The Real Ghostbusters 1984 Kenner Proton Pack
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CAUTION - Video Contains Lights and Lasers
Seeing as the much anticipated 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' movie is being relesased this coming summer, I thought I'd do a little revamp project in honour of the original toy. At the tender age of five, my parents were awesome enough to have graced me with one of those Ghostbusters Proton Packs, there may still be one lurking in your attics.
I modelled the parts using the size of the toy pack as a guide with calipers. By simulating the original pack in 3D space I could gauge an accurate size for the printed parts. Most of the parts were 3D printed in PolyLite Blue PET-G (supplied by 3d Filaprint) on the creality CR-10 Mini. Although some parts were also printed using SLS printers and the Anycubic Photon printer in clear and grey resin.
The Particle thrower is controlled by the Prop-Maker FeatherWing by Adafruit. I programmed the board using CircuitPython to control a switch, push button, RGB led, 4 Ohm 3 Watt speaker, Neo pixel Jewel and the built-in accelerometer to activate the sound and light effects.
I made a PVC pipe frame and bolted it to the back of the pack, I also added some stickers and straps from an old backpack to finish it off. All in all the project took about a month and alot of that time was spent learning the programming language. I'd never really soldered any boards before so this was a nice little learning curve and im pretty pleased that I was able to add something back to a simple toy that brought me and others a lot of happiness as children. Hopefully my kid will get as big a kick outta playing with this as I did.
Be sure to check out the full project - bit.ly/3coOppI
Thanks for watching
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This is the the toy Proton Pack we deserved.
This is pretty much what I was imagining when playing with the originals back in the 80's! Amazing work and an awesome gift for your kid 👍
@KieranMeadows
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dave that's very thoughtful and I'm glad you enjoyed the build. Haha yeah I remember asking my dad why I couldn't shoot lightening (I didn't know what lasers were at the age of 5) out the end of the barrel and find ghosts? :) so my folkes arranged a birthday party where all my friends dressed up as ghosts instead. I kept that pack for 30 years, every house move it stayed with me. I'm happy to know so many people had the same experience back in the 80s and it's wonderful to hear your thoughts. All the best to you
Wow, to restore and improve on your childhood toy with such passion, dedication and outright ingenuity is purely a treasure to watch and I can imagine to still have. Those emotions that were given to you in your childhood are kept alive with this demonstration of love. Awesome job!
@KieranMeadows
3 жыл бұрын
That is such a kind comment thank you for that, i'm thrilled you and others got that tone from this project, it's exactly why I wanted to do it :) It just means a great deal to hear it from others who have something similar to relate to. I sincerely appreciate the feedback and wish you the very best
@EternalRoman
3 жыл бұрын
@@KieranMeadows It is my pleasure, I indeed can relate and as well am sentimental about my childhood toys, and as such I too try to either improve or preserve them as much as I can, though not as masterfully as you. This world would be a better place if everyone would hold to such precious clean memories of innocence and feed from them and to the world in general. You seem to be a great individual and I hope others are able to absorb your awesomeness to spread it around to make a better life. Keep it up and keep on making great stuff :)
This completely blew my mind! I wish I was that talented to build such a thing. I still have my childhood proton pack. Although it doesn't exactly fit anymore lol. I remember throwing it off my back because it was going to "overheat" and explode lol. I think that only happened once in the cartoon that I can remember. The green laser reminds me replacing the yellow foam "stream" with the green squiggly stream that came with another kenner GB toy. Forgot what it was called. Very awesome build, I enjoyed watching it come together.
This is both incredibly awesome and soul-crushing. It's incredibly awesome because this is the best _Real Ghostbusters_ proton pack I've ever seen. It's soul-crushing because I have two of those '80s toy proton packs and there's no way I'll ever be able to make them into anything even a fraction as cool as this.
@KieranMeadows
3 жыл бұрын
That's really kind to say and I appreciate the support. It looks far more complicated that it is for sure, if you wanted any help I'm always happy to answer questions if you're looking to build something like this. It does require some basic electronics tools but Adafruit have some great cheap products to make the lights and sounds with step by step tutorials that pointed me in the right direction. I'll share all that info if you're interested. Send a wee message on www.kieranmeadows.co.uk and I'll keep in touch.
@SidStrife
2 ай бұрын
I wouldn't be able to modify or change my original pack from when I was a kid. I want to keep it the way I remember it.i would just make a whole new pack from scratch rather than alter something that is irreplaceable.
A Great and awesome work, so cool to have a Real Ghostbuster proton pack, I remember not missing a single episode or can't Remember, I Was to young to keep track of them, Blessings Bro!..
