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OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SABER
Throughout this user guide, we will be referring to various parts of the saber when explaining its features and care recommendations. It is important to know the names of these parts to avoid confusion. The illustration below shows an Aeryn however as all Sabertrio sabers are designed and built generally in the same way, the parts and its layout would largely be similar between models.
THE SABER’S BLADE
Sabertrio has two types of blades; Stunt & Neo. The blade type that you will receive is depending on your saber's blade illumination style. Sabers with in-hilt LEDs uses Stunt Blades where else Neo sabers, as the name suggests, uses Neo Blades which have hundreds of LEDs housed within the blade itself.
Installing a Stunt Blade
- The Stunt Blade is meant to be paired with any Sabertrio saber that uses the in-hilt LED blade illumination style. It will NOT work with a Neo Saber.
- Remove the dust cap from the blade. Be careful not to point the blade’s opening downwards as the diffusion film inside may be loose and slide out.
- The reason for the diffusion film not being glued inside of the blade is to allow it some flex during dueling. This would reduce crinkles from forming on it through impacts. If the diffusion film is loose, you will need to gently unroll it inside of the blade to secure it in place.
- Fully insert the blade into the saber’s emitter.
- Tighten the blade retention screw with the provided hex key. DO NOT over tighten as it may damage the blade or screw threads on the saber.
- The best practice is to tighten the screw gradually and test how secure the blade is by twisting it. If the blade does not rotate in the saber when twisted, it means that it is already secured enough.
Installing a Neo Blade
- The Neo Blade is meant to be paired with any Sabertrio Neo Saber. It will NOT work on sabers that uses the in-hilt LED blade illumination style.
- Insert the blade into the Neo Saber’s emitter. As the contact pins inside are spring loaded, push the blade in fully and HOLD it down.
- Tighten the blade retention screw with the provided hex key. DO NOT over tighten the screw as it may damage the blade or screw threads on the saber.
- The best practice is to tighten the screw gradually and test how secure the blade is by twisting it. If the blade does not rotate in the saber when twisted, it means that it is already secured enough.
BASIC GUIDELINES
Safety
- All Sabertrio sabers that uses the in-hilt LED blade illumination style, features Cree XP-E2 LEDs; an extremely bright LED that is categorized as a CLASS 2 laser.
- Never under any circumstances should anyone directly look at the LED when it is illuminated.
- If you intend to use the saber frequently without its blade, we recommend purchasing a blade plug. When inserted into the emitter of the saber, the blade plug will prevent a direct shine from the LED.
- Neo Sabers uses dual addressable LED Strips which are inside the Neo Blade. It does not use Cree XP-E2 LEDs and therefore does not have this safety risk.
- Always wear necessary protection gear and practice restraint when dueling. Landing a hard hit on an unprotected individual may cause serious injuries.
Battery
- All Sabertrio sabers contain sensitive electronics that are powered by a single rechargeable 18650 lithium-ion battery.
- When charging the saber, ONLY use the provided charger. Using an incorrect model may damage the electronics.
- Never under any circumstances should the battery be inserted in the reverse direction. Triple-check the polarities BEFORE inserting the battery!
- Damage caused by reverse polarity is NOT covered by the Sabertrio warranty.
CFX SABER
CFX SABER
Current Sabertrio Preconfiguration Version : 6.0
CFX Firmware Version : 10.007F (July 9th, 2022)
Sound Font List:
- BANK 1: SABERTRIO (Sabertrio Exclusive)
- BANK 2: DARK EDITION (Sabertrio Exclusive)
- BANK 3: THE LIGHT (KSith)
- BANK 4: BALANCE (KSith)
- BANK 5: DARKNESS (KSith)
- BANK 6: VENGEANCE (KSith)
- BANK 7: KROSSGUARD (KSith)
- BANK 8: SNIPPETS (Kyberphonic)
- BANK 9: MENANCE (Kyberphonic)
- BANK 10: TEMPLE GUARDIAN (Kyberphonic)
- BANK 11: SHOCK BATON (Kyberphonic)
- BANK 12: THE TRAGEDY (Kyberphonic)
- BANK 13: HOTH (Madcow)
- BANK 14: SHATTERPOINT (Madcow)
- BANK 15: SHOTO (Madcow)
- BANK 16: NEGOTIATOR (Fourzze)
- BANK 17: ANCIENT PROPHECY (Fourzze)
- BANK 18: CRYSTAL FOCUS (Link)
- BANK 19: NEBULA (Link)
- BANK 20: GREY MEAT (Sekrogue)
- BANK 21: KAMINO (Nightstorm)
- BANK 22: MALIGN (Nightstorm)
- BANK 23: CRUCIBLE (Nightstorm)
- BANK 24: NIGHTFALL (LordBlako)
- BANK 25: REVOLT (LordBlako)
- BANK 26: YOUNGLING (LordBlako)
THE CFX SABER’S CHASSIS
The internals of a Sabertrio CFX Saber contains multiple components that are all neatly housed in a machined chassis. In the sections below, we will be referring to several of these components and therefore it is important to familiarize yourself with all of it.
