Building with Adaptive Saber Parts (ASP)

This is what our "Customized" Elite and Apprentice builder pages seek to help with; these pages pull together compatible parts and electronics to help remove any confusion and guesswork for those who are new to our products. Within these pages you have the option of Modular (comes to you in parts) or Fixed assembly (we align and glue the saber to our standards). Building a saber with ASP parts is easy; you just need to know a few nuances*.

If you would like to purchase ASP parts and build your own saber outside of the customized builder pages, please be aware:

Elite and Apprentice items are different due to the thread pitch.
Elite builds require four parts: Emitter, switch, body, pommel (Page here)
Apprentice builds require three parts: Emitter, switch/body (one piece), pommel (Page here)
To use drop-in cores, Elite builds must use a “Drop-In” switch.
Yes, you can mix and match between elite and apprentice parts, but you must use an adapter that bridges between the two, found here.

Specific guidance regarding Elite ASP:

Our elite line was designed around legacy electronics that are gradually being discontinued. Meanwhile, our parts and sabers are being updated to work with Drop-in cores. As we transition to updated items that are compatible, please be aware that there are still some items on our site that are not compatible with Drop-in electronics. Below is a list of bodies and emitters that are not compatible; compatibility is due to their length, not internal diameter or socket type. Most build issues related to length can, however, be resolved by stacking two bodies (use an S-coupler in between), or adding a normal coupler between parts to supplement the needed length (like the 01 Male/Female couplers).

Elite Tier:

You need four parts, electronics, and a blade.

1. An elite emitter (standard socket)

2. A drop in switch section (features a round button hole and slot for USB-C)

3. An elite body (minimum length 5”; to use shorter bodies, add couplers/body)

4. An elite pommel

5. Finished product can remain modular or be fixed (glued)

Electronics used: A drop in core/ removable

Apprentice:

Apprentice items were designed specifically for drop-in electronics; all items in the apprentice ASP section are compatible without any build issues.

Apprentice Tier:

You need three parts, electronics, and a blade

1. An apprentice emitter

2. An apprentice switch/body (one piece item)

3. An apprentice pommel

4. Finished product can remain modular or be Fixed (glued)

Electronics used: A drop in core / removable

Elite Parts with compatibility issues/limitations when used with Drop in Cores:

Bodies that are too short:

Gladius Body
Redeemer body
Pathfinder Body
17 Body
Sorcerer Body
16 Body
12 Body
14 Body

Emitters too short:

Emitter 10
Epoch Emitter
Sinister Prophecy emitter
Exile emitter
Reborn Emitter
Gladius Emitter

Emitters and other parts not compatible with Drop in electronics:

Triple emitters (ie, angled emitter)
Emitters with thread-in sockets (ie, redeemer emitter)
Legacy crystal chambers
All "Legacy Sabers"

Many of these parts will be updated in the coming year to address this issue.

Curved bodies, crystal chambers, thread-in-socket emitters, triple emitters

Still curious how to build with those items? Such builds can be made and still need a minimum of 4 parts.

Here are some quick tips of what to know:

1. You can use any emitter, body, and pommel within the same tier (see mix and match info below)

2. You cannot use a drop-in switch section (unselect the "core compatible" filter in the ASP section)

3. The finished product is a fixed assembly, build/ the electronics that cannot be removed

4. Items do not work with Drop-in Cores. Electronics options will be limited due to compatibility/space issues. ASP Assembly service must be selected for installation. This is found under the Electronics Tab. The ASP assembly service provides additional information about what is needed.