# To buy a build Proton Pack or Build my own **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [August 2, 2015, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/to-buy-a-build-proton-pack-or-build-my-own/6032 "2015-08-02T04:08:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![lapena77](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/839c29/32.png) [@lapena77](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/lapena77)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2015, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/to-buy-a-build-proton-pack-or-build-my-own/6032/1 "2015-08-02T04:08:30Z")
I can’t decide on whether or not to buy a build or build my own [proton pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack), the electronics might be hard for me to install connect all the wiring from the thrower to the pack, how to install the light bulb on the thrower main body and the bulb on the front of the thrower. the other part will easy for me to do by just drilling holes on the shell for all the aluminum parts. How to program the sound. I am just looking to buy or build a basic GB1 pack. ---
**Author:** ![thebigone2087](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/d6d6ee/32.png) [@thebigone2087](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/thebigone2087)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2015, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/to-buy-a-build-proton-pack-or-build-my-own/6032/2 "2015-08-02T21:22:47Z")
Do it yourself. If I can get everyone who wants a pack to build one, I would. It is so rewarding to be able to say, “I did that”. With the wealth of information and builds (not to mention parts) available on the site, there is no reason not to build one. That and its a BLAST. If you get the GBFans light and sound kit, it is the easiest to use kit as most of it is plug and play. We are all here to help, so always always ask anything that pops in your head (as well as using the search feature!) ---
**Author:** ![lapena77](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/839c29/32.png) [@lapena77](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/lapena77)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2015, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/to-buy-a-build-proton-pack-or-build-my-own/6032/3 "2015-08-02T21:32:15Z")
the only trouble i might have will be at the thrower front were the light bulb goes ---
**Author:** ![thebigone2087](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/d6d6ee/32.png) [@thebigone2087](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/thebigone2087)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2015, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/to-buy-a-build-proton-pack-or-build-my-own/6032/4 "2015-08-02T21:35:01Z")
Nah, super straight forward. I usually just glue the bulb into the barrel. Check out some builds (mine included) and they usually give you a good look on how the bulbs are placed ---
**Author:** ![jason407](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/jason407/32/6579_2.png) [@jason407](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jason407)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2015, 11:56pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/to-buy-a-build-proton-pack-or-build-my-own/6032/5 "2015-08-02T23:56:50Z")
I agree…build it, but buy a light/sound kit (which is what I did)…unless you happen to be super into programming that sort of thing. ---
**Author:** ![lapena77](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/839c29/32.png) [@lapena77](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/lapena77)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2015, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/to-buy-a-build-proton-pack-or-build-my-own/6032/6 "2015-08-03T02:03:42Z")
Who sells light/sound kit ---
**Author:** ![thebigone2087](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/d6d6ee/32.png) [@thebigone2087](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/thebigone2087)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2015, 2:32am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/to-buy-a-build-proton-pack-or-build-my-own/6032/7 "2015-08-03T02:32:14Z")
GBFans shop as well as member Crix. The GBFans kits are all I have used, and they are plug and play. ---
**Author:** ![lapena77](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/839c29/32.png) [@lapena77](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/lapena77)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2015, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/to-buy-a-build-proton-pack-or-build-my-own/6032/8 "2015-08-03T03:16:27Z")
pack amplified sound board the one i need to buy ---
**Author:** ![thebigone2087](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/d6d6ee/32.png) [@thebigone2087](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/thebigone2087)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2015, 3:25am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/to-buy-a-build-proton-pack-or-build-my-own/6032/9 "2015-08-03T03:25:43Z")
Yep. Grab the pack lights, wand lights, both [ribbon cables](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/ribbon-cable), the speaker, and battery too ---
**Author:** ![lapena77](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/839c29/32.png) [@lapena77](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/lapena77)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2015, 3:43am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/to-buy-a-build-proton-pack-or-build-my-own/6032/10 "2015-08-03T03:43:07Z")
does the wand lights come with all the lights i need for the thrower ---
**Author:** ![thebigone2087](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/d6d6ee/32.png) [@thebigone2087](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/thebigone2087)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2015, 10:20am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/to-buy-a-build-proton-pack-or-build-my-own/6032/11 "2015-08-03T10:20:59Z")
Sure does. It has all the LEDs but you’ll need the [Hat lights](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/hat-lights) (which are just the covers) and either the white and red [Arcoelectric lights](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/arcolectric) (which you yank the bulbs out of and only use the covers of) or the lesser expensive LED cliplet covers. The Arco’s are screen accurate.