Amazing Transparency Changing Helmet! (PDLC)

Amazing Transparency Changing Helmet! (PDLC)

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LeMaster Tech
8 Video Views·Apr 22, 2025

In this video I turn a replica HALO Helmet into an amazing custom piece of electronic equipment, complete with opacity-changing visor and embedded RGB Lighting!

Thank you to this video's sponsor PCBWay! Check them out here for a discount off your first order: https://pcbway.com/g/2Zlh7L

Massive thank you to the incredible @enforce_props on Instagram for the helmet! Make sure to check his page out to see him finish this helmet: https://www.instagram.com/enforce_props/

Code and wiring schematic can be found here: https://github.com/plemaster01/HaloHelmetArduino

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Hardware Used:
Batteries: https://amzn.to/48SfkXw
PDLC Smart Film: https://amzn.to/3CGpaj3
Neo Pixel LED Strip: https://amzn.to/48XEiF8
Arduino Nano: https://amzn.to/3YVpget
DC Voltage Regulator: https://amzn.to/4eC2Ogb
Male to Female Battery Adapters: https://amzn.to/4eFa62t
Arduino Shield with Terminals: https://amzn.to/3OcEpTG

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
01:53 Planning
03:16 PDLC Smart Film Install
06:35 Neo pixel LED setup
08:41 Testing and Assembly
11:22 PCBWay Advertisement
12:35 Electrical Systems
14:47 Demo and Outro!