don't know if you still check comments on this video but I wanted to say how excellent it is. This is my first time seeing one of your videos but I watch a lot of other tubers nerf mods/reviews and this is the #1 rapidstrike guide on TH-cam. and there are a ton of rapidstrike videos.
I'd recommend the website Containment Crew, they have a full switchplate and even a full kit for a Rapidstrike. IAmBololo has a great vid on installing the plate. Modern motors are custom made for nerf, I'd say Neo Rhinos or Krakens for 3s, Revamps for 2s. The budget build would use Valkyries or Meishel 2.0s depending on the voltage wanted.
@feltpen46; again due to your privacy settings I can't reply to you. I bought a bunch of rapidstrike about a year ago and have been slowly modding them since. I dont think you can find them new in stores anymore; your best places to look at eBay, Gumtree, or the Nerfaroo Facebook page.
+WCxColossus I've been running this RapidStrike and 2 others like it myself and as loan blasters for maybe 10 or 12 events now and I haven't had a single problem with it. The part just gets pushed upwards a little if its extended and you put a new mag in. You need to go to a 3 switch system for the automatic retraction and that wiring is a way more complicated than its worth -R
+Make.Test.Battle When will you be making the select fire video i really am looking forward to it and have been for a while i think it would be very cool and i would definitely add one to my rapid strike if you have the time i would appreciate a answer thanks:)
Thank you guys so much for making this video. I just finished modding my rapidstrike and it works amazingly. Can't wait to actually put it through it's paces cause it sounds like a beast and with a honey badger it spews darts like crazy. Thanks again and keep up the amazing work!
Stock RapidStrikes with C batteries are known to jam. Is the rubber shroud @3:47 and 4:35 what causes jams especially if the C batteries start to run a little low? Thanx to anyone who can answer that. Very interesting and detailed video btw.
Yeah, although it was meant to "guide" the dart through the barrel and prevent jams, it causes jams more than it prevents them. The quality of the darts you're using can also cause jams sometimes.
Just got my MTB tee from Teespring. I used this guide and fitted my rapidstrike with a honey badger pusher motor,I currently run the blaster on 2s with stock motors. Thank You guys so much for the great tutuorials and please keep up the good work.
That's a great tutorial Ryan. I've been putting off my RS rewire in favour of Stryfes but this might even convince me to go back to it. Especially since my squad has about 8 of them in storage from when they were $15 each!
Can you make a video on how to install a voltmeter with this setup? I haven't really found a descriptive voltmeter install video, and I know that you are very knowledgeable and really describe every step needed
Hellcat 180s and a Rhino 130 as a pusher shoots supah fast and hard. Gonna make an SMG Rapid as well with Neocats and Neorhinos. If I can get my hands on one, a Snikkas cage, and either Bulldog flywheels or CC Cyclones.
Extremely well put together and very informative, just like your other guides. Thank you! My only question is; Where are the promised following videos?
+Aaron Tesla The answer is a little complex. I want to do them, but I have limited time due to my Uni course and other life factors. The other part is that the ammo counter, burst fire, etc are pretty complex (and expensive!) and would be a "show off" mod. I personally don't *need* these feature in my blaster so there isn't much motivation for me to make the videos. However, when we move house, we will be setting up a dedicated film set and start a much more consistent stream of videos that are more to "show off". All the mods guide I have film were actually just things I wanted myself :P -R So, the short answer: Probably in the next 3 months. -R
Followed this guide and now I have pusher motor braking, but no flywheel braking. Is that the desired outcome or is there a way to get flywheel braking as well?
That is the intended result. You can but thats a bit more tricky with the RS. Flywheel braking isn't super important IMO. I dont ahve a circuit diagram on hand, but it is doable -R
Good video, appreciate the detail. Have you experimented with any of the aftermarket flywheels, I see both diagonal and straight cut aluminum wheels are available. I’m guessing the diagonal cut could rotate the dart, thus making it a bit more stable and accurate in flight? And the being made from aluminum would keep the weight up in rotational mass, so that additional fired darts would remain at a high enough speed.
Would eliminating the pusher motor switch still work if you don't replace the motors? Haven't been able to find any of the recommended replacement 130 motors for sale.
