# My 1st Proton Gun/Particle Thrower Build w/ TC's Gun Kit v3 **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [April 29, 2014, 7:14am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-1st-proton-gun-particle-thrower-build-w-tcs-gun-kit-v3/23204 "2014-04-29T07:14:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![PssdffJay](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/pssdffjay/32/6529_2.png) [@PssdffJay](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/PssdffJay)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2014, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-1st-proton-gun-particle-thrower-build-w-tcs-gun-kit-v3/23204/21 "2014-06-21T21:32:00Z")
What a difference! I’m glad you were able to have this baby overhauled by someone like Joe. When are we going to see some photos of you in all that cool gear? ---
**Author:** ![ovwthrillseekr](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/ovwthrillseekr/32/6556_2.png) [@ovwthrillseekr](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ovwthrillseekr)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2014, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-1st-proton-gun-particle-thrower-build-w-tcs-gun-kit-v3/23204/22 "2014-06-21T21:45:42Z")
Thanks man! I’ll be at the SD Comic Con this year and I’m sure I’ll take a few pictures there. Since I’ve found this GBFans forum, I’ve purchased more GB gimmicks than I ever thought I would. There are so many things to add/build/purchase that it seems impossible to be content with what you have lol. I definitely need to validate this investment by wearing it at least sometime this year (besides my apartment of course). ---
**Author:** ![JoeLuna33](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/joeluna33/32/6280_2.png) [@JoeLuna33](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/JoeLuna33)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2014, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-1st-proton-gun-particle-thrower-build-w-tcs-gun-kit-v3/23204/23 "2014-06-21T21:51:48Z")
> [@PssdffJay](#): > > When are we going to see some photos of you in all that cool gear? The man demands a fashion show! Take some selfies and post them up 😉 ---
**Author:** ![ovwthrillseekr](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/ovwthrillseekr/32/6556_2.png) [@ovwthrillseekr](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ovwthrillseekr)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2014, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-1st-proton-gun-particle-thrower-build-w-tcs-gun-kit-v3/23204/24 "2014-06-22T01:51:21Z")
I’ll start making some 8x10’s 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Hammer](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/hammer/32/6544_2.png) [@Hammer](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Hammer)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2014, 2:13am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-1st-proton-gun-particle-thrower-build-w-tcs-gun-kit-v3/23204/25 "2014-06-22T02:13:35Z")
Great job on the gun build!! ---
**Author:** ![halliwax](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/47e85d/32.png) [@halliwax](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/halliwax)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2014, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-1st-proton-gun-particle-thrower-build-w-tcs-gun-kit-v3/23204/26 "2014-06-22T03:42:46Z")
looking good!! like the idea about the extending wand!! ---
**Author:** ![PssdffJay](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/pssdffjay/32/6529_2.png) [@PssdffJay](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/PssdffJay)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2014, 6:51am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-1st-proton-gun-particle-thrower-build-w-tcs-gun-kit-v3/23204/27 "2014-06-22T06:51:07Z")
> [@ovwthrillseekr](#): > > I’ll start making some 8x10’s 😉 I want a signed one saying: Jay, I’m you’re biggest fan! - ovwthrillseekr And make sure you put a smiley face too! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![ovwthrillseekr](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/ovwthrillseekr/32/6556_2.png) [@ovwthrillseekr](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ovwthrillseekr)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2014, 8:06am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-1st-proton-gun-particle-thrower-build-w-tcs-gun-kit-v3/23204/28 "2014-06-22T08:06:53Z")
Here’s a quick video for the heck of it: https://www.youtube.com/embed/wgtkPYFfc6Y?feature=oembed&wmode=opaque ---
