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FAQ Category: Troubleshooting: Lightsabers

How do I fix wobbly blade?

Try wrapping plumbers tape (or similar thin tape) around the base of the blade to…

Should I be able to see the individual LEDs?

Yup! That’s due to lack of adequate LED diffusion, and/or widely spaced LEDs.

Why is my blade experiencing color changing? (Purple blade looking pink, etc)

Usually, your batteries are dying, and there’s not enough voltage to create the correct color.…

Is this light inside always blinking even when not in use doesn’t it waste battery?

Nope! The kyber chamber light blinks will turn off after 10 mins or after a…

How do I make the batteries last longer?

Leave the blade disconnected between uses. Otherwise, remove batteries if it’s going to be unused…

Why does the battery drain so fast?

The lightsabers are never truly electronically “off”– if they were, then you wouldn’t hear kyber…