+Zach 317 We now have a 130 replacement motor to sell soon, the "MTB Rhino". We sent them off to internation resellers this week. Ryan would have more details. We'll update the video description when available. -Justin
Just completed this mod using 3 MTB Rhinos with a 1000 mAh 3S LiPo. One thing to look out for is that the sharp edges of the MTB Rhino under heavy vibration tend to cut into the silicon wiring jackets-if the wires happen to be squeezed against the edges of the motor by the shell. In our case, this resulted in a couple of short circuits where the wire fused to the casing of the motor, resulting in a "smoking barrel".... not good! Quickly removed the LiPo before we saw any flames. Be sure to plan your wire routing to relieve stress against them.
Hey Ryan, I know this is an old tutorial, but could you explain to me what exactly is going on with the methyl spirits and the motor? Are you testing the circuit or something?
hi guys, enjoy your videos, bug thanks I've just finished my first rapidstrike rewire and motor upgrade, x3 rhino motors, made mistakes, learned some valuable lessons, but had fun.... next time will be more efficient lol. ummm might start respraying next 😉. take care and keep the quality videos coming.
Is the motor braking on this circuit just as effective as dead-center wiring in terms of preventing runaways? I know there's no pusher retraction but that can be worked around on higher ROFs and a 3D printed breech that was made a while ago.
There is absolutely no chance of a runaway with this design since the power is cut to the motor the moment you let go of the trigger. This is one of the reasons I like it -R
I think I get that the return pusher retracts when trigger is let go to avoid firing when trigger is let go. Was that all the circuit boards you remove?
Personal I think that these are great tutorials but, I feel like you should show the electrical bits on the part where you had drawn, like put the wires and what not above the drawing. Xoxo
since this video is over 2 years old at this point and you mentioned adding a select fire system to include 3 round burst, did you just start over with a Regulator? or do you really prefer the mechanical pusher of the Rapidstrike?
The C rating on a Lipo pack is how much current it can put out in a given time. You multiply the C rating by the number of amp hours your battery has to get its discharge rate. For example if you had a 1000 mah 35C discharge pack you would divide the 1000 by 1000 to get the amp hours which equals 1 and then multiply by the c rating to get the discharge rate, in this case that would be 35 amps. You need to pick your motors so that when you add up all their stall current they should be 35 amps or below
:( Haven't done it. I didn't really feel like making it as I felt like those modification wouldn't be very useful for me even tho it would be very cool. I am far too practical minded to make stuff "just for the coolness" :\ -R
Using an MTB Honeybadger you could’ve upped the DPS to ~14. That’s what I did with mine. Plus, you also could’ve just replaced the flywheel cage like I did with mine. In addition to that (seriously, WHY don’t people do this?), is that you could’ve modded the battery tray and placed the lipo in to make it work like a battery pack.
“Do not cite the Deep Magic to me, Witch. I was there when it was written.” 😂 You're trying to tell the creator of your motors how to mod. This is a 4 year old video, BEFORE Ryan had unleashed the MTB Rhinos onto the modding community, let alone Honeybadgers. There were no Worker flywheels and Daybreaks. There were no affordable and widely available cages, even before the Open Flywheel Project. And if you remove the battery tray, you can fit a larger lipo.
thanks guys!!! i bought my first nerf gun (at age 33) and with your guide modified it a little, here in Argentina it's kinda hard to find nerf guns so i bought a non functional rapidstrike and with this video make it work again!!!
+CURL SHERVER If you have an ali express ranson motor then yes as they tend to burn out when overpowered. since they don't exist anymore, other motors like Fk 3240's, Rhino's or Banshees don't need to be dunked in The Methalated spirits
so, two questions, #1 would 3 honey badgers perform decently on a 2s in a rapid strike, and #2 where are the videos going over the addition of the afterburner and swarmfire?
What advice can you give for moding a World Tech Warrior Prime Blaster? From what what I heard it's a cool blaster to look at but uses old tech. How can I make it better?
