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The
Airsoft ammo:
While at our local super mega low mart we also found a huge tub of airsoft ammo that we couldn’t pass up. The bright green not only looks cool, but takes pictures well to boot. This tub of 7,000 rounds set us back only $10.00 |
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The Servo's:
The radio we had laying around we used for this project had some servos with it that were good enough. It’s a good idea to pick up some high torque servos. They have a slower rate of travel that actually is good for accuracy with the bonus that they can handle the weight of the turret more gracefully. $15.00
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The Servo Horn:
We stopped by our local hobby shop and picked up a oversized blank servo horn for about $1.00. This allows the flexibility we needed to create a stable base for the turret. |
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PlexiGlass:
For this project we will need several pieces of 1/8th thick plexi for the airsoft turret. the base in this project we just used some old dance deck project tiles that we had laying around so we had something clear and see through for a base so you all could see what we were doing. You can make whatever base you want, ours is just for demonstration purposes.
Sides .75" X 3"
Front 3" X 3.5"
Top 3" X 5"
Back 3" X .5"
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Noise Suppressing Capacitors:
One of the most important parts of the project if you go with the radio controlled version of this project. The noise canceling capacitor is attached between the posts on the motor to help reduce the amount of electrical noise that is put out by the airsoft guns motors that can interfere with the radio controls signal. $3.00 (teamdelta.com) |
Tools
that we used ( i.e. you may want to use as well )
One note on power tools:
use them at your own risk. Be sure to read and understand
any and all documentation on the tools you use.
No amount of documentation can make up for experience,
but there are many people with serious eye injuries from
the school of hard knocks. If you don't know what
you are doing, don't do it, and find some one that
can help.
Screwdriver
Razor
Pliers
Dremal Tool
Wire cutters |
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