Anymore updates Syper? I'm also doing a pre pro (not sure whether 1,2,3) and this thread has been great to follow.
Thanks Man, yeah Pre-Pro is cool but tough. let me know if there's anything I can help you with.
Really solid work on the jet pack,
Working on that smoke unit must be maddening,
Personally once I get to that point I'm just going for the upside down can of compressed air,
You've really done a tone of amazing work on this costume
Thanks Prepro2, for the nice wordsJ This JP has taken on a life of its own and can be maddening at times, but I’m still having fun and working on Boba Fett so life is great.
Just a small JP update:
I was using a 12V – AA battery setup to power on all the jetpack effects but the smoke unit was eating up battery life very quickly(5 minute runtime). At first I thought there might be something wrong with the it but turns out the smoke unit is fine, it was just not getting enough sustained battery power. My bubby Ken picked up this battery and I’m going to start testing the JP effects again. Not really a setback but more of an upgrade, same voltage but longer capacity.
Ok so this is a Lithium Ion battery most commonly used for motorcycles, a bit bulky but very light weight, 1 pound and 6 oz. My biggest challenge will be installation placement.
MMG2 Lithium Powersport Battery
All components are designed, manufactured, assembled and packed in one location assuring high quality and consistency Extremely lightweight, 50% to 70% lighter than standard batteries Built-in LED test gauge Increased cranking amps over lead acid batteries Fast recharge, can be brought up to a 90% charge within 6 minutes Easily 6 to 12 times more cycle life compared to lead acid batteries Long shelf life, up to 1 year before requiring recharging Can be mounted in any position No hazardous acid or heavy metals, non-explosive and non-combustible More precise fitments compared to other brands of lithium batteries 6 months warranty.
L: 5.90 x H: 3.65 x W: 3.42 (in)
Battery weight: 1.6 lbs
Voltage: 12v