A devoted fan’s father has ingeniously brought the legendary Fallout Pip-Boy to life, and it functions just as it does in the games. The Pip-Boy has been a prominent feature in Interplay, Black Isle, and Bethesda’s series of post-apocalyptic role-playing games and shooters since the inaugural Fallout game and has maintained its iconic status throughout the series. This beloved fictional wearable computer has been meticulously re-created in reality, complete with radio stations and the Vault Boy animation.
This impressive creation was showcased on Reddit by user scoobydoobiggestfan, whose father crafted the wearable device. The recreation features a 3D-printed shell, also designed by the Redditor’s father, using the Fallout 76 version as a reference. Additionally, the build draws inspiration from the Pip-Boy phone app.
The Pip-Boy is fully wearable and can be powered on. Every aspect of the creation, from coding to printing and design, was undertaken by scoobydoobiggestfan’s father, who enjoys making game-related items as a hobby.
The Fallout Pip-Boy Recreation Stays True to the Games
It Even Plays the Games’ Music
This real-world version of the Fallout Pip-Boy operates using a Raspberry Pi-based small computer. Upon booting, the Pip-Boy displays the loading and initialization sequence, followed by showcasing its various functionalities. A prominent knob on the side allows users to switch between tabs, displaying temperature, player status, and a GPS location overview. Unfortunately, these features are not functional and are merely pre-recorded images and videos, yet the craftsmanship of the build remains remarkable.
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The Pip-Boy build even incorporates radio stations from the game, such as Diamond City Radio from Fallout 4 and the Classical Radio featured in Fallout 4 and Fallout 76. These stations genuinely play music, and the Pip-Boy is equipped with music from every Fallout game in .mp3 format. This real-world Pip-Boy was modeled specifically after the version found in Fallout 76. Fallout 76 is the earliest entry in the Fallout timeline, set just 25 years after the Great War, making the in-game computer model one of the earliest versions. The game utilizes an even earlier pre-war Pip-Boy 2000 Mark VI.
Though the iconic series wearable has evolved slightly with each installment, its core design has remained consistent. The Redditor mentioned that their father was inspired to construct the Fallout Pip-Boy in reality after watching Amazon Prime’s Fallout television series. Fans interested in more can reach out to scoobydoobiggestfan on Reddit for links to their father’s Etsy and eBay stores, where he creates models from various shows, including Battlestar Galactica.
Source: scoobydoobiggestfan/Reddit
Fallout
Fallout is a post-apocalyptic RPG franchise set in an alternate future where a nuclear war devastates the world. Players explore vast, open worlds filled with mutants, raiders, and advanced technology. The series emphasizes player choice, allowing various approaches to combat, dialogue, and decision-making. Each game follows different protagonists navigating the wasteland to uncover secrets, form alliances, and rebuild civilization amidst the ruins of the old world. The franchise is known for its rich lore, dark humor, and retro-futuristic aesthetic, which has transferred over into its new series on Amazon Prime.
