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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #150 - Jun 25^th, 2017 at 4:02pm	Print Post
	As mentioned in another thread, I had a "revelation" this morning. Specifically, the reason that the "hairbrush" PKE meter is so popular is because when it's turned off, the antennas fold into the base so it can be easily holstered -- unlike the two other models. The antennas on both of those remain extended and simply BEG to be bent or broken off entirely. Soooooo..... while I still intend to combine elements from the original and reboot PKE meters, I'm completely rethinking the antenna assembly. Right now, a folding/telescoping antenna looks like the way to go. I just need to find one that will work within the design parameters.....
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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #151 - Jun 25^th, 2017 at 4:32pm	Print Post
	Found and ordered. I'll have the option of side mount or mounting it on the inside and extending it through a hole in the box. Now to figure out all the OTHER stuff....


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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #152 - Jun 26^th, 2017 at 12:43am	Print Post
	It is (currently) impossible to find a photograph of the PKE meter used in the first movie. The "hairbrush" style is all over the place but not the one first used.


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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #153 - Jun 26^th, 2017 at 10:52pm	Print Post
	Started work on the Miniaturized Superconducting Proton Synchrotron assembly today, Nothing blew up which is always good. Some parts need cleaning since Romeo isn't spending as much time in the Guest House -- where my workshop is -- and consequently, mouse poop is everywhere including on parts of the MSPS. A certain amount of cleaning was necessary before work could proceed. Fortunately, almost everything is stored in sealed totes....
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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #154 - Jun 28^th, 2017 at 1:01am	Print Post
	Something on facebook caused me to have an unsettling thought: what if we get caught in the rain -- especially one of the downpours we call a "Celestial Firehose" -- while wearing our proton packs? So now I'm wondering how to protect the electronics from the wet. I've also realized that there is a need for a "ghost detector" which was apparently considered at one time -- I found a diagram for one. So I'm designing my own "21st Century" version. I've already found the "trigger" assembly that it will need...
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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #155 - Jun 30^th, 2017 at 1:01am	Print Post
	The package that some dipstick at the Martinsville Post Office sent to Franklin is FINALLY back in Indianapolis. If I'm lucky, I'll get it tomorrow, if not, I should get it Friday. Additionally, a package of 7 segment displays for the pack arrived in the US yesterday, has cleared Customs in Chicago and is now on its way to Indianapolis. It will likely show up on Saturday or Monday. I'll be able to get back to work on the MSPS on Monday after the new internet upgrade is installed. More Post # 38,500


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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #156 - Jul 1^st, 2017 at 5:10pm	Print Post
	The small (.28 inch) 7 segment displays I ordered should arrive today -- they're out for delivery -- so now all I have to do is figure out how to use them. The PKE meter project looks like it is going to be one of those projects where you collect a pile of parts/components and then decide what works and what doesn't. Right now, I'm trying to find an AFFORDABLE screen for the display that can be programmed. That promises to be challenging.....
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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #157 - Jul 1^st, 2017 at 9:48pm	Print Post
	The displays arrived and NOW I'm back to figuring out what box to use for the middle display. The 1550A box seems too narrow and the 1590B seems too big but I may go with that if I can't find anything the right "length" that is a fraction either side of 2 inches wide. I probably won't make a final decision until I have the displays mounted -- SOMETHING ELSE TO FIGURE OUT!!! -- and can see EXACTLY how much room I need to install them.
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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #158 - Jul 1^st, 2017 at 9:55pm	Print Post
	I just checked the GB forum and while the guy making the display kits hasn't responded, another member has posted that he would like one, maybe two so that makes 10 or 11 kits. I'm hoping it is starting to look worth his time. fingers crossed


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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #159 - Jul 2^nd, 2017 at 2:42am	Print Post
	I've just ordered another project box (1590G) that is as close to the size I want that I can find. This will be the last one for this particular part of the project. As a plus, it isn't going to cost an arm and a leg! I'm having to guess about the measurements based on pictures with not much to judge scale.
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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #160 - Jul 5^th, 2017 at 9:33pm	Print Post
	Since I have a HUGE quantity of megabytes now, I've been looking at "potential" parts for my PKE meter design and I'm having some luck with knobs and PVC fittings. I haven't ordered anything aside from the box but I'm recording the links to the parts I'm finding so I can later. Things "should" fingers crossed settle down next week so I can get back to work. Second attempt


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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #161 - Jul 7^th, 2017 at 5:23pm	Print Post
	I FINALLY have a project box that is the correct size for the middle display on the proton pack -- 1590G for the WIN!! Now that I have the right size box, I can draw out the pattern for the custom piece that goes over it and attaches to the pack. The pattern I have was obviously produced by someone with NO knowledge about how to draw such a thing. Having seen more architectural and other such drawings in my life than most people NOT involved in the construction industry, I know how to draw a pattern that someone can actually use! I'll also figure out AND explain how to attach it to the reset of the lights and then to the pack's frame. Yeah. When I've finished these packs, I'll be able to hand my file to anyone interested and they'll be able to duplicate my work. They'll know how I did it, what parts I used and where I found them! It's gonna be a BIG document!
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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #162 - Jul 9^th, 2017 at 6:16pm	Print Post
	Found a piece at Rural King that might work for the ghost detector. A "trigger" mechanism that might work is on the way. If it doesn't work for the ghost detector a "slime blower" is a possibility.


