The neopixel lightsaber, often referred to as an Plecter Pixel lightsaber also known as a pixel saber or Neo saber, is kind of saber that is custom-made with a flexible LED strip inside the blade of the lightsaber. Neopixel lightsabers have glowing blades with bright light, RGB color changing customization and a wide range of custom visual effects. The Neopixel lightsaber blade can be easily removed off the blade.
Be aware that some custom saber makers and people do not employ”neopixel lightsaber” in their names “neopixel lightsaber” as “neopixel” is an official trademark which is owned by Adafruit. A saber being referred to as a “Pixel” is an common term used to refer about the technology.
The custom-saber firms Genesis Custom Sabers and Vader’s Vault include neopixel light-saber technologies to their swords. In 2020, many of the bigger and well-established custom saber manufacturers will offer Pixel sabers at their stores. From 2023 onwards, the more affordable Xenopixel sabers with components manufactured in China are accessible from a variety of vendors.
Capabilities and Features of the Neopixel Lightsaber
Neopixel lightsabers have a brighter light than other lightsabers that have an inside-hilt LED/baselit configuration. They also come with more advanced with customizable and controllable visual effects like:
Scrolling effect of blades (realistic ignition and retraction effects)
blaster bolt deflect
flame blade or unstable Blade effects (channel you into Kylo Ren! ), rainbow blade effect, etc.
tip drag effect
blade lockup effect
Additional blade animations (and customized ones, too, if you’d like to play!)
Because of the high brightness of the blade as well as the intricate visually appealing effects, pixels sabers can be considered to be the most realistic and authentic customized sabers available to date.
Do you have the ability to duel using the neonpixel lightsaber?
A Neopixel lightsaber with a strong grade or thick walled blade stock is often employed for light to medium dueling. Make sure to ask the manufacturer for information regarding the strength of their specific model. Certain hilt designs that have sharp edges, narrow necks, or bulky or bulky parts might not be appropriate for dueling. A lot of hilt designs that are slimmer like Vader’s Vault Combat Class series of lightsabers, are better suited for dueling.
If you’re a member the The Saber Legion (TSL) or another saber dueling group you can contact your local chapter for further information. They can provide helpful guidelines on what’s permitted in the organization, and what to be looking for in the design of a hilt.
Budget Neopixel Lightsabers vs Standard Neopixel Lightsabers
The “guts” of a pixel sword, particularly the sound board, plays an important impact on the quality and cost of the Pixel saber.
Budget-friendly Pixel Sabers
A low-cost pixelsaber might be an ideal initial lightsaber for those who are looking for a real well-equipped saber at an affordable price. The companies that sell less expensive pixelsabers offer products with names that include (but not restricted to):
Xenopixel
EcoPixel
Eco Neo
If you can see “eco” in the name the saber could be sporting a budget-friendly board. Budget friendly sabers are priced more affordable over standard-pixel sabers however, they are less in terms of quality, too. You pay for what you get for, at least to a certain extent.
A majority of the manufactured in China OEM lightabers made by companies such as LGT TXQ and YDD use low-cost soundboards, but occasionally an organization might offer the option of purchasing a expensive soundboard, such as Proffieboard.
Selecting the right budget Pixel Saber Company
There are many businesses selling exactly the same sabers with the same price. Some companies even utilize the exact same stock image. What are the best company to select when numerous companies offer similar products? Here are some buying suggestions:
Examine the reputation of the seller, paying attention to negative feedback, as well as the response of the seller to negative feedback. The way the seller responds to any negative feedback will tell you something about their character and how they will behave towards you as buyer. Does the seller keep their remarks respectful, neutral and professional, or does the seller call out and slam the buyer?
Find custom saber-related groups such as the r/lightsabers subreddit on Reddit or Facebook groups such as The Vault, Elite Lightsaber Society and others for more information about the business and their track record and feedback from customers. Find threads already posted before creating an original post in case there is more information.
Check around for prices because certain sellers may offer the EXACT same lightsaber but at different prices.
Learn more about the return policy and cancellation policies if there’s an issue with your purchase.
Discover where the vendor is. Is the seller in your country of residence or in a different one? International orders are very common and usually smooth (assuming the seller is well-known). However, when it comes to international purchases, you are more likely to face some issues like delays in import, more expensive costs for shipping as well as currency conversion fees import taxes (in certain cases) and a possible barriers to communication, etc.
Standard Pixel Sabers
Pixel sabers that are standard utilize high-end electronics, and feature more customizable and feature-rich soundboards than the budget-friendly pixelsabers. The three most commonly used typical soundboards for pixel sabers are:
Proffieboard (open-source)
Plecter Labs Crystal Focus 10 (CFX)
Sabertec Golden Harvest V3
Its KR Sabers Verso soundboard is not uncommon and is slightly more affordable and user-friendly within the class. In addition, Electrum Sabercrafts developed their exclusive Diatium 3 (D3) soundboard and is the sole company that uses or offers the soundboard on their pixel-sabers. Ultrasabers use their own Obsidian soundboard for the UltraPixel Sabers.
Important Note: Both in-hilt led Sabers and Neopixel sabers typically employ similar soundboards. Check with the seller to ensure that the saber you purchase is a pixel sword prior to making an order.
Drawbacks and Limitations to a Neopixel Lightsaber
Neopixel lightsabers typically cost more than LED lightsabers with in-hilt bulbs, however there are a few low-cost pixel sabers too. Neopixel lightsabers drain their batteries more quickly than in-hilt LED lightsabers. If the saber is equipped with batteries that are removable, many enthusiasts of lightsabers keep an extra battery that is fully charged on hand, in case they realize they’ll be spinning dueling, or using the saber over longer durations. Neopixel blades for lightsabers cost much higher than regular tube blades too generally around $100 or less.
The Pogo pins that are in the blade holders could be damaged or misaligned as a result of an improper installation of electronics or rough blade installation within the hilt. The electronic components within the pixel blade can also be damaged and require repairs.
Neopixel Lightsaber Blades and Blade Plugs
Neopixel lightsabers are only compatible with the neopixel lightsaber blades as well as the neopixel lighting blades. If you wish to utilize blades made specifically for use with in-hilt LED sabers which are simply polycarbonate tube blades that do not have any illumination in the blade, you’ll require a tiny device referred to as a neopixel an in-hilt led converter. In the same way, neopixel plug adapters are also available and are able to convert various types of in-hilt LED blade plugs with tubing that is open at the bottom to the neopixel plugs for blades.
Sometimes, people don’t care whether the blade plug is lit up. If the illumination of the blade plug isn’t a concern then simply attach an unlit blade plug to the hilt of a pixel saber to display or aesthetic reasons.
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