1. does the pusher not moving back ever cause problems? 2. can I do the same wiring running hellcats and a honey badger? 3. if the stall current of a hellcat is 45 amps do I need to double that for the two motors? 3 what battery should I use for this motor configuration? could I use a 35c 2200 mah lipo? will a 2200 even fit? Wow that was a lot of questions thanks for the great content keep it up
after following this guide I realized that the pusher can operate independently of the flywheel (without the flywheel running). is this going to be a problem or can it cause a short if I run them both at the same time?
I am confused, what do the different terminals on the micro switches correspond to? Looking at the circuit diagram, it looks like there will only be a connection to the negative battery end when both the rev and trigger switches are depressed meaning the rev trigger is useless as you can't send current through the flywheels until the trigger switch is closed. Obviously this is not the case so what am I missing?
Hi Make Test Battle! I was wondering if you could update the links to the Falcon motors in this video. They both lead to sold-out sites. I have Googled for the motors myself, but I can't seem to find any thing similar. If the Falcons have been discontinued, could you recommend a similar motor? Also, I have one more quick question. The gun in the video used one Ransom motor and two Falcons, but there is not a Ransom motor link in the part list. Do I need the Ransom, or would three Falcons suffice? Thank you for your time!
+Test Facsimile Ahh sorry! When I get back home tonight I will update all the motor links. I have gone and made available the "MTB Rhino 130" motors. They are the same performance as Falcons and work very well in both the pusher and the flywheel motors. I will have a very short update video up as well; but for now just Google "MTB Rhino Motor" to find the links. -R
Awesome tutorial. The whole system is actually just motors & switches. What is the purpose of PCBs on the flywheel module & trigger module ? A friend of mine has a brick Rapidstrike. Assuming the motors are still functioning, I will just bypass the PCBs entirely.
Could I use two rhino motors for the flywheel, and a honey badger motor for the pusher with the same battery in the video? Also, the link to the liPo battery is a 35c discharge. You said to use a 25c.
I'd recommend waiting till you can get Hellcats, (which is now) their new 3s 180, arguably best motors on the market right now. More than enough torque to handle the 14 dps of a honeybadger on 3s
I'm a bit late, but the video contains a segment of that at the end, with a video of the chronograph test and ROF vs. stock. If you really don't want to check it, then here's the summary: Stock: 50~ FPS, 3-4 darts per second Overhauled: 110~ FPS, 10-12 DPS
Just bought a rapidstrike from Germany as no uk stock. I followed your super Stryfe guide using the better switch and is awesome fun. Burnt out a stock motor but replaced it with one from a hobby store. No issues so far! Going to put rhinos in it tho. Is it necessary to replace the pusher motor or can the stock one be used?
+UK Nerf Modder probably best to replace them but I hear several people saying they use the stock motor. To be quite honestly I haven't used either in the pusher personally! -R
+Make.Test.Battle Thanks for the help. I'm putting together a video of my Stryfe soon 👍 I have a shop nearby that sells cheap motors if I have any issues before ordering the rhinos I can just swap them out. Awesome tutorials by the way! 👏👏👏
I liked your video. Was hoping to see the next video were you put in single double triple shots and fully automatic. You must have to get a controller for that?
Does that rubber strap over the pusher end of the flywheel cage do anything? I am thinking of taking it off of my Rapidstrike and Modulus because it causes a lot of jams
Make.Test.Battle thanks for the tutorial. :D I've been thinking of doing something like this for a while. Is it possible to reduce the noise of the motors in any way? I'm fairly sure there isn't any room for something like noise foam. Thanks again.
PlaystakizanTeam HD imr batteries should never be used with nerf. Not only are they inefficient they are downright dangerous and could set your house on fire. Save up for a Lipo and don’t take the risk. Lipo batteries are batteries designed to be used in rc airplanes going straight up at 100km/h and doing backflips with drones. They can safely deliver the power needed for nerf applications without blowing up. IMRs and trustfires are not meant to be used to power multiple high speed high current motors and they will most likely catastrophically fail
Hi, thanks for making such an informative video. Regarding the circuit, why is it necessary to attach anything at all to the NC of the trigger switch? Wouldn't it be alright to bypass the switch and go straight to the low voltage end of the battery? Thanks in advance for clarifying c:
+Clement Chan That is so that the motor will engage motor braking when you let go of the trigger. At high RPM the motor might fire 1 or 2 extra darts if it didn't stop immediately -R
hey make test battle, this is more directed at ryan. don't forget to show us how to do what you claimed at the end of the video. cant wait for more tutorials.
