[aliencatx]

could you recomand where to get the lights? Im new to all this stuff?

[TheRockman]

You can really get them just about anywhere. I got mine in a lot off ebay because they were cheap and I just wanted some to tinker with. The one's I used were made to handle between 2v and 4v if I remember correctly (it's been so long since I ordered them, but they run well on 2 AAA batteries). Just use your best judgement according to the power source you are using.

[cockroach]

Started on mine. But instead of using a piece of abs, I printed out your pattern and traced it onto an old circuit board and then I cut it out. Also cut out a daughter board. I bought the tape holder and moded it, but instead of painting it(paint started to flack when I tried to paint it) I bought some leather dye at Hobby Lobby and it worked great. Also picked up some snaps/buttons to work on leather too.

[cockroach]

Got alittle bit more work done.

[TheRockman]

Excellent work so far! I'm really wanting to redo mine now.

[Gareee]

I missed this all this time, but love it! Ours have ben battered in the past 2 years, so its time to redo the nixie part of them, and this loosk like a good upgrade candidate.

[TheRockman]

http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =7&t=28238

I really like how Mr. Hawkins did his. I'll probably go that route for my next El Cheapo.

[cockroach]

His does look awesome! Have to try that next. Here's mine on my belt. still needs some items, but getting there.

[Mxlplx]

Great job guys! This spices that gizmo up nicely.

[goodale.jason]

Hey
Where did you get the link for the main back piece for the belt gizmo?
Or does anybody know how to go about getting the shape?
Thanks a lot guys

[MRblahface]

.08 styrene board, cut out the print out the circuit and cut to desired shape.

[robandliv]

What are the dimensions for a Gizmo? I printed it out but not sure if it is the right size.

[Morfeusoneiros]

You can really get them just about anywhere. I got mine in a lot off ebay because they were cheap and I just wanted some to tinker with. The one's I used were made to handle between 2v and 4v if I remember correctly (it's been so long since I ordered them, but they run well on 2 AAA batteries). Just use your best judgement according to the power source you are using.

Great idea with the pens. I'll go for that on my gizmo as well. I'm planning to add LEDs but I'm unsure if I'll need resistors between the lights.
So I was wondering how your gizmo held up, did the lights burn out or is it still working?

[Jakewatts62]

Do you have a link to the circuit board photo? I am going to start this project this weekend

[grogking]

Could you do this with led bulbs from an old set of Christmas lights? Or even the old incandescents?

[TheRockman]

You can do this with whatever you like. I won't judge.

Others might.

[J2Metal]

Thanks for the inspiration! I was sweating paying over $100 for a kit but this is perfect! I changed mine up a bit from your original design by cutting, drilling and bending some flat steel I had laying around to hold the tubes. I hollowed out 2 extra RJ-11 jacks and glued them to make an error box. I also added a variable resistor so I can dim the LEDs (which was more of a fun thing than a necessary thing, but I also didn't want my belt to be the brightest part of my costume when out in the dark). I also used a 9v battery setup with a holder in place of the top 2 white resistors (hidden by the gizmo holder) that has an on/off switch built in.

I made my own gizmo holder out of a sheet of leather and some rivets from a pattern I got the same place I got the gizmo image (jairuswhitley.com).

I can't thank you enough for the ideas and inspiration. I always love making my own stuff when possible!