Premium Neopixel instruction page
. Assembly
- Remove the plastic cap from the blade and then carefully slide it into the handle from the top until it rests against the pins. The blade should push the pins inward slightly.
- Now, using the Allen wrench, screw the included flat head Allen screws through the screw holes at the top of the handle to securely clamp the blade. You don't need to install them! The remaining pointed and blunt screws are spare; you don't need to do anything with them.
- The Allen screws should be tightened straight into the handle and without resistance.
When reassembling, make sure the Allen screws do not block the blade on the inside of the handle.
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Charge the saber for at least two hours before use. Do not turn the saber on while it is charging. Use a 1A/5V (max 5V 2.4A) charger. If the saber has been completely discharged, charge it for at least four hours.
Charging with a cable: Insert the cable into the charging port. The light ring will flash slowly. When the saber is fully charged, the light ring will go out or the saber will say "ready." Some legendary sabers have a concealed charging port, usually located on the underside of the saber.
Charging with a separate battery charger: Unscrew the two parts of the saber (leaving all screws) and remove the battery to place it in the charger.
Turn on
When the saber is in standby mode (the button lights up and the blade does not), press the button on the handle once. If the button does not light up, the saber is off and must be held down for about three seconds to turn it on.
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When the saber is on (the blade lights up): Hold down the light-up button until the saber goes out (about three seconds). The saber will then enter standby mode. Hold the button down longer to turn it off completely.
Volumes
Each KenJo Saber has different volumes and a silent/mute mode.
To change the volume, the saber must be in standby mode. Press and hold the button until the light flashes once, then release. You will hear a voice confirmation.
Repeat this process to toggle between volume and mute.
Premium Neopixel sabers also allow you to adjust the volumes of the various modes. For instructions, scroll down to the "Updates & Adjustments" section.
Operation with button from standby mode.
If the saber is completely off, first press and hold the button until you hear a voice confirmation and/or the lighted button, if present, lights up. The saber is now in standby mode.
Hold the button down until the light flashes the number of times described. No lit button? The number of flashes indicated is the number of seconds to press.
Tip for (legendary) sabers: You can also enable the countdown in the basic menu via the app (Xeno Configurator) . This feature makes the saber beep when you scroll through various functions using the button controls. This makes timing functions on sabers without illuminated buttons incredibly easy.
0 - Power on, short press the button to turn on the saber.
1 - Adjust volume (silent / low / high).
2 - Switch blade style (Steady, Pulse, Unstable, Fire, Rainbow, Candy, Cracked).
3 - Switch start up style (Standard, Hunter, Scavenger, Phaser, Warp, Photon, Stack, Broken, Blaster, Ghost).
Note: "Blaster" and "Ghost" also affect the blade style.
4 - Switch sound type/character (more than 40).
If the saber is not used for more than 20 minutes it will automatically switch off
Button operation while the saber is on.
Hold the button down until the light flashes the number of times described. No lit button? The number of flashes indicated is the number of seconds to press.
0 - Blaster block, press the button briefly.
1 - Drag/Melt Effect Tip. (No melt effect visible? Adjust the pixel count in the Config File. For instructions, scroll down to the "Updates & Adjustments" section.)
2 - Color change mode (slowly mix colors).
3 - Saber returns to standby mode.
Hold the button for about 20 seconds to completely turn the saber off.
Operation by means of movement:
Lightsabers equipped with a premium Neopixel soundboard are equipped with enhanced electronics. This makes the smooth swing function far superior to a baselit or standard Neopixel saber. A premium Neopixel lightsaber reacts significantly more realistically to movement.
The improved electronics in a Premium Neopixel lightsaber also allow you to control it with motion instead of just the button. This allows you to turn the lightsaber on and off, change its color, play music, and switch the sound type simply by moving your hand.
- Turning the Saber on and off with motion controls (These functions can be turned on or off via the SD card in the SET folder in the Config file) :
1) Aim the saber in any direction and rotate 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. Switch sound type: Point the saber down and turn it a quarter turn to the left and quickly back.
2. Turn background music on/off: Point the saber upward and turn it a quarter turn to the left, then quickly back. (Music will only play if the corresponding font is present.) Can be added via SD card.