+Make.Test.Battle it's all good. I appreciate the content you guys put out and look forward to every new video you upload. Can't wait for the next tutorial.
Will the Ranson or Falcon pusher motor work well with Mabuch 180s as flywheel motors? Is there a significant increase in performance using 180 motors over 130s?
Philip Jay Ocampo Two part question: 1) It depends. From what I know, the 180s that are used are typically used at 2S (2 cell LiPo batteries between 8.4 - 7.2) voltages. Falcons and Ransons use 3S (3 cells -> 12.6 - 10.8 volts). If you use a falcon or a ranson at 2S voltage you are reducing the RPM and torque by 33%, reducing rate of fire. 2) No. I am still working on how to present the maths behind it in video form, but the short answer is no. Unless you have a system that can fire more than about 15 darts per second there is no benefit to using 180s over high end 130s (Falcons etc).
Super22th Ranson motors were a super high RPM motor that I used for the pusher. They are really hard (impossible) to find now but they needed to be run in to get them to be more efficient. You can Google dc motor burn in for more info. Its not needed for any other motors. -R
It's not so much a matter of money, but a case of If I did this, it would be really difficult to present as a mod guide. It would involve a bunch of arduino programming, very fine soldering, and fairly complex parts with a high price point. If it wasn't a mod guide it would be a "showing off" video and I'm less motivated to do that. The other things I was thinking might be more doable like the swarmfire integration, but swarmfires are pretty rare so again, less mod guide more showing off. Just some thoughts -R
I just got two questions. 1. How does this perform on 3-4 IMRs? The lipos I have are too large to fit anywhere. 2. Does removing the pusher mech switch thing cause jams? I like to fire in small bursts, and I dont want to crunch darts in the process.
Wow, was not expecting a reply at this speed. Ransons and falcons do not seem to have good shipping options, will your rhinos for flywheels and a honeybadger for the pusher work similarly? Containment crew happens to have nice shipping to where I'm at.
Bored at work :P I should probably update the video... Yes. I design Rhinos and Honey Badgers be be replacements for the Falcon and Ransons respectively -R
Awesome! Subscribed and liked. I might have broke my rapidstrike with ultrafires. I put them in without modding the blaster and now normal batteries dont even work. When should i do???
Seriously...YOU HAVE THE ONL RAPIDSTRIKE TUTORIAL THAT MAKES THINGS EASIER! Thank you!!
Faxxxx
This reminds me of one of those educational videos from school.
Southern Brisbane Nerf Club Ha! Hopefully at least slightly more fun! The goal was definitely a more educational style.
Come back to us!
Wow, the quality of this video is astounding! Love it! Keep up the good work!
fununcle Thank you! We will be aiming for this in all our video and guides. Definately worth the additional effort!
Make.Test.Battle would this configuration, wiring,and micro switches work whith hellcats
fununcle I literally see you everywhere
He forgot 2 highly important items to complete this build.
1. A crap ton of darts
2. A bunch of magazines: preferabley 18.
Thanks for the tutorial. Im new to the Nerf mod game. Helping my nephew out. Can you help me with a new parts list? Most of the links are 404
don't know if you still check comments on this video but I wanted to say how excellent it is. This is my first time seeing one of your videos but I watch a lot of other tubers nerf mods/reviews and this is the #1 rapidstrike guide on TH-cam. and there are a ton of rapidstrike videos.
Thanks! -R
I want those background mags so bad
;-) I have more now -R
+Make.Test.Battle you're just making me want to rob your house nowXD
Most of the items in the description are coming up 404, any idea where I could find the same components? Thanks!
Cody Zenner check outofdarts.com he has parts that are newer and more relevant
But will still function the same if not better
I'd recommend the website Containment Crew, they have a full switchplate and even a full kit for a Rapidstrike. IAmBololo has a great vid on installing the plate. Modern motors are custom made for nerf, I'd say Neo Rhinos or Krakens for 3s, Revamps for 2s. The budget build would use Valkyries or Meishel 2.0s depending on the voltage wanted.
