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Very honored and excited to be a part of the EIB! I appreciate all the help and suggestions to make my approval possible. In addition, I'm thankful for all suggestions to address in preparation for the L3 process. With gratitude, Mike

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

33. 2023-11-05, Comic Con Stockholm 2023, (Hero, with Space Pack) I managed to raise the pack (but I didn't have a mirror at the time of putting it on so I couldn't verify the position until it was too late. A teeny tiny bit higher and I'd be super happy) and fixed the more horizontal position of the tube attachment to the chest with clear tape! No one could see that there was some tape there and it felt awesome! We jokingly took CRL style photos with the Spack (accidentally typed that but I'm leaving it in and calling it that from now ), although it is the right hand that I should be pointing with More pictures incoming from all over the place and from every one of the total 90-or-something troopers we had at Comic Con! View more images from this troop

Location: Auburn WA Event: Unlock the Con Date: 10-28-2023 Garrison: Titan Unlock the Con's 2nd attempt at hosting Daniel Logan (Young Boba Fett) and Tom O'Connor (Kenobi Darth Vader Stunt man). Last time around COVID got to them before they could come, but this time was all good! They were great and gracious with everyone that showed up. The location was a collectable shop in the Auburn Mall, which was good because it was 31 degrees F that day, and a TK isn't exactly warm. Being indoors was appreciated! Daniel and Tom shared a lot of great industry stories and really spent time with folks, which was awesome. Tom is the one that looks like I have a blaster to his head. LoL Daniel is on the far right sitting.

32. 2023-11-04, Comic Con Stockholm 2023, (Hero, with Space Pack) I finally made my Space Pack debut! Some dressing issues: The tube needs to be more horizontal, the pack needs to be a little higher up I have dreaded and dreamt about this day to come! And it finally did! It started with me breaking off the white tube in the back, so we had to do some field surgery on the thing! It all resulted in me still wanting to go through with it, despite everything not being perfect! One could argue that the hose was attached at an angle to the chest and that one of the Space troopers has a pack that sits very low! I chose to see it that way to give myself the courage to go out there with it! Next time I'll point with my right hand instead of my left, as the one "space trooper" in A New Hope pointed with his right! A lot of troopers were stoked to finally see it and I had some that came up not knowing what it was, and later when explaining they got goose bumps when they realized why I had been pointing at everything! Note how the high five between us crushes the rebel legion logo in the background? I might be the worlds first with the Hero/Space Pack combo! It has been my dream combo ever since I started digging a bit more into the whole thing! Notice the left glove? One very fun meme thing with the Space Trooper is that I walk around pointing at everything

11/04/2023 Maryland STEM Festival Parade, Frederick, MD

I give permission for FISD to repost my photos on social media in an appropriate fashion. Been troopin' for a few months and I just found out about the FISD so I'm updating my troop log. It's been an awesome experience being a member of the 501st and FISD. Zoe’s 11th Birthday (02/04/23) Wolves SW Night Game (02/18/23) Villain Arts Tattoo (03/19/23) C2E2 2023 (04/01/23) Easter LDN Event (04/08/23) Schaumburg Library Comic Con (04/15/23) ROTJ 40th Anniversary (05/27/23) Joliet Star Wars Day (06/03/23) Carol Stream 4th of July (07/01/23) Carol Stream National Night Out (08/01/23) VetBros Charity Dog Show (08/06/23) FanExpo 2023 (08/12/23) Kane County Cougars SW Night (09/02/23) Special Olympics O’Hare Plane Pull (09/30/23) Walk For Wishes – Busse Woods (10/15/23) IDHA Annual Session (11/04/23) Festival of Lights (11/24/23) Zavier's 8th Birthday (1/13/24) Chicago Steel Star Wars Night (2/3/24) Chicago Wolves Star Wars Night (2/17/24) St. Baldrick's - Research is Hope (3/2/24) St. Baldrick's - Franklin Park (4/5/24) Mark's 50th BDay; Carol Stream (6/15/24)