WOW. way to pay homage to the original Kenner pack. Awesome Job!!!! 🙌
2 yrs later i still love this build.
If I had one of those as a kid I would have gone berserk! This is an awesome build and a lot of work/love went into this! I wish I could build in a laser pointer in my spengler wand! Great work!
Wow, this is absolutely glorious work.
@PeaceLoveAndGuns
3 жыл бұрын
Looks like you got bots... They've been hitting my channel pretty hard....
Awesome! The wand is incredible!
Restoration? DUDE THIS IS AN ENHANCEMENT!!! AMAZING JOB!!!! I hope you rock this pack when Ghostbusters Afterlife is released to the public.
Take a bow! That, sir, is a thing of beauty. My old kenner pack has seen a lot of play over the years, 1st with me, then with my son, so it's seen better days. I wish I had the skills to do what you've done.
@KieranMeadows
3 жыл бұрын
It takes a lot of time yeah, but it always seems more complicated until you know how. If you have questions about the electronics and how it operates just send an email with a question and I'll help out
This would be EPIC for my 40th Birthday this July. I still have my Proton Pack too!
Who knew going from childhood with something cool to adults to make that cool toy into a better masterpiece 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
This is one awesome build, take a bow my friend.
@KieranMeadows
4 жыл бұрын
That's very kind, I appreciate the support. All the best
Incredible
That is extremely creative!!!!!
I cannot describe how happy it makes me that you actually made it shoot lasers.
Im jealous. This is exactly what I always wanted/imagined my toy as a kid to be like lol. Same with the P.K.E meter and Ghost trap etc. I was fortunate at the time to have it all back then. Luckily I grabbed a Haslabs pack and wand and am thinking about grabbing another set or 2 to possibly resell.
@codyt821
2 жыл бұрын
Scalper, huh? How about you just buy one and don't deprive someone else of being able to because you want to scalp one for a ridiculous price. C'mon man
Dude! This thing is SICK!!! It's like a hybrid RGB/GCU pack. Love it man!
What a fantastic job... i remember when i was kid dreaming one of that and still havent got
@KieranMeadows
4 жыл бұрын
Me to :) just takes the time to learn, I'd never used any electronics before this project. But check out Adafruits website - learn.adafruit.com/ lots of cool projects to get started with
Absolutely fantastic, my guy.
I loved how the lights flashed when you fired, it looks so amazing.
@KieranMeadows
2 жыл бұрын
Legend, cheers for the encouragement! All the best
Love the laser thing u pit on it great effect
I still have mine from over 30 years ago
That's incredible. Great job sir.
This is BOSS ASF!!!!!❤
Why am I late.. Because of the hype of the new film.. This is truly amazing.
Very neat Idea.
This looks amazing, really, congratulations on such an amazing work of art.
Awesome build! And thank you for reminding me of that SUN track! YES!!!!!
@KieranMeadows
2 жыл бұрын
Nice one buddy :) yeah it's a corker! Tunes from easier times eh. All the best to you man
That's an awesome proton pack. man good job.👍
Amazing work buddy!
Above and beyond, good sir. Fantastic work, keep it up
@KieranMeadows
2 жыл бұрын
Ahh nice buddy i appreciate the kind words and support. Very best to you
I bet your parents must have been surprised and amazed!
Wow, just..wow, amazing job mate. Damn, id send you my old kenner back to mod if it looked like that, id commision it in a heartbeat!..incredible work. I love how you took the kenner original and built around it.
Dude, that’s amazing!
this is what I always wanted but could never have
Amazing, beautiful work you've done there. Could you imagine having that when you were 5? I always wanted a Proton Pack from 12 years old (back in 1984 when I saw GB for the first time). Got one now, but its been a long wait.
Absolutely loved this video you rocked the propack I brought the original in the 90s because I simply didn't have a choice my son used to make his on with a plastic bag and a rope with wooden handles we the family still laugh at this today thank you for sharing 💖💖💖
Awesome!!!
If they sold those at the store I would have bought one 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Great job! Looks awesome!
Bravo, that is brilliant
That’s amazing!
I salute you good sir on this amazing and nostalgic UPGRADE build , , always loved that damn cartoon, , some of the episodes could be screenplays for full on movies themselves , good ones that would've been more entertaining than "GB-Afterlife" , sheesh , , ,yes very certain "EGON RAMIS" would be proud of how well you did this , , , so we'll done , ,makes me jealous 😋 all you need to do now is get your buddies together and craft an old motorcycle to look as close as possible to that Mini-Helicopter ECTO-2 , , , ,👍👍👽
Nice upgrade to the original toy. Great work👍👻🚫
@KieranMeadows
3 жыл бұрын
Nice one buddy, thank you for that
This is amazing!
