Upgrade Your Stormtrooper Helmet: Wireless Amps, Audio Pickups, and More!

[@ehpik4064]

You basically just made a real Storm Trooper helmet dude! Fuckin epic!!!

[@AjayCollectibles]

I will honestly pay you to modify a helmet for me!

[@ER-yd3mn]

This is what the real stormtrooper helmet would be like! Great job!!!!

[@baronvonpanzer6594]

ER9 Stopmotions give or take a few parts, the helmets in the lore have a full hud and targeting system

[@ER-yd3mn]

BaronVonPanzer yea true

[@mynocksden]

I'm currently designing a much much simplified version of the external amps system as a kit that will install in minutes. Totally removable with no extensive modifications needed to the helmet. Just plug and play, so to speak: only earpads with built-in speakers, and amps enclosed in a plastic housing vacuum formed to fit the helmet flare tube without being in the way. It will be glorious!

[@NightWarp]

9 years later.... any update? this project is still amazing

[@melchiah_]

keen for an update also!

[@codedentertainment8254]

Same. Waiting.

[@Auditer2009]

Rename the video: How to make an actual Stormtrooper Helmet.

[@mynocksden]

Received most of the components I need to design a plug 'n play kit. Will keep u posted.

[@Warlord2029]

REALLY SERIOUSLY 8 dislikes!!! You did an awesome job! Configuring the comfort and sound amplification I want to do something similar for my Boba Fett helmet.

[@mynocksden]

+Warlord2029 No kidding! :)

[@loganwut2469]

19 dislikes!!!!!!!!!

[@JACKTHEBBTFAN]

I feel like this is how an actual stormtrooper helmet would look. I would love to see you customize a kylo ren or darth Vader helmet

[@davidaearthy]

I went to an furniture upholsterer and he gave loads of offcuts for free of various thicknesses. You need a disc in the top of the helmet and the thinness of this depends on how high the helmet needs to sit.

[@jethchannel]

Nice build, I totally enjoy electronics projects such as this and I found this to be a pretty clean build. I think adding the stereo sound inside is a killer idea!

[@BionicFreakOfficial]

good god you went all-out on that! Now I just need to figure out how to do this.....

[@markuscubz]

FINALLY! Someone's got it right! Nice Mod Bro

[@shibe6808]

For 2012 the editing is legendary

[@JoshuaModerwell]

That sounds really awesome at 5:04. I wonder if the same thing can also be possibly done with a Darth Vader helmet too. except it wouldn't sound exactly just like the fan's voice, it would sound exactly just like James Earl Jones's Darth Vader voice and the breathing sound so that no one will be able to hear the fan's own voice and breathing sound. if that kind of programing can possible that is. Mynock's Den should also do the same to the Anovos First Order Stormtrooper helmet too.

[@CollectionTHX1138]

Wow! Great job on the helmet and the video presentation! I put a video up of a traveling exhibit that had a movie worn costume. One of these days I'll get a costume : I remember they sold the helmet replicas in the 70's/early 80's in Sci-Fi magazines. I should break those ads out.

[@5carecrow94]

You are one badass dude. I'll happily subscribe. I just bought myself a New Hope version of the helmet and am looking to add a microphone since I'm planning on cosplaying as a comedy variant of a Stormtrooper. (Tourist trooper, janitor trooper, chef trooper, etc.), so in this case, all I needed was the helmet and not the armor, since I'm too tubby to fit into a set anyways. This will help a lot!

[@mynocksden]

Just completed a DYI tutorial of this mod on my website (see link under the video). Video tutorial summarizing it all to follow.

[@amon7816]

Now all we need is air filter and an lcd screen in the eye socket

[@davidaearthy]

You can then you can cover the foam with a stretchy type cloth if you want like Lycra or even very thick lady's tights and then use Velcro to fix so you can remove should you want to ever wash them. hope that helps out.

[@anthonywilliamscreates]

omg I'd legit pay you to mod a Mandalorian costume with this! So awesome!

