# Tutorials & Guides **URL:** https://forum.gbfans.com/c/equipment/tutorials-amp-guides/31.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.gbfans.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.gbfans.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.gbfans.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Fake welding with UV Resin](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/fake-welding-with-uv-resin/31045)
**Author:** [@legend642](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/legend642)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 2:40am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/fake-welding-with-uv-resin/31045 "2022-06-25T02:40:39Z")
I should like to share how I did this fake welding. I used UV resin to simulate what happens during Mig or Tig welding, where the filler material melts and settles drop by drop. I deposit a resin drop and quickly expo… --- ## [How to reach Spongeface for a electronics kits?](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-to-reach-spongeface-for-a-electronics-kits/20413)
**Author:** [@Rvonvolen](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Rvonvolen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-to-reach-spongeface-for-a-electronics-kits/20413 "2022-03-24T23:22:25Z")
I thought I’d post here since there’s a lot of people who use his kits here. I’m interested in buying a bar graph cover and a tvg cyclotron kit from him, however I don’t know how to reach him. Sponge face has and eBay st… --- ## [DIY Ghostbusters 1 ribbon cable?](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/diy-ghostbusters-1-ribbon-cable/20921)
**Author:** [@Rvonvolen](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Rvonvolen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/diy-ghostbusters-1-ribbon-cable/20921 "2022-01-29T13:04:38Z")
I’m working on my first pack right now, which will have a gb2 ribbon cable. My next build however will be much more accurate and have a gb1 cable, however I want to be able to make my own gb1 cable. Does anyone have any … --- ## [Areas to Mask off from Texture Paint](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/areas-to-mask-off-from-texture-paint/30156)
**Author:** [@Ryanc3187](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Ryanc3187)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/areas-to-mask-off-from-texture-paint/30156 "2022-01-13T19:08:36Z")
Hello All! While I am waiting for pack to arrive I am doing my research at this point. The image is not my own, took it from a user on a thread as its a great reference. When it comes to painting I am not looking for 10… --- ## [Paint Guide?...](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/paint-guide/30107)
**Author:** [@Ryanc3187](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Ryanc3187)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 5:29am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/paint-guide/30107 "2022-01-13T05:29:23Z")
Hello, I ordered my first pack today from BOK and I was able to also order the Ninjatunes setup from his Etsy store. Now I am in the research phase while I wait. I have seen multiple videos and info on painting and peo… --- ## [Turn a Clippard R-301 into a R-331](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/turn-a-clippard-r-301-into-a-r-331/18783)
**Author:** [@mercifull](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/mercifull)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2021, 8:30am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/turn-a-clippard-r-301-into-a-r-331/18783 "2021-11-30T08:30:25Z")
Here in the UK genuine Clippards are fairly hard to come by, especially screen accurate R-331 and R-701s. However, occasionally other alternatives come up and I was lucky enough to snag two R-301s for quite cheaply last… --- ## [Adding the Hasboro wand to yourGBfans kit.](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/adding-the-hasboro-wand-to-yourgbfans-kit/25901)
**Author:** [@Dautrat](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Dautrat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2021, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/adding-the-hasboro-wand-to-yourgbfans-kit/25901 "2021-11-01T19:58:11Z")
Warning this is not for the faint of heart…first thing you need to know is you could damage or destroy your collectible wand, second thing is human error may be the downfall (at least is was for me). Originally I wanted… --- ## [opening proton pack](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/opening-proton-pack/25777)
**Author:** [@spookyspengler](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/spookyspengler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/opening-proton-pack/25777 "2021-10-29T11:10:09Z")
i just recently bought the newest proton pack model that spirit halloween released this year and this is my first time attempting to mod any proton pack. im planning on modding the sound box and was wondering how to open… --- ## [Spirit pack help!!!!!](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/spirit-pack-help/4386)
**Author:** [@Guyinboots101](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Guyinboots101)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2021, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/spirit-pack-help/4386 "2021-09-03T16:00:51Z")
Okay so I have a ghostlab 42 light kit in my spirit pack but have a third party wand light kit installed in the wand. The pack is using original batt pack and the wand is on a 9volt… is it possible to turn on my pack li… --- ## [Looking for a step by step guide how to attach the Plasma Series wand to the Sprit Halloween Frame](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/looking-for-a-step-by-step-guide-how-to-attach-the-plasma-series-wand-to-the-sprit-halloween-frame/17815)
