# Trap&Pedal build diary **URL:** \ **Category:** Ghost Traps\ **Created:** [October 4, 2014, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/trap-amp-pedal-build-diary/9685 "2014-10-04T20:06:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![cpu64](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/cpu64/32/104792_2.png) [@cpu64](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/cpu64)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2015, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/trap-amp-pedal-build-diary/9685/21 "2015-09-03T20:11:37Z")
This is crazy awesome!! Great job! ---
**Author:** ![FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/FrankNBuster)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/trap-amp-pedal-build-diary/9685/22 "2015-10-11T16:17:31Z")
some progress on the trap shell [![image](http://fs5.directupload.net/images/151011/ypfxkvs4.jpg)](http://www.directupload.net) [![image](http://fs5.directupload.net/images/151011/dulp83yn.jpg)](http://www.directupload.net) the following pic show the trap loosely put together [![image](http://fs5.directupload.net/images/151011/7n9hvove.jpg)](http://www.directupload.net) [![image](http://fs5.directupload.net/images/151011/lljm32xj.jpg)](http://www.directupload.net) [![image](http://fs5.directupload.net/images/151011/z5oiacd6.jpg)](http://www.directupload.net) ---
**Author:** ![FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/FrankNBuster)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2015, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/trap-amp-pedal-build-diary/9685/23 "2015-11-09T20:23:40Z")
the bargraph, now mounted on a circuit board and fitted with cable. its 13 rectangular LEDs and a 5mm round one and two 8\*resistor-net [![image](http://fs5.directupload.net/images/151109/temp/dvvohmwy.jpg)](http://www.directupload.net/file/d/4166/dvvohmwy_jpg.htm) [![image](http://fs5.directupload.net/images/151109/temp/c79kiw7u.jpg)](http://www.directupload.net/file/d/4166/c79kiw7u_jpg.htm) mounted in trap body (now glued together, doors mounted) [![image](http://fs5.directupload.net/images/151109/temp/fszjy3tc.jpg)](http://www.directupload.net/file/d/4166/fszjy3tc_jpg.htm) trap handle primed, trap insert mounted [![image](http://fs5.directupload.net/images/151109/temp/ta4lk4dl.jpg)](http://www.directupload.net/file/d/4166/ta4lk4dl_jpg.htm) ---
**Author:** ![propcicle](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/dbc845/32.png) [@propcicle](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/propcicle)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 4:29am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/trap-amp-pedal-build-diary/9685/24 "2015-11-10T04:29:34Z")
How about some video of the Arduino in action? Thanks for posting your code, I need to take a closer look at your circuit. ---
**Author:** ![FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/FrankNBuster)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 8:29am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/trap-amp-pedal-build-diary/9685/25 "2015-11-10T08:29:42Z")
@propcicle: I will for sure publish everything and share it with the community. Only a matter of available time. But i promise. Sharing is caring 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/FrankNBuster)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/trap-amp-pedal-build-diary/9685/26 "2015-11-10T10:03:11Z")
here is the bargraph board [![image](http://fs5.directupload.net/images/151110/xjyh9qa4.jpg)](http://www.directupload.net) plus side of the LEDs is to the cable side, minus is to the resistors side. ---
**Author:** ![nick-a-tron](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/fbc32d/32.png) [@nick-a-tron](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/nick-a-tron)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2015, 10:27am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/trap-amp-pedal-build-diary/9685/27 "2015-11-11T10:27:42Z")
Really great work on that body/shell. ---
**Author:** ![FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/FrankNBuster)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2016, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/trap-amp-pedal-build-diary/9685/28 "2016-05-28T16:29:16Z")
hey! I am still alive. Current work is painting the trap. Another 2 layers primer are done, and at this moment the 3rd layer of black is drying. Pictures to follow. Sorry for the delay. Too much to do at work combined with private thing with a higher priority and a vacation (yay: was in Hawai’i and in Chicago! But saw no Ghosts). And I lost 12kg weight. The uniform now fits WAY better. ---
**Author:** ![FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/FrankNBuster)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2016, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/trap-amp-pedal-build-diary/9685/29 "2016-05-29T17:03:14Z")
some pictures Battery box with switch, light and hose connector [![image](http://fs5.directupload.net/images/160529/temp/ib5ogirz.jpg)](http://www.directupload.net/file/d/4370/ib5ogirz_jpg.htm) trap body/shell [![image](http://fs5.directupload.net/images/160529/temp/rqvdmj47.jpg)](http://www.directupload.net/file/d/4370/rqvdmj47_jpg.htm) wheeeeeee wheels [![image](http://fs5.directupload.net/images/160529/temp/v7ljt3p2.jpg)](http://www.directupload.net/file/d/4370/v7ljt3p2_jpg.htm) trap closed [![image](http://fs5.directupload.net/images/160529/temp/ses7u2cs.jpg)](http://www.directupload.net/file/d/4370/ses7u2cs_jpg.htm) trap open [![image](http://fs5.directupload.net/images/160529/temp/hx5kx56u.jpg)](http://www.directupload.net/file/d/4370/hx5kx56u_jpg.htm) light bar [![image](http://fs5.directupload.net/images/160529/temp/fy58ln9w.jpg)](http://www.directupload.net/file/d/4370/fy58ln9w_jpg.htm) the whole trap [![image](http://fs5.directupload.net/images/160529/temp/kxeypvrw.jpg)](http://www.directupload.net/file/d/4370/kxeypvrw_jpg.htm) ---