OPERATING YOUR CFX SABER
The CFX Saber is equipped with the Plecter Labs Crystal Focus X soundboard and has already been fully optimized using the Sabertrio CFX Preconfiguration. This saber is ready for action.
The diagram below illustrates all operational modes of the Crystal Focus X. The saber can only be in one mode at any given time and depending on which mode it is currently in, different functions and features will be accessible. It starts off in Deep Sleep.
MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
For your CFX Saber to remain functional, the internals of the saber will need to be accessed to perform several essential tasks such as recharging or swapping the batteries. As there are delicate electronic components inside the saber, please read this section first before attempting any of the tasks below.
Accessing the Saber's Chassis
- Remove the saber’s pommel by unscrewing it.
- Tilt the saber so that the opening faces downwards and gently shake the chassis out.
- The chassis will fall out halfway, giving access to the recharge port, micro SD card slot and micro USB port.
Removing the Saber's Battery
- First, access the saber’s chassis as explained above.
- Hold the sides of the protruding chassis and rotate it so that the chassis release is aligned with the Covertec wheel’s screw on the saber. You can now fully pull the chassis out.
- If you still encounter resistance after pulling the chassis past the release, you may need to rotate the chassis counterclockwise. This will untwist the wires and allow you to fully pull the chassis out.
NOTE: The reason for bundle twisting is to prevent the wires from being pinched when the chassis is reinserted back into the hilt. This is further explained under "Inserting the Chassis Back into the Saber". - Now that the chassis is completely out, pull the small white tab at the side of the battery. WARNING: Pull gently as being too forceful may launch the battery out and hurt you.
Inserting a New Battery
- The CFX Saber is only compatible with protected 18650 batteries that has a pin top. For Neo CFX Saber variants, it requires the battery to support 15A of max continuous discharge.
- Once the previous battery has been removed, reset the battery remover tab first by pulling it across the battery holder and only then, insert the new battery itself.
- TRIPLE CHECK the polarity before inserting the battery into the battery holder. Warranty does not cover malfunctions caused by inserting the battery in the wrong direction.
Recharging the Saber
- If the battery charge is low, the saber will notify you with an audio clip saying “Sound energy critical” during blade ignition.
- To charge the saber, first attach the plug head type of your country to the custom saber smart charger and then connect it to a wall socket. Power on the socket (if any) and the LED indicator on the charger should be green.
- Access the saber’s chassis as explained above to reveal the recharge port inside the saber. Connect the charger’s 2.1mm jack to the recharge port. Be sure to push the jack all the way in. The LED indicator on the charger should change to red indicating that the connection is successful and the battery of the saber is now being charged.
- When the battery is fully charged, the LED indicator on the charger will revert to green. The 2.1mm jack can now be disconnected from the recharge port and the chassis may be reinserted back into the saber.
- A depleted battery would typically require about 5 to 7 hours to be fully charged.
Inserting the Chassis Back Into the Saber
- If the chassis has been fully taken out, align the chassis release to the Covertec wheel’s screw on the saber. The chassis should now be able to slide in halfway.
- Rotate the chassis clockwise until it cannot rotate further and continue inserting the chassis into the saber by gently pushing at the sides of the speaker. Never press on the speaker itself as this may damage it.
- Replace the pommel to the saber and screw it back tightly. The pommel will push the chassis back automatically and lock it in place.
- If it is difficult to screw the pommel completely in, a wire behind the chassis may have been pinched. In this event, remove the pommel and take the chassis out fully. Rotate the chassis one entire round to bundle twist the wires behind it and reinsert the chassis back into the saber. Repeat this step again if necessary.
Adjusting Blade Length
Setting the right blade length is necessary to ensure all blade effects appears correctly. This adjustment can be made through the CFX saber's system menu. To access it:
- Enter Soundbank selection mode.
- Cycle through the sound fonts and CFX features by pressing & releasing the AUXILIARY SWITCH.
- When you hear 'System Menu", press and hold the AUXILIARY SWITCH to select it.
- Cycle through the system menu options by pressing & releasing the AUXILIARY SWITCH.
- When you hear "Blade Length", press and hold the AUXILIARY SWITCH to select it.
- Twist rotate the saber in either clockwise or anti-clockwise direction to adjust the blade length. Adjust it so that the illumination just nicely fills your Neo Blade.
- Press and hold the AUXIALIARY SWITCH to save the setting.
- Cycle through the system menu options by pressing & releasing the AUXILIARY SWITCH.
- When you hear "Exit Menu", press and hold the AUXILIARY SWITCH to select it.
- You may now use your CFX saber as normal with the newly adjusted blade length.
CUSTOMIZING THE SETTINGS
The settings of the Sabertrio CFX Saber can be customized by modifying the files in the saber’s microSD card. This allows you to personalize the way the saber sounds & behaves. The following section is intended only for advanced users.
