Premium Neopixel instruction page

. Assembly

  1. Remove the plastic cap from the sword blade, then carefully slide it through the top into the handle until it meets the pins. The idea is for the sword blade to push the pins in slightly.
  2. Now screw the included flat Allen screws through the screw holes at the top of the handle with the Allen wrench to firmly clamp the sword blade in place. They do not need to be inserted! The other pointed and blunt screws are spare here you do not need to do anything with them.
  3. The Allen screws should be fixed straight into the handle and without resistance.

When reassembling, make sure that the Allen screws do not block the blade on the inside of the handle.

Charging

Charge the saber for at least two hours before use. Do not turn on the saber while it is charging. A 1A / 5V charger should be used for charging. If the saber has been completely empty charge for at least 4 hours.

Charging with cable: Plug the cable into the charging port. The light ring will flash slowly. When the saber is fully charged the light ring will extinguish or the saber will say "ready". On some legendary sabers the charging port is hidden away this is usually located at the bottom inside the saber.

Charging with separate battery charger: Unscrew the two parts of the saber (leave all screws in place) and remove the battery to insert it into the charger.

Power on

When the saber is in standby (the button lights and the sword blade does not light) press the button on the handle once. If the button does not light, the saber is off and the button must be pressed for about three seconds to turn the saber on.

Off

When the saber is on (sword blade is glowing): hold down the glowing button until the saber turns off (about three seconds), the saber now goes into standby mode. Hold the button longer to turn it off completely.

Volumes

Each KenJo Saber has different volumes and a silent/mute mode.

To change volume the saber must be in standby mode. Press and hold the button until the light flashes once, then release. A voice confirmation will now appear.

Repeat this process to change between volume and mute modes.

With premium neopixel sabers it is also possible to change the volumes of the different modes. For instructions: scroll further down to the "updates & adjustments" section

Button operation from standby mode.

If the saber is completely off, first hold down the button until a voice acknowledgement follows and/or the luminous button, if present, lights up. The saber is now in standby mode.

Press and hold the button until the illuminated button flashes the number of times described. No illuminated button? Then the number of blinks listed are number of seconds pressed.
0 - Turn on, briefly press the button to turn the saber on.
1 - Adjust volume (silent / low / high).
2 - Blade style changing (Steady, Pulse, Unstable, Fire, Rainbow, Candy, Cracked).
3 - Start up style changing (Standard, Hunter, Scavenger, Phaser, Warp, Photon, Stack, Broken, Blaster, Ghost).
Note: "Blaster" & "Ghost" also affect blade style.
4 - Change sound type/character (over 40).

If the saber is not used for more than 20 minutes it will automatically turn off

    Control with button while the saber is on.
    Press and hold the button until the backlight flashes the number of times described. No illuminated button? Said number of blinks then press for number of seconds.


    0 - Blaster block, briefly press the button.
    1 - Tip drag / melt effect. (No melt effect visible? Adjust the number of pixels in the Config File. For instructions: scroll further down to the "updates & adjustments" section)
    2 - Color changing mode (slow color mixing).
    3 - Saber back to standby mode.

    Press and hold the button for about 20 seconds to turn the saber off completely.

    Operation by motion:

    Lightsabers equipped with a premium neopixel soundboard are equipped with improved electronics. This makes the smooth swing function many times better than a baselit or standard neopixel saber. A premium neopixel lightsaber responds significantly more realistically to movement.

    The improved electronics in a Premium Neopixel lightsaber also allows the lightsaber to be controlled by motion instead of just the button. Thus, the lightsaber can be turned on and off, the color can change, music can be played and the sound type can be changed through movement.

    - (These functions can be enabled or disabled via the SD card in the SET folder of the Config file):

    1) Point the saber in any direction and turn it a quarter turn to the right and quickly back.
    2) Make a stabbing motion forward and back.
    3) Spin the saber.

