If you’re interested in using a Proffieboard in your own Neopixel saber, there are a few things you need to know first. In this blog post, we’ll go over everything you need to know about the board, from installation to programming. We’ll also touch on some of the more advanced features that the board offers. So let’s get started!
Proffieboard is a very popular controller for Neopixel replica lightsabers. It was created by Fredrik Hübinette, who is also the creator of the Proffie OS software used on the board. The board has many features that make it ideal for use in Neopixel sabers, including:
– 16×16 pixel LED matrix control – this allows for animations and patterns to be displayed on the blade of the saber.
– Onboard sound processing – this allows for sounds to be played back directly from the board, without the need for an external sound module. This gives you much more control over your sound effects and how they are played back.
– Neopixel support – of course, the most important feature for Neopixel saber users! The Proffieboard is fully compatible with Neopixel blades, and can drive up to 512 pixels.
The first thing you need to do is install the Proffieboard into your lightsaber hilt. Luckily with FlareSabers you are able to upgrade your RGB base lit saber to Proffieboard by adding this product to the RGB Base-lit Replica Lightsaber of your choice here at FlareSabers.
All you need to do is connect your proffie driven replica saber hilt it to your Neopixel blade and you’ll be good to go with our base install with plenty of fonts and effects to get you started. We suggested fully exploring our base install before exploring further!
Now that your Proffieboard is all set up and connected and you’ve explored it in it’s entirety, you’re ready to start customising it! The Proffieboard uses Arduino, which is a very popular and easy-to-learn programming language. There are tons of resources out there on how to get started with Arduino programming, check this page out to find out more! Or if programming isn’t your think you can find the Easy ProffieOS Customization here
All in all, the Proffieboard is a great option for anyone looking to build a Neopixel replica lightsaber. It’s easy to install and use, and offers tons of great features. If you’re interested in learning more about the board, or want to explore some of the more advanced features it has to offer, be sure to check out the resources we’ve listed below. In our opinion Proffieboard v2.2 has the best and most responsive accelerometer making it a very quick to react to your movements it’s audio is also loud and accurate making it the most realistic saber to date.
Happy building!