The Sabertrio CFX Preconfiguration has defined 16 color profiles based on the values listed below. It has been optimized to work with Sabertrio Neo Blades.
In order to perform the following, you will need a computer and a microSD card reader. An active internet connection is also required to download additional sound fonts.
Accessing the SD Card's Files
- Firstly, access the saber’s chassis as explained above to locate the micro SD card slot on the soundboard.
- Gently push the SD card into the slot until a click is heard and it will pop out.
- Remove the SD card from the saber and insert it into your micro SD card reader.
- Plug the micro SD card reader to your computer’s USB port and navigate to it with your computer’s file manager (eg. Windows File Explorer / OSX Finder).
What are the Files & Folders for?
- Each numbered folder represents a sound font; a collection of audio files that enables your CFX Saber to output sound effects.
- The ‘extra’ folder contains files needed for your saber to properly operate, as well as the official CFX manual.
- The ‘tracks’ folder is where music files are placed for the iSaber music player.
- The ‘color.txt’ file is where color profiles are defined.
- The ‘config.txt’ file is where the majority of the saber’s configurations are defined. Blade profiles are also defined here.
- The ‘prefs.txt’ file is where the saber stores ‘last-used’ data. Do not modify this file.
- The ‘readme.txt’ file displays important information such as the firmware version of your Crystal Focus X soundboard as well as the version of the Sabertrio CFX Preconfiguration.
- The ‘special.txt’ file is a manual override for features not accessible elsewhere. Do not modify this file unless there are hardware changes that require it.
Changing the Default Color & Blade Profile
- Every sound font has been assigned a default color and blade profile. Despite changing it through Spectrum, it will revert to the default selection as soon as the sound font selection menu is accessed.
- To permanently change the default setting, navigate into the sound font folder that you wish to modify and open the ‘font_config.txt’ file with a text editor.
- Modify the ‘start_blade’ parameter to the blade profile number of your choice. Blade profiles are listed in the ‘config.txt’ file which is in the root directory.
- Likewise, modify the ‘start_color’ parameter to the color profile number of your choice. Color profiles are listed in the ‘color.txt’ file which is also located in the root directory. Alternatively, you can set the value to -1, which will activate “memory” where the saber will remember the last color changed to using Spectrum.
- Save the changes and close the text editor.
Adding a New Sound Font
- New sound fonts can be purchased and downloaded from https://www.ksithsaberfonts.com/ and https://www.kyberphonicfonts.com/. Ensure you select sound fonts that have been optimized for the Plecter Labs Crystal Focus X (CFX) soundboard.
- Once the sound font has been downloaded, create a new folder in the root directory of your saber’s micro SD card and properly name it in this format: [number]-[sound font name without spaces]. As an example, if you downloaded KSith’s The Light sound font and want it installed as your 17th sound font, the folder should be named as ’17-THE_LIGHT’.
- Place all of the sound font’s files into this folder and ensure that the name of each file is exactly the same as found in other sound font folders.
- Also, do ensure that the ‘font_config.txt’ file is present. If missing, we suggest copying this file from other sound fonts already in your micro SD card and pasting it in the new sound font’s folder. After that, modify this file with a text editor as required.
Adding Tracks to the iSaber Music Player
- The Crystal Focus X soundboard has two ways of handling tracks with the first being through the iSaber Music Player.
- For this, simply place your music files into the tracks folder located in the root directory of your saber’s micro SD card. Only wav files are accepted, and it must be properly named in this format: track[number].wav. For example, if you are adding your third track to the folder, it should be named as ‘track3.wav’.
- Once the micro SD card is re-installed into the saber, the iSaber music player can be accessed via the sound font selection menu. Cycle through all sound fonts until ‘audio player’ is reached and hold the auxiliary switch to select it.
- The saber will choose the last selected sound font however when igniting the blade, a track will be randomly selected to play along and the blade flickers according to the beats of that track.
- Double pressing the activation switch functions as a play/pause button.
- When the blade is off, press and hold the activation switch to shuffle to the next track.
Adding Tracks to a Sound Font
- The Crystal Focus X soundboard has two ways of handling tracks, with the second being through each individual sound font.
- To do this, navigate into the folder of the sound font that you wish to add tracks into.
- Find the ‘tracks’ folder and if it is not found, create a new one with the exact same name.
- Place your music files into the tracks folder. Only wav files are accepted and it must be properly named in this format: track[number].wav. For example, if you are adding your first track to the folder, it should be named as ‘track1.wav’.
- Once the micro SD card is re-installed into the saber, select the sound font above and double press the activation switch to play the track that the saber will randomly select.
- Double pressing the activation switch functions as a play/pause button and this can be performed any time when this sound font is selected.
- When the blade is off, press and hold the activation switch to shuffle to the next track.
Modifying the Preconfigured Color Profiles
- The Sabertrio preconfiguration has already defined 15 color profiles that can be modified by adjusting values in the ‘color.txt’ with a text editor. This file is found in root directory of the saber’s micro SD card.