    Motion control from standby mode:

    1. Change sound type: Point the saber down and spin it a quarter turn to the left and quickly back.
    2 . Turn background music on / off: Point the saber up and turn it a quarter turn to the left and quickly back. (Music will only play if it is present the respective font. Can be added via SD card

    Motion control when the saber is on:

    1. Change color: Point the saber down, hold down & turn a quarter turn to the left & quickly back. Release knob to select color
    2. Sustained saber clash: Press the button & strike the handle or sword. (Without pressing the button, there will be one-time clash)
    3. Special effect / force push: Point the saber upward, hold the button down & turn a quarter turn left or right & quickly back.

    The video below shows how to use these motion functions:

    If you want to adjust the sensitivity of the motion sensor, quickly scroll through to the updates and adjustments section for instructions.

    Switching between blade styles:

    The Premium Neopixel soundboard has seven different blade styles. This allows the lightsaber to have different styles on. The seven blade styles are as follows:

    • Pulse, the blade has a slow pulsing light effect
    • Steady, the sword blade fires evenly
    • Unstable, the sword blade pulses
    • Flame, the sword blade continuously lights stronger from bottom to top
    • Rainbow, the sword blade has all colors at once
    • Candy blade, the sword blade has all colors at once
    • Crackle blade, the sword blade is on with localized flashes

    To switch between blade styles, the saber must be on standby. Press and hold the button until it has flashed twice, then release. A voice confirmation follows. Repeat this process to switch between blade styles.

    Switching between start up styles:

    In addition to the different blade styles, you can also choose between ten different ways the sword turns on, such as the well-known classic style, a violently pulsing startup sequence, slow fill and the ghost blade. Ghostblade is a mode where the light slowly goes out and comes back on brighter based on movement. But also fun variations like the blaster blade, where it looks like a laser shoots out of the sword.

    The video below shows the different start up styles.

    To switch between start up styles, the saber must be on standby. Hold down the button until it has blinked three times, then release. A voice confirmation follows. Repeat this process to switch between start up styles.

    Updates and customizations:

    The Premium Neopixel sound board is a Xenopixel v2 board and is equipped with a 16GB SD card. This card holds up to 40 different sound types! The SD card can be removed from the electronics kit which allows for loading even more sounds, changing music, performing updates or adjusting the sensitivity of functions.

    To do this, first remove the SD card from the electronics kit. This is done by opening the saber, the bottom of the electronics kit becomes visible. At the back is the battery. By removing the battery the SD card becomes visible. Then carefully remove the SD card and insert it into the supplied SD USB stick.
    NOTE: To maintain warranty, only the saber should be opened. Do not remove screws, do not remove the electronics kit from the saber, do not disassemble the electronics kit.

    NOTE: Before adding new files or updating the software, it is recommended to save an all files on the SD card on the computer or laptop so that you do not lose them if the update is not properly overlaid.

    To update only and keep all sounds, simply replace only the "set" folder.

    The latest SET file including the default sounds provided can be downloaded from our Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1E5JqYmv2adsY5pY85zfXaxgOWoRnJADq?usp=sharing

    The SD card should contain the SET folder and folders with sounds. Do not create new folders or put these files together in one folder either. Be sure to unzip the .zip or .rar file before putting it on the SD card. The content of the SD card should always look like this:

    In the video below the entire SD card is updated with the file that can be downloaded from our drive.

    After the new software is on the SD card it should be put back into the saber. Take out the battery and put it back to start the update.

    Adding sounds:

    The xenopixel board includes a lot of popular soundfonts by default. If you still want to add a different sound then this is possible. Adding sounds works very simply by creating an extra folder on the SD card and giving it a consecutive number which is not yet in use. So number it as follows: 1,2,3,...33, 34,35,36 etc. Folders can be added until the SD card is full.

    Sounds should be in .WAV format and have a sample rate of 44100. The sounds should be dragged into the new folder.

    Notethat the sounds should be named in exactly the same format as the existing fonts. Below is an example of the contents of a sound font folder. Other names are not possible. So in most cases it is necessary to change all newly downloaded files to the format of the example below. In some cases it is also necessary to change the name itself to match the list below.

    After the new software is on the sd card it should be put back in the saber. Take out the battery and put it back in to start the update.

    Sounds can be bought and downloaded for example from Kyberphonic, Darkwolf, Greyscale etc and many more. Anything can be on it as long as the names match the example shown above.

