Ghostbusters Ghost Trap Pedal (1984)

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UPDATES 2/18/18 Electro-Mechanics Guide Is Now Live In My Store! This 95-page guide is designed to help laymen build and install electronics and mechanics. You can find it at https://charlesworthdynamics.etsy.com. For a sneak peek, check out the Electro-Sneak-Peek PDF, which includes a list of all parts needed: http://bit.ly/Electro_Sneak-Peek. Additionally, Arduino code and SFX files are available for free on my site: http://bit.ly/3D_Kit_Instructions. The Print Guide has been updated to version 10, indicating which parts require printing for electronics installation. UPDATES 1/23/17 I've added a box for Amphenol and Omron style relay sockets, known as the 1591 Box. I've also included drill templates for these types of sockets. Some files have been renamed for better organization – don't worry, the model remains the same. The Print Guide has been updated to version 9, reflecting new parts, corrections, and more details. ASSEMBLY GUIDES You can find detailed instructions on my website: http://www.charlesworth-dynamics.com/2013/08/instructions.html. ASSEMBLY HARDWARE A comprehensive list of hardware needed for a Standard trap (fully 3D printed) is included in the downloads. You can also purchase all necessary hardware and Deluxe upgrade parts directly from me at https://charlesworthdynamics.etsy.com. The Ghost Trap pedal is also available to print: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1394492. Stay updated on Twitter and Etsy: https://twitter.com/CworthDynamics, https://charlesworthdynamics.etsy.com. This Ghost Trap Pedal is a challenging project that requires over 26 parts designed to be 3D printed, except for the screws and key elements that can't be printed. The pedal also accommodates hardware upgrades and a switch or other electronics for triggering the Ghost Trap. A complete list of hardware needed is included in the downloads. The first gallery picture shows a Deluxe trap with as much real hardware as possible, while the rest are 3D printed as much as possible. Unlike my Ghost Trap, which is fully 3D printable, this pedal needs additional 'real' parts like the hinge, tubing, ribbon cable, and hard-to-find relay. I modeled the pedal based on excellent plans from Stefan Otto at www.gbfans.com and made further modifications using real parts, manufacturer blueprints, and an abundance of photo reference. While the pedal is almost fully printable, it was designed with real parts in mind so they can be swapped out as upgrades. For example, the 3D printed base can be used as a template to upgrade to 1/2" MDF. To learn more about how the Trap and Pedal were designed and built, see me on Tested: http://www.tested.com/ Print Settings Notes: You will need a print bed that can accommodate up to 7" W x 4" D (177mm x 98mm). All files have been run through mesh repair and are ready to print. They're oriented for optimal print quality, so an excellent pedal can be made without painting by printing each piece in the right colors. To confirm scale, I've uploaded cube_1_inch.stl and cube_20mm.stl. Load one of these cubes with the parts and see if it matches 1" or 20mm. If so, all the parts should be at proper scale. I'm not providing print settings since they can vary wildly from printer to printer. Certain parts, like the handle and frame, need higher infill for strength, while other parts, such as the foster connectors, benefit from slower speeds. A parts list and print guidelines for supports are included in the download.