After 2 years in development, here it is! I have a few parts to tidy up and the build guide to finish, but the blaster is pretty much done. Since the last update, I’ve made my own PCB to handle the solenoid control, as well as redoing the grip, lower, upper and a load of other parts to add extra features. I’ve put over 1k darts through this and the firing mechanism has been flawless.
The features are listed in the video but here are the main ones again:
• Electric blowback via a solenoid
• Mechanical trigger unit and firing mechanism giving a crisp trigger with a wall and reset click
• Realistic manual of arms (eg: trigger will not break or reset unless the blaster is cocked)
• Select fire
• Working charging handle with purpose of cocking blaster
• Modular upper receiver assembly allowing all upper components to be swapped out after removing the 4 bolts
• Field strippable (pusher and recoil springs can be changed without tools in the field to change performance)
• AR side button mag release and standard nerf lever release. Magazines drop free
• Secure Quick-Change muzzle/suppressor attachment mechanism
• Manual Bolt Catch
• Non-clamshell design making assembly less frustrating since each of the part modules just pin or bolt together
• Customisable length of pull and stock positions for the PDW stock
I will hopefully be releasing the files soon! Thank you for all of the support and following during the development, I really appreciate it!
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