Dear Kieran, every day I wake up and look at a new proton pack - this has got to be the best one I’ve seen so far. The creativity is mind blowing - so how is it you only have so few subscribers!? I subbed anyway! Jim
@KieranMeadows
3 жыл бұрын
Apologies for the late reply James, I missed this one but wanted to let you know that I greatly appreciate the support and thrilled you guys are enjoying these kind of projects. Keeps me going through those late nights. Thank you again and I wish you the very best!
This is amazing. I love the laser feature you put in the neutrino wand. Great job!
@KieranMeadows
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for getting in touch and for your kind support, it means a great deal. So very glad you enjoyed the video and appreciated the project. Very best to you
That blazer is awesome!
Amazing build!
This is incredible! What an amazing way to mod the Kenner toy into a full-scale RGB pack. Definitely my favorite custom Proton Pack. Great work!
Shouldn’t be called restore. Should be called mod. Hahaha. Awesome mod. Best i have seen yet. Especially the stream. I want to do that to mine.
@KieranMeadows
4 жыл бұрын
That's very kind thank you
Cool
Took Me Back in the 80's because that Proton Pack Toy was giving me by my Parents I think around Christmas Time. But I lost it Somehow in a Storage. :( But Anyway, Great Job Updating. I would like to have one for Halloween Because I'm Planning to wear one for This Year.
@KieranMeadows
4 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that man :) that toy meant a lot to me when I was a kid, it's nice to add something back to it 30 years later. Appreciate the comments! Best to you
@bloodtearssweat1373
4 жыл бұрын
Your lucky Superhero Movie Reactor, I grew up in a huge family, 6 of us, because money was tight, we were never able to afford these. I had to live through my friends who had them.
Nice one!
@KieranMeadows
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
Absolutely amazing work! Bravo!
@KieranMeadows
4 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the support. Very best to you
Splendid job 👻🚫😎
The proton pack is _not_ a toy. Couldn't resist. Awesome job!! If I had the skills for it, I would make one of these and one of the movie packs.
@KieranMeadows
2 жыл бұрын
:) nice one, I very much appreciate the kind support. Best to you
This is so cool 😎🙌👍
@KieranMeadows
4 жыл бұрын
Nice one, glad you enjoyed it!
I'm in absolute awe at this. You've also made me hate myself. If I was capable of doing even a quarter of things you did in that video I'd be over the moon. My best creative achievement is making a smaller box out of a bigger cardboard box for something I sold on eBay. Anyway. Incredible job. You're so skilled!
@KieranMeadows
4 жыл бұрын
That's very kind of you :) I'm glad you got some enjoyment out of the video and appreciate the support. All the best for the new year!
@KieranMeadows
2 жыл бұрын
@Tyco Zer0 Hey there, yeah so it's just EVA foam coated with body filler and sanded down. Some other parts were 3D printed but they could just as easily be done in foam for sure. But it's not going to be 'rock hard' you know, it's still foam underneath. The laser is just one of those cheap ebay laser pointers that are advertised as 'burning' lasers you know the ones. Just search something like 10000m 5mw High Power Military 303 Laser Adjustable Focal Length Green Burning Laser Pointers - its this one if the image links works images.app.goo.gl/eUpK4AB18VZPYGZK9
@KieranMeadows
2 жыл бұрын
@Tyco Zer0 good for you! :) ask any questions you want or contact me direct through website, im happy to help. Yes I know what you mean about the loom tubes, bit stiff. So I use a yellow gardening hose, its thinner for sure but still not super flexible, seems to do the trick though maybe 3/4" thick yellow hose - images.app.goo.gl/Z1ruNcd9VEPry1xA9
@KieranMeadows
2 жыл бұрын
@Tyco Zer0 I'm not certain what PowerPoint laser is, like just a simple pointer laser? It really want to be one of those high power long distance lasers that are advertised with it lighting a match stick. The cheap ones just dont show up bright enough. Plus I found green showed up better than blue lasers on camera.
So cool
I wow my dad had one of those in the 80s
Well done!!!
That's awesome!
Awesome job dude
amazing build, great editing, wonderful video all around. and the laser on the thrower was an awesome touch!! yep, this is a video i could definitely eat cereal to :)
@KieranMeadows
3 жыл бұрын
Haha yeah I'm a fellow cereal muncher trawling over video's :) thanks for reaching out! Best to you
So cool!
I loved the real ghostbusters show and seeing this brought back so many memories. I would love to be able to build a pack like that if I had the knowledge to do so lol. It looks amazing vary nicely done 👍
@KieranMeadows
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for those kind words, I'm with you there, it's the exact reason for wanting to build it and I'm so glad the you guys get a kick outta this to. Hey if you have one of these old packs, I'm happy to help anyone make one to. Very best to you!
