hyperdyne
Sr Member
What the heck is that, you say? The integrated pack controller is a single board that sits in the proton pack. It controls everything you would ever need: The power cell lights, cyclotron, wand bargraph, wand firing lights, wand motor, wand static lights, optional sound board, switches. It is also programmable and includes several different wand lighting effects. It will also have 2 special modes - known as the "movie accurate" lighting mode and the "theoretical operation" lighting mode. This is very exciting, as something this integrated has not been done to date.
The sound board interface is included on the board also, so you can add on your own sound board any time you like. The board will support several off the shelf sound boards that are easily installed in your pack.
For wand lighting, all you will have to do is run the wiring up to the gun. This will allow you to have the spring activated tip no problem. All other wiring for the pack lights will be included also. We are also implementing a never before seen firing effect that should be a real eye opener.
Anyway, I made the prototype to go inside my new pack. I also just got in some extra boards. The whole system is working great, I will have some pics up very soon.
Here is a quick shot of the new integrated controller board.
Everything simply plugs into this main board with readily available ribbon cables. I will also offer the pre-formed cables in the kit.
I also got the gun "sputter" mode working. It's pretty cool, when the power bar runs out the gun barrel LEDs start flickering and the sound board plays out a wand sputtering sound.
I also have the bright gun flash working, need to just wire one up.
The sound board interface is included on the board also, so you can add on your own sound board any time you like. The board will support several off the shelf sound boards that are easily installed in your pack.
For wand lighting, all you will have to do is run the wiring up to the gun. This will allow you to have the spring activated tip no problem. All other wiring for the pack lights will be included also. We are also implementing a never before seen firing effect that should be a real eye opener.
Anyway, I made the prototype to go inside my new pack. I also just got in some extra boards. The whole system is working great, I will have some pics up very soon.
Here is a quick shot of the new integrated controller board.
Everything simply plugs into this main board with readily available ribbon cables. I will also offer the pre-formed cables in the kit.
I also got the gun "sputter" mode working. It's pretty cool, when the power bar runs out the gun barrel LEDs start flickering and the sound board plays out a wand sputtering sound.
I also have the bright gun flash working, need to just wire one up.