- Color produced by the CFX blade is driven by 3 channels which are red, green and blue with values ranging from 0 (off) to 1023 (maximum brightness) each. The Crystal Focus X soundboard supports a fourth channel which typically is white, but is not available with the current hardware setup and therefore is left at a value of 0.
Each color profile comprises of 7 parameters however Sabertrio CFX Sabers only utilizes 5 which are:
- ‘color’ defines the color of the blade.
- ‘fcolor’ defines the color of the flash on clash and blade lockup.
- ‘lcolor’ defines the secondary color of the blade lockup. The secondary color is triggered when the saber is rotated at certain angles during a lockup.
- ‘bcolor’ defines the color of blaster blocks.
- ‘mcolor’ defines the number of channels used for color mixing to produce the flash on clash and blade lockup effects. By default, we have enabled all channels.
Recommended color values are shown in the table above. Once the necessary adjustments have been made, save the changes and close the text editor.
Restore Factory Settings
- Resetting your CFX Saber to factory settings is exactly the same as performing a CFX Saber firmware update. For instructions, refer to the firmware update page here.
Remember to always safely eject your microSD card from your computer. Forcibly removing it may cause data corruption and prevent your saber from working properly.
This user guide covers the main essential features that are available to a Sabertrio CFX Saber and has been simplified to ease understanding. If you want to dive into the nitty-gritty details of the soundboard, we recommend reading the official Crystal Focus X manual that is written by Plecter Labs. It can be found in the Extra > Manual folder in your saber’s microSD card or downloaded from here.
PROFFIE SABER
PROFFIE SABER
Current Sabertrio Preconfiguration Version : 3.0
Proffie Firmware Version : 6.7 (April 4th, 2022)
Sound Font List:
- BANK 1: SABERTRIO (Sabertrio Exclusive)
- BANK 2: SABERTRIO DARK EDITION (Sabertrio Exclusive)
- BANK 3: THE LIGHT (KSith)
- BANK 4: THE BALANCE (KSith)
- BANK 5: THE DARK (KSith)
- BANK 6: VENGEANCE (KSith)
- BANK 7: KROSSGUARD (KSith)
- BANK 8: SNIPPETS (Kyberphonic)
- BANK 9: MENACE (Kyberphonic)
- BANK 10: TEMPLE GUARDIAN (Kyberphonic)
- BANK 11: SHOCK BATON (Kyberphonic)
- BANK 12: TRAGEDY (Kyberphonic)
- BANK 13: TEENSY SF (KR Sabers)
- BANK 14: SMOOTH JEDI (Thexter)
- BANK 15: SMOOTH GREY (Thexter)
- BANK 16: SMOOTH FUZZ (Thexter)
- BANK 17: ROGUE COMMANDER (Thexter)
- BANK 18: THYTHONIAN CRYSTAL (Dayad Jocen)
THE PROFFIE SABER’S CHASSIS
The internals of a Sabertrio Proffie saber contains multiple components that are all neatly housed in a machined chassis. In the sections below, we will be referring to several of these components and therefore it is important to familiarize yourself with all of it.
OPERATING YOUR PROFFIE SABER
The Proffie Saber is equipped with the open-sourced ProffieBoard V2.2 soundboard and has already been fully optimized using the Sabertrio Proffie Preconfiguration. This saber is ready for action.
The diagram below illustrates operational modes of the ProffieBoard. The saber can only be in one mode at any given time and depending on which mode it is currently in, different functions and features will be accessible. It starts off in Deep Sleep.
KYBER DIAL
Changing the blade color on the Sabertrio Proffie Saber is performed through a function called the Kyber Dial. It is accessed by holding the auxiliary switch, then pressing and releasing the activation switch immediately when the saber’s blade is ignited. Once in this mode, the blade color changes when the saber is twist rotated.
The diagram below illustrates the near infinite colors that can be accessed through Kyber Dial and highlights the location of predefined blade colors.
MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
For your Proffie Saber to remain functional, the internals of the saber will need to be accessed to perform several essential tasks such as recharging or swapping the batteries. As there are delicate electronic components inside the saber, please read this section first before attempting any of the tasks below.
Accessing the Saber’s chassis
- Remove the saber’s pommel by unscrewing it.
- Tilt the saber so that the opening faces downwards and gently shake the chassis out.
- The chassis will fall out halfway, giving access to the recharge port, micro SD card slot, micro USB port and kill switch.
Removing the Saber's Battery
- First, access the saber’s chassis as explained above.
- Hold the sides of the protruding chassis and rotate it so that the chassis release is aligned with the Covertec wheel’s screw on the saber. You can now fully pull the chassis out.
- If you still encounter resistance after pulling the chassis past the release, you may need to rotate the chassis counterclockwise. This will untwist the wires and allow you to fully pull the chassis out.
NOTE: The reason for bundle twisting is to prevent the wires from being pinched when the chassis is reinserted back into the hilt. This is further explained under "Inserting the Chassis Back into the Saber". - Now that the chassis is completely out, pull the small white tab at the side of the battery. WARNING: Pull gently as being too forceful may launch the battery out and hurt you.