**Author:** ![ovwthrillseekr](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/ovwthrillseekr/32/6556_2.png) [@ovwthrillseekr](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ovwthrillseekr)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2014, 8:17am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-1st-proton-gun-particle-thrower-build-w-tcs-gun-kit-v3/23204/29 "2014-06-22T08:17:37Z")
And here’s another one for no reason at all: [![](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/5/1/51098c16acad68e5b37a930c6e3c24d9f5098482.jpeg "4th August 2007") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhraoo_McAw) ---
**Author:** ![PssdffJay](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/pssdffjay/32/6529_2.png) [@PssdffJay](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/PssdffJay)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2014, 8:19am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-1st-proton-gun-particle-thrower-build-w-tcs-gun-kit-v3/23204/30 "2014-06-22T08:19:37Z")
Sweet! Do you have both LEDs in the n filter? The [cyclotron](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/cyclotron) one and the new vent one? ---
**Author:** ![ovwthrillseekr](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/ovwthrillseekr/32/6556_2.png) [@ovwthrillseekr](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ovwthrillseekr)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2014, 8:28am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-1st-proton-gun-particle-thrower-build-w-tcs-gun-kit-v3/23204/31 "2014-06-22T08:28:31Z")
Yea they are both in there. ---
**Author:** ![ovwthrillseekr](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/ovwthrillseekr/32/6556_2.png) [@ovwthrillseekr](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ovwthrillseekr)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2014, 8:31am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-1st-proton-gun-particle-thrower-build-w-tcs-gun-kit-v3/23204/32 "2014-06-22T08:31:41Z")
I think I’m going to install [the video game](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/games/ghostbusters-the-video-game) lighting system ---
**Author:** ![ovwthrillseekr](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/ovwthrillseekr/32/6556_2.png) [@ovwthrillseekr](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ovwthrillseekr)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2014, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-1st-proton-gun-particle-thrower-build-w-tcs-gun-kit-v3/23204/33 "2014-06-30T15:46:24Z")
I removed the potentiometer from the GBFans sound board and attached wires to the proper sound board leads. I then ran the wires through the split less loom and soldered the wire leads to the potentiometer. From there, I removed the screw from the side metal knob and put the potentiometer in it’s place. I had to widen the hole slightly on the metal knob. A couple drops of epoxy later and I have a new volume adjustment knob. 🙂 [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/3/d/3d570d05a427827f73fcb08cea0757fc97bcada8.jpeg)](http://s88.photobucket.com/user/heartbrkkid55/media/AA0EBA5B-7D30-47C8-827E-09BBF35A0FE0.jpg.html) [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/4/446a98ef51746345979229152fc8bd12cfba7db2.jpeg)](http://s88.photobucket.com/user/heartbrkkid55/media/5E2CE547-1EB1-4AE5-9912-520A6B0E68F0.jpg.html) [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/7/9/79c2024dc2533ae00604c5df290a7f45ae340c73.jpeg)](http://s88.photobucket.com/user/heartbrkkid55/media/FDC93A2C-ECB8-467D-A651-B14AAE4F7C57.jpg.html) [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/b/d/bd8cbf6a1f7959fe0f72fe1ec9ebf87a92fb4b72.jpeg)](http://s88.photobucket.com/user/heartbrkkid55/media/ED51B80C-DAB9-4950-8CA2-BE2409A5B7D7.jpg.html) [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/f/1/f1a3be9a23e4a91863b8c379b8775db0891d5570.jpeg)](http://s88.photobucket.com/user/heartbrkkid55/media/32943582-0A20-4231-8C8F-F14288223142.jpg.html) ---
**Author:** ![Venkmans\_Swagger](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/6bbea6/32.png) [@Venkmans\_Swagger](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Venkmans_Swagger)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2014, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-1st-proton-gun-particle-thrower-build-w-tcs-gun-kit-v3/23204/34 "2014-06-30T16:04:13Z")
Nice touch ---
**Author:** ![PssdffJay](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/pssdffjay/32/6529_2.png) [@PssdffJay](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/PssdffJay)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2014, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-1st-proton-gun-particle-thrower-build-w-tcs-gun-kit-v3/23204/35 "2014-06-30T17:35:09Z")
Sweet! Any distortion? ---