    Other adjustments: Sensitivity, volume, motion control on or off, linking soundfonts to blade styles and colors, on/off timing etc:

    Should you want to adjust the sensitivity or volumes or other things of your premium neopixel lightsaber you can do this very easily via the config file which is on the SD card. Follow the instructions up to step 4 in the previous video (finding and inserting the SD card in the computer) and then go to the folder 'set' on the SD card and open 'config'. In this file you can adjust values. The config file itself describes exactly what you can adjust. Below is the overview and contents of the 'config' file:

    Set tip drag / melt effect

    By default, the tip drag is set to 92cm. The length of your blade is adjustable with premium neopixel (xenopixel) sabers. Remove the SD card from the saber and insert it into the computer using the SD card reader. Open the "set" folder and then open the "config" file to change the "pixelnumber". 92cm = 133, 82cm =122,

    Troubleshooting

    Should there be any questions or uncertainties about the different functions of a premium neopixel lightsaber please feel free to ask. We are happy to help you!

    If something does not work or the saber does not work properly after an update or adding a soundfont we recommend to empty the entire SD card and re-upload the file from the Google Drive.

    If you have questions or unexpected problems with the KenJo Saber in any form? Look for instruction movies and answers to frequently asked questions at kenjosabers.nl/pages/faqs or kenjosabers.nl/pages/troubleshoot.

    Is your question not listed here or do you want to make use of the legal warranty please contact us and we will take care of a quick and adequate service to solve the problem. This can be done via info@kenjosabers.com or via the chat function on www.kenjosabers.com. Please include your order number so we can take a quick look.

    Warnings

    - The KenJo Saber is not suitable for children under the age of 14. Children over 14 should play with the KenJo Saber under adult supervision.

    - Use KenJo Sabers safely and responsibly.

    - This product cannot withstand water.

    - Do not turn on this product while it is charging.

    - Do not disassemble or open this product yourself, otherwise it will void the warranty.

    - Do not leave this product on or charging unattended.

    - This product is not suitable for use as a permanent light source.

    - KenJo Sabers is not liable for any damage and/or injury caused by not following warnings.

    - Do not expose the saber to open flame or indirect heat.

    - Contains small parts, keep away from children and store safely due to choking hazard.

    - This product should not be placed in the trash and should be recycled.

    - Do not leave the saber on unattended.

    - This product cannot be washed or microwaved.

    - KenJo Sabers is not liable for any damage and/or injury caused by not following warnings.

    - Do not use (fast) chargers with an output higher than 1A/5V.

    FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

    On this page you will find links to online manuals and instructional videos for your saber.

    RGB Baselit Manual 1 (hyperlink)

    Silverlight, Dawnbreaker, Discipulis, Eclipse, Trinity, Masamune, Resolute, Guardian,

    RGB Baselit Manual 2 (hyperlink)

    Menace, Elegance, Kyberfighter, Lunar, Knighthood, all legendary sabers

    Standard neopixel Manual (hyperlink)

    If you have chosen a saber with a standard neopixel soundboard then regardless of which saber it is you will find the instructions here.

    Premium Neopixel Manual (hyperlink)

    Have you chosen a saber with a premium neopixel soundboard then you will find independent of which saber it is here the instructions.

    Proffi Manual (hyperlink)

    Have you chosen a saber with a Proffi 2.2 soundboard then you will find independent of which saber it is here the instructions.

    If you have problems with your KenJo Saber we would like to solve it for you. On the troubleshoot page we answer the most frequently asked questions or common complications with corresponding solutions. We recommend that you review this troubleshoot page first. Does this not solve the problem? Please contact us by chat or email. Always mention your order number so we can take a quick look.

    Base lit models feature a bright 12 watt bulb in the handle. This shines into the sword and causes the lightsaber to light up.

    Neopixel and Proffie have a sword which is equipped with a double-sided LED strip along the entire length of the inside. This ensures that the light is much brighter than a base lit variant and also offers more lighting effect possibilities.

    All soundboard types come with preset sounds and colors. The proffie variant comes with a 16GB SD card. On various forums you can find many sound effects and light effects to upload.

    Below is an overview of the different soundboards offered by KenJo Sabers.

