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  4. Two questions about chest return edges

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

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    That's a tricky question as there is no CRL when it comes to mandatory return edges I think. Please someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the only rule on return edges is NONE allowed on the wrist side of the forearm. Everything else is a comfort fit. Depending on your size and Armor choice you may add or remove return edges to make your Armor fit you! I would recommend minimal 2 or 3mm in the neck to 0mm by the time it hits your shoulder extensions. As for your Chest to Ab... Look at it horizontally, and remove plastic from the Ab where the two meet. Repeat process a few times and they will lay flat keeping as much return edge as you can. Hope it helps.

     

    Thanks Jay.  Yes that does help.

  11. Bicep size issue

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

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    How does the right bicep fit? I only ask because that left ATA is a bit wonky fitting. I ordered a second right bicep from Terrell and scrapped the original left. It's a much better fit and no one can tell. Just my 2c.

     

    I haven't sized the right one yet but, it does look like it will work fine.  The edges where the strip is attached are much wider than those on the left side.  If I can't get the left one to work to my satisfaction, I think I'll order another right like you did.

  13. Bicep size issue

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

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    I've begun assembling my ATA kit finally.  I cut the left bicep, the one that is tapered, leaving a 5/16th inch strip on each side of the bicep so as to use a 5/8th inch finishing strip.  When I test fitted it, before gluing a strip on, I had about a half inch gap between each side.  I'm going to try some suggestions on resizing the shape using hot water but I think I will still have a problem.  Relaxed, my biceps are about 13 inches.  Flexed, they are 15.5 inches.  Is it okay to use 1 inch finishing strips to cover the gap?

     

    Thanks for any and all advice.  It's been a while since I've been on the boards but it's good to be back.

     

    XiliX

  17. Need advice for rechargeable USB batteries for helmet fans

    in Electronics for Helmets / Blasters

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    Mark, that's a good idea.  I have a switch with a small LED in it to indicate it's on.  I've wired it up so that it's on all the time and it's not quite enough drain to keep the battery on.  However, I'll look for one that pulls a little more voltage.

     

    Andrew, you're correct.  They are rechargeable ni-cad batteries.  They recharge using a phone charger and their output is 5v.  Once they're charged and turned on, they need a little voltage drain in order to stay powered on.  If there is no voltage drain, they go into a sort of sleep mode and don't provide power until you turn them on again.  My issue is, that if they are in the helmet, i will have to take the helmet off and turn the batteries on.  It won't be easy.  I just need a reliable 5v power supply and I would really prefer something rechargeable.

     

    Thanks for the replies

  20. What size fans and placement do you recommend?

    in Electronics for Helmets / Blasters

    Posted · Edited by gmrhodes13
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    Thanks Tony,

     

    I'm going to use foam in strips about 1 inch wide in the top.  I'm planning on only using two.  Just to keep the helmet at the right height.  I'm going to use as little on the back, front and sides to allow for circulation.  I've been doing some research, and this is what I'm planning on using...

     

    Two fans mounted near the mic tips.-------------

     

    Hopefully, these two fans will be enough.  If not, I should have enough room in the helmet to try adding two exhaust fans, as you mentioned.  Thanks again for the advice.

  22. What size fans and placement do you recommend?

    in Electronics for Helmets / Blasters

    Posted

    Hi all,

     

    I'm going to order two fans and a couple of rechargeable USB battery packs this week.  I'll be going with 5v fans.  My question is, what size fans do you recommend, 50mm, 20mm?  Also, where are your fans mounted and what issues if any have you had with the placement?

     

    I've seen some of the fan packs put together here by some members like Echo.  They look great, but I'm just wanting to do some extra customization to my helmet.  Plus, I need something to keep me busy until my armor arrives.

     

    Thanks for any and all replies.

     

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