GPStar System Guides
Introduction
These are the most important guides which will get you familiar with the major components and how to update them with the latest capabilities offered by software and sound effects. This includes guides to aid you in completing the connections and installation for the GPStar Proton Pack and Neutrona Wand PCB boards.
Installation
A full installation guide is available as a PDF here: GPStar Proton Pack Kit Installation Manual
Maintenance
These guides will help you update the software and audio files as new releases become available.
By-Component Guides
This section is presented in a way to offer a more complete view of what components are available (by major equipment areas), whether those components are RequiredR or OptionalO, if choices are offerred at a specific component level. Where possible, each option will link to a related guide for more details and/or installation instructions.
Proton Pack
| Component | Option w/ Guide |
|---|---|
| Power SourceR | TalentCell 3000mAh or 6000mAh |
| ControllerR | GPStar Pack Controller or Arduino 2560 |
| SoftwareR | Flashing the Latest Firmware |
| Audio BoardR | GPStar Audio or Robertsonics WAV Trigger |
| Speakers/AmpR | Audio Output Guide |
| Sound EffectsR | Loading The Audio Files |
| Cyclotron LidO | 12/20/36-LED options |
| Inner CyclotronO | Cake and Panel Lights |
| N-FilterO | 7-LED Vent Light |
| Power CellO | 13 and 15-LED options |
| Smoke EffectsO | Various Solutions Supported |
| Cyclotron BypassR* & O | Bypass board for non Haslab Proton Packs |
Connectivity
| Component | Option w/ Guide |
|---|---|
| WiredR | Pack-Wand Hose Connections |
| WirelessO | Pack Attenuator or Wireless Adapter |
Neutrona Wand
| Component | Option w/ Guide |
|---|---|
| Power SourceR | Dedicated Wand Power Source (Guide TBD) |
| ControllerR | GPStar Wand Controller |
| SoftwareR | Flashing the Latest Firmware |
| Audio BoardR | GPStar Audio or Robertsonics WAV Trigger |
| SpeakersR | Audio Output Guide |
| Sound EffectsO | Loading The Audio Files |
| Hat LightsO | Kit option by Jonogunn |
| BargraphO | 28-Segment or 30-Segment |
| Vent LightO | GPStar RGB Vent Lights or High Intensity option by Frutto Technology |
| Wand BarrelO | 2, 5, 49 and 50 LED options (Guide TBD) |
Installation, Operation, and Troubleshooting
| Task | Guide |
|---|---|
| Initial Assembly | Installation Videos & Installation Guide (PDF) |
| System Operation | Equipment Operation Manual |
| Configuration | EEPROM LED/Config Menus |
| I Need Help! | Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions |
Software Development (Advanced Topics)
| Task | Guide |
|---|---|
| Compile Software | VSCode + PlatformIO |
| Modify Software | Advanced Software Configuration |
| Upload Software | Pack/Wand Flashing or Attenuator/Wireless Flashing |
Special/Standalone Devices
| Devices | Guide |
|---|---|
| Single-Shot Blaster | Build and Operation Guide |
| Belt Gizmo | Build Guide TBD |
| Stream Effects | Build Guide TBD |