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WEllis52421

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  2. TK52421 Reporting For Duty

    in Newly Approved Members - Sound Off!

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    It's been about 14 months since I began my journey and I want to thank everyone in Garrison Carida, First State Squad and FISD for all of their help and guidance during my build. I had my first troop last night with our friends in the Old Line Garrison; a Make-A-Wish foundation event for a 4 year old Star Wars fan heading to Disney to train with Lord Vader! Awesome group of people, the family was so appreciative and everyone had a great time. Makes all the work worthwhile. Plus, I get to hang out with fellow Star Wars geeks, which is an added bonus!19597d69a749341773fa90c30ec358ab.jpg

     

     

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  7. Hearing/Speaker Kit Advice

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

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    Hey guys, I have my ANH stunt helmet and I am looking at getting a speaker set up and maybe a hearing set up. I already have a dual fan cooling kit from Ukswrath.

     

    I am just looking for some feedback to what everyone is using and how well they like it. I was looking at uks hovi speaker set (option 8), but had someone from my garrison say they needed to use another amp on his belt to be heard at all at any larger troops.

     

    If anyone has some recommendations or feedback no what they currenlty use that would be greatly appreciated.

     

    Thank you!

    I am using ukswraths hovi mics and amp and built my own hearing assist from Canakit amp boards. Sound level isn't like an Aker, but no one has a problem hearing me, unless I guess I was across a noisy room.

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  13. Anovos Belt Fix

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

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    I am working towards basic approval and have done some work on the belt that came with my Anovos kit. I added some plastic to the backs of the sides on each side of the center section and removed the two top Chicago screws, patching the holes with some material from the back. Will this work for basic approval until I take he plunge and step up to a Kittle belt conversion?

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  16. HOW TO: DIY USB Helmet Fans - No more 9v or AAs

    in Electronics for Helmets / Blasters

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    I bought two of these batteries and ran two 5v fans off one of them today for 8 hours. Kmashi is the brand, found on Amazon. I have some 15mm speakers and a small amp coming to make my own hovi mics.(sans voice effects for now) I could buy the perfect kit already made from ukswrath's site but I love messing with this stuff so I'll try it myself for now. If I muck it all up, I'll fork over the dough for his sweet setup.

     

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  18. Helmet electronics and external power supply UPDATED!

    in Electronics for Helmets / Blasters

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    I think I might get by with these, depending upon how far into the inside if the ab plate they go. I just picked these because the button was the 9mm size, almost spot on with the existing buttons. I'll keep messing with it and see how it turns out. May need to go a shallower route and attach custom buttons on the ends.

  20. ANOVOS TK (discussion forum)

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

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    Ok, I decided to redo my pipe mannequin using 1" pipe instead. Way sturdier. Various joint angles help to pose it better. Went the tripod route for stability. This way I can just sit the pipes in the boots (temporary ones, TK Boots someday). Now to add the stuffing and black undersuit!

     

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  21. ANOVOS TK (discussion forum)

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

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    Anyone had to extend the length of their shins? If I order another set of shins from Anovos when they become available, can I just take some of the bottom off the old and attach to the bottom of the new, paste/sand/polish to blend in? This short length seems to be the issue with the sniper knee digging into my kneecap.

     

     

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  23. ANOVOS TK (discussion forum)

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

    Posted · Edited by Tk52421

    Working on the lenses. Have two small plastic studs under the eyes then have a small screw to attach the lens. This keeps them in place while leaving plenty of space around the lens to allow airflow. Hard to even notice the gaps from the outside. I figure it will help even more when I get my fans installed.

     

    The next step will be to figure out how to mount some prescription glasses lenses from an old pair of my glasses so that I can see. I can't always wear my contacts so I have to have some way to attach them and detach them easily. 1598a98026153771203539ec1d1d2be0.jpg

     

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  24. ANOVOS TK (discussion forum)

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

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    Well, my armor had its public unveiling today at a work meeting. We did several Star Wars skits between the business presentations and I showed up at the end to kick out the bogus Empire! Was a blast! Definitely learned that I need to do some adjustments to my shins. They are way too small. Removing some return edges at the top and possibly adding some shins to the back(after cutting off too much...had the mislabeled shin issue). Also, the bucket is in desperate need of some fans. I was drenched. Even had condensation inside the shins and arm pieces! Perhaps a coolant-lined undersuit with a recirculating pump in the upper back section?

     

    Thigh fell down a bit while adjusting myself. Going to create a better belt/strap system.

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    My team at work!

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    Overall, a real fun experience, lots of people wanting photos and asking all kinds of questions. Good learning experience too. Will also work on some of the snap system for the clamshell rather than the Velcro.

     

     

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  25. ANOVOS TK (discussion forum)

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

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    I'm not an expert in foreign shipping policies, but this seems to be an issue that should be taken up with your government, not Anovos or FedEx. Import fees are charged by your government, are they not? We don't have that stuff here in the States, like VAT taxes and all.

     

     

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