I have started modifying my 50 gallon Husky Tote Box for my TK Armor, will continue adding things as I can.

[megtooth sith[TK]]

Hello all, I am freshly minted TK-74759, and I have a separate 50 gallon bin for Kylo, so I wanted to make this bin my TK/Trooper bin.  First thing I did was strip the stickers, painted it white (masked handle/wheels/tires).  I have TK Name Plates and 501st Decals on the way.  I also would like to add some lights/switches and OLED type displays on this thing.  I also want to 3D Print a rod to hold up the removeable drawer on the extended handle, and I'll show that design here eventually.  I added Imperial cog wheel covers, and I have a black handle I'll be adding opposite the extending handle to aid in lifting the box into my truck.  I want my TK box to be unique.  Right now its pretty plain, but I'll try and keep up this thread with my progress.

 

To Do: 

1.  Add custom etched plates TKID/501st Legion Decal/Carolina Garrison Decals

2.  Add Black Handle Opposite extending handle.

3.  Add lights/blinkies/OLED?

4.  Design/3D Print a bracket to go across extended handles that will hold the removeable drawer...which contains my ICOMM

5.  I'll take any other suggestions!  

 

Beginning state!

Paint and Wheels side!

paint and wheels top

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 23, 2023 by megtooth sith

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Looking forward to seeing the progress

[GalacticGotham[TK]]

Good start. Sounds like you're going for something like mine...

https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/53853-my-trooper-armor-transport-crate/

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[megtooth sith[TK]]

23 minutes ago, GalacticGotham said:

Good start. Sounds like you're going for something like mine...

https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/53853-my-trooper-armor-transport-crate/

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goodness gracious Josh, that bin is a work of insanity!  I love it.  I could tinker on this thing forever for sure.  I also own Megtooth Sith Sabers, so I am familiar with neopixel animations, and open source soundboards to control them, and an OLED.  I think you have inspired me to incorporate a proffieboard into my rolling bin!  That will be insane!!!!!!  PS, check out my Proffie blaster thread here:  Proffieboard E-11 Build

Edited November 6, 2023 by megtooth sith

[GalacticGotham[TK]]

goodness gracious Josh, that bin is a work of insanity!  I love it.  I could tinker on this thing forever for sure.  I also own Megtooth Sith Sabers, so I am familiar with neopixel animations, and open source soundboards to control them, and an OLED.  I think you have inspired me to incorporate a proffieboard into my rolling bin!  That will be insane!!!!!!  PS, check out my Proffie blaster thread here:  Proffieboard E-11 Build

Thanks a lot. Glad you like it. Your blaster project is very cool as well. I'm thinking of doing a similar E-11 thing with totally different hardware for another trooper friend. For sure you could use Proffieboard since you're familiar with it. It's way overkill really but would definitely get the job done. The Nano boards are just 8 bit atmega328s.

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[megtooth sith[TK]]

Here are the latest update as of Thanksgiving weekend 2023!

 

Handle added opposite extending handle, still need to paint screws black.

 

My personalized TK plates are on the lid!  

 

stickers added

 

more stickers

 

Next step will be installing neopixel strips, a couple of OLEDs and maybe a speaker to play Imperial March!!!!  I'll add an external RCP, thinking about powering this with a 26650, and maybe have Death Star panel in lid back lit too.  I want this bin to be awesome.  I'm going to 3D print a bar to hold up the drawer in the extended handle.  

[Dekard[501st]]

I used to have the link do you have the link handy for the nameplate run? 

 

[themaninthesuitcase[Admin]]

They look like the ones from Assasin Graphics, who also do stickers for us. 
 

This is the link to stickers but the instructions will get you to the right place. 
 

 

[megtooth sith[TK]]

On 1/25/2024 at 2:50 PM, themaninthesuitcase said:

They look like the ones from Assasin Graphics, who also do stickers for us. 
 

This is the link to stickers but the instructions will get you to the right place. 
 

 

Yes, I used Assassin Graphics.  My wife and I now own an engraving business, but our equipment cannot do plates this large; however, we are looking into it, and might be able to have a USA resource in the future!  Assassin did an outstanding job on my kit.

[TrooperJohn]

Hello can you post the stl file of the piece to hold the drawer on the bar ?

 

Thank you

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

8 hours ago, TrooperJohn said:

Hello can you post the stl file of the piece to hold the drawer on the bar ?

 

Thank you

Unfortunately you may not get a reply as this member has not been on the forum since May 24, 2024

 

 

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

16 hours ago, TrooperJohn said:

Hello can you post the stl file of the piece to hold the drawer on the bar ?

 

Thank you

 

 

With the Husky bin, the drawer will fit perfectly inside the handle on the side bars, but you can't extend it out all the way.  Just make sure that the actual padded handle end is snug up against the outside edge of the tray (yellow arrow) and it should stay in place

 

[themaninthesuitcase[Admin]]

On 9/10/2025 at 6:39 AM, justjoseph63 said:

 

 

With the Husky bin, the drawer will fit perfectly inside the handle on the side bars, but you can't extend it out all the way.  Just make sure that the actual padded handle end is snug up against the outside edge of the tray (yellow arrow) and it should stay in place

 

The Stanely 50gallon is the same, just pull out the handle and drop in the tray. Was always super helpful.

[ukswrath[Staff]]

On 9/9/2025 at 10:39 PM, justjoseph63 said:

 

 

With the Husky bin, the drawer will fit perfectly inside the handle on the side bars, but you can't extend it out all the way.  Just make sure that the actual padded handle end is snug up against the outside edge of the tray (yellow arrow) and it should stay in place

 

All these years I had no idea the tray fit there 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

We have similar boxes here, their advertisement has the drawer in the handle

 

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

Side story:

I had an issue dropping small things (gloves, etc.) while suiting up.  Since bending over/kneeling down in full armor can be a pain I bought one of those grab sticks with the clamp on the end to reach anything that fell on the ground.  On my next troop, the first thing that fell on the ground was the grab stick. 

 

                                                                                                                             

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

3 hours ago, justjoseph63 said:

Side story:

I had an issue dropping small things (gloves, etc.) while suiting up.  Since bending over/kneeling down in full armor can be a pain I bought one of those grab sticks with the clamp on the end to reach anything that fell on the ground.  On my next troop, the first thing that fell on the ground was the grab stick. 

 

                                                                                                                             

I have the same tool and did exactly the same thing on my first use, in the end I added a piece of elastic to the handle with a loop so I can have it around my wrist and I also added a magnet on the end and glued a magnet inside my glove, the magnets usually attract enough so I don't have to bend all the way down.

 

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

20 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said:

I have the same tool and did exactly the same thing on my first use.

 

I don't feel so bad now, lol.  

[megtooth sith[TK]]

On 9/9/2025 at 9:25 AM, TrooperJohn said:

Hello can you post the stl file of the piece to hold the drawer on the bar ?

 

Thank you

I haven't designed it yet, my job got in the way, but when I do, I'll post it so anyone can print it.  I haven't been able to add all the things I want.  I'm retiring soon, so I hope to have more time for all my projects.  Right now, work went supernova...  but I trooped today as a TK, so that is a good start!