**Author:** ![ovwthrillseekr](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/ovwthrillseekr/32/6556_2.png) [@ovwthrillseekr](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ovwthrillseekr)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2014, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-1st-proton-gun-particle-thrower-build-w-tcs-gun-kit-v3/23204/36 "2014-06-30T17:50:28Z")
No none at all. Is that a common problem when attaching reattaching potentiometers? My biggest concern has been the attachment of the metal knob to the potentiometer. The picture shows the potentiometer mildly angled through the gun body hole. When I put epoxied it in place, I made sure it was straight and secure to the metal knob. It’s on there like a rock right now but with alot of use (considering how much Ghostbusting I do), I’m worried it will come loose. I could just be paranoid. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![PssdffJay](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/pssdffjay/32/6529_2.png) [@PssdffJay](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/PssdffJay)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2014, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-1st-proton-gun-particle-thrower-build-w-tcs-gun-kit-v3/23204/37 "2014-06-30T18:44:19Z")
I’m not sure. I thought I had read somewhere that it could be an issue, but I’m probably wrong. ---
**Author:** ![ovwthrillseekr](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/ovwthrillseekr/32/6556_2.png) [@ovwthrillseekr](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ovwthrillseekr)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2014, 3:49am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-1st-proton-gun-particle-thrower-build-w-tcs-gun-kit-v3/23204/38 "2014-07-10T03:49:58Z")
Well I added another mod to the gun. I imagine this will be the last update to this thread as I’m pretty happy with everything as it is right now. You never know though! After seeing Stantz’s vent light in GB2, I’ve been obsessed with having a vent light that would produce the same effect. Even on the brightest setting, the GBFans gun vent light always seemed a little dim to me. So… I added 12 LED’s to the mix. I purchased this 5V - 12 LED Super Bright White LED Board off eBay (Link: [http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=390864031979](http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=390864031979)) for $4 total: [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/3/6/36631560c7faf06be70208bb7194a8061cb3fffe.png)](http://s88.photobucket.com/user/heartbrkkid55/media/2794B8D5-1341-4338-A596-0238538B5115.png.html) [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/0/4085a2fcec3eb4c16830c4df254b8d40fc2d51f3.png)](http://s88.photobucket.com/user/heartbrkkid55/media/7BB8A8C7-B1A5-472F-9981-EE12F49873E1.png.html) I desoldered the GBFans Gun Vent Light and let this guy join the party to this result: [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/1/b/1b43c3bd4aac5fa65619d7b7170b6fea56fb2af7.jpeg)](http://s88.photobucket.com/user/heartbrkkid55/media/0AD59FDF-5C87-4630-AA10-96106FE10EA7.jpg.html) [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/8/6/86483b975e531eeb1181595053a2fb7e3c2ebfdf.jpeg)](http://s88.photobucket.com/user/heartbrkkid55/media/2BD1E91F-64DF-471D-9A56-E18A0454984A.jpg.html) [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/2/f/2f324336b2b777b763f327b748c58412404faae0.jpeg)](http://s88.photobucket.com/user/heartbrkkid55/media/E4270236-4E27-4F1F-931A-4B366AA4518B.jpg.html) [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/a/2/a2bb45058428c7855afe41f100778ae8efbcfe76.jpeg)](http://s88.photobucket.com/user/heartbrkkid55/media/08CF2E39-B0FC-41A3-82FA-34690D962F97.jpg.html) [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/4/8/48ec6cd06aa21336860a069b7118b0183a264120.jpeg)](http://s88.photobucket.com/user/heartbrkkid55/media/24AAD207-9982-4FD3-BBD6-155FF0981F0E.jpg.html) So yea… That’s all I got. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![PssdffJay](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/pssdffjay/32/6529_2.png) [@PssdffJay](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/PssdffJay)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2014, 4:17am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-1st-proton-gun-particle-thrower-build-w-tcs-gun-kit-v3/23204/39 "2014-07-10T04:17:37Z")
Was that a direct swap or did you have to do any fancy trickery? ---
**Author:** ![ovwthrillseekr](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/ovwthrillseekr/32/6556_2.png) [@ovwthrillseekr](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ovwthrillseekr)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2014, 4:20am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-1st-proton-gun-particle-thrower-build-w-tcs-gun-kit-v3/23204/40 "2014-07-10T04:20:11Z")
Just cut the positive and negative lead to the GBFans vent light and then soldered those leads to the leads of the new bright LED. Pretty easy to do. Took a couple minutes. [Previous page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-1st-proton-gun-particle-thrower-build-w-tcs-gun-kit-v3/23204.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/my-1st-proton-gun-particle-thrower-build-w-tcs-gun-kit-v3/23204.md?page=3)