Limited Run Rocketeer Rocketpack Complete Electronics Kit

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This is for a run of a 10 kits of my complete sound and lights kits for a Rocketeer Cirrus X3 Rocketpack.

***UPDATE** This kit is now being COMPLETELY REDESIGNED. The new kit will be smaller, Arduino-based, and MUCH MORE functional. READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE THREAD FOR UPDATES***

The heart of this kit is custom sound board that puts out the actual sound effects captured from the film. The board also triggers lights when a switch is depressed. Here's video of how it all works:


https://youtu.be/VGiWicQVhns

The kit comes with everything you need to have movie-accurate sound effects and bright LED light on your replica Rocketpack and super easy instructions.
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Functionality of the kit is as follows:
On button push: Ignition sound ... followed by thrust ... lights go on. Thrust sound continues until you release the button
On button release: The engine wind-down sound, lights go out.


The Rocketeer Electronics Kit would include:
  • Custom Sound Module loaded with the sounds for ignition, thrust, wind-down
  • A Screw Terminal to mount the sound Module to.
  • A baseplate
  • Momentary push button to start the lights and sounds (this can also be mounted to a Rocketeer glove)
  • 80mm LED Light rings (2) for installation in the rocket bells.
  • 4” speaker for installation in the center vent of the pack
  • 5-wire cord for running to the push button
  • Battery holder for 8 AA batteries (powers the lights)
  • Battery holder for 2 AA batteries (powers the sound chip
  • 22GA wire (enough to complete the system)
  • Instructions for connecting the system together

The kit is easy to install. No soldering on the main chip, it just clicks onto the chassis. Wires secure with screws. There will be limited basic soldering of speaker wires and switch wires.

Cost for the kit is $215 shipped in the US.
PM me for an international shipping quote.

Now accepting payment in full via Paypal to valorreplicas@gmail.com.

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Hey Gang. any other interested parties? I'm ready to start planning this run. Let me know!
 
Interesting side note, I was actually spending the last few weeks exploring if there was a better way do do this kit, perhaps with a small Adafruit soundboard and Arduino board. And there certainly are products by Adafruit, Raspberry Pi and Arduino that would not only deliver similar results, but surpass the customization opportunities.
 
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This run is a go! We have liftoff!!!

See payment details in first post. There's a few slots left. Please let me know soon if you're interested.

Steve
 
Hey gang I'm working with another RPF member on a potential new tech solution for this kit. And it may take a little time. Hopefully not more than a few weeks.

We're looking at making this a full Arduino kit. Which means I'll be able to control some nuances of the light and sound effects. For example:

• Rocket lights will ignite AFTER the ignition sound, making it look more like the ticket firing at the right time.
• Rocket lights will flicker like real flame, and possible modulate color a bit, like real flame
• After the rockets shut down, the light will gently fade instead of snapping off.
• A single battery source, possible rechargeable.

My goal is to NOT increase cost by one penny, and NOT increase the work you need to do to assemble the kit.

So, please hang tight. More soon :)
 
This sounds great! I like the rechargeable battery. Would it include a charging port that can be installed in the body of the rocket pack? This way you wouldn’t have disassemble anything to charge the battery.
 
This sounds great! I like the rechargeable battery. Would it include a charging port that can be installed in the body of the rocket pack? This way you wouldn’t have disassemble anything to charge the battery.

Great idea. If it’s not part of the kit I can recommend a part to purchase.
 
I would be completely on board with an Arduino based kit. I had started tinkering with a Firecricket and got the sounds somewhat working (spin up, running loop, spin down), although the running loop would stutter - probably due to my inexperience with coding. May I recommend a relay that would enable with the lighting so the fan (and possibly some other accessories) could be controlled, too? I'm also super excited about the prospects of a single rechargeable battery - that was the main thing holding me back from the original kit.
 
I'm working with another RPF member who lives in town with me. He's prototyping an arduino version of the kit. I get almost daily updates on the progress. Once we get our arms around code and hardware I'll order parts. Sorry for the delay. Please let me know if this delay is NOT okay. I promise I'll keep everyone informed. IF for some reason the Arduino version does not meet me expectations, I will go back to my tried and true version for everyone.

Thanks,
Steve
 
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