So i’m really into watching shows like “Ghost Hunters” and “Ghost Adventures” and was just wondering if anyone has ever made an attempt at converting an EMF meter, or any other ghost hunting equipment into Ghostbusters equipment. The idea of having a PKE meter that you could really use in the field that could actually pick up ghost readings is an awesome idea to me. Just kind of been tossing this idea around. Has it been done?/Could it be done?
Here are 2 examples of what I’m talking about, there’s lots of different styles out there.
I think these would be the most compatible though. Thoughts? Ideas? Bueller?
Ok. EMF meters do not “detect” Ghosts. But it is a theory that Ghosts disrupt the natural electrical field and thus can be “detected” by an EMF detector. But Ghosts do not give off any readings that are known to man right now, anything is theory and most of the time its the idea that the presence disrupts a natural field more then they give off their own field.
Also that ghost meter is nothing more then a repackaged EMF detector and that company should be ashamed.
ANYWAY
Yes I’ve thought about building a RGB style casing over a few different meters (one custom) to just have a read out on my prop.
I have an emf thats not encased and it has the bar graph leds, one of my next projects is to make an emf pke, going to look like an extreme gb pke. I will post pics when we start on it.
cool idea, but like spooky,i’m not sold on a ghost-emf connection. I do believe that there is thermal detection however. my favorite is evp detection which is cheap, and the ghosts talk to you in some cases.
Agreed. EVP is some crazy stuff man. I drew up some plans to make an EMF PKE last week, so I may start that up sometime. I want to build something close to the movie model PKE, but going that route will probably result in larger dimensions than standard. I guess an RGB model would still be cool, I’ll see what I come up with back to the drawing board!
Very cool SpeedMonkey! Please do post some pics of that when you start! 
In a static prop yes, in an “accurate” PKE prop no…
EMF = Electromagnetic Field Meter
Mount servos or a motor that have magnets in them and the meter is useless…
Wow, I didn’t even think of that. Thanks for your input Exoray! As of now, I’m looking at two options based on the size of the EMF meters:
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Using the Extreme Ghostbusters model PKE to house a Gauss Master EMF meter. (seen above)
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Using the movie style PKE to house a K-II or E.L.F.-Zone EMF meter.
(Would custom build housing out of wood; type TBD. Or maybe a project box)
This isn’t exactly that, but I took a multimeter with LCD display and hooked it up to Realistic microphones (from the Gigameter) to make a PKE/Meter combo. As you walk around, the LCD numbers change (my son used it and says we have GHOSTS!!!) Fun? yes. Accurate? No. : )
Very cool! Thanks for the pic!
I’m happy to see someone brought this up 
First time poster, and I wanted to first thank everyone in this great community. I just found it this week and it has been a great resource!
Getting back on subject, to the original question: No, not yet. I have been working in the paranormal field for almost 3 years with extensive back ground in video and electronics. I use that angle to my advantage building DVR systems to use on investigation. I use “working” as a lose term, because in the end this is still a hobby that I enjoy that evolves a lot of work with few rewards. But when they happen… Awesome!
At my last paranormal conference, I noticed how there can be a market for unique tools in the field. Heck, I just paid 300 bucks for a single hard to find piece of equipment. It made me decide to move forward with an idea I have been sitting on for about a year to assemble a working EMF meter that resemble the PKE meter. Also, building it myself also allows me to also narrow the field range. As pointed out, “ghost hunters” use devices that detect changes in the electromagnetic field range as an indicator to possible activity. Normally these items are used for electrical work and cell phones, it would be nice to narrow the range down to the work I do.
I just won a IONA on ebay, but my intention is not to ever use that piece, but rather use it to create a urethane cast or similar. Another option would be for me to create a 3D digital model that could be used for FDM: Fused Deposition Models, or SLA: Stereolithography. One of my main goals is to be able to create several working version of EMF/PKE meter. I would sell working EMF/PKE meters, as well as sell just the shell, so we don’t have to depend on Ebay for finding an IONA. I am still reviewing the mediums to be able to make a good cast for re-producing a similar shell to the IONA while keeping the costs down, suggestions are welcome.
When I get to the point of making my first progress report of creating my first unit, I will make a new post here so people can track my progress - And I wont take over this post
So your the one that got that IONA out from under me lol
Sorry! And did you see it. Its in perfect condition… I almost don’t want to wreck it because the entire unit is in such great shape! A beautiful vintage piece such as this doesn’t deserve the ending it’s going to get 
- I should look at more like a new beginning
I did I was bidding against you lol
but you should do what i was going to do and make a housing for the motor.
casting is the way to go–then you will have more than one and maybe sell a few. : )
I’ve purchased, what I believe are, all the things to do this..about two years ago. No - I didn’t follow through with it, but I can tell you this - as Flynn has already addressed, do not install servos or motors. Make the wings either movable by a basic mechanism, or manually with your hands. Also - you want something that will fit inside the shell, and provide you with lights? Use one of these:
The Electrosensor
It’s cheaper than a K-II, offers a better idea what range the “fluctuation” may occur in, and is smaller and easier to cram into the shell. I used one in the EyeClops nightvision monocle modification I did, and it turned out pretty cool.
I look forward to someone actually making one of these. As I said, I have the things to put one together..but honestly, I’ve lost interest. So - good luck, and please.. Post pictures.
Hey sanny, thanks for the input! I’ve been working on a ghost trap and haven’t really gotten into building this yet. I’ll definitely look into the Electrosensor. Planning on having the wings move by hand for now, Would like them to be connected to some type of sliding mechanism. I’ve also considered making my own shell to fit one.
Screenracer, sounds like you’re on the right track to something really cool! Keep us posted here, and if taking over the post could gain us some more knowledge of the EMF/PKE subject, by all means do it!
I was thinking of this recently myself. May be a bit ambitious for a first project though.
I have two thoughts:
1- A RGB PKE meter would seem to have more room or at least better space. I would think the box form would be easier to get everything in.
2- A possible solution to the magnetic issue with a motor would be to either a) somehow account for the motor in the data feed (?) or maybe b) shield the motor? This second could be accomplished by a RGB version is the sensors were mounted where the PKE sensors are [the moving part thing…which I’m sure has a name…] And then shield the box of the PKE meter somehow…I’m just brainstorming
If you could attach a temp gage to it you could make a ghost multi-meter
Sounds like a fun project though!
If I had the chance to get a well kept IONA polisher kit, I’d make a copy of the original, then modify the copy. I couldn’t bring myself to cut it up. Same thing I have for De Loreans. I hate seeing them gutted into fake time machines..
Oh, and Graflex flash bulb handles as well. Thanks to star wars, they’re becoming extinct and over-priced.
I wanna see a Ouija Board in a PKE Meter. At least then you can talk to the ghost!