[Video of build / in action] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BeGx2w-vIE)
- [14" Acrylic globe] (http://www.superiorlighting.com/Plastic_Globe_Neckless_Opening_p/02024sa-14.htm?zmam=8564918&zmas=2&zmac=37&zmap=02024SA-14) ~$40
- [168 5V WS2801 LED Pixels special ordered from Ray Wu with 4cm spacing] (http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/701799/209889132-449802558/12mm-WS2801-pixel-module-IP67-DC5V-input-full-color.html) ~$140
- 168 pixels fits nicely in a single DMX universe, keeps power usage realistic, and keeps the weight down. More pixels could be used.
- [San Devices E680 Pixel controler] (http://www.sandevices.com/documents/E680doc.pdf) $40 kit or $150 prebuilt
- Order from Jim St. John (jim@jim2.com)
- [5x 40mm fans] (http://www.amazon.com/Scythe-MINI-KAZE-ULTRA-Silent/dp/B0016CMCBG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322757440&sr=8-1) $25
- [Black Hard Hat] (http://www.amazon.com/ERB-19949-Omega-Style-Ratchet/dp/B0002TRBO2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322757489&sr=8-1) $12
- [2x 5ft plug&play 5mm aqua el wire] (http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.ACCT88394/it.A/id.862/.f?sc=2&category=194) $30
- [1x sound activated EL driver] (http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.ACCT88394/it.A/id.781/.f) $10
- [2x EVA foam cut ears, see ear_template.pdf] (http://www.foamorder.com/custom_cuts.php?product=closedcell&shape=24) $40
- [Weatherstrip foam for top of hard hat] (http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100355591/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053) $5
- [Large battery, 6 hrs!] (http://www.hypershop.com/HyperJuice-External-Battery-for-MacBook-iPad-60Wh-p/mbp-060.htm) $160
- [Dual core Netbook] (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230048) $299
- [Madrix LED Driver Software] (http://www.madrix.com/) Free w/ limitations or with Madrix Start Key $500
- See mau5head.ms2, maueyes.png & maumask.png should be saved to your desktop
- cable guide
- 7' black ethernet cable
- misc wire
- misc nuts & bolts
- small backpack, I used a camelbak
- Dremel w/ carbide cutting blade for cutting out neck, hard hat
- [Unibit 3/16" to 1/2", for LED holes @ 7/16"] (http://www.amazon.com/Irwin-UniBit-16-Inch-2-Inch-4-Inch/dp/B00004THYY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1322763487&sr=8-2)
- [1.5" hole saw for cutting out fan holes] (http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware/h_d1/N-5yc1vZarnkZ12kx/R-202256373/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053)
- Soldering iron
- Solder
- Heat shrink various sizes
- Heat gun
- USB connector for 5v power
- Silver Sharpie marker for marking dots
- Fabric measuring tape for plotting dots
- Hole punch to place dots on measuring tape