Ouch, when I saw the state of the motors and switches inside that stryfe, I knew you were going to have to replace them. It was nice to see a video on how one can diagnose their flywheel blaster if it's starting to act up on them, since I don't really recall there being much on the subject to this point.
In my experience, alot of my non-working thrifted blasters with a removable battery tray (Rapidstrike, Rhinofire, Vulcan, etc...) weren't working because the spring terminals inside the blaster weren't touching the tray contacts. Stretching/re-aligning the spring terminals solves most of my problems.
For the can or will it fit a k26?(spring) .For the rod in the plunger tube, sometimes it was to big for the spring, couldn't you have used your dremmal tool to remove some of the rod that pushes the air out of the tube? To fit the spring on?
Very useful video. Wasn't sure where to post this question, but any plans to make a video on repurposing air tanks into integrations? I picked up a couple supermaxx 3000s and was thinking of a wrist mounted or shoulder mounted absolver cannon.
Captain Xavier fair enough. Thank you for taking the time to make all these videos. Still enjoying the hotshock I won in the second giveaway. I actually got 3 tags with the sledgefire absolver in one shot with it at my first war.
When you explain multimeters, make sure you recommend a fused ammeter. Much safer, less burning. Also you could add the led to your 9v battery. You can test continuity across wires and switches safely. I realise you mentioned to do that with the battery tray. Just another option.
Captain Xavier Just curious... Was there a particular reason you didn't use a circuit tester/voltage meter? They can be had for very cheap- Harbor Freight & Tool has one that meets Nerf needs for under $5.
+Nathan Talisien because these parts most people might already have? Also, I considered that a more advanced technique that I will cover later. I do have one and I do use it.
...yes...but if you are someone who owns and knows how to use a multimeter you are almost certainly not going to be seeking this advise. These videos are for people who don't already have a solid understanding of circuits and who don't already own a full set of circuit diagnostic tools...
@@legoboy-ox2kx anything is easier if you have the right tools. That is literally the point of tools. But that is not the point of these videos. The point of these videos is to help people who do not have the right tools.
My birthday is the 14 of January!Ps. What happens if you put a more powerful spring in a rival magazine? Will the balls just automatically shoot out the barrel when you put it in a gun or hold down the trigger?
So um... what if you have a stampede that will fire the motor until a certain point, at which point it then dies and the plunger tube stays in that position until the jam door is opened? could you possibly do a video covering such blasters as the stampede with motor/spring combinations, please.
My blaster is not shooting straight what do I do about that? My flywheels are balanced, aligned and are spinning the same speed. It's shooting to the right.
Cap, would you have any advice for someone who's trying to start up a nerf group? Me and a friend have tried starting up for the last two or three years, but no one seems interested in joining. The blasters and everything are supplied, since people are more likely to try it if it's free.
How should I know? I don't know your life. I would need to know what tools, skills, and materials you have. But as a general rule: any non-pump action springer CAN be made pump action...by adding a pump.
So uh I'm gonna follow this video but my stryfe was rewired with better motors and for a lipo and when I plugged the lipo in it didn't work and everything including the lipo was overheating (and it's worked alot already iv had this rewired for at least to weeks) my geuss is that it's the switch because it was smoking XD
I would actually. I intentionally made it so it was not a functional link to avoid getting attacked by botnets and spammers. It is a gmail account. Just add @gmail to the first part and it will work.
I am NOT an electrician so what I am about to tell you is quite probably completely incorrect. If you want a better answer I recommend a neat little website called "Google.com." :P But basically each IMR is the equivalent of an "s." So 2 IMRs is basically a 2s battery. 3 IMRs is a 3s battery. 4 IMR's would be a 4s (which is more than you usually want). So it will depend on your motors. The issue with IMRs is they are not designed for the amount of current nor the sustained draw that Flywheel blasters require. They also get weaker as they discharge. This is not the case with LiPo batteries that are designed for running powerful motors like those in RC cars and drones. They will work...but not as well and if you are not careful you can damage them or your blaster. Key take away, do lots of research and learn to use them safely.
I'm a total noob at this, and your tips are exceptionally helpful, as I intend to start modifying blasters as a hobby. But after watching all the flywheel tips, I have one question remaining: How does the pusher mech work? And how do conveyor belt guns do it? (Hyperfire, Regulator, etc.)
Captain Xavier Purely out of curiosity, HAVE you ever considered adding a bipod to make a bazooka-mortar, for the fun factor if nothing else? Just the look on people's faces as you take a knee and set it up would almost be worth the effort regardless of the low utility, lol. I've got a great mental image of it, with you bellowing, "FIRE IN THE HOLE!!!" and everyone on the field who knows you just instinctively doing a belly flop. 😁
Dearest Captain Xavier, it appears our paths will soon cross, for the past two years I have attended Jared’s epic nerf war 1 and 2 but, the third is near and approaching I await facing off against you in combat at that very event (look for the guy with the giant shield) I await our battle Sincerely-Marty -fort Texas 2017 (Here is the link) www.eventbrite.com/e/jareds-epic-nerf-battle-3-tickets-39474959667
Captain Xavier- sorry I could have sworn on an old q and a question you had answered yes to the question of are you going to the event , I now realize after going back you had said no, my bad (it was the 3 paragraph long question)(sorry) P.S the progress on the naginata is going swimmingly Do you have any tips on securing the blade to the pole? I currently am just friction fitting it, but am looking for an alternative
Got a good idea for next Monday's episode :
Proper use of epoxy putty
Ouch, when I saw the state of the motors and switches inside that stryfe, I knew you were going to have to replace them.