[@MaxSDSF]

really loved this video, and as soon as i get my helmet plan on doing similiar modifications

[@loop5720]

Nice, so, have you done it?

[@Red07StandingBy]

This is amazing! I'm getting armor within the next 2 months, and im from Arizona, so things like the fan would be very useful. All these mic and sound modifications are genius and just really cool!

[@thesupersonicstig]

You put way too much effort into this and I love it.

[@christophermitchell9929]

Excellent job. Getting my Helmet today. Can't wait! I'm going to do your mods to my helmet. Hope I can chime in on a little direction.

[@frosheet]

I now know what I'm doing this summer as a project to improve my eFX helmet

[@Froot99]

That is extremely awsome! Wish I could get my hands on a helmet like this!

[@davidaearthy]

Then I have a thin band that runs across the top of the eyes. Then to parts of foam that tend to be thinker than the rest at the sides that go just above the ears and finally one band at the back of the head where your head is the biggest. If you need you can also place another thinker part of foam just under this. Its a matter of trial and error and I temporarily fix them in and when I have all the position and thicknesses right.

[@subsvideos-ev5mu]

I watched this video when I was like 7. Time flies by

[@SaArgath]

Great Video! I am getting my own eFX Stormtrooper bucket tomorrow, and want to do basically what you did. Can you tell me which specific parts you used, like the microphones for your ears and such? Also I'd like to know how you wired it all behind the padding. Just over all a little more detail, so i may make an awesome helmet mod like you did. Again, wonderful video!

[@tonycollins3505]

Trying to figure out how to do a similar thing to a Mandalorian(Deathwatch/Journeyman protector) helmet. Great content wonderful project. Very helpful!

[@SuperMike82]

Dude, that's amazing. So much work and so much comfort. Nicely done!

[@Valadur83]

Very nice. already have electronics in my Mandalorian Buy'ce but some of your ideas are really cool and i think i will try them in my next Buyce Project. But what is missing in yours - what my friends and i have in our costumes is a walkie-talkie in the helmet. so we can comunicate while we troop from one part of the con to another. just saying^^ Greetings from Germany

[@ilikejazz8070]

You are an actual genius. You should really design attachments that you can sell!

[@shawnschroeder2]

killer...you have obviously nailed this build. i so wish i had this kit

[@Boba-Zach]

Thanks for sharing your awesome modifications to your helmet. Let me know if you can do a plug and play for a biker scout helmet!

[@kevingreenfield4824]

That's a pretty good storm trooper helmet how cool is that. That's my dream.

[@Vidve]

Really helpful, going to be using some of these features in my Neo Crusader kit.

[@thatpenguindragon]

feels so old. I haven't heard the store Radio shack for a long time

[@alanrobbie4851]

One of the best storm trooper vids I've seen. I love how you've added depth to make it so real. Did you do a build vid as well?

[@TheSamShow20]

Would that all fit in the new Hasboro Black series. You should sell this mod.

[@Sorox]

Great job! Now, it's even much more valueable than before!

[@mynocksden]

Made that last reply from the wrong profile. I've done simple but clean padding before as well, but that wasn't the goal here. Had it been possible, I would have put a HUD in there as well, if for no other reason than just to see if it would work. I'm currently in the process of molding a boba fett helmet and once it's done, I'm going to do the same thing to it, and hopefully more. Why? Just because! I'll reply to the other posts shortly.

[@art-n-filmsam3844]

This will actually be good for my cosplay, not as a Stormtrooper, but as a NCR Ranger

[@richardforsman]

Great video. I'm planning on doing something similar to my custom mando helmet and I got multiple good tips from this!

[@Straycat3]

This is awesome! Great job! The video and the helmet looks and sounds great. Well done.

[@GrunkelGwen]

Love the video and love the work you put in your helmet. I take your work as inspiration for my mando bucket, but already figured out, that those have quite less space to put electronics in (the trooper helmet bulges at the bottom are sure a nice place to put electronics in). What interests me, is how much electronics you put in your SW:ToR Mando helmet. Keep up the awesome work, vod!

