In the SciFi Props and Replicas scene, the name Rick Ross is synonimous with the PKD Blaster and its snub-nosed variant. Heck he was the one who came up with, “Pflager Katsumata Series D” for the PKD Blaster in the Blade Runner Movie. Just like Robocop, their iconic weapons does not have any name. So, […]
Monthly Archives: March 2026
20260310 So, I bought Toy PKD Blaster pt.5: Programming the JQ6500
Uploading .MP3 files into the JQ6500 is not as easy as it sounds. Since the on-board flash storage on the market is typically 16MBit (aka 2Mb). So, if your samples are long, you will need to re-encode your files to a lower bitrate (but this compromises playback quality). You will also need a Program to […]
20260315 So, I bought Toy PKD Blaster pt.6: Testing the JQ6500
The 28mm 8 Ohm 3W speakers… have arrived. And so are the 5-position switches, plus other stuff not relevant to this Project such as UV Glue. From past experiences, the 3W speakers I’ve had were good enough for prop sounds. The only issue is the choice of amplifiers that must be small enough to drive […]
20260313 Thermal Detonator Build with a reveal chassis by tierfonorbital
He got this pre-owned KR Sabers replica and decided to create the internals for it, and using Brian Connor’s Proffieboard.
20260312 The Vault-Tec Air Terminal by Arnov Sharma
For those who are familiar with the Fallout Games, the Air Terminals are one of the game’s interactive props. Thanks to Mr. Arnov Sharma, you can now build one using a Raspberry Pi 5.