Inserting a New Battery
- The Proffie Saber is only compatible with protected 18650 batteries that has a pin top. For Neo Proffie Saber variants, it requires the battery to support 15A of max continuous discharge.
- Once the previous battery has been removed, reset the battery remover tab first by pulling it across the battery holder and only then, insert the new battery itself.
- TRIPLE CHECK the polarity before inserting the battery into the battery holder. Warranty does not cover malfunctions caused by inserting the battery in the wrong direction.
Recharging the Saber
- If the battery charge is low, the saber will notify you with periodic beeps.
- To charge the saber, first attach the plug head type of your country to the custom saber smart charger and then connect it to a wall socket. Power on the socket (if any) and the LED indicator on the charger should be green.
- Access the saber’s chassis as explained above to reveal the recharge port inside the saber. Connect the charger’s 2.1mm jack to the recharge port. Be sure to push the jack all the way in. The LED indicator on the charger should change to red indicating that the connection is successful and the battery of the saber is now being charged.
- When the battery is fully charged, the LED indicator on the charger will revert to green. The 2.1mm jack can now be disconnected from the recharge port and the chassis may be reinserted back into the saber.
- A depleted battery would typically require about 5 to 7 hours to be fully charged.
Inserting the Chassis Back into the Saber
- If the chassis has been fully taken out, align the chassis release to the Covertec wheel’s screw on the saber. The chassis should now be able to slide in halfway.
- Rotate the chassis clockwise until it cannot rotate further and continue inserting the chassis into the saber by gently pushing at the sides of the speaker. Never press on the speaker itself as this may damage it.
- Replace the pommel to the saber and screw it back tightly. The pommel will push the chassis back automatically and lock it in place.
- If it is difficult to screw the pommel completely in, a wire behind the chassis may have been pinched. In this event, remove the pommel and take the chassis out fully. Rotate the chassis one entire round to bundle twist the wires behind it and reinsert the chassis back into the saber. Repeat this step again if necessary.
ADVANCED CUSTOMIZATIONS
The Sabertrio Proffie Saber allows for extensive customizations of blade effects, sound fonts, saber controls and much more. Each time a modification is made (eg. adding new sound font), the firmware on the soundboard needs to be recompiled and reflashed. This requires a supporting computer to be initially set up, and changes are made through modifying programming codes.
Disclaimer
The following section is only intended for users that have technical and C++ coding experience.
Official technical support is provided by Sabertrio through Facebook Messenger, Instagram Direct Messages and email. Default ProffieBoard resources can be found at https://fredrik.hubbe.net/lightsaber/v5/.
Setting Up Your Computer
The very first step in configuring your Sabertrio Proffie Saber is to properly setup your Windows PC with the required apps. Support for OSX is coming soon.
You will need a micro SD card reader, a micro USB Data transfer cable (provided with your Proffie Saber) and the following three apps which can be downloaded:
Setting Up Notepad ++
- After downloading the latest release of Notepad++, run the file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the app to your computer.
Setting Up Arduino
- After downloading the Arduino IDE software, run the file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the app to your computer.
- Once the installation is completed, run Arduino and go to File > Preferences.
- In the Preferences popup screen, add this into the ‘Additional Board Manager URLs’ text field and click OK:
https://profezzorn.github.io/arduino-proffieboard/package_proffieboard_index.json
- Next, go to Tools > Board: “Arduino Uno” > Boards Manager…
- Type in ‘Proffie’ in the search box and select the ‘Proffieboard by Fredrik Hubinette’ option. Please ensure the version ‘2.2.0’ is selected and click Install.
- Once installation is done, go to Tools > Board: “Arduino Uno” > Proffieboard > Proffieboard V2.
- To verify that the setup is correct, select Tools again and ensure the drop down menu displays Board: “Proffieboard V2”.
- While on the Tools drop down list, hover your cursor to USB Type and ensure that “Serial + Mass Storage” is selected.
- Close Arduino.
Setting up (STM32 BOOTLOADER driver) using Zadig
- With the micro USB data transfer cable, connect your saber’s ProffieBoard to a USB port on your computer.
- Open Device Manager on your computer and check if STM32 BOOTLOADER is listed under Universal Serial Bus controllers.
- If it’s not there, you will have to toggle the RESET button while holding down the BOOT button on your ProffieBoard.
- Run the downloaded Zadig file and click on Install Driver.
- Once the installation is complete, the STM32 BOOTLOADER in Device Manager should no longer have the exclamation mark icon on it.
- Close Zadig and reboot your Proffie Saber by toggling the kill switch off and then on. Congratulations, your computer is now fully setup to handle customizing a ProffieBoard V2.2 soundboard.
Changing the Blade Length Parameter
As of Sabertrio Proffie Preconfiguration v3.0, the blade length parameter can be adjusted through the saber's Blade Length Adjustment feature. To access it:
In the event you wish to adjust the blade length parameter through the legacy method, please refer to the section below which involves reflashing the firmware of your saber.
