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Completed Whistling Birds kit ready for gauntlet installation
Whistling Birds - Full Kit Self Install
Install the Whistling Birds Full Kit into a gauntlet: bench-check the module, use safety mode for sizing, glue the mounts, route the Fiber Optic Beskar Tips, trim only from the... Read more...
MandoPuter gauntlet display module showing red Mandalorian glyphs on a 1.3-inch LCD screen
MandoPuter — Owner’s Manual
The complete owner’s manual for the MandoPuter gauntlet display — startup sequence, display modes, boot button controls, power and USB-C guidance, optional SD card features, mounting guidance, and troubleshooting. Read more...
Whistling Birds v2 completed gearbox
Whistling Birds v2.0 — Change log
v2 is the release that prepares Whistling Birds for preassembled kits. Nearly every printed part was rebuilt to improve fit, finish, snap-fit behavior, print quality, and gearbox reliability, while the... Read more...
Whistling Birds — Software and Configuration
Install or update the firmware, configure settings on the CIRCUITPY drive, and verify a clean boot. Read more...
Mandalorian Whistling Birds Gauntlet Darts DIY kit components laid out
Whistling Birds Gauntlet Darts — Build Guide
Check fit, gather the right parts, and build in tested stages. This guide is designed to reduce surprises before purchase, during assembly, and after first use. Read more...
Whistling Birds — Screen Reference Research
8 screen appearances across 2 shows, studied for deployment sequence, dart geometry, LED behavior, and firing mechanics. Read more...
Completed Whistling Birds wiring harness ready for installation
Whistling Birds — Stage 01: Firmware & Wiring Harness
Build the power rail, signal lines, and connector harness with a test checkpoint after each section. Read more...
Completed Whistling Birds gearbox assembly — what you will have built by the end of this stage
Whistling Birds — Stage 02: Gearbox Assembly
Seat the servo correctly, align the push arms and timing gear, and verify full extension and full retraction before the gearbox is closed. Read more...
Mandalorian Whistling Birds Gauntlet Darts DIY kit components laid out
Whistling Birds — Stage 03: Front Modules and Gauntlet Install
Size each fiber for its hole in the nozzle, shape the tips, complete installation in the gauntlet, and confirm the system still operates reliably once installed. Read more...
Whistling Birds — Stage 05: Troubleshooting and Support
Start with the failing symptom, isolate the subsystem, and only then escalate to owner files or support. Read more...
Mandalorian Whistling Birds Gauntlet Darts DIY kit components laid out
Whistling Birds — Operations Manual
The complete owner’s manual for the Whistling Birds prop — daily use, configuration, troubleshooting, and safety. Read more...
Whistling Birds DIY kit overview showing the sourced electronics, hardware, and assembled parts needed before the build starts
Whistling Birds — Pre-Build: Components and Compatibility
Use this page as the pre-build gate: verify gauntlet fit, gather the exact electronics, and make sure you have the tools to solder and test before starting the harness. Read more...