**Author:** [@yourbigpalal83](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/yourbigpalal83)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2021, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/looking-for-a-step-by-step-guide-how-to-attach-the-plasma-series-wand-to-the-sprit-halloween-frame/17815 "2021-09-01T02:18:12Z")
Ok so i know this may be a bit pre mature at the time of posting, but tomarrow (Sep 1st) is the day the Plasma Series Wand is supposed to come out. My goal is to buy 2 of them, one for display, one to mount to a spare u… --- ## [how do you install a light kit in a cpu64 gun?](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-do-you-install-a-light-kit-in-a-cpu64-gun/12290)
**Author:** [@belmont78](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/belmont78)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-do-you-install-a-light-kit-in-a-cpu64-gun/12290 "2021-08-02T15:39:16Z")
Am i missing a tutorial on this site? Getting the wires in the end barrel i cant figure out. --- ## [Wiring up smoke kit to proton pack with remote control](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/wiring-up-smoke-kit-to-proton-pack-with-remote-control/24488)
**Author:** [@Fienen](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Fienen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/wiring-up-smoke-kit-to-proton-pack-with-remote-control/24488 "2021-07-12T02:04:25Z")
So, I got the Ninjatunes electronics package for the proton pack, which includes a connector that fires off when you overheat the pack to trigger a smoke kit in the N-filter. Hooking up to that is trivial. What I want to… --- ## [Full Electronic GBFans Kit Problem dip Switches help](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/full-electronic-gbfans-kit-problem-dip-switches-help/21620)
**Author:** [@CarstenLsking](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/CarstenLsking)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/full-electronic-gbfans-kit-problem-dip-switches-help/21620 "2021-01-12T00:25:42Z")
Hey, I habe the Full set from GB Fans . Soundboard Wand Kit Power cell The Problem is i dont get it like in this Video. How to Setup the dip Switches ? I read the instruction Bit it dont work. The P… --- ## [Movie sounds question](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/movie-sounds-question/20512)
**Author:** [@Darth\_Egon](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Darth_Egon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2020, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/movie-sounds-question/20512 "2020-11-21T03:51:54Z")
Hey guys just configuring my gbfans sound board and for the movie mode I noticed that when you stop firing there is no power down or end of firing sound like in the video game mode. Is there any way to enable that sound … --- ## [Any interest in a full build tutorial video series?](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/any-interest-in-a-full-build-tutorial-video-series/8896)
**Author:** [@Lowberg](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Lowberg)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/any-interest-in-a-full-build-tutorial-video-series/8896 "2020-11-12T15:58:41Z")
Hey guys, something I’ve been thinking about doing for a while now. I’ve done a handful of pack builds since I got interested in this hobby, from vaccuform builds, to fiberglass/resin, to a fiberglass/full aluminum part… --- ## [Looking to add an amplifier to GBFans soundboard.](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/looking-to-add-an-amplifier-to-gbfans-soundboard/18757)
**Author:** [@Spectregater](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Spectregater)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/looking-to-add-an-amplifier-to-gbfans-soundboard/18757 "2020-11-08T02:28:44Z")
I was just wondering if anyone had a write up on how to add an external amp to my setup using the GBFans soundboard. The included 10 watt one just doesn’t seem powerful enough for my speaker setup. I want it to get loude… --- ## [Vinz Clortho keymaster interrogation helmet (Egon's) build and 3d printed parts](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vinz-clortho-keymaster-interrogation-helmet-egons-build-and-3d-printed-parts/19331)
**Author:** [@far451](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/far451)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/vinz-clortho-keymaster-interrogation-helmet-egons-build-and-3d-printed-parts/19331 "2020-10-09T00:26:55Z")
There’s a 3 part video series on how to build this helmet. Very thorough and kinda fun to watch. --- ## [Modding a Spirit Pack Help](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/modding-a-spirit-pack-help/18955)
**Author:** [@Thaylen](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Thaylen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 12:53am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/modding-a-spirit-pack-help/18955 "2020-10-08T00:53:58Z")
Hi! I just found the GBFans page after doing some looking for for parts to mod a Spirit Halloween pack. I’m new here and new to modding. I want to go crazy in the shop, but before I do, does anyone know if the items s… --- ## [Spirit Halloween Proton Pack Mod Guide](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/spirit-halloween-proton-pack-mod-guide/17684)
**Author:** [@Artenteri](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Artenteri)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/spirit-halloween-proton-pack-mod-guide/17684 "2020-09-17T15:29:52Z")
I’ve searched but I cant seem to find a step by step guide to mod the spirit halloween proton pack. My son got one and wants to upgrade it. Does anyone know of a step by step guide that would help us do this? --- ## [Pack electronics question.](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/pack-electronics-question/16644)
**Author:** [@SamHain24](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/SamHain24)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/pack-electronics-question/16644 "2020-07-19T03:44:56Z")
Hello. I’m new to the hobby and I’m trying to and new electronics to my Spirit Halloween proton pack. I’m having a little difficulty I have pack light set that’s designed to fit the spirit pack, the sound board sold here… --- ## [Playmobil ECTO-1: fixing the "lights won't turn on anymore"-issue](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/playmobil-ecto-1-fixing-the-quot-lights-wont-turn-on-anymore-quot-issue/16188)