Correction, it's IAmBobololo
@feltpen46; again due to your privacy settings I can't reply to you. I bought a bunch of rapidstrike about a year ago and have been slowly modding them since. I dont think you can find them new in stores anymore; your best places to look at eBay, Gumtree, or the Nerfaroo Facebook page.
will the pusher motor not retracting cause any issues?? can you get it to retract?
+WCxColossus I've been running this RapidStrike and 2 others like it myself and as loan blasters for maybe 10 or 12 events now and I haven't had a single problem with it. The part just gets pushed upwards a little if its extended and you put a new mag in. You need to go to a 3 switch system for the automatic retraction and that wiring is a way more complicated than its worth -R
+Make.Test.Battle When will you be making the select fire video i really am looking forward to it and have been for a while i think it would be very cool and i would definitely add one to my rapid strike if you have the time i would appreciate a answer thanks:)
You can find them in sweden!
+MTB rapidstrikes are still in stock at toys r us.
Thank you guys so much for making this video. I just finished modding my rapidstrike and it works amazingly. Can't wait to actually put it through it's paces cause it sounds like a beast and with a honey badger it spews darts like crazy. Thanks again and keep up the amazing work!
Is there anyone who more meet guns I wanna buy one but I don't mod
Stock RapidStrikes with C batteries are known to jam. Is the rubber shroud @3:47 and 4:35 what causes jams especially if the C batteries start to run a little low? Thanx to anyone who can answer that. Very interesting and detailed video btw.
Yeah, although it was meant to "guide" the dart through the barrel and prevent jams, it causes jams more than it prevents them. The quality of the darts you're using can also cause jams sometimes.
Just got my MTB tee from Teespring. I used this guide and fitted my rapidstrike with a honey badger pusher motor,I currently run the blaster on 2s with stock motors. Thank You guys so much for the great tutuorials and please keep up the good work.
Thanks man.
That's a great tutorial Ryan. I've been putting off my RS rewire in favour of Stryfes but this might even convince me to go back to it. Especially since my squad has about 8 of them in storage from when they were $15 each!
Frank Taylor Thanks! Definately not a mod you will regret!
Can you make a video on how to install a voltmeter with this setup? I haven't really found a descriptive voltmeter install video, and I know that you are very knowledgeable and really describe every step needed
Potentially -R
SuperNova PG3D just attach it to the battery
I literally just repeated what you did and you still made it seem easier and faster then it really was..
I love that you keep the links to the supplies in your description.
Why do we need to dunk the motors in spirits?. Wont that break them?
An awesome tutorial; this rewire pushed my SMG Rapidstrike to the next level. (Along with sick Hellcat 180's) Thanks for sharing this knowledge!
:,D This is why I do this -R
Hellcat 180s and a Rhino 130 as a pusher shoots supah fast and hard. Gonna make an SMG Rapid as well with Neocats and Neorhinos. If I can get my hands on one, a Snikkas cage, and either Bulldog flywheels or CC Cyclones.
Extremely well put together and very informative, just like your other guides. Thank you! My only question is; Where are the promised following videos?
+Aaron Tesla The answer is a little complex. I want to do them, but I have limited time due to my Uni course and other life factors. The other part is that the ammo counter, burst fire, etc are pretty complex (and expensive!) and would be a "show off" mod. I personally don't *need* these feature in my blaster so there isn't much motivation for me to make the videos. However, when we move house, we will be setting up a dedicated film set and start a much more consistent stream of videos that are more to "show off". All the mods guide I have film were actually just things I wanted myself :P -R
So, the short answer: Probably in the next 3 months. -R
OK, thanks for replying so quickly. I really appreciate your videos and look forward to seeing some of your , "show off" mods.
Followed this guide and now I have pusher motor braking, but no flywheel braking. Is that the desired outcome or is there a way to get flywheel braking as well?
