I have a pretty ambitious plan for both of my helmets (Mando & RC), but focusing on the RC first as I need to retire my current Mando due to some collectory type issues (currently my helmet contains 3 autographs). The plan for both is as follows...
- Standard issue fans
- Lighting (LED/EL strips around visor & LED spot lamps for both)
- Voice amp & audio pickups (the latter was added to the list after seeing Mandalore's helmet at PCC

)
- 2-way radio
- I also have a new HUD overlay in the works (non-functional unfortunately)
All controls will be wired (wanted to make them wireless, but alas I may have to admit defeat there) in from my left gauntlet & will consist of...
- toggle buttons for spot lamps & voice amps
- PTT button for the radio
- My mando will have a button on my gauntlet for the visor light & the RC's will be controlled via pressure switch that will turn
the light on when I put the helmet on
- my fans for both will also be activated by this power switch to save battery life.
as I said, it's pretty ambitious & i know almost nothing about electronics, but I'm soaking up research info & advice like a sponge so I have no doubt that with the help of folks like Mandalore, a few members of my clan & any of you willing to provide info, I will have these upgrades done for C7. I will definitely keep you all posted via my WIP as I make the upgrades