Dual fan helmet cooling system - rechargeable

[berzerker]

On offer is my unique helmet cooling system with rechargeable R/C battery pack, 2 fans, back-up power option and the next level of cool for your armour.

After adding this system to my Clone and GM buckets, it was suggested by Garrison mates that I make some for general sale. This is a small run of 8 systems to cover some bills and save my Clone armour from the Sale threads.

System components


CONTROL BOX (1)
-1/off/2 switch to select either primary or back up power source of shut off power completely. 1 is primary power source, 2 is the back-up 9V supply, null between 1 and 2
on/off switch for secondary fan
charging port for rechargeable battery pack
-8cm L X 4cm W X 2cm D
-some boxes are white, some black. All have been packed so I don’t know which is which.


FANS: (4)
-two 12V blower/squirrel/cage fans (4a)
5cm H X 5cm W X 1.5cm deep
moderate noise level,
primary fan with 60 cm lead
secondary fan with 35 cm lead
The secondary fan is on a separate switch (1c) and can be turned off to preserve power (I’ve gotten 11 hours continuous use, reduce noise, or just because you can.


PRIMARY POWER (2)
one 9.6V rechargeable 2800 mAh Ni-MH battery pack with Tamiya connector
run times with both fans over 7 hours
charge time of 4 hours
includes charger (6) with 3.5mm jack that plugs directly into control box mounted in helmet
battery pack intended to be semi-permanently mounted into the helmet.
Tamiya connector provided so you can switch out to a new battery pack years down the road (after 800-1000 charges) when the battery pack no longer provides desired power/endurance.
12cm L X 3.5cm W X 2cm D


SECONDARY POWER: (3)
Oh no. You forgot to plug your helmet in the night before a troop. No problem. This system has a mount for your spare 9V battery to be plugged in so you can stay cool. (secondary power is isolated from main system until activated by main one/off/two switch on the control box.) Secondary power feeds both fans but secondary fan can be shut off to conserve power.

All wiring has been solder and shrink wrapped. Reinforcement cable ties inside control box prevent accidental removal of wires. Once installed, there should be no stress on or movement of wires as system is intended to be permanently mounted into bucket. A fan screen (5) is included but not fixed to a fan. Use in an area where you might get caught in fan if absent.

*****This system will not fit all buckets***** I have successfully mounted this system into an MR TK, a recast MR clone and an SGB GM.
I have provided sizes for you determine suitability and ample wire for you to position fans as desired. Personally, I opt for the primary to blow my breath from the lower mouth/nose area of my buckets, downward. The secondary fan swirls a cool breeze around the inside of my bucket and across my visor.

My GM system has been tested 27 times with full overnight charge and full run-down each time running two fans over 7 hours. My clone bucket system has been tested 8 times with similar results. All systems sold will be tested four full cycles to ensure quality control.

Why would you get this system? It works. It lasts. You need never buy a 9V battery again (but keep one in your bin for that one time you forget to charge your system)

PRICE $125 + actual shipping

System weighs 325g, shipping weight is 625g (charger/packaging). Standard 9V battery not included. Shipping will be charged per Canada Post rates from K1Z 7C9 postal code to anywhere in the world using whatever shipping service/speed you desire. Rechargeable battery will be depleted and disconnected for shipping.

To calculate shipping, visit:
www.canadapost.ca/cpotools/apps/far/personal/findARate?execution=e1s1
-select shipping to Canada/USA/international
Shipped from K1Z 7C9
25cm X 22cm X 5cm
625g
-select cost and speed on following page

Then PM me for paypal address and I’ll ship out within 24hours.

[darthmanivxx]

Are you making these on-going? Sounds/looks like a great setup.

[berzerker]

I no longer offer these but a new supplier does. His are cleaner and cheaper as well. I haven't had a need for one of his but would buy one if I ever wanted a new system.

www.501st.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=72560&highlight=fan+batteries

[darthmanivxx]

Thanks bud.

[darthmanivxx]

Is he on here too? Not a member of the 501st...yet!

[berzerker]

He's not a GM. He's a Shadow ARF so you wouldn't know even if he was in your home. They're that good! His name is Steven Dockery. He is on facebook with his profile pic of an animated Han and Chewie at present.

These are links of his in his thread:
youtu.be/OreUICMeIJY

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[darthmanivxx]

Haha!! Thanks again

[darthmanivxx]

Found his business page on FB, Bucket Head Modz.

[danrodjr]

Like it!!!

[darthmanivxx]

To be honest, I kinda like your set up better. His has no switch for on/off and both fans work at the same time. Plus, it's the se price. I might just make my own. Can't be that hard to figure out, I think.

[danrodjr]

I just bought computer fans from Radio Shack, with the 9 volt battery attachments, wired them together and mounted them in my helmets, you can also add an on and off switch is you like, in my GM helmet I mounted them in the vent (blowing in), which is oh so nice!!!!!

[darthmanivxx]

Think I'll do something similar. I'll figure something out.

[danrodjr]

The way I do mine is not that hard and is cheap, you can find everything you need to do it at at Radio Shack. If I get some down time maybe I can post up instructions.

[darthmanivxx]

That would be cool. Im pretty sure I can figure it out. I was interested in trying na r/c lipo battery. They're small and I think it would last a long time.

[darthmanivxx]

I'm thinking it would be cool to add a speed control for the fans. It would help with the noise and battery life when the full speed wouldn't be needed. Just an idea, I'm just thinking out loud.