OTS Sabers - Endless Customization in the Palm of Your Hand
A project in Yuba City, CA by Ken Hampton000days
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Our independent saber chassis allows you to make your LED saber the way you want, anytime you want. The possibilities are endless.
Backers: 255
Average Pledge Per Backer: $628
Funded: $160,191 of $75,000
Dates: Feb 8th -> Mar 24th (45 days)
Project By: Ken Hampton
Backers: 255
Average Pledge Per Backer: $628
Funded: $160,191 of $75,000
Dates: Feb 8th -> Mar 24th (45 days)
Project By: Ken Hampton
$160,191
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 24 @ 18:30 -0400 GMT
213%
of goal
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Latest News
Finish Line 
March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much. The campaign is closed and now the fun begins. We will be sending the survey out in the next week so you can specify all of the details for your rewards. Thank you all for your continued support. (Read More)
3D Builder Update
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
The beta version of the 3D builder now has a feature that lists the parts you've selected for your saber. It also allows you to save sabers you've created. http://otsbuilder.site44.com/ (Read More)
3D Virtual Builder Tutorial
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
http://otsbuilder.site44.com/ (Read More)
Virtual 3D Builder!!
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Here's the link to the beta version of our virtual 3D builder. Have fun with it! http://otsbuilder.site44.com/ The 3D builder is not currently supported on mobile devices. For a mobile experience, you can try the fan-made 2D builder here:... (Read More)
HHCLS OTS Warranty
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We are finished writing the warranty information for the OTS Sabers: HHCLS OTS Warranty (Read More)
Timeline Added
February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I created a timeline for the OTS sabers that shows the progress from the birth of the idea to the present and beyond.Here it is, so you won’t have to go searching for it. (Read More)
New Shop
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
The lease for the new shop is signed. We get the Keys on March 15th. We are really looking forward to moving in. Here are a few pics. Front Entrance Front Office Installation Suite Machine Shop (Read More)
It's all about the chassis...
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
I added another video to the reveals playlist that features the patent pending independent chassis for our OTS line. It occurred to me that I hadn't been giving the heart of our sabers enough love. (Read More)
Cute Story
February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
So, not as much of an update as it is a really cute story. Last night we had a celebration at the house with the guys who made our video and some good friends. I had my box of prototype OTS parts out for people to play around with. At one... (Read More)
Firaxan Video Added
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all, Happy Saturday. I added a new video to the main page of the Kickstarter campaign. It shows every Firaxan blade color and works through the color spectrum two at a time, side-by-side. Here it is: (Read More)
Campaign story updated
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I added the belt clip mounts to the main page of the campaign for all to see. I've also included a drawing of the mount with a D-ring so you can see your options. (Read More)
Prices for the Convertec/D-ring mount
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I got an email from our supplier on the new parts. We will be selling the Convertec/D-ring mount with your choice of either the Convertec wheel or the D-ring for $10. I'll add it to the main page of the campaign later today, but you can get it as... (Read More)
3D Saber Builder
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Great news! Tonight I submitted a business contract with a designer/creator for a basic 3D virtual saber builder for the OTS. We will have it operational and linked to the kickstarter campaign well before the completion of the campaign! Of... (Read More)
Beware unauthorized OTS websites
February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I received this message today. Our blade master tried one of them and it shut his computer down which is, of course, very suspicious. I'm taking action to make sure these domains never see the light of day. Please be careful to not open any... (Read More)
More good news!
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello my fine saber-enthusiasts! I have a couple more bits of news to share with you. First, I paid the deposit for the first lot of sound cards, so we should have those in hand before we are even ready to start assembling the chassis. Second, we got... (Read More)
The Custom Saber Shop Link
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We have a working link for the TCSS parts and accessories that are compatible with the OTS. The hilt LED modules still need to be added, but otherwise, it seems that everything else is there. Here's a link so you can check it out. Once... (Read More)
Sound Cards Ordered
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Last night, I spoke with Plecter Labs, our sound card supplier. We have a bulk order of sound cards ordered!This is great news because the sound card was our one wild card item. At this rate, we will very likely be able to deliver your sabers ahead... (Read More)
Happy President's Day!
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all. Not much news right now other than I'm working a deal to get a basic virtual builder set up for you guys so you can visualize your sabers before the end of the campaign. So, fingers crossed. Our manufacturer has also received all of the... (Read More)
200 BACKERS!
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for your continued support! I'm still blown away by the speed our campaign has grown. You're the best! If you haven't done so yet, please join us on our Kickstarter backer group on Facebook: ... (Read More)
Pledges have slowed down
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Of course we anticipated that the momentum of the initial push would dwindle, it always does on Kickstarter campaigns. However, we still have several stretch goals we would love to see happen. Please help out by sharing our campaign on your... (Read More)
Convertec Assembly and New Pic
February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's the final rendering of the convertec assembly. The convertec wheel can be removed and a D-ring installed on the mount. Also, I added a new pic of your HHCLS Executive Team to the campaign description. So be sure to check that out. (Read More)
Stretch Goal Decriptions Added
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I update the description of our $300K stretch goal to more clearly define why getting a 3D Visual Builder is set so high. Please go to the stretch goal descriptions in the main body of our campaign to check it out. (Read More)
Convertec Mount Design Finished
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's the design for the convertec knob holder. The ring fits over the male threads of the hilt pieces and sandwiches between the hilt pieces to secure it. Convertec Knob Mount (Read More)
Parts Design Updates
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Last night I finished the drawing updates for all of the OTS parts and I’m very happy with them!Our OTS sabers measure 1.46-1.55” diameter and are approximately 11.75” long for hilts with the long foregrip pieces and are approximately 10.25”... (Read More)
Minor Design Updates
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I’ve been going through all of our technical drawings starting with each piece of the chassis to make minor corrections and updates based off of what we learned from the prototypes we have in hand. First and foremost, the prototypes are near... (Read More)
Anodizing is a go!!
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much! We've reached our first stretch goal. Now you will have Anodizing options for your aluminum hilt pieces! (Read More)
WE DID IT!!!
February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
In just 14 hours we reached the funding goal! Thank you so much to each and every one of you! We still have time and several stretch goals, so please keep sharing. This is so exciting! (Read More)
WOW!!!! Thank You!
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
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