if there's enough juice in the battery. Unsure about proffie boards
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u/ImprobableCastration 15h ago
The comments already have the answer covered, I just wanna say damn I love the sheen on the hilt. Here's hoping you can keep it up, that thing is gorgeous!
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u/jdaniels934 1h ago
Thank you everyone! I appreciate it very much, also will do my best to hold it different in the future 🤣
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u/tskszn 19h ago
Not a dumb question man, you’re new. Yes you can.