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

For a comparison of the original GPStar and GPStar II controllers please see this comparison guide on the main GPStar website.

  1. Pack II Controller

  2. Wand II Controller

  3. Pack PCB Controller

  4. Wand PCB Controller

  5. GPStar Audio Controller

  6. Pack-Wand Hose

  7. Troubleshooting

A full installation guide is available as a PDF here: GPStar Proton Pack Kit Installation Manual

Video Tutorials

"We have the tools, we have the talent!" - Winston

We must acknowledge and celebrate our community members who have created entertaining and informational videos demonstrating the install processes. Please see this collection of videos curated by creator:

  1. Installs by Jonogunn

  2. Installs by Nor-Cal Ghostbusters

Maintenance

These guides will help you update the software and audio files as new releases become available.

  1. Flashing Firmware Updates

  2. Loading The Audio Files

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

Are you troubled by installation problems? Do you experience feelings of dread opening your pack or wand? Have you or your equipment ever experienced a malfunction, error, or mysterious smoke? If the answer is yes, then don't wait another minute. Pick up the phone and call the professionals...

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)

Here be dragons. This section is for VERY ADVANCED users only.

Task Guide
Compile Software VSCode + PlatformIO
Modify Software Advanced Software Configuration
Upload Software Pack/Wand Flashing or AttenuatorFlashing

Special/Standalone Devices

From the Paranormal Research division, we bring you the latest in integrated accessories for your kit.

Devices Guide
Single-Shot Blaster Build and Operation Guide
Belt Gizmo Build and Operation Guide
Stream Effects Build and Operation Guide