That is the intended result. You can but thats a bit more tricky with the RS. Flywheel braking isn't super important IMO. I dont ahve a circuit diagram on hand, but it is doable -R
Good video, appreciate the detail. Have you experimented with any of the aftermarket flywheels, I see both diagonal and straight cut aluminum wheels are available. I’m guessing the diagonal cut could rotate the dart, thus making it a bit more stable and accurate in flight?
And the being made from aluminum would keep the weight up in rotational mass, so that additional fired darts would remain at a high enough speed.
The best mod guide iv seen. I have no idea how you don't have more views and subscribers. Top work :D
Thank you! We are only just getting started; gotta start somewhere!
Would eliminating the pusher motor switch still work if you don't replace the motors? Haven't been able to find any of the recommended replacement 130 motors for sale.
+Zach 317 We now have a 130 replacement motor to sell soon, the "MTB Rhino". We sent them off to internation resellers this week. Ryan would have more details. We'll update the video description when available.
-Justin
sweet thanks
Lad you rock. I'm from Aus myself. Time to buy a rapid strike and get modding
Just completed this mod using 3 MTB Rhinos with a 1000 mAh 3S LiPo. One thing to look out for is that the sharp edges of the MTB Rhino under heavy vibration tend to cut into the silicon wiring jackets-if the wires happen to be squeezed against the edges of the motor by the shell. In our case, this resulted in a couple of short circuits where the wire fused to the casing of the motor, resulting in a "smoking barrel".... not good! Quickly removed the LiPo before we saw any flames. Be sure to plan your wire routing to relieve stress against them.
I'm confused about the part on "burning" a motor. What purpose does that serve?
was i the only one who noticed the HUGE stack of mags at 0:15?
Thanks for this video and the in depth wiring explanation. You're the hero we need.
when are you going to do the rest of the mods you mentioned?
Hey Ryan, I know this is an old tutorial, but could you explain to me what exactly is going on with the methyl spirits and the motor? Are you testing the circuit or something?
Dead Bunny yeah i want to know the same thing.
Anyone else just rewatch all these old nerf videos years later for nostalgia?
hi guys, enjoy your videos, bug thanks I've just finished my first rapidstrike rewire and motor upgrade, x3 rhino motors, made mistakes, learned some valuable lessons, but had fun.... next time will be more efficient lol. ummm might start respraying next 😉. take care and keep the quality videos coming.
:D! -R
Is the motor braking on this circuit just as effective as dead-center wiring in terms of preventing runaways? I know there's no pusher retraction but that can be worked around on higher ROFs and a 3D printed breech that was made a while ago.
There is absolutely no chance of a runaway with this design since the power is cut to the motor the moment you let go of the trigger. This is one of the reasons I like it -R
Awesome guide! One question though: dont the flywheel motors have to be in series? Parallel will get them at half performance right?
Is this true?
Ryan why in this video you burn the motor for pusher, but on other video you didn't like when you used rhino motor for the pusher? thanks
+jamshid014 I would like to know that answer as well. IS it really necessary to "burn the motor" for this mod?
Can you make a rapidstrike uzi guide?
Atij Mahesh mag212 invented that mod watch his.
I think I get that the return pusher retracts when trigger is let go to avoid firing when trigger is let go.
Was that all the circuit boards you remove?
Personal I think that these are great tutorials but, I feel like you should show the electrical bits on the part where you had drawn, like put the wires and what not above the drawing.
Xoxo
+Potato Guy We tried it, but its didn't look to good because it was pretty small; easier to just draw it nice and big and easy to see -R
since this video is over 2 years old at this point and you mentioned adding a select fire system to include 3 round burst, did you just start over with a Regulator? or do you really prefer the mechanical pusher of the Rapidstrike?
Finally got the time to watch this. Can't wait to work on my rapidstrike now.
Yobo1567 Definitely my favorite blaster to mod ;) -R
Thanks, absolute legends and your Aussies as well.
Is there not a follow up video about the future upgrades?
Hi, I'm new to modding and have a question on the batteries. What's the difference between a 25c discharge and a 35c discharge? Great video btw.