Motion controls when the saber is on:
1. Change colors: Point the saber downward, hold the button, turn a quarter turn to the left, and then quickly turn back. Release the button to select the color.
2. Persistent saber clash: Press the button and strike the hilt or sword. (If you don't press the button, a single clash will occur.)
3. Special effect / force push: Point the saber up, hold the button down & turn a quarter turn to the left or right and quickly back.
The video below shows how to use these motion functions:
If you want to adjust the sensitivity of the motion sensor, scroll down to the "Updates and adjustments" section for instructions.
Switch between blade styles:
The Premium Neopixel soundboard has seven different blade styles. This allows you to control the lightsaber in different ways. The seven blade styles are as follows:
- Pulse, the sword blade has a slow pulsating light effect
- Steady, the sword blade burns evenly
- Unstable, the sword blade pulsates
- Flame, the sword blade continuously glows stronger from bottom to top
- Rainbow, the sword blade has all the colors at once
- Candy blade, the sword blade has all the colors at once
- Crackle blade, the sword blade is on with local flashes
To switch between blade styles, the saber must be in standby mode. Hold the button until it flashes twice, then release. You'll hear a voice confirmation. Repeat this process to switch between blade styles.
Switching between startup styles:
Besides the various blade styles, you can also choose from ten different ways to fire the sword, including the well-known classic style, a powerful pulsating start-up sequence, slow-filling, and the ghost blade. Ghostblade is a mode where the light gradually dims and brightens based on movement. There are also fun variations like the blaster blade, which makes it look like a laser is shooting out of the sword.
The video below shows the different start-up styles
To switch between startup styles, the saber must be in standby mode. Hold the button until it flashes three times, then release. You'll hear a voice confirmation. Repeat this process to switch between startup styles.
Bluetooth app:
If you own a Premium Neopixel (X3) or Baselit X3 soundboard, you can control it via the associated app: "Xeno Configurator". Find and download the Xeno Configurator app in the Play store or Apple store.
In the app you can:
- Update & configure Saber.
- Turn saber on and off.
- Control all basic functions such as: Flash on clash, blade lock up, tip drag / melting effect, music control.
- Precise volume control.
- Color change including color wheel.
- Adjust motion control sensitivity.
- Adjust blade style.
- Change startup style.
- Switch sound type.
- Adjust sword blade length.
- Adjust sword blade sharpness.
- More customization and configuration options will become available as the app is further developed.
Updates and adjustments:
The Premium Neopixel soundboard is a Xenopixel v2 or v3 board and comes equipped with a 16GB SD card. This card can store up to 40 different sound types! The SD card is removable from the electronics kit, allowing you to load more sounds, change music, perform updates, or adjust the sensitivity of functions.
To do this, first remove the SD card from the electronics kit. Open the saber, revealing the bottom of the electronics kit. The battery is located on the back. Removing the battery reveals the SD card. Then carefully remove the SD card and insert it into the included SD USB stick.
NOTE: To maintain the warranty, only open the saber. Do not remove any screws, remove the electronics kit, or disassemble the electronics kit.
NOTE: Before adding new files or updating the software, it is recommended that you back up all files to the SD card on your computer or laptop so you don't lose them if the update isn't successful.
NOTE: Firmware updates on X3 sabers only perform via the Xeno Configurator app by navigating to the saber at the bottom right and searching for firmware updates. You must repeat this process until the saber no longer finds updates. Make sure that the correct firmware (RGB or Pixel) is restored. If the saber does not work properly after the update, check the firmware in the same menu.
To update only and keep all sounds simply replace just the "set" folder.
The latest SET file, including the standard sounds, can be downloaded from our Google Drive: Send us an email for the latest version.
The SD card should contain the SET folder and folders containing sounds. Don't create new folders or combine these files into one folder. Therefore, make sure you first extract the .zip or .rar file before placing it on the SD card. The contents 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.
Once the new software is loaded onto the SD card, it needs to be reinserted into the saber. Remove the battery and reinsert it to start the update.
Adjust configuration with bluetooth app:
The configuration as explained above can also be performed via the Xeno Configurator app. You will then need an app to open and edit .ini files. Via the app: connect the saber via bluetooth. Click on the globe in the bottom right corner of the app. Select your saber. Press "read saber config" to download the .ini file. Open the file in your ini app (such as "ini file opener & editor") and change the presets in the config file. Save your changes and use "upload config to saber" to upload the modified config file.
