# Latest **URL:** https://crucible.hubbe.net/latest.md [Latest](https://crucible.hubbe.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://crucible.hubbe.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://crucible.hubbe.net/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to The Crucible](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/welcome-to-the-crucible/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 5:56pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/welcome-to-the-crucible/7 "2023-10-10T17:56:14Z")
Welcome to the Crucible, a community of makers. This forum was created to discuss electronics, coding, machining, 3d printing, prop making and just about anything else makers do. --- ## [New version](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/new-version/8282)
**Author:** [@profezzorn](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/profezzorn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 6:10am UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/new-version/8282 "2026-10-25T06:10:06Z")
I’ve updated discourse to a new version. I’m hoping this will help with the spamming, but we’ll see. Let me know if something doesn’t work anymore. --- ## [Fix battery housing](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/fix-battery-housing/8281)
**Author:** [@QGJPadawan](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/QGJPadawan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 5:17am UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/fix-battery-housing/8281 "2026-10-25T05:17:17Z")
Hello - So the power goes out sporadically on my saber, and I’m pretty sure it’s due to the battery housing. When I originally installed it, I found that the battery housing was v… --- ## [Proffieboard v2.2 Overheating issues on the STM32 chip](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/proffieboard-v2-2-overheating-issues-on-the-stm32-chip/8266)
**Author:** [@Kajesan](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Kajesan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 11:43pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/proffieboard-v2-2-overheating-issues-on-the-stm32-chip/8266 "2026-10-24T23:43:48Z")
Hello, looking for some advice or feedback regarding diagnosing an issue I’ve had with a second hand proffieboard I picked up some years ago. the Saber was given to me with a know… --- ## [Arduino memory error (not flash memory)](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/arduino-memory-error-not-flash-memory/4356)
**Author:** [@MeatySmurf](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/MeatySmurf)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 10:10pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/arduino-memory-error-not-flash-memory/4356 "2026-10-24T22:10:15Z")
I’m getting this error when trying to compile a v3 board. It compiles fine with ~61 presets, but if I try to add more it gives me this error. It seems to be a Windows error of some sort but I can’t find anything relat… --- ## [Preset/Font-Specific Clash Sensitivity for Shared Chassis Systems](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/preset-font-specific-clash-sensitivity-for-shared-chassis-systems/8264)
**Author:** [@Ayame](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Ayame)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/preset-font-specific-clash-sensitivity-for-shared-chassis-systems/8264 "2026-10-24T22:06:08Z")
I mainly work on hilt and chassis design, so I’m not very familiar with the more advanced ProffieOS configuration options. If there is already a way to achieve this, I’d appreciate… --- ## [One button setup](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/one-button-setup/8260)
**Author:** [@darthsindraga](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/darthsindraga)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 5:01am UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/one-button-setup/8260 "2026-10-23T05:01:33Z")
I recently got a new saber from CC sabers. i uploaded my own config from fett263 for a 1 button setup. i know im doing something wrong. when i select only one button for the config… --- ## [Any documentation for wiring to a V3 NPXL?](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/any-documentation-for-wiring-to-a-v3-npxl/8222)
**Author:** [@TimDRX](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/TimDRX)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 4:31am UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/any-documentation-for-wiring-to-a-v3-npxl/8222 "2026-10-21T04:31:33Z")
Hey! I’m working on my second draft lightsaber after I kinda botched my first build. Went for the non-LED V3 NPXL this time. Looks like this; But I can’t seem to find any info … --- ## [Third Button - I know it works, but should I do it...?](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/third-button-i-know-it-works-but-should-i-do-it/8248)
**Author:** [@Sabersense](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Sabersense)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 4:13am UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/third-button-i-know-it-works-but-should-i-do-it/8248 "2026-10-21T04:13:46Z")
So the project is a Luke Cave Hero hilt, and I want to add a third switch, latching, to the switchbox. With the switch OFF, the switchbox LEDs are OFF, but when you flick the switc… --- ## [Squircle Jail](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/squircle-jail/8256)
**Author:** [@ryryog25](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/ryryog25)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/squircle-jail/8256 "2026-10-20T18:25:52Z")
Recently, I’ve been catching up w/ the (apparently poor) state of things, and became aware that for macOS 26+, Apple has placed ProffieConfig’s app icon into a squircle jail, as pa… --- ## [V2.2 with out charging port](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/v2-2-with-out-charging-port/8257)