The C rating on a Lipo pack is how much current it can put out in a given time. You multiply the C rating by the number of amp hours your battery has to get its discharge rate. For example if you had a 1000 mah 35C discharge pack you would divide the 1000 by 1000 to get the amp hours which equals 1 and then multiply by the c rating to get the discharge rate, in this case that would be 35 amps. You need to pick your motors so that when you add up all their stall current they should be 35 amps or below
You are the best brother, I have searched a lot of videos that explain well how to modify this launcher and you are the first thank you
@MakeTestBattle 13:26 Where do you upload the ultimate Rapid Strike? I can't find it anywhere...
:( Haven't done it. I didn't really feel like making it as I felt like those modification wouldn't be very useful for me even tho it would be very cool. I am far too practical minded to make stuff "just for the coolness" :\ -R
Make.Test.Battle So it's just a mod for the look, I suppose?
Using an MTB Honeybadger you could’ve upped the DPS to ~14. That’s what I did with mine. Plus, you also could’ve just replaced the flywheel cage like I did with mine. In addition to that (seriously, WHY don’t people do this?), is that you could’ve modded the battery tray and placed the lipo in to make it work like a battery pack.
“Do not cite the Deep Magic to me, Witch. I was there when it was written.” 😂
You're trying to tell the creator of your motors how to mod.
This is a 4 year old video, BEFORE Ryan had unleashed the MTB Rhinos onto the modding community, let alone Honeybadgers.
There were no Worker flywheels and Daybreaks.
There were no affordable and widely available cages, even before the Open Flywheel Project.
And if you remove the battery tray, you can fit a larger lipo.
Can I achieve similar results with 3 rhinos in a rapidstrike? or 2 Rhinos for the flywheel and the stock motor for the pusher?
thanks guys!!! i bought my first nerf gun (at age 33) and with your guide modified it a little, here in Argentina it's kinda hard to find nerf guns so i bought a non functional rapidstrike and with this video make it work again!!!
Can I have a list of parts please? I couldn’t really hear the list of parts needed nor open the links to the parts too. Thanks!
Hey do you have to dump the motor in the mentholated spirits or is it just for performance?
+CURL SHERVER If you have an ali express ranson motor then yes as they tend to burn out when overpowered. since they don't exist anymore, other motors like Fk 3240's, Rhino's or Banshees don't need to be dunked in The Methalated spirits
+RedNinja Productions thanks!
+CURL SHERVER No problem hope I helped out a bit.
How much would it be to pay you for the modding? (base blaster included)
With the trigger switch having the normally closed wired to the neutral, won't that create a short once the rev switch is activated?
Is it necessary to burn in the motors
so, two questions, #1 would 3 honey badgers perform decently on a 2s in a rapid strike, and #2 where are the videos going over the addition of the afterburner and swarmfire?
Thanks for this guide! Helped me do my first rapidstrike rewire.
I didnt hear it out: why do you put the motor in methylated spirit? An is this C2H6O?
What advice can you give for moding a World Tech Warrior Prime Blaster? From what what I heard it's a cool blaster to look at but uses old tech. How can I make it better?
Can you use 3x MTB NEO Rhino motor 3S 130's ? for the pusher and the fly wheels?
Yes. Very responsive and no outer shell cutting. :D
-Justin
Thanks for the quick response ! ordering them now !
1. does the pusher not moving back ever cause problems? 2. can I do the same wiring running hellcats and a honey badger? 3. if the stall current of a hellcat is 45 amps do I need to double that for the two motors? 3 what battery should I use for this motor configuration? could I use a 35c 2200 mah lipo? will a 2200 even fit? Wow that was a lot of questions thanks for the great content keep it up
Thank you .your the only one how care about to show how to conect motor switche the good way . thank for share
Hey mate could you send me a list of parts that you used in this video cheers I hope to do the same looks mad
after following this guide I realized that the pusher can operate independently of the flywheel (without the flywheel running). is this going to be a problem or can it cause a short if I run them both at the same time?
i want this but with select fire for some reason
and that one dual stage flywheel cage from out of darts
@Make.Test.Battle we can no longer get the falcon motors anymore any other mother that would work good for this?
I am confused, what do the different terminals on the micro switches correspond to? Looking at the circuit diagram, it looks like there will only be a connection to the negative battery end when both the rev and trigger switches are depressed meaning the rev trigger is useless as you can't send current through the flywheels until the trigger switch is closed. Obviously this is not the case so what am I missing?
