r/ghostbusters 18h ago

Newest scratch build Ghost Trap

260 Upvotes

So I wanted to build a trap, but overcome some issues with the design. First, how can the knobs in the side work if the cartridge comes out? What would it connect to? Second, how does the pedal activate the trap with an air/hydraulic hose connector? Third, what is actually inside the thing? I also wanted to figure out how to do a "drawing something in" effect, like it's pulling in the ghost. So after several weeks of frustration and headaches.... Here it is. The side knobs work magnetically, activating reed switches in the cartridge. They turn on and off the lighting effects. The hose is fiber optic, so I could use the quick connectors without making any special electrical plugs. The pedal controls the trap via light pulses. For the interior, I added "Muon tubes" to electrically charge the ghost particles, then the "laser" draws them in. That effect is done with a super bright led and rotating mirror array. The colors and speed of the effect can be controlled by the knobs on the front of the trap. The sounds are mixed from various sources using Audacity, and play through a mp3 player module. The whole thing is controlled by an Arduino nano, except the bargraph display, which uses a Xaio board.


r/ghostbusters 1h ago

Ghostbusters birthday game suggestions?

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Hello GB fans, we're planning a ghostbusters theme birthday party for our lil terror dog (he's human just possessed) who's turning 4. I was wondering if any of you had some good ideas for games we can make or play. We have two ideas so far; 1) pin the plate on Ecto 1 and 2) Bean-bag toss into slimers mouth. And we are looking into having our local ghostbusters make an appearance, any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!


r/ghostbusters 1d ago

Um, should I burn this candle?

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r/ghostbusters 21h ago

That's a big Twinkie

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158 Upvotes

r/ghostbusters 14h ago

A little too close, am I right?

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r/ghostbusters 23h ago

The Arcade Game

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At the Strong Museum of Play. Played and failed miserably, but hearing the theme had me grinning ear to ear.


r/ghostbusters 15h ago

Slimer + Pizza

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r/ghostbusters 21h ago

New patch for the bag.

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29 Upvotes

Trying to


r/ghostbusters 20h ago

Ghostbusters fan film ideas

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I’ve made a commitment to creating my own ghostbusters fan film, but I haven’t done it yet, I will when I finish a q-pack that I’ve been working on. What are some ideas for some extra scenes that still remain faithful to the franchise?


r/ghostbusters 1d ago

While I had my fun on april 1st, I'm pleased to announce that my custom vintage styled slimer is finished.

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r/ghostbusters 1d ago

What about the…

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r/ghostbusters 1d ago

Ollie's didn't have the Spengler wand but stocked these within the last week.

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My local Ollie's didn't have the Spengler wand, but I did find all four of these today. They weren't there last week when I came looking for the wand.


r/ghostbusters 1d ago

Found this in a bowling alley/arcade. Failed to get it (claw wouldn't let me move it front to back). But can someone identify where I can get it online? I need my son.

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53 Upvotes

r/ghostbusters 1d ago

Who Ya Gonna Call.org -- newly updated!

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Hey all, it's your friendly neighborhood Whoyagonnacall.org admin telling you that the site is freshly updated with new images, new countries, new teams, and even new fundraisers (Proton Pets by Ghostbusters, Virginia). There's even a search function, finally!

Enjoy, friends!


r/ghostbusters 2d ago

I am learning Fusion and 3d printing. Here's one of my first projects, reproducing the front fork and wheel for Ecto-2.

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My original E2, from when I was a kid, on the left. My son was given most of an Ecto-2 that was going to get tossed, so here we are learning to reproduce parts. Black and Cherry red are the test colours, I'm not blind, lol.


r/ghostbusters 2d ago

I stopped by the firehouse this past weekend.

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r/ghostbusters 1d ago

Wilmington, NC Cosplay/Franchise Groups??

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Hey all! I was trying to poke around and find out more info on a GB cosplay group in the Wilmington NC area or surrounding?? Does one even exist in this area to join even?? 🤔


r/ghostbusters 2d ago

How it started / How it’s going

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Found some Stay Puft marshmallow lollipops in Donkihote in Japan. Bought most of them.


r/ghostbusters 2d ago

Those who know.

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r/ghostbusters 2d ago

Work in progress ecto 1 in roblox.

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r/ghostbusters 2d ago

POV: How I be feeling when I'm late for school

103 Upvotes

r/ghostbusters 2d ago

Now this is interesting

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Think I found the actual shock mount guys. A dummy load for a Ham Radio. Makes sense thematically too if it's a dummy load for the cyclotron


r/ghostbusters 1d ago

Was anyone else hoping to see a monocle style Ecto Goggle in the new movies?

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As much as I love the Ecto Goggles, I was hoping to see more improvements with it. I was hoping we’d see a monopole style version that could easily be flipped up or down. I was looking forward to 3D printing one for my costume.

Anyone know if someone has created a monopole version for their cosplay?


r/ghostbusters 2d ago

Afterlife makes Casper more canon

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I'm not a big fan of afterlife, I'll say that straight out. But I did just realize that ray's telling of the events suggests that the Casper could have happened when Egon was gone, and Ray was taking a job alone which should have been against company policy.


r/ghostbusters 2d ago

How To Install Ghostbusters Afterlife Pedal Bottom Plate & Ribbon Cable

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