The humble iCOMM, works well while the internal battery is good, but after a year or so..........they stop working. How to tell, its the iCOMM battery. If the little red light no longer comes on and the static burst is not sounding, there is a good chance it is just a flat battery. Image has been scaled down 42% (600x450). Click this bar to view original image (1024x768). Click image to open in new window. Internal iCOMM battery Image has been scaled down 42% (600x450). Click this bar to view original image (1024x768). Click image to open in new window. Freight is expensive to get the very specific battery that is inside. Genuine replacement batt $5 US, freight, $25 US. Whattt!!! $30 US.... for a battery.....at least that's what I said. (approx $38.40 AUS) So I decided to do a little research, and come up with a reasonably simple and inexpensive mod, approx $12-$15 Aus. A simple AA battery holder and a rechargeable Lithium ion battery. Image has been scaled down 42% (600x450). Click this bar to view original image (1024x768). Click image to open in new window. Not just any kind of rechargeable battery can be used. The iCOMM is sensitive to voltage, so a 3.6 volt battery is required. The milliamp hour rating, or how much draw per hour on the battery, is only 560mAh, not bad for its small size, but I have replaced it with a 900mAh, so almost twice the capacity, and rechargeable. Approximate lifespan......Years and years. I chose to go with a battery with an internal protection circuit, as Li-ion batteries are finicky with charging. (have been known to EXPLODE). A digital battery charger, designed to suit 3.6-3.7 volts is perfect. Available on evilbay for as cheap as $5 shipped from China Image has been scaled down 42% (600x450). Click this bar to view original image (1024x768). Click image to open in new window. As I discovered during the research phase, the internal battery is easily removed. Image has been scaled down 42% (600x800). Click this bar to view original image (1024x1365). Click image to open in new window. First I added some adhesive Velcro to the back of the battery holder. Image has been scaled down 42% (600x450). Click this bar to view original image (1024x768). Click image to open in new window. Then I drilled a couple of small holes, one in either side of the bottom half of the iCOMM casing. Image has been scaled down 42% (600x450). Click this bar to view original image (1024x768). Click image to open in new window. Thread the red +, and black - ,wires through the holes of the casing.(From outside through to inside) When you flip the circuit board of the iCOMM over you can solder the wires to the corresponding posts. The outer most post is the positive (+) and the inner post the negative(-). Image has been scaled down 42% (600x450). Click this bar to view original image (1024x768). Click image to open in new window. Flip the circuit board back over and fit back into the case. Please note, you will actually have to fit the circuit board back into the top part of the case as it is the half that has all the plug holes and LED hole. Image has been scaled down 42% (600x450). Click this bar to view original image (1024x768). Click image to open in new window. Place the two halves together, put the screw back in, and add the opposite half of the adhesive Velcro to the end of the iCOMM. Feed the wires in through the holes to keep the excess out of the way. Image has been scaled down 42% (600x450). Click this bar to view original image (1024x768). Click image to open in new window. Tested for success, my iCOMM is again fully operational. Image has been scaled down 42% (600x450). Click this bar to view original image (1024x768). Click image to open in new window. As you can see, the overall size hasn't changed too much. iCOMM 8cm long, iCOMM with external battery adaption, 10cm long. The weight has increased by only 20 grams. Image has been scaled down 42% (600x450). Click this bar to view original image (1024x768). Click image to open in new window. Parts List and cost Battery Holder AA size $1.00 UltraFire Li-ion battery $6.00 (Protected circuit) Digital battery charger $5.00 miscellaneous bits $3.00 Battery holder from Jaycar, all other parts from ebay. Please note: These prices were in Australian $, so would be cheaper again in US$

Looks like a lot of fun! One more to go for the sweet 25 troops badge!!!

Michael Trunko 12331 EIB Letter Chemi Here you go, Michael, Congrats!! https://www.whitearmor.net/eib/certificates/12331-eib.png

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. Sent from my SM-A546U using Tapatalk

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

Good start. Sounds like you're going for something like mine... https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/53853-my-trooper-armor-transport-crate/ Sent from my SM-A546U using Tapatalk

Looking forward to seeing the progress

Finally, the last photo Action photo: I hope all photos needed are correctly presented and have nothing left but waiting for your answer.

31. 2023-11-03, Comic Con Stockholm 2023, (Hero) Comic Con Stockholm! The Garrison has made tremendous efforts with a lot of fun games people can take part in! Beautiful backdrops and Death Star walls, and Tatooine environments! Droid hunt, bounty hunt, blast a trooper, writing people up (much like Imperial HR), we have a little spot where troopers can stand as a statue and have a sign in front that the visitors can read up on the particular costume in front of them. It was fun when standing still for a while and then moving to get a fist bump and the visitors got scared We have also have a "costume highlight" section, where someone either have laid out their costume on a table or put it up on a mannequin and people can go up to it and have a close look, whilst the owner can talk about it and answer any questions! In the first day we raised $2000! Not even the busiest day! Today we were 11 grown up troopers and 1 small one! I'm the trooper looking into the camera!

I've posted this elsewhere but I figured I'd also drop it here for anyone following this one. I was granted approved for FOTK at Basic level on Nov. 1. Thanks everyone who commented and reacted. I appreciate the support of this great community & forum. It helps a lot! Stay on target. For the First Order!

[54] Make a Wish at Capital Subaru 11-2-23

14. Trunk or Treat for Differently Abled Children & Adults 10/28/23 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10/28/2023 - Freitas Wedding, Frederick

Yes, they were annoying me. Is there a recommended way? My OTTK has an elastic connecting to bicep but it seems like that might not work given the texture of the gasket material. I suppose I could velcro them up like the shins? Thank you! Yeah, my family can't wait to see me again. (I think.)

[44] Masquerade Serenade Concert Series - Tompkins HS (10.26.23) Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk

Also thought it'd be fun to include a few other troops I've done in other armor Northern Illinois Food Bank - Black Krrsantan (05/13/2023) Bartlett Oktoberfest - Shadow AT-ACT Driver (09/30/2023) Arts in the Dark 2023 - Shadow AT-ACT Driver w/ Lights (10/21/23)

[53] [2023-10-21] Head for the Cure 5K | San Francisco | Sat Oct 21st

29. 2023-10-17, The Milton Race 2023, Uppsala (Hero) Earlier this year on May 4th we had a troop at a school, and one big Star Wars fan couldn't attend because he had cancer. He has sadly passed away now and the school arranged a race in his honor. There were about 100 kids in total and we were cheering them on and giving out medals at the end! Very wholesome and fun!

[51] 2023-10-07 Miracle League North Bay Game Day Petaluma [52] 2023-10-08 Bay Area Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk & Family Picnic Danville

13. 10/7/23 Avon Lake Boo by the Woods Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12. 7/29/23 Rubber City Tattoo Invitational Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk