Fallout Fan Makes Real-Life Pip-Boy That Actually Works

Summary

A Fallout fan's dad made a fully functional Pip-Boy using a Raspberry Pi and a model based on Fallout 76.
The Fallout community admires the detailed design, including an MP3 player loaded with franchise songs.
Interest in Fallout has surged with the release of the Amazon TV series, boosting player numbers.

A dedicated Fallout fan has made a real, working Pip-Boy using a model from Fallout 76. This project has impressed the Fallout community, with many fans admiring the creativity and skill that went into making it.

The Pip-Boy is a wrist-worn gadget from the Fallout games and one of the most recognizable symbols of the series. It works like a personal assistant for players, showing important details like health, inventory, maps, and quests. It also doubles as a flashlight and a Geiger counter for detecting radiation. The Pip-Boy is a key tool for staying alive in the game’s post-apocalyptic world.

Shared by Reddit user scoobydoobiggestfan, the device was crafted by their father using a model based on Fallout 76. According to scoobydoobiggestfan, their father brought the famous Fallout Pip-Boy to life by using a Raspberry Pi for the programming and referencing the Pip-Boy iPhone app for its design and features. The device even includes an MP3 player loaded with every song from the Fallout games, making it feel even more authentic. According to scoobydoobiggestfan, what started as a fun hobby has turned into an amazing project. The father, who sells his creations on Etsy and eBay, has also made 3D-printed models from shows like Battlestar Galactica. Lately, he’s been especially focused on Fallout projects due to the excitement around the Amazon TV series.

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Fallout's Fan-Made Real-Life Functional Pip-Boy

There's been a significant surge in interest in Fallout this year, largely due to the release of the Fallout TV series in April.

The community quickly praised scoobydoobiggestfan’s father for his inventive work, with fans showing their admiration in the comments. Some even humorously suggested commissioning him to create Pip-Boys for weddings or personal use, with one fan offering to pay for a custom piece.

Scoobydoobiggestfan's father's case isn't unique. There's been a significant surge in interest in Fallout this year, largely due to the release of the Fallout TV series in April. Since the show's announcement, player numbers for various Fallout games have soared. For instance, Fallout 4 saw its Steam player count triple, reaching over 83,000 concurrent players at its peak. Older titles like Fallout: New Vegas and Fallout 3 also saw a boost, with their player counts rising to 19,000 and 6,000, respectively.

The online Fallout community is highly creative, consistently sharing mods, fan-made content, and discoveries across platforms like Nexus Mods, Reddit, and Discord. Recently, a Fallout fan turned their cast into a tribute to Vault Boy after breaking their hand. This kind of creative homage, as well as community-driven projects like the real-life Pip-Boy, highlight the franchise's enduring appeal.

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