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- Press ACTIVATION SWITCH while blade is OFF to ignite the saber's blade. Ensure that the kill switch has already been toggled to on.
- Press & hold AUXILIARY SWITCH + press & release ACTIVATION SWITCH while blade is ON. This will activate Kyber Dial.
- Press & hold AUXILIARY SWITCH to activate Blade Length Adjustment.
- Rotate the saber to adjust the blade length parameter.
- When the desired length is reached, press & release AUXILIARY SWITCH to save the setting and exit Blade Length Adjustment.
In the event you wish to adjust the blade length parameter through the legacy method, please refer to the section below which involves reflashing the firmware of your saber.
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- Remove the micro SD card on your Neo Proffie Saber and insert it into a micro SD card reader. Connect the reader to your computer that has already been setup.
- In the micro SD card directory, navigate into the extra > ProffieOS > config folder and open the correct s3config file with Notepad++ depending on your Neo Proffie Saber:
- s3config.h for regular single blade Neo Proffie Sabers
- s3config_kros.h for Neo Proffie Krosgaards.
- S3config_oled.h for Neo Proffie Senzas with OLED screen.
- In Notepad++, locate the WS281XBladePt function and modify the highlighted parameter based on the value that matches to your Neo Blade’s length:
- 36.7” Neo Blade - 133
- 36” Neo Blade - 128
- 32” Neo Blade - 115
- 30” Neo Blade - 107
- 24” Neo Blade - 87
- Return to the root directory of your micro SD card and make a copy of all contents to a folder on your desktop.
- The folder that is on your desktop should look something like this:
- Safely remove the micro SD card from the reader and insert it back into your Neo Proffie Saber. Ensure the kill switch is switched off (towards the battery).
- Using the provided micro USB to USB cable that came with your Neo Proffie Saber, connect one end to your saber’s micro USB port and the other to a USB port on your computer. Your computer should now detect your Neo Proffie Saber.
- From the newly created folder on your desktop, navigate to the extra > ProffieOS folder and open the ProffieOS.ino file. Arduino IDE should automatically launch with the file loaded.
- In Arduino, select the Tools drop down menu and ensure USB Type is selected to “Serial + Mass Storage” as shown below:
- Similarly, ensure Port is selected to the COM port that states ‘Proffieboard’ as shown below:
If your Neo Proffie Saber is a Senza with OLED or a Krosgaard, locate #define CONFIG_FILE "config/s3config.h" and add “//” before #define CONFIG_FILE "config/s3config.h". Then:
- For Senza with OLED, delete “//” before #define CONFIG_FILE "config/s3config_oled.h"
- For Krosgaard, delete “//” before #define CONFIG_FILE "config/s3config_kros.h"
- You are now ready to reflash your Neo Proffie Saber’s firmware. Click the upload button shown below to begin the flashing process.
- Red texts should begin showing in the lower terminal screen and eventually a progress bar should be displayed. If the progress bar does not show, click the upload button again.
- Once flashing process is completed, your Neo Proffie Saber will emit a distorted sound; this is normal. Unplug the cable and toggle the kill switch towards the speaker to power on your Neo Proffie Saber.
Adding a Sound Font
- Remove the microSD card on your Neo Proffie Saber and insert it into a microSD card reader. Connect the reader to your computer that has already been setup.
- Open the microSD card directory and look for 'presets.ini' and 'presets.tmp'. If you see these files, delete BOTH otherwise your Neo Proffie Saber will NOT detect newly added soundfonts:
- Then, duplicate an existing sound font that has the blade effects you like. In this example, we will use the ‘1-SABERTRIO’ sound font. Your folder should now look like this:
- Now, rename the duplicated folder. It is recommended that you use this naming format for tidiness: [number]-[sound font name without spaces]. For this guide, we are calling our new sound font ‘EX_SOUNDFONT’. Your folder should now look like this:
- Open the ’19-EX_SOUNDFONT’ folder and replace all wav files in each sub directory with your newly downloaded sound font. New sound fonts can be purchased and downloaded from https://www.ksithsaberfonts.com/ and https://www.kyberphonicfonts.com/.
- Once done, head back to the root directory of your micro SD card and navigate to extra > ProffieOS > config.
- Open the correct s3config file with Notepad++ depending on your Neo Proffie Saber:
- s3config.h for regular single blade Neo Proffie Sabers
- s3config_kros.h for Neo Proffie Krosgaards.
- S3config_oled.h for Neo Proffie Senzas with OLED screen.
- Find the ‘1-SABERTRIO’ segment of codes. By default, it should be located on line 37. Select and copy the whole ‘1-SABERTRIO’ code segment until "StylePtr
(), “Sabertrio”}," (line 76) as shown in the diagram below: 
- For Krosgaards, there are additional code segments for the quillon blades that needs to be included.
