[Mercifull]

The instructions have been posted:

[jonogunn]

^so it’s not a true keep alive but auto restarts the pack after a few minutes?

[Mercifull]

The video shows it running without pausing or restarting. If it is technically restarting then it's not noticeable to either the eye or ear. I think it's more like tricking the pack to think a button on the wand has been pressed. This modification does not prevent the auto shutdown of the wand itself.

[Bluestreak]

So... anyone have a lead on an aluminum motherboard yet?

[JamminJP45]

So... anyone have a lead on an aluminum motherboard yet?

https://redmanstudioworkshop.com/produc ... 0872798396

[gamera1968]

It loads for me. Maybe you were logged out?

Yes, I wasn't logged in. Weird. Now it played.

[gamera1968]

The instructions have been posted:

This is great! Thank you so much.
I just ordered the 2 main parts from Amazon and they'll arrive sometime next week.

However, I'm having a bit of trouble finding the proper resistors, as shown in your photos.
Any help for an electronics noob would be greatly appreciated.
I can solder and follow basic written instructions, but sourcing the exact resistors is a bit much. Thanks!!

[Mercifull]

Just get a selection box of resistors. Shouldn’t cost you more than 10 for like 600 resistors or various types. Amazon or eBay deliver to you fast.

The body colour of the resistor just indicate the type of core, either metal oxide film (1-2% tolerance) or carbon film (5% tolerance). Either type will work.

The important thing is that you get 47 and 470 ohm resistors. Don’t worry about sourcing the exact types in the images.

[Mercifull]

For example these hypothetically different resistors, one with 4 stripes and one with 5 are the same value despite looking different. One could have a beige body, one could be green. Doesn’t really matter for this project.

https://www.digikey.co.uk/en/resources/ ... color-code

[gamera1968]

Just get a selection box of resistors. Shouldn’t cost you more than 10 for like 600 resistors or various types. Amazon or eBay deliver to you fast.

The body colour of the resistor just indicate the type of core, either metal oxide film (1-2% tolerance) or carbon film (5% tolerance). Either type will work.

The important thing is that you get 47 and 470 ohm resistors. Don’t worry about sourcing the exact types in the images.

Much thanks clearing that up.
Also, are the resistors marked positive and negative?
Sorry about the noob questions!!

[Mercifull]

Generally it’s good practice to put your resistors all going the same direction (I.e gold stripe on the left) but it doesn’t actually matter which way around they go.

[jonogunn]

Can anyone confirm the official pan head bolt sizes for the afterlife pack? I think Adam savage said they are 10-24’s. If that is accurate would that apply to the bumper as well?

[kahuna900]

Can anyone confirm the official pan head bolt sizes for the afterlife pack? I think Adam savage said they are 10-24’s. If that is accurate would that apply to the bumper as well?

The bumper is tricky, if you go too big you will mess up the brackets that slide into the side of the cyclotron.

Here's a link to what I used and they fit really good. If you look at the screen used pack, you'll notice that they are actually silver panhead screws and brass washer with black pain on them.

https://www.gbfans.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 9#p4977949

[gamera1968]

Generally it’s good practice to put your resistors all going the same direction (I.e gold stripe on the left) but it doesn’t actually matter which way around they go.

Thank you very much - I really do appreciate it.

Here, you earned it.

Edit: Digi-key.com has the resistors - it just took me a few minutes to find them!

470 Ohm 1/4W

47 Ohm 1/4W

[timeware]

Does anyone know if this you tube poster is a member here? If so please make a tutorial, this is damned impressive!

[Bluestreak]

Installed! Once I figured out how to program the timer, it seems to work as advertised.
My big problem is that the main board for the pack is fiddly as hell - feels like the soldering was poorly done. A slight bump to the board causes an interruption in power. I have a support ticket in with Hasbro, but I doubt they're going to do anything about it - I may just need to resolder the entire board.

[Bluestreak]

Quick note: if the keep alive board is powered on, the pack will restart even if the main power switch is turned off. I installed the keep alive switch in the pre-installed "blank" switch location.

