Fallout fan creates incredible replica T-45 helmet fitted with a Raspberry Pi and we want one

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If you’re interested in Raspberry Pi projects, there’s a whole lot to explore. The same goes for cosplay, and we’ve come across a project that covers both in a way that immediately caught our attention. It’s no secret that the Fallout franchise has a large following, whether you’ve played all the games or first got into the fandom through the hit TV show earlier this year.

With Halloween just passing us by, one Reddit user has shared their rendition of T-45 Power Armor, specifically the iconic helmet that appears on the Fallout 3 box art. It features a Raspberry Pi microcontroller for features such as a temperature sensor, lights, and more.

Raspberry Pi Pico powers this Fallout headwear

According to the Reddit post from u/Grimdaria, the T-45 helmet has the following parts and features:

Pi PICO microcontroller
External blue LED to denote PICO is operational
Internal temperature sensor
5v fans that activate based on the internal temperature
12-LED NeoPixel for the main lamp
External stereo microphones that feed into stereo headphones (can hear things going on outside helmet)
Two external buttons and one external potentiometer to control lights/sound volume
Internal OLED screen that displays the status of all electronics (Lights on/off, fans on/off, fans RPM, temperature, headphone volume)

Fallout T-45 Power Armor Helmet replica worn with external light on — T-45 Power Armor Helmet worn with external light on, source: Reddit

As we alluded to before, this unique piece of headwear was designed for Halloween and we think it fits the bill perfectly. With a temperature sensor that helps control internal cooling and stereo headphones that feed you outside noise, it doesn’t appear to be a stuffy Halloween mask that you’d want to take on and off at every chance you get. This is one of the most unique Raspberry Pi projects we’ve seen, more impressive than other game-focused attire such as the custom Helldivers 2 keypad we featured.

While we want one for ourselves, it’s worth mentioning that it is actually sized to fit an 11-year-old, so we don’t think anyone in our office will be able to slip into it. In any case, it’s a neat project that any Fallout fan should check out.

If you want to see more fun Raspberry Pi projects, see this recent Pokemon console or DIY AI companion.