- Paste the code segment that you copied at the bottom of the ‘18-TYTHONIAN_CRYSTAL’ code, as highlighted in blue in the diagram below. You will then need to change the text highlighted in red to the name of the new sound font’s folder. In this example, we replace ‘1-SABERTRIO’ with ‘19-EX_SOUNDFONT’ and change the text at the bottom part to ‘Ex Soundfont’.
- If you want to change the blade color of ‘19-EX_SOUNDFONT’, you will need to modify the values highlighted in green as shown in the image below:
- For Krosgaards, there are additional code segments for the quillon blades that needs to be modified.
- The Sabertrio sound font by default uses DodgerBlue. You will just need to replace this with the color of your choice and the color names can be found in Kyber Dial section of this guide. In this example, we will replace DodgerBlue with Magenta. Replace the highlighted texts as shown below:
- For Krosgaards, replace the highlighted texts as shown below.
- Save the file and close Notepad++.
- Return to the root directory of your micro SD card and make a copy of all contents to a folder on your desktop.
- Safely remove the micro SD card from the reader and insert it back into your Neo Proffie Saber. Ensure the kill switch is switched off (towards the battery).
- Using the provided micro USB to USB cable that came with your Neo Proffie Saber, connect one end to your saber’s micro USB port and the other to a USB port on your computer. Your computer should now detect your Neo Proffie Saber.
- From the newly created folder on your desktop, navigate to the extra > ProffieOS folder and open the ProffieOS.ino file. Arduino IDE should automatically launch with the file loaded.
- In Arduino, select the Tools drop down menu and ensure USB Type is selected to “Serial + Mass Storage” as shown below:
- Similarly, ensure Port is selected to the COM port that states ‘Proffieboard’ as shown below:
- You are now ready to reflash your Neo Proffie Saber’s firmware. Click the upload button shown below to begin the flashing process.
- Red texts should begin showing in the lower terminal screen and eventually a progress bar should be displayed. If the progress bar does not show, click the upload button again.
- Once flashing process is completed, your Neo Proffie Saber will emit a distorted sound; this is normal. Unplug the cable and toggle the kill switch towards the speaker to power on your Neo Proffie Saber.
- Congratulations! You have successfully added a new sound font to you Proffie Saber. This is a simplified step-by-step guide. If you wish to dive deeper into customizing blade effects and more, we recommend visiting https://crucible.hubbe.net/c/proffieboards/.
Restore Factory Settings
- Resetting your Proffie Saber to factory settings is exactly the same as performing a Proffie Saber firmware update. For instructions, refer to the firmware update page here.
PICO FX SABER
PICO FX SABER
THE PICO FX SABER’S CHASSIS
The internals of a Pico FX Saber contains multiple components that are all neatly housed in a machined chassis. In the section below, we will be referring to several of these components and therefore it is important to familiarize yourself with all of it. The illustration below shows a Pico FX chassis and this is found inside all Sabertrio Pico FX sabers.
OPERATING YOUR PICO FX SABER
When the battery is installed, the saber will be in either one of these modes at any point in time:
| DEEP SLEEP MODE | ACTIVE MODE |
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Changing the Blade LED’s Color
- To access the blade color changing function, the saber MUST be in deep sleep mode.
- When in deep sleep mode, press and hold the switch until three consecutive beeps is heard and the saber blade illuminates. This is the color changing function.
- A single press will cycle to the next color. When the desired color is found, press and hold the switch for 3 seconds to save this new setting. The saber blade will now illuminate with this color until changed again.
Muting the Saber
- When the saber is in active mode, press and hold the switch until a set of beeps is heard. The saber will ignite without any sound and is now muted.
- To disable mute, press and hold the switch when the saber is still in active mode but the blade is off. Release the press when a set of beeps is heard. The mute function is now disabled.
Forcing the Saber Into Deep Sleep Mode
When the saber is in active mode, there are multiple ways to force it into deep sleep mode besides waiting five minutes for it to automatically do so. The methods are:
- Connecting the charger to the recharge port and then disconnecting it.
- Removing the battery from the battery holder and then putting it back in.
- Press and hold the switch until a second set of beeps is heard.
MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
Accessing the Saber’s Chassis
- Remove the saber’s pommel by unscrewing it.
- Tilt the saber so that the opening faces downwards and gently shake the chassis out.
- The chassis will fall out halfway, giving access to the recharge port.
Removing the Saber's Battery
- First, access the saber’s chassis as explained above.
- Hold the sides of the protruding chassis and rotate it so that the chassis release is aligned with the Covertec wheel’s screw on the saber. You can now fully pull the chassis out.
- If you still encounter resistance after pulling the chassis past the release, you may need to rotate the chassis counterclockwise. This will untwist the wires and allow you to fully pull the chassis out.
NOTE: The reason for bundle twisting is to prevent the wires from being pinched when the chassis is reinserted back into the hilt. This is further explained under "Inserting the Chassis Back into the Saber". - Now that the chassis is completely out, pull the small white tab at the side of the battery. WARNING: Pull gently as being too forceful may launch the battery out and hurt you.
Inserting a New Battery
- The Pico FX Saber is only compatible with protected 18650 batteries that has a pin top.