Amazing!! I want one
Amazing work! Thank you for sharing. That is definately one of a kind!
@KieranMeadows
4 жыл бұрын
I sincerely appreciate the kind words and support! Makes all those late nights worth it. Very best to you
@KyleVeatch
4 жыл бұрын
@@KieranMeadows you deserve it! I spend many late nights working on my pack!
@KieranMeadows
4 жыл бұрын
@@KyleVeatch hope its going well buddy
Amazing WOW Great Work
@KieranMeadows
3 жыл бұрын
That's real kind bro I sincerely appreciate the support. All the very best to you to! Great channel
My inner 5 year old self is screaming because this is what was happening in my imagination all the way back in the 80s.
Green laser I never thought of that
@KieranMeadows
3 жыл бұрын
Next we need a little pivot mechanism in the barrel to attached 3 lasers, so when you moved it around they all tilt and jiggle about, a bit like the effect from the movie. Or diodes on springs perhaps. Another day :)
My son would love a retro like this! great job!
@KieranMeadows
4 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the support! Haha well I am happy to help anyone make one of these if you ever need advice. All the best
@Pokehon
4 жыл бұрын
That’s cool
awesome
Dude!
This is the Proton Pack, with our imagination, envisioned as kids; running around and capturing ghost! Amazing job, an absolute beauty and showcase of your talents. Bravo! Edit: Subbed!
@KieranMeadows
2 жыл бұрын
Ahh haha that's nice thank you :) yeah I remember being disappointed as a kid that it didnt fire a laser. 30 some years later I got my way in the end! It could be better though, needs like 3 spinning lasers so it gives the wobble effect the movie proton beams do you know? Cheers and the very best
Hola amigo te felicito buen trabajo
@KieranMeadows
3 жыл бұрын
Gracias por las amables palabras! :)
Other than the Trap hanging the wrong way lol sorry I'm a Sheldon that way . This is wicked cool awesome work 😎🤘😎🤘😎❤❤❤😎🤘😎
amazing !!!!! congratulations !!!!!
@KieranMeadows
4 жыл бұрын
You're very kind thank you for the support. All the best
That is one sweet unlicensed nuclear accelerator 👍
This is so damn cool.
@KieranMeadows
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch, I'm happy you enjoyed it.
Dude this is so fucking awesome great job!
@KieranMeadows
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot buddy, have a happy New year! Best to you
@TheBloodSpider
4 жыл бұрын
Kieran Meadows you too man!! Stay lit!
well someone just became one I new favorite YT content creators
@KieranMeadows
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support and I wish you the best with your own projects. Take care dude
amazing !!
@KieranMeadows
4 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated really glad you enjoyed it :)
Wow. ❤ just........wow. Best I could do when I was a kid was snap the wand in half to make it look like the film one hahaha 🤷🏻♂️
Wow You are amazing bro
A creative adult is a child that survived.
@KieranMeadows
2 жыл бұрын
Right on brother, truer than true
@cherrieannespalding
2 жыл бұрын
So true 🙌🏽
The best PP I've seen! The green laser at the end was a MONSTER detail! What kind of lights do you use for this?
@KieranMeadows
Жыл бұрын
Nice one buddy! I used one of those cheap military laser pointers off eBay, the ones that can light a match. The green shows up really bright and goes a long distance. Thanks for the support! All the best to you
@tadeuferreira4059
Жыл бұрын
@@KieranMeadows, I'm planning on doing those kind of wwapons and also action figures, the world of DIY cfrafting is amazing, not only it's cheaper than real toys but also you make what you want!
I love creating like you have done in this video, do you do this type work for a living? I am interested in getting into that type of work professionally . Your pack is absolutely inspiring !
@KieranMeadows
2 жыл бұрын
That's real kind thank you. No I dont do this full time, I make alot of props and stuff but this pack was just a bit of fun I did one christmas
nice!
@KieranMeadows
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you David I appreciate the kind comment
amazing pack but are the 3d files available
Hey! I tried to reach out with your website but it couldn't send the email. I was wanting to build a similar pack to yours recently with combining the Kenner Style with TRG pack. Though for most of mine will be from scratch. I was wondering though if you had uploaded or would be willing to share the files on the parts you used on the cyclotron as that was one of the parts I was wanting to recreate and I love the design you did which matched the Kenner pack design perfectly. I know its been quite a long time since you made the pack so if you no longer have those files. I completely understand. I just absolutely loved the design!
Damn man amazing job. My only question is, how much you want for it haha???
That’s cool af
What’s the song? Great vid
What model is the laser??? Thanks!!