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Neopixel Lightsaber Specs List
The complete build specification for every Replica Sabers hilt — plus the full Xenopixel V3 blade-effects reference and an RGB V2 vs Xenopixel V3 feature comparison.
You'll find a full feature list on each product page, but every Replica Sabers hilt — whatever soundboard you choose — is built to the core specification below.
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Hilt material | Precision-machined 6063 aerospace-grade aluminium |
| Blade material | High-impact 2mm–3mm polycarbonate |
| Battery | Removable 3600mAh 18650 Li-ion (USB-C rechargeable) |
| Speaker | 2–3 Watt, 4–8 Ohm bass speaker |
| Sensors | 6-axis gyroscope & accelerometer for smooth-swing |
| Chassis | Internal high-impact polycarbonate electronics cradle |
Xenopixel V3 Blade Effects
Unlike in-hilt LED systems, Neopixel blades support individually addressable lighting animations. Here's the full effects reference.
Ignition & Retraction
- Standard
- Smooth progressive ignition, hilt to tip
- Warp
- High-speed ignition effect
- Photon
- Gradual intensity build-up
- Stack
- Segmented ignition effect
- Broken
- Flickering unstable ignition
Active Blade Animations
- Stable
- Solid consistent illumination
- Pulse
- Rhythmic brightness pulsing
- Fire Blade
- Animated orange/red movement
- Rainbow
- Multi-colour cycling
- Ghost Blade
- Soft trailing illumination
- Unstable
- Dynamic flickering visual
Reactive Effects
- Flash-on-Clash (FoC)
- Bright impact flash
- Blaster Deflect
- Reactive light burst
- Lock-up
- Sustained clash animation
- Tip Drag
- Blade-tip glow effect
- Melt
- Enhanced tip brightness
Feature Comparison: RGB V2 vs Xenopixel V3
| Feature | RGB V2 — Duelling Option | Xenopixel V3 — Collector Option |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Duelling, sparring, entry-level | Collectors, cosplay, display |
| Light engine | 12W in-hilt RGB LED | Dual addressable LED strips |
| Blade type | Lightweight combat blade | Neopixel blade |
| Colour options | 12 preset colours | Full addressable colour range |
| Sound fonts | 16–27 high-quality sets | Expandable via MicroSD |
| Effects | Flash-on-Clash, Lock-up, reactive | Rainbow, Fire, Ghost, Stable + more |
| Connectivity | Button control | Bluetooth app support |
| Durability | Excellent for regular sparring | Great for light–medium combat |
For the physics behind these boards, see our electronics deep-dive; for blade choice, the blade engineering guide.
Specs FAQs
What battery do Replica Sabers lightsabers use?
Every hilt uses a removable 3600mAh 18650 lithium-ion cell, charged over USB-C. Always charge at 5V 1A to protect the battery and soundboard.
How many sound fonts does a Neopixel saber have?
RGB V2 boards ship with 16–27 high-quality sound fonts. Xenopixel V3 boards support expandable fonts via the internal MicroSD card, so you can add your own WAV-based fonts.
What blade effects can a Xenopixel V3 do?
Xenopixel V3 supports multiple ignition styles (Standard, Warp, Photon, Stack, Broken), active animations (Stable, Pulse, Fire Blade, Rainbow, Ghost Blade, Unstable) and reactive effects (Flash-on-Clash, Blaster Deflect, Lock-up, Tip Drag, Melt).
What is the hilt made of?
Precision-machined 6063 aerospace-grade aluminium, with a high-impact polycarbonate internal chassis protecting the electronics. See our metallurgy guide for the full material science.
What sensors control smooth-swing?
A 6-axis gyroscope and accelerometer track the motion of your swings and feed the smooth-swing algorithm, matching sound to movement in real time.
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