- Once the previous battery has been removed, reset the battery remover tab first by pulling it across the battery holder and only then, insert the new battery itself.
- TRIPLE CHECK the polarity before inserting the battery into the battery holder. Warranty does not cover malfunctions caused by inserting the battery in the wrong direction.
Recharging the Saber
- If the battery charge is low, the saber's blade will gradually become dimmer or the saber itself may randomly shut off from clashes.
- To charge the saber, first attach the plug head type of your country to the custom saber smart charger and then connect it to a wall socket. Power on the socket (if any) and the LED indicator on the charger should be green.
- Access the saber’s chassis as explained above to reveal the recharge port inside the saber. Connect the charger’s 2.1mm jack to the recharge port. Be sure to push the jack all the way in. The LED indicator on the charger should change to red indicating that the connection is successful and the battery of the saber is now being charged.
- When the battery is fully charged, the LED indicator on the charger will revert to green. The 2.1mm jack can now be disconnected from the recharge port and the chassis may be reinserted back into the saber.
- A depleted battery would typically require about 5 hours to be fully charged.
Inserting the Chassis Back Into the Saber
- If the chassis has been fully taken out, align the chassis release to the Covertec wheel’s screw on the saber. The chassis should now be able to slide in halfway.
- Rotate the chassis clockwise until it cannot rotate further and continue inserting the chassis into the saber by gently pushing at the sides of the speaker. Never press on the speaker itself as this may damage it.
- Replace the pommel to the saber and screw it back tightly. The pommel will push the chassis back automatically and lock it in place.
- If it is difficult to screw the pommel completely in, a wire behind the chassis may have been pinched. In this event, remove the pommel and take the chassis out fully. Rotate the chassis one entire round to bundle twist the wires behind it and reinsert the chassis back into the saber. Repeat this step again if necessary.
STUNT SABER
STUNT SABER
The STUNT SABER'S CHASSIS
The internals of a Stunt Saber contains multiple components that are all neatly housed in a machined chassis. In the section below, we will be referring to several of these components and therefore it is important to familiarize yourself with all of it. The illustration below shows the chassis that is found in all Sabertrio Stunt Sabers.
MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
Accessing the Saber’s Chassis
- Remove the saber’s pommel by unscrewing it.
- Tilt the saber so that the opening faces downwards and gently shake the chassis out.
- The chassis will fall out halfway, giving access to the recharge port.
Removing the Saber's Battery
- First, access the saber’s chassis as explained above.
- Hold the sides of the protruding chassis and rotate it so that the chassis release is aligned with the Covertec wheel’s screw on the saber. You can now fully pull the chassis out.
- If you still encounter resistance after pulling the chassis past the release, you may need to rotate the chassis counterclockwise. This will untwist the wires and allow you to fully pull the chassis out.
NOTE: The reason for bundle twisting is to prevent the wires from being pinched when the chassis is reinserted back into the hilt. This is further explained under "Inserting the Chassis Back into the Saber". - Now that the chassis is completely out, pull the small white tab at the side of the battery. WARNING: Pull gently as being too forceful may launch the battery out and hurt you.
Inserting a New Battery
- The Stunt Saber is only compatible with protected 18650 batteries that has a pin top.
- Once the previous battery has been removed, reset the battery remover tab first by pulling it across the battery holder and only then, insert the new battery itself.
- TRIPLE CHECK the polarity before inserting the battery into the battery holder. Warranty does not cover malfunctions caused by inserting the battery in the wrong direction.
Recharging the Saber
- If the battery charge is low, the saber's blade will gradually become dimmer until it eventually no longer illuminates.
- To charge the saber, first attach the plug head type of your country to the custom saber smart charger and then connect it to a wall socket. Power on the socket (if any) and the LED indicator on the charger should be green.
- Access the saber’s chassis as explained above to reveal the recharge port inside the saber. Connect the charger’s 2.1mm jack to the recharge port. Be sure to push the jack all the way in. The LED indicator on the charger should change to red indicating that the connection is successful and the battery of the saber is now being charged.
- When the battery is fully charged, the LED indicator on the charger will revert to green. The 2.1mm jack can now be disconnected from the recharge port and the chassis may be reinserted back into the saber.
- A depleted battery would typically require about 5 hours to be fully charged.
Inserting the Chassis Back Into the Saber
- If the chassis has been fully taken out, align the chassis release to the Covertec wheel’s screw on the saber. The chassis should now be able to slide in halfway.
- Rotate the chassis clockwise until it cannot rotate further and continue inserting the chassis into the saber by gently pushing at the sides of the speaker. Never press on the speaker itself as this may damage it.
- Replace the pommel to the saber and screw it back tightly. The pommel will push the chassis back automatically and lock it in place.
- If it is difficult to screw the pommel completely in, a wire behind the chassis may have been pinched. In this event, remove the pommel and take the chassis out fully. Rotate the chassis one entire round to bundle twist the wires behind it and reinsert the chassis back into the saber. Repeat this step again if necessary.