Add sounds:
The Xenopixel board comes standard with many popular soundfonts. If you'd like to add a different sound, you can. Adding sounds is very simple: create a new folder on the SD card and assign it a sequential number that isn't currently in use. Number it like this: 1, 2, 3, 33, 34, 35, 36, etc. Folders can be added until the SD card is full.
Sounds must be in .WAV format and have a sample rate of 44100. Drag the sounds into the new folder.
Add music:
Not every font folder has music preset. Therefore, you might not be able to play music with all soundfonts, and you might want to upload or change it. The music you can play is listed under "track (1)" in font folders. You can copy "track (1)" from other folders to the font you want. You can also upload other music you like or have downloaded. However, please be aware of the formatting requirements mentioned above. There are many soundfonts available online; Kyberphonic is a well-known example, but there are many others.
Note: The sounds must be named in exactly the same format as the existing fonts. Below is an example of the contents of a soundfont folder. Other names are not possible. In most cases, it will be necessary to rename all newly downloaded files to the format shown in the example below. In some cases, it will also be necessary to rename the files themselves to match the list below.
Once the new software is loaded onto the SD card, it needs to be reinserted into the saber. Remove the battery and reinsert it to start the update.
For example, sounds can be purchased and downloaded from Kyberphonic, Darkwolf, Greyscale, and many more. Anything goes, as long as the names match the example shown above.
Other adjustments: Sensitivity, volume, motion control on or off, linking sound fonts to blade styles and colors, on/off timing, etc.
If you want to adjust the sensitivity, volume, or other settings of your premium Neopixel lightsaber, you can easily do so using the config file on the SD card. Follow the instructions up to and including step 4 in the previous video (finding and inserting the SD card into the computer), then navigate to the "set" folder on the SD card and open "config." You can adjust values in this file. The config file itself describes exactly what you can adjust. Below is an overview and the contents of the "config" file:
Set tip drag/melt effect
The tip drag is set to 92cm by default. The blade length is adjustable for premium neopixel (xenopixel) sabers. Remove the SD card from the saber and insert it into your computer using the SD card reader. Open the "set" folder and then open the "config" file to change the "pixel number." 92cm = 133, 82cm = 122.
Bluetooth
If you own a Premium Neopixel X3 soundboard, you can control it via the accompanying app: "Xeno Configurator". This can be downloaded from the Play Store. The app is brand new and we are currently working hard to expand its functions. The app functions change automatically. In the near future, or with more customization options via the app, an instruction video will also be added here.
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or are unsure about the various features of a premium neopixel lightsaber, please don't hesitate to ask. We're happy to help!
If something goes wrong or the saber doesn't work properly after an update or adding a soundfont, we recommend clearing the entire SD card and re-uploading the file from Google Drive.
Do you have any questions or are you experiencing any problems with the KenJo Saber? For instructional videos and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit kenjosabers.nl/pages/faqs or kenjosabers.nl/pages/troubleshoot.
If your question isn't listed here, or you want to make use of the legal warranty, please contact us and we'll ensure a prompt and efficient service to resolve the issue. You can contact us via info@kenjosabers.com or via the chat function at www.kenjosabers.com. Please include your order number so we can quickly investigate.
Warnings
The KenJo Saber is not suitable for children under 14. Children over 14 must be supervised when playing with the KenJo Saber.
- Use KenJo Sabers safely and responsibly.
- This product is not waterproof.
- Do not turn on this product while it is charging.
- Do not disassemble or open this product yourself, otherwise the warranty will be void.
- Do not leave this product unattended when it is switched on or charging.
- 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 failure to follow warnings.
- Do not expose the saber to open flames or indirect heat.
- Contains small parts, keep out of reach of children and store safely due to risk of choking.
- This product must be recycled and not thrown away.
- Do not leave the saber unattended.
- This product is not dishwasher or microwave safe.
KenJo Sabers is not liable for any damage and/or injury caused by failure to follow warnings.
- Do not use (fast) chargers with an output higher than 1A/5V.
