EctoLabs presents the GIZMO 8400 - a Sanyo ICC-808D replica that is true to the dimensions of the original calculator circuitboard, complete with accurate components and adjustable lighting effects.
The GIZMO 8400 comes as a partially-assembled kit - all the electronics and custom components have been pre-made and finished for you so there is absolutely NO SOLDERING, WIRING OR PAINTING REQUIRED!
Note: If you are looking for a GB2 style gizmo and daughterboard, details of our GIZMO 8900 kit can be found separately HERE
Features
The main circuitboard is 3D printed using a three-colour process from original models to create a smooth surface that mimics the brown board, metallic green traces and gold contacts of the original Sanyo calculator. The daughterboard aims to match the colour of those seen in the first movie and includes a heavy duty 50mm steel belt clip.
Included in the kit are all the real resistors, capacitors, transistors and diodes you need to accurately reproduce the layout of the 808D circuit. Simply attach each one to the pre-made holes on the board, cut the wires to size and secure to the back using a hot-melt glue gun. Also included is a set of eight glass VFD tubes sourced from Russia or Eastern Europe - a good visual replacement for the rare GDT Nixie tubes used by Sanyo.
In the case of older components that are no longer available, fully finished replicas have been made exclusively for this kit. This includes the four white IC chips (each with their own accurate numbers and markings) and the black IC chips which are matched closely to reference photos and decorated with Sanyo branded markings.
Lighting Effects and Electronics
For the lighting effects, nine super bright multicolor LEDs have been integrated into the specially designed ‘nixie shelf’ and ‘error box’ assembly. These are controlled by two buttons on the rear panel of the Gizmo - press the black button to cycle through the pre-programmed light patterns and press the red button to change the color of the current pattern.
The working electronics are based around a micro Arduino board with all-metal toggle and momentary switches. This will be assembled, pre-programmed and tested before shipping, so no need for any coding skills either. Just attach the cables from the nixie shelf to the switch assembly using the 3-pin connector, connect a 9V battery (not included) and you are good to go! For the tinkerers, a micro USB socket is accessible from the side of the Gizmo which allows you to upload your own Arduino sketches to control the lights in whatever way you like.
Here is a video demonstration of all the available patterns and colors:
In The Box
Your GIZMO 8400 kit will contain the following:
- Motherboard and daughterboard with pre-made holes
- Full set of real electronic components (resistors, capacitors, transistors, diodes and heat-shrink tubing) for board decoration
- Nixie Shelf parts and Error Box (painted & finished with integrated LEDs)
- 8x vintage glass VFD tubes (IV-3 type or similar)
- 1x pre-soldered electronics assembly (with pre-programmed micro Arduino, switches and connectors)
- 9x replica Sanyo branded components (painted and finished with accurate logos, numbering and markings)
- 8x rubber grommets
- 1x daughterboard back panel with steel belt clip
- 1x coiled shaver cable
- Information leaflet including a link to a hi-res step-by-step PDF assembly guide
Tools Required
As mentioned, no soldering, wiring or specialist electronics skills are required and you will receive a link to download a hi-res PDF assembly guide. However, you will need the following tools in order to assemble the kit:
- Hot-Melt Glue Gun (any will do, although I recommend a good quality model with a precision nozzle to help prevent mess)
- Super Glue (cyanoacrylate)
- Pliers (narrow or needle-nose recommended)
- Wire Cutters
- Scissors
- Small Phillips screwdriver (suitable for M2.5 & M4 screws)
- Heat source (heat gun, lighter, hairdryer, etc)
- 1x 9V Battery
Leather Holster Also Available!
EctoLabs are now offering our very own accurately styled leather holsters in both GB1 and GB2 styles, made to fit your new Gizmo like a glove. Add a matching holster to your gizmo order and get £9 off the price of both!
Full information on the holsters can be found here:
Price & Shipping
**PRICE: **
- **Gizmo Kit only: ** £139.00
- Gizmo Kit + Holster: £159.00
SHIPPING FROM: London, UK
SHIPPING RATES: Current international shipping rates available at EctoLabs | Back Soon | Ghostbusters Replica Props & Costume Accessories
Current Status
Currently out of stock
How to Order
Order directly via our website at:
For in stock items or pre-orders, simply add to your cart and checkout using a PayPal account or any credit/debit card. In stock items will ship within 1 working day. Pre-orders will ship as soon as they are ready (usually within 14 working days). You will receive a confirmation email once you order and a tracking number as soon as it has shipped.
Waiting List
If the item you would like to purchase is currently out of stock, you can easily add yourself to the waiting list. Just visit the product page at EctoLabs | Back Soon | Ghostbusters Replica Props & Costume Accessories and click on the “EMAIL ME…” button to add your name and email address. You will then be amongst the first to receive stock updates and news on available pre-orders.
Any further questions, feel free to post here or get in touch via PM.
Dave x