**Author:** [@aiber](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/aiber)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/v2-2-with-out-charging-port/8257 "2026-10-20T18:06:41Z")
Is there a way to get the image of the welding of the V2.2 put without a charging?? port in the v3.9 it lets me take out but not in the v2 --- ## [Blade Detect Help](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/blade-detect-help/8252)
**Author:** [@Agkodie1](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Agkodie1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/blade-detect-help/8252 "2026-10-19T19:28:03Z")
Hey, im making my first saber with blade detect. I believe ive followed the right thing. but its not working properly. My Blade in preset is playing even when i dont have a blade … --- ## [Blade ID for Chassis Detect using NPXL Eco](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/blade-id-for-chassis-detect-using-npxl-eco/8249)
**Author:** [@Aaron\_Hilditch](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Aaron_Hilditch)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/blade-id-for-chassis-detect-using-npxl-eco/8249 "2026-10-19T16:52:59Z")
so ive just bought a hilt with a install kit and it comes with a NPXL v4 eco (no BD pin) and v3 board, the chassis is removable and i am wanting it to play the blade in/out sounds … --- ## [Safe v3 charging and running from wall power](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/safe-v3-charging-and-running-from-wall-power/4017)
**Author:** [@JetForMe](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/JetForMe)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/safe-v3-charging-and-running-from-wall-power/4017 "2026-10-19T16:45:44Z")
I’m building my first Proffieboard v3 lightsaber, and I’m struggling to find a way to do what I’d like: safely charge the lightsaber from a wall wart, and power it at the same time… --- ## [Process on soundfont creation](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/process-on-soundfont-creation/296)
**Author:** [@Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Afrojedi)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/process-on-soundfont-creation/296 "2026-10-16T16:03:32Z")
Hey All, I had tried to find the means on how to create a soundfont and there was not a lot in the way of how to’s. based on my understanding. there are some who take the free soundfonts, parse them through audacity an… --- ## [Additional Voicepacks](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/additional-voicepacks/4227)
**Author:** [@NoSloppy](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/NoSloppy)\ **Replies:** 269\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 8:16pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/additional-voicepacks/4227 "2026-10-13T20:16:28Z")
\*Updated most to V2 versions. Totally backward compatible to V1. I made an additional bunch of Voicepacks to supplement the default ones. Feel free to check them out. Enjoy! For… --- ## [Uncommon OLED sizes?](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/uncommon-oled-sizes/4957)
**Author:** [@Sabersense](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Sabersense)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 8:54am UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/uncommon-oled-sizes/4957 "2026-10-13T08:54:07Z")
Looking at the Proffie documentation, it looks like there are two OLED screen sizes that are currently supported - they being 128x32 and 64x32. Have I understood that right or is there a line somewhere in the OS that ca… --- ## [Spoken “charging” prompts](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/spoken-charging-prompts/7964)
**Author:** [@joefirmager](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/joefirmager)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 1:13am UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/spoken-charging-prompts/7964 "2026-10-13T01:13:31Z")
I have a question. I’ve been looking into the possibility of adding a voice prompt, or a wav that says “charging” that will play when the 3.9 is plugged in to a usb. And also, pote… --- ## [Free Sound Fonts by BVM](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/free-sound-fonts-by-bvm/6305)
**Author:** [@Aaron\_Hilditch](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Aaron_Hilditch)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 6:22am UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/free-sound-fonts-by-bvm/6305 "2026-10-08T06:22:00Z")
These are some free sound fonts I put together some are original and some based off movies and video games. feel free to download and share “Terra” Video Preview “… --- ## [Arduino code ,anyone know how to get rid of it?](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/arduino-code-anyone-know-how-to-get-rid-of-it/8233)
**Author:** [@Badmantad](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Badmantad)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 10:49pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/arduino-code-anyone-know-how-to-get-rid-of-it/8233 "2026-10-05T22:49:53Z")
--- ## [Blade colors](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/blade-colors/8238)
**Author:** [@Bullock67](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Bullock67)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 7:29pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/blade-colors/8238 "2026-10-05T19:29:00Z")
Hey, I am setting up my Darth Vader mpp lightsaber to have the blade styles and colors from the original trilogy using the hyperactive rotoscoping. What movie accurate rgb color co… --- ## [Having a haptic motor ramp up with smooth swing](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/having-a-haptic-motor-ramp-up-with-smooth-swing/6811)
