# 3D Printed a Proton Pack ... but what about the back plate??

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**Category:** Proton Packs\
**Created:** [January 1, 2022, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/3d-printed-a-proton-pack-but-what-about-the-back-plate/29745 "2022-01-01T02:46:42Z")\
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**Author:** ![mrozowski1234](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/4af34b/32.png) [@mrozowski1234](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/mrozowski1234)\
**Post date:** [January 1, 2022, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/3d-printed-a-proton-pack-but-what-about-the-back-plate/29745/1 "2022-01-01T02:46:42Z")

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Hey y’all, I’ve 3D printed the wonderful files from here: [Ghostbusters Proton Pack by MileyORiley - Thingiverse](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2479141/files)

But what did you all do for the backplate? Obviously I can’t 3d print one at home because it’s far too large and the file that is on there, apparently I’m not to print it?

Love to hear your suggestions! Also, did anybody modify their Hasbro Spengler wand to work with their pack? Where did you buy the components?

Thanks!

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**Author:** ![Styrofoam\_Guy](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/87869e/32.png) [@Styrofoam\_Guy](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Styrofoam_Guy)\
**Post date:** [January 1, 2022, 7:11am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/3d-printed-a-proton-pack-but-what-about-the-back-plate/29745/2 "2022-01-01T07:11:01Z")

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When I made my pack I made the back plate out of acrylic sheet. I cut it out using a scroll saw. I chose acrylic over wood so if it gets wet or it is humid the wood would not warp or be damaged.

You could also buy the aluminum one from the store or buy some aluminum sheet and cut it out yourself.

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**Author:** ![tobycj](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/tobycj/32/186876_2.png) [@tobycj](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/tobycj)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2022, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/3d-printed-a-proton-pack-but-what-about-the-back-plate/29745/3 "2022-01-02T01:27:17Z")

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If you’re in the US a lot of folk use sendcutsend for their [motherboard](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard).

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**Author:** ![err404](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/e9c0ed/32.png) [@err404](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/err404)\
**Post date:** [January 9, 2022, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/3d-printed-a-proton-pack-but-what-about-the-back-plate/29745/4 "2022-01-09T03:20:43Z")

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I used Ponoko. It was less than $50 shipped in 1/8” 5052 Al. Great finish and perfectly cut with holes ready to go for mounting.

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**Author:** ![wralex](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/e99b99/32.png) [@wralex](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/wralex)\
**Post date:** [January 9, 2022, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/3d-printed-a-proton-pack-but-what-about-the-back-plate/29745/5 "2022-01-09T04:06:16Z")

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I used Xometry for mine as Sendcutsend don’t ship to Canada.

Perfect service with Xometry. Nothing to say.

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**Author:** ![troberts289](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/ce7236/32.png) [@troberts289](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/troberts289)\
**Post date:** [January 10, 2022, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/3d-printed-a-proton-pack-but-what-about-the-back-plate/29745/6 "2022-01-10T19:09:59Z")

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I printed those same files and used the aluminum [motherboard](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard) for sale on the GB fans site; It was a near perfect fit.

I’d strongly consider going that rout. It’s super sturdy, and its great for weathering. Nothing looks like scratched up aluminum quite like scratched up aluminum.