[@jerzykaczorek8865]

Great! Thanks! I hope I will have time ti put all this things in my T45d helmet!

[@SaArgath]

I would love a kit. Though more information would be nice, like cost and shipping expenses. Are you able to produce one soon, say, by next week?

[@markuswhetzel1935]

Well done my friend... Well done.

[@mynocksden]

For a very detailed photo of the wiring for the external amplification system, check out the link in the description

[@arohk1579]

This is very cool looking, I am really going to rig my Tie helmet like this.

[@graydation]

I might have to use some of these things in my Mando helmet.

[@ricardoabh3242]

Great job! Is it possible for ease, to put in the description the list of stuff to buy?

[@Lilmonkmonk]

ah thats so good, well done, id love this helmet with these mods.

[@cooperclark7099]

dude u deserve way more than 1500 subs :)

[@MusicDAH91]

Incredible video! Thank you so much for the in-depth detail!

[@lildevil1403]

Can you list all the board you got to make this happen? I am going to try the same set up with the microphone amplifier with the headphones. I thought that was the coolest thing! I just want to make sure I am ordering the correct stuff. Thanks in advance!

[@larsvanwijgerden9246]

Love your way of making videos!!

[@WawaTofu]

"These are the explanations we're looking for."

[@lorraineblaney7301]

Take my money! I would gladly pay for this, even just the parts!

[@jimbeaux89]

Absolutely astonishing

[@malkavian5]

I need to do something for my Boba fett helmet. help?

[@landonglick7174]

Finally a realistic storm trooper helmet.

[@BenEphlasVids]

Wow! That is awesome! Thanks for sharing your advice and tips!

[@briw8929]

hi. love the helmet setup. do you reckon there will be a kylo ren setup eventually available? I love my ren helmet but I find the speaker microphone set up weak. the voice weak too. many thanks

Amazing ! Great job, well done, it is very impressive !

[@jacobisnotcool1695]

Do you think you could do something similar to this with a Darth Vader helmet? I can't seem to find anyone that can replicate a fully functional Darth Vader helmet (including the voice changing effects and such), which is actually quite disappointing. But after seeing this video of yours, I'm almost certain that you could do it. I mean, this is by far the most crafty thing I've seen someone do. Best regards!

[@johnaustin4133]

Yes I'm planning to be Darth Vader for Halloween and I need to do this fast!

[@johnaustin4133]

+S P I C Y M E A T B A L L if you have any tips pls share

[@TheZabbiemaster]

MynocksDen Props fun fact "real" stormtrooper helmets also do have mics on the sides. thats where the round things are.

[@samormiston]

Do you have a tutorial for the full project (ie including the motorcycle helwet inlay and trooper amp)? Cheers

[@Tomcat_Coyote]

Your upgrade is awesome , as expected :D But maybe you should consider getting some more accurate decals , because the basic efX ones aren't quite top notch XD

[@SkulShurtugalTCG]

+General Khalee (TA-65015) The whole helmet is not quite top notch.

[@Tomcat_Coyote]

SkulShurtugalTCG For legit trooping yeah , but for display or casual cosplay , just replacing the decals makes the helmet look decent enough :P

[@SkulShurtugalTCG]

+General Khalee (TA-65015) For that kind of thing, absolutely. What you do for yourself, and your own hobbies, is entirely up to you - and if you want to display this helmet, or use it casually, it's definitely way better than most other things you can pick up commercially.

[@norgmonster]

is there a uk equivalent to the Electret Microphone Amplifier you used? Even something from China off ebay would be great as Canan Kits don't ship to the UK.

[@warrenblair3966]

hey, can I ask what mics u used behind the brow trim? fantastic job btw

[@HeadNtheClouds]

How do you not suffocate inside this? I am looking for air conditioning for a fur mascot head! Very cool mods though! Very!

[@leo6470]

Great video! Inspired me to do that helmet interface as well! How did you connect the wired mic to the electret mic in the Cana Kit amp?

[@mynocksden]

I have a full step by step DIY tutorial of this posted on my website (see in video description). :)

[@leo6470]

Sorry. Didn't see that. I'm usually always on my mobile. Thank you so much!

