Tolo[TK] Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Hello everybody, I was wondering what people use to improve hearing wearing a bucket. I as soon as I start my fans, I can barely hear anything. Thanks, Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolderMaster Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Your fans may have a high decible level. What are you running? Evilboys? Those should be good and quiet. If you're running a 12V blower fan with 12 Volts, it's going to loud. I would switch to either 9 volts or 6 Volts to quiet them down. I'll be offering 5V 35x35x10mm fan kits shortly if you would want to swap them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TROOPER 1[501st] Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 What type of fans and batteries are you using? I had a similar problem with that but installed a push button switch down by my chin that i can bump at will. Im using lithium ion rechargeable with two squirrel fans. Keeps you nice and cool. I guess you can put an amp or hearing aids in with the mics under the brow so you cant see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolo[TK] Posted March 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 (edited) I am using Evilboys kit. The fans itself are not loud, but the wind is a pain. I was looking a Mynocks thread for his helmet. I don't know what kind of amp he used. And I don't know if troopers here uses something different. Edited March 8, 2013 by Tolo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilboy[501st] Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Where do you have the fans placed in your bucket? The placement of the fans can affect the noise level. Try moving them around to maximize the air on your lenses while avoiding your ears... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolo[TK] Posted March 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) grrrrr I can't post a picture, let me get a photobucket accout, I will post a picture. Edited March 9, 2013 by Tolo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolo[TK] Posted March 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) --------- So this is how I have my set-up in my bucket. Edited March 30, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link removed no longer working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilboy[501st] Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Is it blowing onto the mic? I would move one of those fans, the one on the right in the picture, back a little so it is not pointed directly at the mic... Have it blowing across your cheek on to the lens, to prevent fogging. Try other arrangements as well. I had to move mine a few times before I found the spot that worked best for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolo[TK] Posted March 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) It looks like it on the picture, but, it's not blowing in the mic at all. I can try to move it toward the top to see what it will do. Thanks for your help. Edited March 9, 2013 by Tolo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necron[TK] Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 I've found that just one of those squirrel cage fans is more than enough to keep the lenses from fogging. Also using a 9 volt set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choco Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) You could consider to add something like on the picture below ( made by Mynock ). That will take care of any hearing problems. After he build this in, he wanted to test it and went for a drive in his car with his bucket on! I think he's asking something in the region of $ 150. I left a message asking him to build me a set, waiting for a reply. ---------- Edited March 30, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link removed no longer working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolo[TK] Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 This is really nice. I was wondering what he was using as a pick up mic. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolo[TK] Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) Did someone ever tried this kid toy? I found it on e-bay for 15$ with shipping. I don't know if it could actually help. Eric ---------- Edited March 30, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link removed no longer working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruck[TK] Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 I don't think Mynock is doing those any more I've emailed him several times and so have others. He does however tell you all the components he uses and where to get them. Now he has posted a step by step photo diagram of how to put it together. Its very delailed a very good diagram even I can follow it. I am however altering it a bit. I have the components and just waiting on my armor. I'll post my progress and results when I'm done. I'm also going to put a wireless mic in my bucket and fans. I don't want any wires to mess with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 I have someone in my Garrison who is working on a system, he did a trial run today at a parade, have not heard the results. I plan to work with him on one for my TK and Tusken. If he decides to make a run, I will be sure it posts over here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbyrat Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 http://mynocksden.com/projects/stormtrooper-helmet-upgrade/environment-amplification.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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