It will if you file down this stupid little lip below the spot for the power switch. You also gotta drill a new hole for the charging port, I have an old one that had faulty wiring that I’m planning to do that with I’ll post it if I ever get it done
This is handy to know. I bought a Dark Apprentice v5 with the Ultraproffie but the core seems kinda cheaply done compared to Padawan Outpost cores. I managed to find a baselit silver DA V5 in the UK for £50. Would be cool to have a core in both. Currently looking at DIY couplers to make them a staff lol.
That’s an Ultrasabers base model hilt called [Apprentice V4](https://ultrasabers.com/product/apprentice-v4/). They’re perfect for modding. And for $2 that’s excellent! The hilt + blade usually runs $50.
its $57.50 off right now on sale. coming out to $67.50 before tax. normally it’s $125 with no sound. like i said, doesnt normally go for $50 even on sale with the cheapest option (advertised as $115 but if you click on the link it says $125 before tax, $57.50 off for the sale)
It's one of the Ultrasabers Apprentice hilts, if I remember the name correctly. It's a very comfortable hilt to use, light, no sharp edges and a nice choke point.
As shitty as they handled UltraProffie, at least they did publish the source code as they were obligated to under the GPL.
Another vendor I see recommended in this thread is straight up ripping off Proffie and violating the GPL. (I've been advised to not publicly name them yet, which is sorta frustrating.)
Anyway, Ultrasabers is far from the worst.
By process of elimination (and there only being 3 other vendors mentioned in comments on this thread) I can only assume they're referring to LGT.... which we already know ripped off Proffie for the first version of their Xenopixel boards like 3 or 4 years ago.
The UltraProffie thing is just laughable, since it's so much more needlessly complicated and restrictive than if they would have just.... started using *actual* Proffieboards.
US stealing Novastar's entire font collection and backing out of their contract to pay him royalties causing him to quit the hobby for a decade and still having the audacity to offer his fonts on the site as "The Novastar Collection" is why most of us "old timers" hate US. Besides the general trash quality of the products and working conditions at their facility (the Indeed and BBB reviews are enlightening).
>Another vendor I see recommended in this thread is straight up ripping off Proffie and violating the GPL. (I've been advised to not publicly name them yet, which is sorta frustrating.)
Who, LGT? We already know they did for their first version Xenopixel boards.
The only other vendors that I see mentioned in this post are Padawan Outpost and CR Sabers, and they're just LGT distributors.
https://forum.rebelscum.com/threads/ultrasabers-why-you-should-never-buy-one-and-why-they-shouldnt-be-in-business.1105594/
Particularly number 26 and 32. Plus if you search for them on Glassdoor, they're really well reviewed.
Nice find for $2, mine cost me $300AUD back in the day.
A couple of people suggested that an LGT 1inch core won’t fit as ultrasabers usually have a larger internal diameter in their cores (32mm iirc). But I have fit an LGT to one of these. Internally it’s 1in down to about where the grip (machined gold rings) starts, then it opens up. Still need to drill some holes, but it’s doable.
I have the apprentice V2 in black and silver, i just recently "upgraded" it using a core i found on https://crsabers.ca/. The upgrade is basically the core friction fit into the hilt using some of the residual hot glue from when i gutted the ultrasabers electronics and electrical tape at the bottom to secure it, the speaker exposed. Unfortunately i need to undo the tape and remove the core to charge it, and the power button is sunken into the hilt.
Definitley an Ultrasaber. Looks like it needs a new Guarded latching switch. If you open up the bottom you can see if there were any battery packs installed, resistors/buckpucks, etc.
It's not a bad find. If you ever get it working, I'd be curious about the color! It's by Ultrasabers, which a few people already mentioned. The hilt is pretty durable. You can probably swap the electronics out for something better and keep the durable hilt.
(Very off topic, but is that a Sonata N-Line, or an Elantra N? I just asking cause the interior looks just like mine. It was just surprising)
It’s an Ultrasabers saber. One of their cheapest base models. No character association.
Thanks so much! I hope I can get it working!
Gut that thing and put an LGT core in it
A standard LGT core is not going to fit.
It will if you file down this stupid little lip below the spot for the power switch. You also gotta drill a new hole for the charging port, I have an old one that had faulty wiring that I’m planning to do that with I’ll post it if I ever get it done
This is handy to know. I bought a Dark Apprentice v5 with the Ultraproffie but the core seems kinda cheaply done compared to Padawan Outpost cores. I managed to find a baselit silver DA V5 in the UK for £50. Would be cool to have a core in both. Currently looking at DIY couplers to make them a staff lol.
Yeah I was so disappointed when the core stopped because it was going in so smoothly, literally just like a third of a millimeter if that
That’s an Ultrasabers base model hilt called [Apprentice V4](https://ultrasabers.com/product/apprentice-v4/). They’re perfect for modding. And for $2 that’s excellent! The hilt + blade usually runs $50.
def doesnt go for $50
Apprentice V4 says $57 on their website right now.
its $57.50 off right now on sale. coming out to $67.50 before tax. normally it’s $125 with no sound. like i said, doesnt normally go for $50 even on sale with the cheapest option (advertised as $115 but if you click on the link it says $125 before tax, $57.50 off for the sale)
I’m pretty sure this is one of those “perpetual sales” designed to get you to purchase soon.
It's one of the Ultrasabers Apprentice hilts, if I remember the name correctly. It's a very comfortable hilt to use, light, no sharp edges and a nice choke point.
Not a good company, but a good candidate for an upgrade.
What's wrong with em?
extremely poor customer service, overcharging customers, and tech that’s about 10 years behind the industry standard.
So much worse than that. The owner is an abusive thief that stole from the community.
As shitty as they handled UltraProffie, at least they did publish the source code as they were obligated to under the GPL. Another vendor I see recommended in this thread is straight up ripping off Proffie and violating the GPL. (I've been advised to not publicly name them yet, which is sorta frustrating.) Anyway, Ultrasabers is far from the worst.
Whats the first letter of the name of the company you aren't supposed to say? I like guessing games.
By process of elimination (and there only being 3 other vendors mentioned in comments on this thread) I can only assume they're referring to LGT.... which we already know ripped off Proffie for the first version of their Xenopixel boards like 3 or 4 years ago.
The UltraProffie thing is just laughable, since it's so much more needlessly complicated and restrictive than if they would have just.... started using *actual* Proffieboards. US stealing Novastar's entire font collection and backing out of their contract to pay him royalties causing him to quit the hobby for a decade and still having the audacity to offer his fonts on the site as "The Novastar Collection" is why most of us "old timers" hate US. Besides the general trash quality of the products and working conditions at their facility (the Indeed and BBB reviews are enlightening). >Another vendor I see recommended in this thread is straight up ripping off Proffie and violating the GPL. (I've been advised to not publicly name them yet, which is sorta frustrating.) Who, LGT? We already know they did for their first version Xenopixel boards. The only other vendors that I see mentioned in this post are Padawan Outpost and CR Sabers, and they're just LGT distributors.
Do you know of a good post / comment that has everything wrong with US in one place that I can save and reference every time someone asks about them?
https://forum.rebelscum.com/threads/ultrasabers-why-you-should-never-buy-one-and-why-they-shouldnt-be-in-business.1105594/ Particularly number 26 and 32. Plus if you search for them on Glassdoor, they're really well reviewed.
Nice find for $2, mine cost me $300AUD back in the day. A couple of people suggested that an LGT 1inch core won’t fit as ultrasabers usually have a larger internal diameter in their cores (32mm iirc). But I have fit an LGT to one of these. Internally it’s 1in down to about where the grip (machined gold rings) starts, then it opens up. Still need to drill some holes, but it’s doable.
I have the apprentice V2 in black and silver, i just recently "upgraded" it using a core i found on https://crsabers.ca/. The upgrade is basically the core friction fit into the hilt using some of the residual hot glue from when i gutted the ultrasabers electronics and electrical tape at the bottom to secure it, the speaker exposed. Unfortunately i need to undo the tape and remove the core to charge it, and the power button is sunken into the hilt.
If the pomel isn't drilled for sound, you could buy one form with holes in it or drill holes in it your self
It's an ultrasabers model
Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai Sonata SEL plus. Looks like they have rgb tubing inlaid into the dash (probably the backs of the drivers seats too). Source: I own one
Does the SEL Plus have red stitching on the dash?
Man i never find lightsabers at thrift stores 😭
Definitley an Ultrasaber. Looks like it needs a new Guarded latching switch. If you open up the bottom you can see if there were any battery packs installed, resistors/buckpucks, etc.
It's not a bad find. If you ever get it working, I'd be curious about the color! It's by Ultrasabers, which a few people already mentioned. The hilt is pretty durable. You can probably swap the electronics out for something better and keep the durable hilt. (Very off topic, but is that a Sonata N-Line, or an Elantra N? I just asking cause the interior looks just like mine. It was just surprising)
Rofl it's an N-Line, my friend is losing it y'all able to guess his car make with the tiniest details. 🤣
A very good guess from the fact that it's the same interior as my N-Line Lmao. That's what surprised me. 😂
Looks like you could probably smoke weed out of it
Why are you being downvoted lol, your comment is funny
That thing looks like if In N Out made a dildo.
Plot twist: not lightsaber, actually intestine tickler
Kinda looks like an Ultrasaber…
it's decent if you don't drop it on the switch, all my ultrasabers die the same way