[gamera1968]

The instructions have been posted:

I have all the necessary parts and I'll be doing the mod tonight, finallyI
However, the timer module didn't have any instructions included.

So, how do I make the needed settings on the timer module?

[Bluestreak]

Everything installed and works like a charm!

My only issue is finding a battery that’s small enough to fit in the battery compartment, but I may just cut the ‘container’ away and leave just enough for the door to screw in place.

Also - make sure if you buy a USB battery, it doesn’t have an idle shutoff like mine does.

[jangos_head]

Dear all

This is my first post. I am a pretty newbie.

I was wondering does anyone have this issue?

I connect my wand to my pack. When I fire up my wand, after hitting the 1st, 2nd and 3rd switch it works fine.

Then sometimes I noticed then when I do it again, when I hit the 3rd switch, it powers down the wand and then powers down the pack as well.

Not sure why that is happening. The 3rd switch just power off the wand and then proceed to power down pack


Worried I got a defective pack

Help me GB fans. You are my only hope

[Bluestreak]

Done?

Keep alive timer
12v to 5v step-down transformer
Ability to run on "shore power" from an outlet or 12v rechargeable battery pack.

[Nighty80]

Dear all

This is my first post. I am a pretty newbie.

I was wondering does anyone have this issue?

I connect my wand to my pack. When I fire up my wand, after hitting the 1st, 2nd and 3rd switch it works fine.

Then sometimes I noticed then when I do it again, when I hit the 3rd switch, it powers down the wand and then powers down the pack as well.

Not sure why that is happening. The 3rd switch just power off the wand and then proceed to power down pack


Worried I got a defective pack

Help me GB fans. You are my only hope

If you haven’t already, try fresh batteries

[Ned_Figglehorn]

So... anyone have a lead on an aluminum motherboard yet?

I'm working on one right now. I have a friend of mine cutting one out for me right now, if I got the dimensions correct I'd be willing to share the DXF file.

[Ecto24601]

The wait is over! My packs are finally here!! Words, photos or videos cannot do it justice. It's absolutely mind-blowing that this is in my possession now.

[Dragonfire82877]

Got the IKEA Fabrikor. Going to add LED lights later this week.

[Nighty80]

That looks great!
Do you have an Alice frame on your pack? Really tempted by one of these (assuming at some point I take it off long enough to display )

[Dragonfire82877]

That looks great!
Do you have an Alice frame on your pack? Really tempted by one of these (assuming at some point I take it off long enough to display )

Yes, it does have an ALICE Frame on it. Have noticed though, the pack slides slightly forward over a period of time and the N-Filter starts pressing against the glass on the door. I can push the pack back and it gives about an inch clearance, but the pack will slide forward again. It doesn't press hard enough against the glass to cause concern of it breaking, but I'm thinking of putting something (some type of skid resistant tape) under the stand to prevent the pack from sliding forward.

[Ecto-1 fan]

I'm thinking of putting something (some type of skid resistant tape) under the stand to prevent the pack from sliding forward.

Maybe a clear silicone dot like what is used on the back of a picture frame to keep it from rubbing against the wall.

[Ecto24601]

Hey Dragonfire, would there be a way to display the pack with wand attached in the display case? Or is the pack too wide with the wand attached? I guess it will only fit if you remove the top shelf. Wish IKEA would have worked in more slots to have the glass bottom set higher. I'm considering the Fabrikör myself for display, but really wanna display it with the wand on it.

[Dragonfire82877]

Hey Dragonfire, would there be a way to display the pack with wand attached in the display case? Or is the pack too wide with the wand attached? I guess it will only fit if you remove the top shelf. Wish IKEA would have worked in more slots to have the glass bottom set higher. I'm considering the Fabrikör myself for display, but really wanna display it with the wand on it.

Unfortunately, there doesn’t appear to by any way to have the wand holstered. Even if you were able to fit the pack in the cabinet with the wand holstered, the stiff “rebreather hose” wouldn’t allow for the pack to fit.