[@colinburns5632]

This is amazing!! Nice work!

[@mdsf01]

Excellent work! Thanks for sharing.

[@ClearBrookExotics]

Okay. This isn't my cup of tea, but very cool! Well done. Love it.

[@mynocksden]

Any computer or electronics shop will have those fans. Mine I think I got on ebay. Just search for airsoft or paintball mask fan.

[@Skillfulist1]

Now to add a hud to the lens.

[@Wu.sa.h]

Idk how to work with wires and stuff are u willing to make more and sell? I read the end of the video but I really want one of those helmet mods

[@iliatevzadze5667]

you sir.......... you're a some kind of genius :D do you sell these stuff, or making just for fun?

[@marksmales2204]

You know Master Replicas ANH/ ESB helmets are not allowed for 501st. Right?? That's a MR/ Efx ESB Stunt helmet. I have that too

[@TheMpakk]

Отличный проект, очень интересно и круто. Great project, very intresting and cool.

[@CollectionTHX1138]

6:05 Yes I did enjoy this video! MTFBWY

[@loop5720]

;D

[@kevingreenfield9204]

Hello my name is Kevin green field ok and I am a massive star wars fan and I have a sand trooper fiber glass helmet from the empire strikes back film and I just like to know how do you fit all those voices boxes and fans and power pack and sponge into the helmet, plus how do you make it feel comfortable? I have a large head.

[@AceLM92]

Do you think this could work with a black series helmet or would it be more of a hassle with the existing electronics

[@KojiWoji_]

omg i just realized that this is Mynocks Den you still make these ?

[@myfailedplays]

That is cool! I got one question, is the helmet heavy when you put it on?

[@mynocksden]

Not really. I once drove with it on through the city to see how it would feel while trooping, and it was not bad at all. I would not recommend such a test to anyone else though, however the police were looking for other droids at the time, so all went well :)

[@joeortiz9859]

sweet...do you have a video of you actually doing it..

[@rtasvaduum6125]

Hey Mynock's Den which option did you buy from the CanaKit Mic Amps, Assembled or not assembled?

[@olivierhutter5074]

This is magic! Good job! :D

[@Squallyentree8]

11 years ago is crazy

[@brianpatrick6102]

Great work, man.

[@kevingreenfield9150]

hello my name is Kevin green field and I have a screen accurate storm trooper helmet OK and I have 2 small electrical fans and a toggle switch plus a 9 bolt battery and connectors and I need to know where these go and I don't know what storm trooper i am because my eye lenses are a smoke grey, and can you tell me what is that flexi that you put in the neck part of the storm trooper helmet. plus I have a screen accurate body.armour and I need to know where the voice amplifier system goes to.many thanks from your fellow trooper Kevin.

[@Wolfkin18]

I have a TIE Pilot helmet with motorcycle padding but it's too "loose" do you have any ideias on how can I make it a bit tighter? Fellow 501st Member TI-18127 here.

[@deanthebakedbean5159]

where can i buy this modified masterpiece? Also, why not do this with a clone helmet (because they are OP)

[@idealben979]

awesome vid dude i wish i could have one like that !

[@johnmorgan1174]

I wanna see a update on this please?

[@kellyweller3999]

WOW amazing work love it 👍👍👍👍

[@thuskedhelli5353]

Great job ! Just one question, for the padding how did you exactly make it hold into the helmet ? Any support used or did you just "glued" it directly on the helmet ?

[@thuskedhelli5353]

+Thusked Helli My bad, you told it at the begining of the video ^^" But I would be very interested in knowing if you made any schematic for the electronic parts of the helmet and if you would share it :)

[@mynocksden]

+Thusked Helli I have a wiring tutorial for the EAS on my website here mynocksden.com/projects/stormtrooper-helmet-upgrade.html

[@thuskedhelli5353]

+MynocksDen Props Thanks so much ! Sorry, I'm a bit lazy and didn't read the description of your video ^^" Won't happen again !