# 2016 Feig Reboot Proton Pack V2 with more tech. **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [September 8, 2016, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/2016-feig-reboot-proton-pack-v2-with-more-tech/13615 "2016-09-08T10:53:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/4af34b/32.png) [@MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MagicDanielle)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2016, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/2016-feig-reboot-proton-pack-v2-with-more-tech/13615/1 "2016-09-08T10:53:21Z")
I previously built two [proton packs](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack) in tandem, which had a whole host of electronics and features, if you haven’t seen them, please check out the feature video: [![](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/b/4/b47f3df2e7d26310591d73382a4fbd71f873f658.jpeg "2016 Ghostbusters Reboot Proton Pack Replica Lights and Sounds Arduino") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCozJ6JgQ_w) The problem with these, was the weight. Although they were only 7.5kg, this was a considerable amount to carry on our backs for 10 hours at a con. My GF and I really suffered, and are keen to reduce the weight as much as possible, thus inspiring V2. Along with the weight reduction, I was also keen to cram as much tech into the new packs as possible. Features include: Louder sound system Plasma tube in the barrel Extending barrel, on a motor controlled by gears Rumble mechanism in the thrower Blutooth hooked up to my Holtzmann Armband Unit to control ejection of proton pistols in pack [LOOK HERE](http://www.gbfans.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=42280) Ejecting “proton pistols” in pack on servos Lots of lights and stuff Mostly 3D printed parts I will be documenting the build over on my youtube channel. I’ve so far completed two videos, which go into a bit more depth on the above ideas. I’ll also be posting the updates to this thread during the build. Here’s [Part 1](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/extreme-ghostbusters/back-in-the-saddle-part-1), which is an R&D video: [![](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/c/3/c36c3d5174a126f5491bd7583528e02c2eac61df.jpeg "2016 Ghostbusters Proton Pack V2 PART 1") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4DB1F0_E-g) …and here’s [part 2](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/extreme-ghostbusters/back-in-the-saddle-part-2) which discusses more of the 3D printed aspects: [![](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/7/4/74a4c186ba0906fe46d40608fdfb0a4ba1471dee.jpeg "Building a Ghostbusters Proton Pack Part 2") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTllvPW0VbQ) ---
**Author:** ![MonaLS](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@MonaLS](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MonaLS)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2016, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/2016-feig-reboot-proton-pack-v2-with-more-tech/13615/2 "2016-09-08T13:52:32Z")
Wow, nice looking packs! I’ll be watching the lighter pack build - it sounds awesome with the additional features. ---
**Author:** ![MightyAni](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/f0a364/32.png) [@MightyAni](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MightyAni)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2016, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/2016-feig-reboot-proton-pack-v2-with-more-tech/13615/3 "2016-09-09T01:21:40Z")
Yup, 3D printing a lot of the parts is definitely the way to go for weight reduction. Well done on the build! ---
**Author:** ![MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/4af34b/32.png) [@MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MagicDanielle)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2016, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/2016-feig-reboot-proton-pack-v2-with-more-tech/13615/4 "2016-09-09T14:50:57Z")
Thank you both for the Kind words. I made a 2.5 video to demo the plasma tube: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZRfykLIuwg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZRfykLIuwg) ---
**Author:** ![nostradam00se](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/9e8a1a/32.png) [@nostradam00se](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/nostradam00se)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2016, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/2016-feig-reboot-proton-pack-v2-with-more-tech/13615/5 "2016-09-09T16:58:20Z")
Subscribed. Cannot wait for more. You are amazing MagicDanielle 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/4af34b/32.png) [@MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MagicDanielle)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2016, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/2016-feig-reboot-proton-pack-v2-with-more-tech/13615/6 "2016-09-09T18:36:21Z")
> [@nostradam00se](#): > > Subscribed. Cannot wait for more. You are amazing MagicDanielle 🙂 Thank you m00se. Lovely comment 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/4af34b/32.png) [@MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MagicDanielle)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2016, 6:34am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/2016-feig-reboot-proton-pack-v2-with-more-tech/13615/7 "2016-09-22T06:34:17Z")
Part 3 of my v2 [proton pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack) build. This discusses the barrel extension mechanism. The packs in the movie don’t actually feature a barrel extension of any kind, but I was keen to implement the plasma tube feature, while still maintaining the iconic look of the new throwers. [![](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/a/a/aa0dfb03acc458e5f2618acdc816f78f9abd9108.jpeg "Ghostbusters Reboot Proton Pack Barrel Mechanism") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lOCLLTO3dY) ---
**Author:** ![nostradam00se](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/9e8a1a/32.png) [@nostradam00se](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/nostradam00se)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2016, 6:53am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/2016-feig-reboot-proton-pack-v2-with-more-tech/13615/8 "2016-09-22T06:53:32Z")
Is there enough space between the barrels to attach a LED stripe instead of a regular LED? It could give a nice redish glow. On the other hand it won’t light vertically to the barrel, it only distracts the light. Anyway, as always can’t wait for further updates. Good luck with your project, Danielle. ---
**Author:** ![MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/4af34b/32.png) [@MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MagicDanielle)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2016, 9:57am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/2016-feig-reboot-proton-pack-v2-with-more-tech/13615/9 "2016-09-22T09:57:18Z")
Yes this is another possible solution that I’ve been considering. I’ve only settled on LED for now because i have loads haha ---