**Author:** [@Theoderic](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Theoderic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/playmobil-ecto-1-fixing-the-quot-lights-wont-turn-on-anymore-quot-issue/16188 "2020-07-07T21:18:38Z")
Hello everybody Today i’d like to share some experiences i’ve made, while fixing some toy-troubles for my daughter (ok, ok… a bit for myself as well :wink: I recently came across some trouble with my…erm… our Ecto-1 fr… --- ## [Wanting an Ecto Siren](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/wanting-an-ecto-siren/11051)
**Author:** [@Evans](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Evans)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 4:44am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/wanting-an-ecto-siren/11051 "2020-05-24T04:44:11Z")
Greetings!! I make use of a mobility scooter and I would like to have the Ecto-1 Siren on it. How would I go about doing this? Thanks :cool: --- ## [Proton Pack texture tutorial using ProTex spray.](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/proton-pack-texture-tutorial-using-protex-spray/14604)
**Author:** [@RedSpecial](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/RedSpecial)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/proton-pack-texture-tutorial-using-protex-spray/14604 "2020-05-05T19:54:58Z")
This guide is based purely on my own interpretation from studying GBfans reference images of the Ramis Hero, Murray hero, the Ray semihero derived from a mould taken from it and Super hero packs where the texture can be … --- ## [DIY Legris Straight Fittings for $6](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/diy-legris-straight-fittings-for-6/13700)
**Author:** [@BlkBullitt](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/BlkBullitt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 1:56am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/diy-legris-straight-fittings-for-6/13700 "2020-04-13T01:56:23Z")
In the process of building my second pack and wanted to share my solution for the Legris straight fittings. I wanted to use actual brass fittings for this pack, but at $30+ for replica or even more for real straight fitt… --- ## [Electronics and Plasti-Dip](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/electronics-and-plasti-dip/23936)
**Author:** [@gEkX](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/gEkX)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/electronics-and-plasti-dip/23936 "2020-03-26T19:50:15Z")
So I’ve been trying to think of ways to make sure my Electronics don’t get fried by contact with metallic surfaces or any other freak circumstances.. Then it came to me.. Plasti-dip. So I did a couple Google searches o… --- ## [MagSafe Leg Hose Connector System Build](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/magsafe-leg-hose-connector-system-build/21482)
**Author:** [@bishopdonmiguel](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/bishopdonmiguel)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/magsafe-leg-hose-connector-system-build/21482 "2020-01-16T18:24:49Z")
Sharing my build of a leg hose connector and magnetic attachment system. The hose is easily connected without unwanted random disconnections while “tangling” of the hose results in a safe release, preventing a trip or da… --- ## [Cheap Belt Gizmo Holder Tutorial](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/cheap-belt-gizmo-holder-tutorial/37840)
**Author:** [@Harry\_Bardwell](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Harry_Bardwell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 11:06am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/cheap-belt-gizmo-holder-tutorial/37840 "2019-10-23T11:06:00Z")
Alright here is the tutorial for how to build a cheap belt gizmo holder. It didn’t cost me a thing to make this, but thats just because I already had the materials avalible, but even buying everying its still pretty che… --- ## [N-Filter Hole Drilling Template (Fixed Broken Links)](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/n-filter-hole-drilling-template-fixed-broken-links/29232)
**Author:** [@namssorg](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/namssorg)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/n-filter-hole-drilling-template-fixed-broken-links/29232 "2019-08-28T00:23:56Z")
Here is a template for drilling evenly spaced holes for your N-Filter. I posted this in my pack build awhile ago and it seemed to be popular, so I wanted to make it easier to find. If you’re building a plastic N-filter… --- ## [How to make slime!](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-to-make-slime/20560)
**Author:** [@GhostGuy](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GhostGuy)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 7:57am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-to-make-slime/20560 "2019-07-18T07:57:04Z")
I’ve been doing some research on how to make slime, and I think I’ve found a solution! My initial search led me to a lot of sites talking about Polyvinyl Chloride or PVA based slime. These sounded like a good way to ma… --- ## [Need Help With Wand Lights and Soundboard](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/need-help-with-wand-lights-and-soundboard/3195)
**Author:** [@JaviAZGB](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/JaviAZGB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2019, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/need-help-with-wand-lights-and-soundboard/3195 "2019-07-10T12:34:10Z")
Hello eveyrone. I’m new here and I have a semi complete proton pack. I’ve already put in the cyclotron and power cell lights. Those work however the wand lights don’t come on and I need guidance with installing a speaker… [Previous page](https://forum.gbfans.com/c/equipment/tutorials-amp-guides/31.md) [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/c/equipment/tutorials-amp-guides/31.md?page=2)