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https://www.illumn.com/18650-keeppower-3120mah-sony-us18650vtc6-protected-high-discharge-button-
top.html
Another good choice is the KeepPower 18650 3400mAh, which has a 10amp PCB:
https://www.illumn.com/batteries-chargers-and-powerpax-carriers/18650-keeppower-3400mah-panasonic-
ncr18650b-protected-button-top.html
These batteries will not trip when using the Pixel strings with Igniter 3™, as they have a 15 amp and 10amp pcb
respectively, and both work very well for in-hilt LEDs as well.
Finally, Solo’s Hold just released a new Panasonic battery that also has a 10 amp PCB. These are great as well and
are highly recommended:
http://www.soloshold.com
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2.1.4.
BATTERY SIZE
The only battery that is recommended is the 18650. A 26650 can work as well if more runtime is desired. I do not
recommend a smaller battery as there are none that are known to have at least a 10amp PCB.
2.1.5.
LED CHOICES
When using Igniter 3™ with a 3.7v power source the LEDEngin LEDs will not work well. This is because LEDEngin’s
green and blue dies require a forward voltage of 4.0v for maximum brightness. Thus it is highly recommended to
use the NECree RGB Red/Green/Royal Blue LED sold here at Naigon’s Electronic Creations.
http://saberigniter.com/NECreeRGB.aspx
The NECree RGB produces the brightest, most even blade for an in-hilt LED, but it also is pre-wired for 3.7v with a
diode built-in for the red, so no external resistors are needed. The standard TriCrees work as well but will require a
resistor for red, and a bit more wiring to connect all the positives together.
2.2.
IGNITER 3™ LAYOUT
Before getting started, it is important to familiarize yourself with the layout of Igniter 3™, TruDrive™ and all of the
pads on the board. This will help in wiring up the board for use in a saber.
The following two diagrams show the important components of Igniter 3™, with an accompanying table describing
what each component does.