**Author:** ![MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/4af34b/32.png) [@MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MagicDanielle)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2016, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/2016-feig-reboot-proton-pack-v2-with-more-tech/13615/10 "2016-09-29T00:19:40Z")
Part 4 of my reboot proton pack build. ANIMATIONS!!! I wanted to show off a few of the animations that will be fetured in a custom section of my new [proton packs](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack). Enjoy. [![](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/9/f/9feffc5c298297c819acb97c08afddeca5a18f09.jpeg "ARDUINO ANIMATIONS??!! Reboot Proton Pack Part 4") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCDBN6zWemU) ---
**Author:** ![MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/4af34b/32.png) [@MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MagicDanielle)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2016, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/2016-feig-reboot-proton-pack-v2-with-more-tech/13615/11 "2016-10-08T14:02:25Z")
Part 5 of my second reboot [proton pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack) build. Discussing arduino to arduino serial communication and a parts layout. [![](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/1/4146b33281933e8985fe1af0ce4896ebb810ed00.jpeg "Proton Pack Part 5. Arduino Communication") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFGLt-KjZhQ) ---
**Author:** ![Ricky](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/ricky/32/4013_2.png) [@Ricky](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Ricky)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2016, 6:59am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/2016-feig-reboot-proton-pack-v2-with-more-tech/13615/12 "2016-10-14T06:59:34Z")
My wife just saw your videos and prompted me to ask you how much does the ready to install lights and sounds system just like your first V1 pack cost? Can you build one for her? what would be the cost? you can PM me. cheers and amazing job! ---
**Author:** ![MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/4af34b/32.png) [@MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MagicDanielle)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2016, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/2016-feig-reboot-proton-pack-v2-with-more-tech/13615/13 "2016-10-14T13:44:04Z")
Hi Ricky, you’d be best to contact me via my Facebook page. I like to keep track of all of my enquiries there. I could certainly build a kit though. ---
**Author:** ![MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/4af34b/32.png) [@MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MagicDanielle)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2016, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/2016-feig-reboot-proton-pack-v2-with-more-tech/13615/14 "2016-10-18T13:00:13Z")
Part 6 of my reboot [proton pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack), installing some lights and stuff 🙂 [![](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/1/4/1408027914e1e452aedb596c8cf6ca1dee168c1d.jpeg "Reboot Proton Pack Part 6: LIGHTS!!!!") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1sSfx9ppNA) ---
**Author:** ![MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/4af34b/32.png) [@MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MagicDanielle)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2016, 10:15am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/2016-feig-reboot-proton-pack-v2-with-more-tech/13615/15 "2016-10-19T10:15:56Z")
Part 7: Painting and fitting [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xnZph3pNwY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xnZph3pNwY) ---
**Author:** ![MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/4af34b/32.png) [@MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MagicDanielle)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2017, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/2016-feig-reboot-proton-pack-v2-with-more-tech/13615/16 "2017-02-11T00:39:54Z")
**HUGE UPDATE!!!** Well I’ve managed to get a TONNE done on my new pack. The screen animations are working now, and the sound effects correlate nicely with them. I’m really happy with the way this is turning out. Please let me know what you think. Everything is running from multiple arduino boards and I’ve done all of the coding myself. If you enjoy, please consider subscribing. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR\_rqPez\_z8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR_rqPez_z8) ---
**Author:** ![jacklawyer](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/848f3c/32.png) [@jacklawyer](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jacklawyer)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2017, 1:29am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/2016-feig-reboot-proton-pack-v2-with-more-tech/13615/17 "2017-02-13T01:29:55Z")
So cool! ---
**Author:** ![Travis\_Burrell](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/travis_burrell/32/6614_2.png) [@Travis\_Burrell](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Travis_Burrell)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2017, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/2016-feig-reboot-proton-pack-v2-with-more-tech/13615/18 "2017-02-14T16:04:26Z")
maybe I missed this part, how are you heating this acrylic sheet in a way that when you bend it, it is not snapping?? I have not tried to heat/bend Plexiglas or sheets like this before, but was curious? ---
**Author:** ![MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/4af34b/32.png) [@MagicDanielle](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MagicDanielle)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2017, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/2016-feig-reboot-proton-pack-v2-with-more-tech/13615/19 "2017-03-13T16:38:00Z")
> [@Travis Burrell](#): > > maybe I missed this part, how are you heating this acrylic sheet in a way that when you bend it, it is not snapping?? I have not tried to heat/bend Plexiglas or sheets like this before, but was curious? i’m so sorry for the slow reply, I have only just realised you messaged. I have been using a heat gun, and bending it VERY VERY gently over the corner of a table. This can not be rushed, else you will get mega snaps. ---
**Author:** ![cpu64](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/cpu64/32/104792_2.png) [@cpu64](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/cpu64)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2017, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/2016-feig-reboot-proton-pack-v2-with-more-tech/13615/20 "2017-03-15T03:30:51Z")
This is my favorite method for bending plexi.. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5Za7N87qI4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5Za7N87qI4) [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/2016-feig-reboot-proton-pack-v2-with-more-tech/13615.md?page=2)