It was nice to see a video on how one can diagnose their flywheel blaster if it's starting to act up on them, since I don't really recall there being much on the subject to this point.
That was why I started this series. :)
In my experience, alot of my non-working thrifted blasters with a removable battery tray (Rapidstrike, Rhinofire, Vulcan, etc...) weren't working because the spring terminals inside the blaster weren't touching the tray contacts. Stretching/re-aligning the spring terminals solves most of my problems.
For the can or will it fit a k26?(spring) .For the rod in the plunger tube, sometimes it was to big for the spring, couldn't you have used your dremmal tool to remove some of the rod that pushes the air out of the tube? To fit the spring on?
+Josh Giffin weakening the plunger rod is generally a bad idea.
Captain Xavier However if its just a simple notch on the rod then is it fine?
Very useful video. Wasn't sure where to post this question, but any plans to make a video on repurposing air tanks into integrations? I picked up a couple supermaxx 3000s and was thinking of a wrist mounted or shoulder mounted absolver cannon.
Probably eventually.
Captain Xavier fair enough. Thank you for taking the time to make all these videos. Still enjoying the hotshock I won in the second giveaway. I actually got 3 tags with the sledgefire absolver in one shot with it at my first war.
Nice!
When you explain multimeters, make sure you recommend a fused ammeter. Much safer, less burning.
Also you could add the led to your 9v battery. You can test continuity across wires and switches safely. I realise you mentioned to do that with the battery tray. Just another option.
Captain Xavier Just curious... Was there a particular reason you didn't use a circuit tester/voltage meter? They can be had for very cheap- Harbor Freight & Tool has one that meets Nerf needs for under $5.
+Nathan Talisien because these parts most people might already have? Also, I considered that a more advanced technique that I will cover later. I do have one and I do use it.
Captain Xavier I figured there was a good reason, lol.
If you have a multimeter, testing switches and wires is much easier, as you can test continuity and resistance.
...yes...but if you are someone who owns and knows how to use a multimeter you are almost certainly not going to be seeking this advise. These videos are for people who don't already have a solid understanding of circuits and who don't already own a full set of circuit diagnostic tools...
@@CaptainXavier True, but it is much easier
@@legoboy-ox2kx anything is easier if you have the right tools. That is literally the point of tools. But that is not the point of these videos. The point of these videos is to help people who do not have the right tools.
@@CaptainXavier good point, I guess I'm just used to watching more technical videos on the topic
Can the hyper sight expand-a-blast (I have to assume that's how you spell it) take a k26?
Thanks for the great video as always cap! Keep up the great work.
I have noticed that short darts hurt flywheel power, would extra long darts help enough to be practical
+IDOCOOLSTUFF MAN how would fot them in a magazine?
My birthday is the 14 of January!Ps. What happens if you put a more powerful spring in a rival magazine? Will the balls just automatically shoot out the barrel when you put it in a gun or hold down the trigger?
Hello Captain. Any hope of see a Worker Prophecy here?
So um... what if you have a stampede that will fire the motor until a certain point, at which point it then dies and the plunger tube stays in that position until the jam door is opened? could you possibly do a video covering such blasters as the stampede with motor/spring combinations, please.
+Gairkarohn Bl'ese is it modded in any way?
Not certain, I received it used.
Ah. Generally that is the result of lower voltage or a bad gear box
My blaster is not shooting straight what do I do about that? My flywheels are balanced, aligned and are spinning the same speed. It's shooting to the right.
Then aim to the left. ;P
But seriously, check and make sure your cage is aligned correctly. If it is not fully seated it could be slightly canted.
@@CaptainXavier Ah I may need shims, apparently not a uncommon problem with the mk3. Also think you for responding I appreciate it.
Cap, would you have any advice for someone who's trying to start up a nerf group? Me and a friend have tried starting up for the last two or three years, but no one seems interested in joining. The blasters and everything are supplied, since people are more likely to try it if it's free.
My stryfe stopped working so I'm wondering if I replace the internals if it will work?
+Phamily Phun probably...assuming you put in working replacement parts
How do you get or make the tester that runs off of a 9 volt battery?
+A J Rodinsky the one I have is just a 9v connector as once found at Radio shack. I assume they can now be found online.
One could always use a cheap volt meter, such as those sold by Out of Darts.
