Hi, recently, I’ve finished my proton pack and suit, and to make my cosplay more realistic, I thought it would be cool to add the belt gizmo and the attenuator.
I’ve found some online but they are very pricy so I thought I’d might make one myself, but I’ve been struggling to find electronic diagram for both of them.
Has any of you ever build one and have some tips on how I should make them and where i can find the electronic diagram.
Thank you !
Have you checked out this thread on GBfans. Someone made a budget attenuator https://www.gbfans.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51040
As for if someone has released a full-featured Arduino DIY version I think the answer is no.
No I didn’t saw it, it looks really cool and detailed, i’ll take look at that for the attenuator to see how it works
Hey, big update today after a lot of work, here is my custom Proton Pack Attenuator inspired from this post : https://www.gbfans.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51040
And here with the stickers added :
I’ve worked a bit on the electronic so that i can also turn ON/OFF my pack with one of the switch and use the potentiometer to also control my proton pack sound volume.
If you want to reproduce the same Attenuator, I’ve detailed my electronic diagram and put all of the parts I’ve used in this Miro board : https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVKinP9os=/?share_link_id=569779222663
Do not hesitate to ask me question about it !
Hey, new big update, after some more work here is the final result of my handmade custom belt gizmo.
I have a small problem with the red leds under the tubes and in the error box not working maybe due to a bad solder or a shortcircuit that i need to fix. But my multimeter is dead so I can’t test where is the problem right now.
I’ll update as soon as it’s fixed.
Also, I will try to update soon with the electronic diagram, the 3d models and all the parts I’ve used.
Hey, back for a small update.
I’ve managed to fix the red leds under the tube and in the error box. Unfortunately, the led in the error box isn’t that powerfull so it doesn’t light up the whole box. I’ve tried putting some more powerfull led, but the poor 9v battery powering all of this couldn’t support it.
Also I’ve attached the cable in the bottom right with a screw because with just hot glue, the cable didn’t really stand that well.
So here is the final result, hope you’ll like it :
EDIT
If you want to reproduce the same Gizmo Board, I’ve detailed my electronic diagram and put all of the parts I’ve used in the same Miro board as the attenuator : https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVKinP9os=/?share_link_id=632595904927
WOW! ….you’re work LOOKS AMAZING. Love the raised side detail/ side protrusions on the attenuator. (NICE DETAIL… Love how it mimics the raised side detail found on the proton pack like the crank box / gun mount box surfaces.)
….Also enjoy the “No-Ghost” display on the Belt-Gizmo. “Very NICE touch”
I agree, this is absolutely fantastic!! I am trying to achieve something similar. I have a working Sonyo 808D, and want to program it so that the bulbs just cycle through the numbers constantly.
Thanks, it was a lot of work to assemble everything, especially as I clearly don’t have all the best tool to do it in my small student appartment !
The base 3d model of the attenuator is not from me though, I found it on thingiverse here : https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6293480
I’ve just done some light modification to make it compatible with a 10 segment bargraph display. I’ve put the modification here : https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVKinP9os=/?moveToWidget=3458764610716969368&cot=10 and you can also check it on the miro were I’ve put all the diagram
Thank you, this was a ton of work as i entirely designed everyting on the gizmo. I would have love to have an original Sonyo 808D, it would have been so much easier, but I can’t really afford it.
I still need to clean the circuit a bit as I don’t show the back of the gizmo, but it’s a real nightmare of soler and cable xD
Quick update !
I completely reworked the electronic of my Belt Gizmo with a custom pcb and more powerfull battery, now i can program whatever i want to display on the tube, it’s not hard doldered like last time.
You can check the video of the working Belt Gizmo here :