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CPU64 · **Posted:** June 30th, 2012, 9:12 pm

Namssorg wrote:

Here's the latest wiring diagram. I thought the DPDT main power switch might help out (it didn't). I also tried disconnecting the sound and running it on it's own two AAs. Trying a new battery tonight.

You normally don't put a switch between both positive AND negative leads.. :3

Namssorg · **Posted:** June 30th, 2012, 9:29 pm

c05ta wrote:

what i found with the 9800 batteries is that when they drain all the way it takes 3 days to charge them again. i dont know why, but if you unplug them before 3 days it will only run for a few minuets, or sometimes not at all.

c05ta, thanks for the info! I think that's what the problem was. I popped a different battery in tonight and it seems to work fine. Thanks for verifying- I know a few of us were using the big blue LiPos but I hadn't heard of any problems so far.

CPU64 wrote:

You normally don't put a switch between both positive AND negative leads.. :3

Yeah, I know, it's weird (and isn't really doing anything) - Now that I know the battery was the likely culprit, I'll probably put it back to how I originally had it.

c05ta · **Posted:** June 30th, 2012, 9:50 pm

when i was having issues with my wiring back in december i ended up tearing everything apart a couple of times and getting so frustrated that i was ready to give up on electronics in my pack, and discontinuing my interest in electronics all together. it seemed that everything i was thinking might be the problem was wrong, and nothing i was trying worked.

my point is dont let it get you down, its a pain in the ass for sure, but when it works as it should its such a good feeling

Namssorg · **Posted:** July 1st, 2012, 7:55 am

It works! Replacing the 12v 9800 mAh battery with the 9.6v RadioShack 8 cell that wm6929 recommended seems to have done the trick. c05ta, thanks for the heads up. I think that big battery has a super long charge time, and unless it's all 100% full it doesn't last more than a few minutes.

c05ta · **Posted:** July 1st, 2012, 12:48 pm

on the plus side of that big blue beauty, when it is fully charged, it can last for about 20hrs (+/-), ive used mine for 2 day cons, and an after party with out recharging, and it was still running strong.

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gEkX · **Posted:** July 1st, 2012, 8:56 pm

Nice to see it all worked out for you! :nicejobyoudid:

CPU64 wrote:

You normally don't put a switch between both positive AND negative leads.. :3

I recommend that to him. I've heard that some lipos have battery drain issues when hooked up to a IC.
For whatever reason it has to do with the ground..IDK

BUT

If your using a battery for a RC Helicopter or one that has a kill switch/overcharge prevention circuit, you don't need to cut off the ground.. its a little "Trouble shooting" step I picked up.

Namssorg · **Posted:** July 8th, 2012, 5:05 pm

A few more shots with some outdoor lighting:

c05ta · **Posted:** July 8th, 2012, 5:45 pm

What did u wrap the pipe insulation with?

techdisaster · **Posted:** July 8th, 2012, 8:05 pm

Amazing looking pack. Congrats on the build!

Namssorg · **Posted:** July 8th, 2012, 10:07 pm

c05ta wrote:

What did u wrap the pipe insulation with?

I wrapped the pipe insulation with gorilla tape first, and then with some neoprene fabric (wetsuit material) I had laying around to give it a cleaner look.

Spengler28 · **Posted:** July 9th, 2012, 7:46 am

Beautiful pack, be proud of your work sir

Dr. Stantz 24 · **Posted:** July 24th, 2012, 10:44 pm

Very nice pack !! Congrats !

Namssorg · **Posted:** August 5th, 2012, 10:40 pm

Finally, it's a GB1 pack! That ribbon cable makes all the difference.

In light of this: viewtopic.php?f=54&t=30477&start=60#p404597 I may still have a few tiny updates left!

Namssorg · **Posted:** August 5th, 2012, 11:20 pm

Hey, how about a video?

lannyjack · **Posted:** September 18th, 2012, 4:25 pm

Such a beautiful pack!

Did you frost the lenses or use wax paper at all?

Namssorg · **Posted:** September 18th, 2012, 4:35 pm

lannyjack wrote:

Such a beautiful pack!
Did you frost the lenses or use wax paper at all?

Thanks!
I did frost the lenses. I used this glass frosting stuff I found around the house:
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=27016&start=30#p374032

CPU64 · **Posted:** September 19th, 2012, 11:44 am

Pack looks SMASHING!
(fine steel wool works well on the inside of the lens)

Namssorg · **Posted:** September 20th, 2012, 9:12 pm

Thanks Chris! That means a lot.

So... What should I do to my pack next?! Are these things ever finished?

I just added a secret button to play the theme song, and I have talked to a few of you about another little secret I might try to integrate into the shock mount or ion rod. It's something I've never seen anyone do with a pack before. We'll see if I can get it working.

megaman2000 · **Posted:** September 21st, 2012, 6:41 pm

Looks great man. I am building mine now but I am still feel so lost on how to put the thrower together and certain things about the pack. I am glad that we have this community to help cause I am gonna need it in the next few weeks if I want to have a presentable pack for Halloween. She is a beauty be proud of yourself most people just don't understand how hard it is to put these things together.

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