Hey can you do a springer diagnostic? That would be great!
i like to leave the jam door switch in just not connected so it stays forward and i dont like removing jam doors cuz i think its uglu
ugly
Hey captain, what blasters do you think I could turn it shotguns, keep up the great work, thanks
How should I know? I don't know your life. I would need to know what tools, skills, and materials you have. But as a general rule: any non-pump action springer CAN be made pump action...by adding a pump.
Is it possible to repair dead motors?
Probably...but it will cost WAY more than replacing them and will never work as good.
Captain Xavier ever tried to make a whiteout stryfe or rapidstrike?
Welcome to the Far Side of the Force.
any progress on the minute man loadout
as I made my own
Hey yeah? Send pics to my commission email, I'd love to see it!
So uh I'm gonna follow this video but my stryfe was rewired with better motors and for a lipo and when I plugged the lipo in it didn't work and everything including the lipo was overheating (and it's worked alot already iv had this rewired for at least to weeks) my geuss is that it's the switch because it was smoking XD
+Scarlet Surge quite possibly
Excuse me but it seems that on your about page your email link does not work would you mind updating it so that it does?
I would actually. I intentionally made it so it was not a functional link to avoid getting attacked by botnets and spammers. It is a gmail account. Just add @gmail to the first part and it will work.
But there is also a functional link in the description of every single video I have ever posted...just saying...
Quick question would 4 IMRs be enough to be some what of a replacement for one Lipo?
I am NOT an electrician so what I am about to tell you is quite probably completely incorrect. If you want a better answer I recommend a neat little website called "Google.com." :P
But basically each IMR is the equivalent of an "s." So 2 IMRs is basically a 2s battery. 3 IMRs is a 3s battery. 4 IMR's would be a 4s (which is more than you usually want). So it will depend on your motors. The issue with IMRs is they are not designed for the amount of current nor the sustained draw that Flywheel blasters require. They also get weaker as they discharge. This is not the case with LiPo batteries that are designed for running powerful motors like those in RC cars and drones. They will work...but not as well and if you are not careful you can damage them or your blaster.
Key take away, do lots of research and learn to use them safely.
Yay! Your on time with us Ohioans
I'm a total noob at this, and your tips are exceptionally helpful, as I intend to start modifying blasters as a hobby. But after watching all the flywheel tips, I have one question remaining: How does the pusher mech work? And how do conveyor belt guns do it? (Hyperfire, Regulator, etc.)
Love the channel
+matt 0676 thanks!
Do you still do commissions?
Yes, but I am not taking new ones right now.
Captain Xavier oh when do you think you will be able to sorry for bugging about it
I have no idea. But every time someone asks I delay it another week. So far it is up to and extra 6 months from when I would normally have started. :P
Well I feel dumb but have a happy Thanksgiving and a good day to
No worries. It is not true, I just say it so be snarky. Thanks, and happy Thanksgiving to you as well!
I bet it was left out in the snow...
Plz make a modular mortar
*add bi-pod to Bazooka DONE! :P
Captain Xavier Purely out of curiosity, HAVE you ever considered adding a bipod to make a bazooka-mortar, for the fun factor if nothing else? Just the look on people's faces as you take a knee and set it up would almost be worth the effort regardless of the low utility, lol. I've got a great mental image of it, with you bellowing, "FIRE IN THE HOLE!!!" and everyone on the field who knows you just instinctively doing a belly flop. 😁
F A R S I D E
I'm switched out 😜
Hello there
Hi
Captain Xavier I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving day and I hope you have a wonderful day to!!
You too!
Captain Xavier thank you you are awesome
I have some things I want to send you for k26 vids, but I don’t want to pay the shipping :/
(Not asking you to pay shipping for me)
Hey cap i was curious if you could thrift some stuff for me and your email is not working great videos keep it up
Given that I get emails daily...I suspect the issue is on your end...
Thanks
Dearest Captain Xavier, it appears our paths will soon cross, for the past two years I have attended Jared’s epic nerf war 1 and 2 but, the third is near and approaching I await facing off against you in combat at that very event (look for the guy with the giant shield) I await our battle
Sincerely-Marty
-fort Texas 2017
(Here is the link)
www.eventbrite.com/e/jareds-epic-nerf-battle-3-tickets-39474959667
Um...what on EARTH makes you think I am going to this...it is in Texas...I am in Washington...that is 2100 miles from me...
Captain Xavier- sorry I could have sworn on an old q and a question you had answered yes to the question of are you going to the event , I now realize after going back you had said no, my bad (it was the 3 paragraph long question)(sorry)
P.S the progress on the naginata is going swimmingly
Do you have any tips on securing the blade to the pole? I currently am just friction fitting it, but am looking for an alternative
Lots of suggestions. Tape, Glue, Bolts, Screws, Shoe Laces, Leather straps, Paracord, Thoughts and Prayers, Goat sinew, The Force,
The majestic beard of a goat wizard
I live in new jersey
can you get me a stampede
Take your pick:
www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR8.TRC1.A0.H0.Xnerf+stampede.TRS0&_nkw=nerf+stampede&_sacat=0