These are the two cutting-edge technologies that we use in our saber’s internals. Whilst we use these names to broadly describe the entire saber, both explicitly refer to the blade interface and “soundboard” of the saber, which is at the very core of its operation; a microcomputer responsible for all the firmware that brings the saber to life. The Xeno soundboard boasts a roster of features including: color changing, soundfont configuration, smooth swing, accent swing, ignition and hum effects, clash, lock-up, tip drag, tip melt, blaster deflection, force abilities, lightning block, background music, motion control, auto-shutdown, mobile app and SD card compatibility and more.
Xeno RGB is the “baselit” configuration, meaning it controls a powerful group of RGB LEDs that are housed in the hilt’s emitter. The blade is a hollow and extremely durable length of polycarbonate that is illuminated by and diffuses the LED’s light, hence the namesake: baselit. Consequently, this option of saber is not as bright or impressive to look at in well-lit conditions such as broad daylight, however it is economical, has superior battery life, is lightweight and ideal for heavy-duelling or spinning/tricks.
Xeno Pixel is the “neopixel” configuration, meaning it interfaces with a secondary circuit board on the blade, which itself houses hundreds of individually addressable LED pixels, hence the namesake: neopixel. The blade is incredibly bright and impressive and is evenly-lit throughout. It is consequently more demanding on the battery life and weighs a bit more, but is capable of far more advanced and responsive control of effects such as ignition and hum, clash, lock-up, tip drag etc., making it ideal for collectors, cosplayers and more advanced duellists or spinners/tricksters.