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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #163 - Jul 9^th, 2017 at 8:41pm	Print Post
	I just ordered a Real Ghostbusters dvd that has two of the episodes where the ghost detector was used since it turns out we didn't have them. The things I do for research!


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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #164 - Jul 10^th, 2017 at 1:36am	Print Post
	I have a collection of parts sitting alongside the keyboard and in spare moments, I'm trying to figure out how to put them together. The 1590G box and the 7 segment displays assembly is pretty much settled. I'll need to design an aluminum "case" (for want of a better word) for it and figure out how to fasten everything above and below it together "invisibly" but since I FINALLY have the right size box the major hurdle is out of the way. The "ghost detector" is still in the early design stage as is the PKE meter. Once the box for it gets here (be nice if the vendor would get the lead out and ship it!) I'll be able to make more progress on the design....


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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #165 - Jul 12^th, 2017 at 5:06pm	Print Post
	The box mentioned above has FINALLY shipped. That's something but I'm still annoyed. The Real Ghostbusters dvd I ordered arrived and it does NOT have the two episodes I need for my research. Sooooooo I ordered the next two volumes. I have NO idea what episodes are on them but I may get lucky.


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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #166 - Jul 13^th, 2017 at 7:46pm	Print Post
	The box for my PKE meter has arrived ! That was fast! I'm currently trying to decide if the handle should be ½ or ¾ inch diameter PVC pipe. I'm going to use black "furniture grade" PVC from Formufit which is formulated to be used in outdoor furniture and is therefore highly resistant to UV rays which break down regular PVC which is "normally" not exposed to the sun. I'll have to order it so I'm going to use regular PVC pipe to get an idea of what would work/look the best. Opinion between my consultants is divided...


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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #167 - Jul 14^th, 2017 at 11:48pm	Print Post
	I decided on ¾ inch and ordered a section of black Formufit pvc pipe this afternoon. Once it gets here, I'll start fiddling with it when I'm not working on the pack. A Ghostbuster needs a PKE meter too, ya know! The trigger mechanism I ordered arrived today and I don't think it's going to work. sigh Something else to put in the "Random Parts" box. Maybe a knockoff Nerf pistol would work..... Post # 65,654 for the site
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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #168 - Jul 15^th, 2017 at 10:34pm	Print Post
	I am SO DAMNED TIRED of people trashing GB'16. They just CAN'T let the people who liked the film alone! Was it perfect? No. Is it deserving of the abuse that continues to be heaped on the cast, the people who like/love it and the film itself? NO! Am I staying away from fb so I won't blow my top? YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #169 - Jul 16^th, 2017 at 1:01am	Print Post
	It took me long enough but I've figured out how to drill holes in the sides of a 2 to 4 inch reducing connector. Also decided what color to paint the wooden piece that fits in it.


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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #170 - Jul 18^th, 2017 at 10:07pm	Print Post
	It was announced today that IDW -- the company that publishes Ghostbusters comics -- will release a five issue series starring the ATC team starting in October. I am SO gonna reserve copies at the comics shop the next time I'm there!


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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #171 - Jul 19^th, 2017 at 4:35pm	Print Post
	The handle material that I ordered for the PKE meter arrived today -- all five feet of it! I had to order that size 'cause they don't sell it in shorter lengths. Oh well, I'll have all I need for additional PKE meters. I've also found what I need for the display on the meter but I need to do A LOT more research but at least I know that what I need actually exists so I can stop trying to figure out what to use and how to use it!
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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #172 - Jul 20^th, 2017 at 6:41pm	Print Post
	GB news coming out of the SDCC today. New toys, new prop replicas, a new TMNT/GB crossover comic coming out a month after the ATC comic starts and apparently a new animated feature. There's also talk of a new live action film and, of course, the trolls are insisting that it be "original" Ghostbusters, never mind that Harold is dead and Murray wants no part of another GB sequel. (They didn't know if he was going to show up for his cameo in ATC until he actually appeared.) I'm going to do my best to avoid the trolls if they announce a new live action movie -- especially if it turns out to be the sequel to ATC. The "stuff" storm will be worse this time if that happens......


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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #173 - Jul 22^nd, 2017 at 2:22am	Print Post
	I've been doing my facebook commenting on a GB group tonight -- one that doesn't have much use for trolls/bullies which is refreshing and is cheering me up a little. Coughing is wearing me out -- no nap today -- and giving me a headache. Everything other than dinner which I had to get done today -- which isn't much -- is done.


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Penthesilea Forum Administrator Offline Warrior Queen, DarkLady, Phoenix, Ghostbuster Posts: 47422 Location: The Castle..... Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: Ghostbusters 2016 and..... More trouble...... Reply #174 - Jul 23^rd, 2017 at 9:49pm	Print Post
	Moonie has finished assembling her Playmobil Ghostbusters firehouse. She also intends to get a Lego Ghostbusters firehouse with the intention of representing two of the Ghostbusters universes with rampant crossovers.


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