**Author:** ![FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/FrankNBuster)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2016, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/trap-amp-pedal-build-diary/9685/30 "2016-06-01T20:33:58Z")
next steps. Lookout, it’s a trap! [![image](http://fs5.directupload.net/images/160601/temp/p3gohi5t.jpg)](http://www.directupload.net/file/d/4373/p3gohi5t_jpg.htm) Knobs. I bought a bag full of old stereo knobs and buttons for 1,50€ ($1.50). With a little sawing and filing they fitted. Glued some white PVC sheet on it, cut to size, corners taken off with a holepunch. Same for the round bits on the round knobs = holepunch and PVC sheet. And superglue. On the picture you see the original knobs and the final results. [![image](http://fs5.directupload.net/images/160601/temp/5jox9jpt.jpg)](http://www.directupload.net/file/d/4373/5jox9jpt_jpg.htm) ---
**Author:** ![FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/FrankNBuster)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2016, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/trap-amp-pedal-build-diary/9685/31 "2016-06-02T19:56:48Z")
Next will be the aluminium sidings. I found a service at eb@y, who waterjet-cut to size (any form). Measured once and twice and ordered. Price is only slightly more than a piece of aluminium the size (and thickness 2mm) I would need to cut it myself - but then, how to cut it properly, with straight edges and 90 degree angles? Now waiting for the parts to arrive. ---
**Author:** ![FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/FrankNBuster)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2016, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/trap-amp-pedal-build-diary/9685/32 "2016-06-09T14:46:02Z")
the aluminium parts arrived, but 2 parts were the wrong thickness (1mm instead of 2mm). Arrrgh. Will be produced again. More waiting… Nevertheless, I cut out the front plate, and it came out nice. [![image](http://fs5.directupload.net/images/160609/temp/v7uk473b.jpg)](http://www.directupload.net/file/d/4381/v7uk473b_jpg.htm) nothing fixed yet, need the red letters first. ---
**Author:** ![FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/FrankNBuster)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2016, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/trap-amp-pedal-build-diary/9685/33 "2016-06-11T20:11:52Z")
some progress [![image](http://fs5.directupload.net/images/160611/temp/ibgqdi6w.jpg)](http://www.directupload.net/file/d/4383/ibgqdi6w_jpg.htm) [![image](http://fs5.directupload.net/images/160611/temp/b2ev378l.jpg)](http://www.directupload.net/file/d/4383/b2ev378l_jpg.htm) ---
**Author:** ![FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/FrankNBuster)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2016, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/trap-amp-pedal-build-diary/9685/34 "2016-06-16T15:15:56Z")
nearing completion. Still missing: - 2 red stickers, 1 white sticker, red lettering [V-Hook](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/v-hook) Holder and Holster Electrical and mechanical gizmo-magical things [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/0/a/0a4975e5a0e8a29fd8e9ac76096528605134984a.jpeg)](http://www.directupload.net/file/d/4388/3ezr3jxe_jpg.htm) [![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/e/1/e1566eab57de8b2fec6379c89eeb28fb456e6295.jpeg)](http://www.directupload.net/file/d/4388/uwxuzmbv_jpg.htm) ---
**Author:** ![FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/FrankNBuster)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2016, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/trap-amp-pedal-build-diary/9685/35 "2016-06-24T16:49:09Z")
Stickers, [V-Hook](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/v-hook) and Holster are finished also. Pictures to follow soon. ---
**Author:** ![FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@FrankNBuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/FrankNBuster)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2016, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/trap-amp-pedal-build-diary/9685/36 "2016-06-24T19:03:47Z")
The two rivets on the v-holder are countersunk aluminium rivets. You need a hammer and a special tool to make the rivet head on [the other side](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/publications/comics/ghostbusters-the-other-side), but worth the effort. The rivets in the corners are simple rivets which can be put together with a vise. the backside side view. I bent the metal plate a bit into a “S”-shaped form to make it easier to slide the trap in. the securing belt is long enough to make two loops and that way have a “no trap” tidy mode [Previous page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/trap-amp-pedal-build-diary/9685.md?page=1)