**Author:** [@Acolyte\_30](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Acolyte_30)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 7:35am UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/having-a-haptic-motor-ramp-up-with-smooth-swing/6811 "2026-10-05T07:35:30Z")
Hello! This is my first post on here, and i think i need a professional’s help. I am in the process of installing a hilt, using a Proffie V3.9 and i would like to add a haptic mot… --- ## [Lockup animation auto cutoff?](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/lockup-animation-auto-cutoff/8235)
**Author:** [@ethertrace](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/ethertrace)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/lockup-animation-auto-cutoff/8235 "2026-10-04T23:01:22Z")
I have a soundfont where the lockup sound builds up to a sort of overload crescendo. Rather than just looping that sound if you keep holding the activation button, I’m wondering i… --- ## [Converting LGT Xeno and Baselit Sabers To Proffie](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/converting-lgt-xeno-and-baselit-sabers-to-proffie/6940)
**Author:** [@Cosplay\_Coder](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Cosplay_Coder)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 7:13pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/converting-lgt-xeno-and-baselit-sabers-to-proffie/6940 "2026-10-03T19:13:18Z")
Hi everyone, I’m working on converting two LGT sabers (one baselit and one Xenopixel) to Proffie. I’ve picked up two Proffieboards—one from Tritium Sabers and another from The Sab… --- ## [Config Helper: Problem copy arguments from preview styles using functions](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/config-helper-problem-copy-arguments-from-preview-styles-using-functions/8236)
**Author:** [@Darth\_Mengon](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Darth_Mengon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/config-helper-problem-copy-arguments-from-preview-styles-using-functions/8236 "2026-10-02T16:40:25Z")
Hi, i tried the first time using functions. I think i understood the concept, and created two functions (since i have one blade and one accent LED) using style library (basic rotos… --- ## [Proffie v3.9 — Randomized, Permanent "Slow Motion" Audio Distortion (Even without SD / on OS 7.15)](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/proffie-v3-9-randomized-permanent-slow-motion-audio-distortion-even-without-sd-on-os-7-15/8231)
**Author:** [@BananaBoi728](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/BananaBoi728)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 7:26pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/proffie-v3-9-randomized-permanent-slow-motion-audio-distortion-even-without-sd-on-os-7-15/8231 "2026-10-01T19:26:22Z")
Hi everyone, I’m running into a persistent, randomized audio issue on a fully assembled 89Sabers Anakin Ep3 running a Proffieboard v3.9, and I could really use some hardware or so… --- ## [Strange Sound when switching Preset (Blade Off)](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/strange-sound-when-switching-preset-blade-off/8232)
**Author:** [@Darth\_Mengon](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Darth_Mengon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/strange-sound-when-switching-preset-blade-off/8232 "2026-10-01T15:07:36Z")
Hi, i updated to ProffieOS8 recently with my TXQ ObiWan Ep3 (2 Buttons). After updating (i hadnt done an update in last 2 years to be honest), i have a strange problem. When Blade… --- ## [JMT Studio v1.7.1 - Free Cross-Platform App for ProffieOS Workflow (Edit, Compile, Flash, Manage)](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/jmt-studio-v1-7-1-free-cross-platform-app-for-proffieos-workflow-edit-compile-flash-manage/7967)
**Author:** [@jedimaster](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/jedimaster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 12:49am UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/jmt-studio-v1-7-1-free-cross-platform-app-for-proffieos-workflow-edit-compile-flash-manage/7967 "2026-09-30T00:49:31Z")
I’ve been building a desktop application to improve my workflow for some time now and it’s been a great addition to my toolset. I wanted to overcome some of the challenges I’ve had… --- ## [ServoBlade Feature Request](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/servoblade-feature-request/8229)
**Author:** [@Ingyare](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Ingyare)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/servoblade-feature-request/8229 "2026-09-28T22:12:16Z")
I’m having a problem with servoblade where because my servos are being fed a constant PWM signal, they are constantly straining to perfectly center themselves. this means the sligh… --- ## [Blinking lights when blade is off for 2 pixels in library](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/blinking-lights-when-blade-is-off-for-2-pixels-in-library/8225)
**Author:** [@Clyde\_Hyn](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Clyde_Hyn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 3:57pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/blinking-lights-when-blade-is-off-for-2-pixels-in-library/8225 "2026-09-25T15:57:49Z")
I have an 89sabers Anakin EP2 that has 2 pixels as accent that are wired as 1 single blade. I’ve been trying to find an option in the library that let me configure the 2 pixels ind… [Next page](https://crucible.hubbe.net/latest.md?page=1)