Ruthsarian
@ruthsarian.bsky.social
I am an electronics hobbyist.
https://YouTube.com/ruthsarian
https://YouTube.com/ruthsarian
and the video documenting the process for making this is now live. youtu.be/oeaYuCCMUAY
Creating Custom Accessories for Droid Depot Droids
YouTube video by Ruthsarian
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
and the video documenting the process for making this is now live. youtu.be/oeaYuCCMUAY
I replied to the post with the OSPark link with some images.
October 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I replied to the post with the OSPark link with some images.
I plan on making a video about the mod soon. But here are some images showing mine that I installed in my BB.
October 19, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I plan on making a video about the mod soon. But here are some images showing mine that I installed in my BB.
the new PCB requires building a tilt switch mod PCB, you won't be able to use just a tilt switch.
I have a project on OSHPark for such a PCB here: oshpark.com/shared_proje...
You'll have to order the PCB and components to assemble it. If you do, I recommend using the 0.8mm PCB option from OSHPark
I have a project on OSHPark for such a PCB here: oshpark.com/shared_proje...
You'll have to order the PCB and components to assemble it. If you do, I recommend using the 0.8mm PCB option from OSHPark
OSH Park ~
oshpark.com
October 19, 2025 at 1:42 PM
the new PCB requires building a tilt switch mod PCB, you won't be able to use just a tilt switch.
I have a project on OSHPark for such a PCB here: oshpark.com/shared_proje...
You'll have to order the PCB and components to assemble it. If you do, I recommend using the 0.8mm PCB option from OSHPark
I have a project on OSHPark for such a PCB here: oshpark.com/shared_proje...
You'll have to order the PCB and components to assemble it. If you do, I recommend using the 0.8mm PCB option from OSHPark
this video covers installing the tilt switch, including orientation, if you have the old PCB:
youtu.be/iu8T0AD-TIE
if you have a new PCB and a tilt switch mod PCB, let me know which PCB it's and I'll help.
youtu.be/iu8T0AD-TIE
if you have a new PCB and a tilt switch mod PCB, let me know which PCB it's and I'll help.
Galaxy's Edge Droid Wake-Up Mod - For Older Droids (Pre 2024)
YouTube video by Ruthsarian
youtu.be
October 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM
this video covers installing the tilt switch, including orientation, if you have the old PCB:
youtu.be/iu8T0AD-TIE
if you have a new PCB and a tilt switch mod PCB, let me know which PCB it's and I'll help.
youtu.be/iu8T0AD-TIE
if you have a new PCB and a tilt switch mod PCB, let me know which PCB it's and I'll help.
if you have the old board, the tilt switch should face down so it is normally not a making contact. if you have the new board, the tilt switch alone will not work and you'll need a tilt switch mod PCB. the orientation of the mod PCB will depend on which one you have.
October 19, 2025 at 4:58 AM
if you have the old board, the tilt switch should face down so it is normally not a making contact. if you have the new board, the tilt switch alone will not work and you'll need a tilt switch mod PCB. the orientation of the mod PCB will depend on which one you have.
new droids need something between the battery and main PCB. there's no simple fix with just a tilt switch like before. i just shared a PCB design on OSHPark that will do the job: oshpark.com/shared_proje.... i haven't made a video about it yet, but i've got one in my BB and it works.
September 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
new droids need something between the battery and main PCB. there's no simple fix with just a tilt switch like before. i just shared a PCB design on OSHPark that will do the job: oshpark.com/shared_proje.... i haven't made a video about it yet, but i've got one in my BB and it works.
"BUT WHY ALL THIS?!" ah, well neo-pixel blades are awesome, but power hungry. Using through-hole LEDs like this instead of the usual LED strips saves massive amounts of power, meaning these blades work without requiring a separate battery! We don't have that in any existing GE neo-pixel blades.
September 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
"BUT WHY ALL THIS?!" ah, well neo-pixel blades are awesome, but power hungry. Using through-hole LEDs like this instead of the usual LED strips saves massive amounts of power, meaning these blades work without requiring a separate battery! We don't have that in any existing GE neo-pixel blades.
I'm in it to win it. Just ordered 1000 more LEDs (I ran out and overreacted). I need to work on the firmware some more. I've had odd occurrences of it misbehaving. I think it's a low power issue. More work to be done...
September 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I'm in it to win it. Just ordered 1000 more LEDs (I ran out and overreacted). I need to work on the firmware some more. I've had odd occurrences of it misbehaving. I think it's a low power issue. More work to be done...
Need to tweak the design to make soldering the data line across the joint easier. I think the blade controller circuitry needs a rethink too. Maybe add a boost converter or a voltage detector so when batteries get low the blade keeps working until it can't and then warns you power is low.
September 23, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Need to tweak the design to make soldering the data line across the joint easier. I think the blade controller circuitry needs a rethink too. Maybe add a boost converter or a voltage detector so when batteries get low the blade keeps working until it can't and then warns you power is low.
Hand-soldering each of the 64 LEDs was tedious and took a couple hours. I trim the leads shorter than the pads on the PCB so I can get the iron on both pad and lead. I hold the LED in place with blu-tack and I hold the PCB off the table to keep the LED from getting pushed out of alignment.
September 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Hand-soldering each of the 64 LEDs was tedious and took a couple hours. I trim the leads shorter than the pads on the PCB so I can get the iron on both pad and lead. I hold the LED in place with blu-tack and I hold the PCB off the table to keep the LED from getting pushed out of alignment.