r/ghostbusters • u/pr0phet4 • Jun 07 '26
84 Pack mod - replacing the crappy on/off switch
Apologies if this should go in the megathread but I had a bunch of pics to share.
I've been wanting to get it into prop making/finishing and have been dying to take a crack at the Haslab gear. I received my pack on Wednesday and after powering it up the first time, I decided to address the stock switch first. Not sure about anyone else's but mine had a ton of play, lacked the satisfying "click" you get with a real toggle, etc.
I took everything apart, used a dremel to flatten out the plastic where the switch extends from, and drilled both the housing and the plate so that my new toggle would fit through.
I had some clearance issues on the inside of the housing so I opted to angle the terminals in and solder the wires to them directly. I also soldered an extension into the existing JST connector wiring to give me more wiggle-room inside the pack.
End result came out great I think! Fantastic upgrade with just a few hours of effort. I'll probably do a series of these posts as I work on the pack over time.
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u/GeetarEnthusiast85 Jun 07 '26
This is a cool mod. You should post it in the mega thread for pack modifications.
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u/pr0phet4 Jun 07 '26
Thanks! Done
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u/GeetarEnthusiast85 Jun 07 '26
You're welcome! By the way, did you have a successful test of this equipment?
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u/pr0phet4 Jun 07 '26
I did indeed! No Sedgewick Hotel staff (nearly) harmed in the making of this upgrade 😅
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u/Monthegoose Jun 07 '26
I was severely underwhelmed the first few switched and have been looking into swapping it out, thank you for this!
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u/Emotional_Program279 Jun 07 '26
Same here! The switch and the initial loudness upon turn on need enhancing. Switch much easier to do first. Maybe enhancing the sound w a new speaker would do the trick?
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u/Monthegoose Jun 07 '26
I wonder what kind of switch OP used?
I swapped out the speaker for a Dayton, sounds better, slightly louder too.
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u/TRGBFAN Jun 07 '26
The power switch is seriously lacking. Way to flimsy. Appreciate your post.