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Deadmau5 hat

This is a Deadmau5 helmet that I made for last Halloween. It's has a helmet int it so it's comfy to wear around. El lighting added to the mouth and around the head.

19 comments

Apr 28, 2012. 12:53 PMlDieTrying says:

What are your ear dimensions???

Mar 31, 2012. 6:27 AMleatherwork says:

Nice. You gotta work on it cuz ur chin is showing.

Mar 6, 2012. 8:59 AMArie K says:

what did you use to illuminate the eyes? and what products did you get for your elwire. ie the driver, and thickness of wire?

Mar 6, 2012. 3:48 PM

hpfev (author) says:

the eyes can be illuminated with normal leds. If you can get 10mm ones since they are brighter. As for the driver, it's a 9v portable driver with brightness and speed control. Can't remember the model sorry.

Dec 14, 2011. 3:38 PMhelmcardboard says:

thats awsome!!!!!

Oct 19, 2011. 1:34 PMCar6on14 says:

what did you use for eyes? looking for a white hollow plastic ball that can be illuminated like that...

Oct 20, 2011. 5:00 PM

hpfev (author) says:

i found them at a dollar store, it's was original a box to put fruit i think. i just cut off the top part.

Oct 19, 2011. 5:58 PMzvinson says:

about how much $$ did it cost to make?

Oct 20, 2011. 4:59 PM

hpfev (author) says:

can't really remember...sorry :/

Oct 15, 2011. 11:07 PMihowell1 says:

how do you make one

Oct 16, 2011. 4:50 PM

hpfev (author) says:

There are plenty of instructables available on this website :) just search Deadmau5.

Oct 2, 2011. 11:43 AMwearetheprodigy says:

that is sooo cool and i love deadmau5:) could you post an instructible on how to make it please?:)

Jul 25, 2011. 12:59 AMchoneycutt1 says:

wanna sell one or help me make one?

Sep 21, 2011. 8:26 AMharry potter rules says:

cool
could u post a step by step instructable:)

Jul 16, 2011. 9:55 AMelajoie says:

Great mau5head mate, im currently making my own, and i've based my design on yours, however i dont know how to wire up the EL wire around the lips and head to the power supply, could you write back and give me a hand, much appreciates!

May 5, 2011. 4:16 PM

Win Guy says:

LOL! That's neat! 5/5
Win Guy

Apr 20, 2011. 11:19 AMRichmau5 says:

Or this rhinestone version

Mar 5, 2011. 2:17 AMdemonfox says:

Excellent work my friend, shame theres no build log to instruct other on how it was made but beggers cant be choosers

Mar 23, 2011. 10:47 PMjordomaller says:

check out intrica's http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-your-own-Deadmau5-mouse-head-helmet/ its pretty much the same minus the EL wire. or pastanoodles also has one here: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-Deadmau5-Mau5head/ or even magicrich http://www.instructables.com/id/Deadmau5-Head-Goldmau5-How-To-Make-1/