Recent content by dheighto

If you get the chance, please post a closeup picture of how you mounted it to your helmet. PS: Where did you get the little blower/fan for your helmet?

Sorry to bother you if you've found a solution already. The type of microphone you are using has always been trouble hooking up, in my experience. lookup a specification sheet/data sheet online for the model you have and check on how it is to be connected. Some models require capacitors or...

Peltier plates/ thermoelectric cooling are power hogs. I looked into this several yrs ago. You will need a high AH battery to et any reasonable operation time.

What pattern did you use for the boot soles, and how did you attach them?

Did you do anything with the soles of the boots to give them treads?

One method is to "frame" your builds. Mix a small batch and coat only the joints, insides and out, about 1/ inch wide. Then let it set overnight before continuing. You can test another idea on a test build: just build a small section, "frame" it, and spray coat with a matte finish clear coat or...

Well, you have to decide on whether you have the budget of a super power research team, a Tony Stark genius& financing, or that of a "Make:" hobbyist. I'll stick with the hobbyist level: 1- strength enhancement - The Halo costume/suit just isn't designed for that, you'd have to go with a...

Sounds like you have a a great plan. I live in the Midwest too, so I understand about cold Halloweens. Heat packs (like cool-packs) are made for hunters, and sell at outdoor stores. Make a place for one in your tubing and it could warm instead of cool. OK, I found the mini-fan to fit inside...

*Remember, I said DON'T use the mosquito repellent! Blowing it straight into you helm will make you sick!* I made my helmet using Foam and pepakura plans adjusted for foam. I built it with about 3/4 inches space on each side of my head and now I'm putting in 1 inch foam from a Jo-Ann Fabrics...

"i followed adams idea and build a neckseal for my self. here it is. hope you enjoy " Thank you!

Glad to be of help. I'm trying some other ideas for suit electronics, so tell me what you think: For talking with helmet on, I am putting Radio Shack's(Model: 277-1008) mono-amp speaker in the shoulder "vent" with a mic in the helmet. An old ear-bud can be used as a mic. The belt-clip on...

Have you seen this? http://www.westaby.net/tag/ammo-counter/ I tried to do this on my own, but my board was 3"x 4" and used several digital ic's. I like his better, but supply is running out.

"i was going to wire up some LEDS soon but was curious as to what resistor i would need." May I recommend this site: http://www.hebeiltd.com.cn/?p=zz.led.resistor.calculator

" they're having us do projects of our own choice" I'm going to put a stereo amp into my helmet (to hear better), but I'm afraid of it amplifying loud sounds too much. So I've been looking for a Auto Gain Control circuit, to squelch the volume when needed, but haven't found one that meets my...

"If you take a look at the game model, there is a significant amount of detail in that space." Thanks. Can you point me to any In-game (Mk VI) reference pictures that could help? The ones I've found aren't HD. Also, I'm trying to work out a "coolsuit" for venting armor costumes. Has anyone else...