    For a more detailed explanation of the various functions, we recommend reading this page first,

    Most orders ship the same day! For current and complete shipping policies, please visit our shipping policies page: https://kenjosabers.nl/pages/verzendbeleid

    The operation of your saber varies by soundboard type and in some cases also minimally between certain models. On this page you can find the appropriate manual based on your saber or soundboard type. In many cases the explanation is extended with video for extra explanation and demonstration. https://kenjosabers.nl/pages/handleiding-kenjo-sabers

    Remove the black or clear cap from the flat side of the saber. Then carefully slide the blade/sword or plug into the handle until it meets the bulb. With a neopixel model, it is important that the pins are pushed down sufficiently. Make sure that the Allen screws do not block the blade on the inside of the handle. Then use the supplied Allen screws and Allen wrench to tighten the blade firmly into the handle. Also watch the instructional video on the troubleshoot page here

    You bet! All of our swords are made of durable polycarbonate developed for lightsaber versus lightsaber duels. Always use common sense and be careful. We recommend wearing protective clothing and making sure you have enough space so there is no damage to the environment or other people.

    Please note that RGB base lit lightsabers are best suited for dueling. Other soundboard type lightsabers have an LED strip in the sword which makes them heavier and more fragile. These models can also be dueled with, but we recommend soft to medium dueling to avoid damage.

    KenJo Sabers come standard with 12 different preset colors. The colors can be easily changed by using the button on the lightsaber. It is also possible to choose your own color by letting the lightsaber slowly change color. Exact instructions can be found in the manual which comes with each lightsaber. Some models have different colors of handles / hilts. On the product page you can see in which color a lightsaber is available. If the model you want is sold out, we do not have it in stock. Would you still like to buy it or do you have another wish? If so, please let us know. It is often possible to facilitate a saber specifically for you.

    I have seen a lightsaber replica of a Star Wars character somewhere else. Or, I'm looking for a specific lightsaber.

    Each lightsaber from KenJo Sabers comes with a manual. This contains all the instructions on how the lightsaber works! Online you can find the most recent version https://kenjosabers.nl/pages/handleiding-kenjo-sabers. Please note. Features may be added. If your saber has been around for a while, there may be more features described than your saber has.

    Each lightsaber from KenJo Sabers comes with a manual. This contains all the instructions on how the lightsaber works! Online you can find the most recent version https://kenjosabers.nl/pages/handleiding-kenjo-sabers. Please note. Features may be added. Has your saber been around for a while? Then there may be more features described than your saber has. If you have a premium neopixel saber then you can update it yourself.

    The USB flash drive has an input for a Micro SD card. This card is inside the Premium Neopixel board. It is possible to update the board this way.

    Each lightsaber from KenJo Sabers comes with a manual. This contains all the instructions on how the lightsaber works! Online you can find the most recent version https://kenjosabers.nl/pages/handleiding-kenjo-sabers. The Proffie soundboard allows you to set your own effects, sound types and other effects. The possibilities are endless. Also check out https://therebelarmory.com/ for information and settings for your Proffie board. Please note that because the Proffie 2.2 soundboard is fully customizable it does require a bit more time, your own research and computer skills to master. Plenty of tutorials can be found on various forums and Youtube.

    To create a dualsaber, you need two lightsabers that are designated "dualsaber ready" and a connector ring. To connect both sabers, unscrew the bottom of both lightsabers. The connector ring can now be connected to both lightsabers through the thread.

    How nice of you to place an order! If there are ongoing discount promotions, please pay close attention to whether the terms for this promotion apply to your order. Check this page for clear instructions on how to use a discount code. Still have questions? Let us know!

    There are various offers, promotions, discount codes and competitions active. For a current overview we refer to this overview.

    For more information check out our full return policy: https://kenjosabers.nl/policies/refund-policy

    Returns can be sent to:

    KenJo Sabers
    PO Box 119
    3640AC, Mijdrecht
    Netherlands

    Always report your return in advance via email or chat. Always include your unique order number on the shipment so we can trace it. Failure to do so may result in your order being lost or refunds being delayed.

    Send us an email at info@kenjosabers.nlofopen a chat on the website. We usually respond immediately or within minutes. KenJo Sabers always tries to respond within 48 hours on weekdays.