WIP proton pack and ecto goggles for my first big cosplay!

This is all based on the Q-pack tacoshell 3d printable proton pack. I'll add a link here after I make the post. I am trying to do all the electronics myself to save money while getting a good level of fidelity and functionality.

Edit: Q pack files - https://github.com/mr-kiou/q-pack

I'd recommend the guide as it helps a lot with assembly. I am annotating my copy with the intent to help clarify some areas but it's very good value given the print files are free and it's so helpful.

I need to design a pop mechanism that fits in here as the q pack one is twist-based and that's not how I'd like mine to work.

The decals arrived while I was on holiday and will be weathered more to fit in better. They're from Moby Sign Co.

The knobs and such were resin printed by JLC. €50 ISH all in vs €250 for a local company. I wish I could have used local peeps but a 500% difference is significant.

The switch works although the "pull IR" flashing green mode on the LED is mysteriously dim. That's ok though, I'll rework it sometime.

I need the lenses laser cut but that should be all that's left!

The knobs turn but don't do anything ;)

Black inside to keep it from being distracting. I will make a safety hat for the capacitor what with it being next to my eyes.

I used boiled water and a careful hand to pre-bend the nylon tubes so they don't stress their fittings too much. 30 sec to 1 min in the heat while being bent then a quench in cold water to set the new shape. The cables are from Ben of Kent props.

Edit: Diplomatically speaking apparently Ben of Kent is known in the community as having some issues when it comes to pre-built items and assemblies. The raw parts I got were mostly fine but you may consider another source first if possible. Double check your source's reputation before ordering stuff!

Note: you must widen the two openings for the large hose by about 1 mm or so total (measure it if you can) or they won't fit. I had to sand the tube which sucked for one end and made a cylindrical magnetised plug for the vertical part in the above image. I just put a ring washer stack of 3 at the bottom for the magnet to grab and allow access to the machine screw.

There's still electronics to finalise, a frame to buy, a motherboard to collect and weathering to do but it's getting there! Hopefully ready for Halloween! I have the overalls and belt etc already. Will share when it's all done.