Mica T The piece you are missing is that the flywheel negative terminals will flow to the LiPo via the pusher motor tab
Great video. I'd like to see the video you were talking about with more things added to the rapid strike soon.
When u do wire diagrams can u use different colours for positive and negative
Hi Make Test Battle! I was wondering if you could update the links to the Falcon motors in this video. They both lead to sold-out sites. I have Googled for the motors myself, but I can't seem to find any thing similar. If the Falcons have been discontinued, could you recommend a similar motor? Also, I have one more quick question. The gun in the video used one Ransom motor and two Falcons, but there is not a Ransom motor link in the part list. Do I need the Ransom, or would three Falcons suffice? Thank you for your time!
+Test Facsimile Ahh sorry! When I get back home tonight I will update all the motor links. I have gone and made available the "MTB Rhino 130" motors. They are the same performance as Falcons and work very well in both the pusher and the flywheel motors. I will have a very short update video up as well; but for now just Google "MTB Rhino Motor" to find the links. -R
Awesome tutorial. The whole system is actually just motors & switches. What is the purpose of PCBs on the flywheel module & trigger module ?
A friend of mine has a brick Rapidstrike. Assuming the motors are still functioning, I will just bypass the PCBs entirely.
It’s to limit the power
So I modded it the same way u guys did but when ever I push the rev trigger the flywheels and the pusher turns on any idea to check or fix
Could I use two rhino motors for the flywheel, and a honey badger motor for the pusher with the same battery in the video? Also, the link to the liPo battery is a 35c discharge. You said to use a 25c.
Yep, Rhinos and Honey Badger is a good option. 25C works, but a 35 would be better -R
I'd recommend waiting till you can get Hellcats, (which is now) their new 3s 180, arguably best motors on the market right now. More than enough torque to handle the 14 dps of a honeybadger on 3s
Yes, but the Hellcat motors pose a problem of interfering with the frame assembly due to its length.
If you are okay with cutting the shell, get Hellcats; otherwise Rhinos can still handle the HB pushers -R
I just cut my shell last night for a trip-blade RS!
Can you use MTB Rhino motors for the 2 flywheel motors AND the pusher motor? (On the 3S LiPo battery recommended in the video)
Are different microswitches needed for different motors? I am thinking mtb rhino motors. For flywheels and pusher. Thanks
Ok never mind you do not need different microswitches.
Question: Ranson or Honeybadger for rapidstrike pusher?
do you have a comparison video of before and after? thanks!
I'm a bit late, but the video contains a segment of that at the end, with a video of the chronograph test and ROF vs. stock. If you really don't want to check it, then here's the summary:
Stock: 50~ FPS, 3-4 darts per second
Overhauled: 110~ FPS, 10-12 DPS
Just bought a rapidstrike from Germany as no uk stock. I followed your super Stryfe guide using the better switch and is awesome fun. Burnt out a stock motor but replaced it with one from a hobby store. No issues so far! Going to put rhinos in it tho. Is it necessary to replace the pusher motor or can the stock one be used?
+UK Nerf Modder probably best to replace them but I hear several people saying they use the stock motor. To be quite honestly I haven't used either in the pusher personally! -R
+Make.Test.Battle Thanks for the help. I'm putting together a video of my Stryfe soon 👍 I have a shop nearby that sells cheap motors if I have any issues before ordering the rhinos I can just swap them out. Awesome tutorials by the way! 👏👏👏
A lot of the items required are no longer sold/unavailable in Canada. Where can I find alternatives?
hey have you made an ammo dart counter yet I am getting supplies for my mod and would like to know what i'll need for that as well
+3Xnc We are waiting for some new parts in the post to make the ammo counter quite possibly the coolest one *ever* -R
I like this answer and shall await the videos
I liked your video. Was hoping to see the next video were you put in single double triple shots and fully automatic. You must have to get a controller for that?
Does that rubber strap over the pusher end of the flywheel cage do anything? I am thinking of taking it off of my Rapidstrike and Modulus because it causes a lot of jams
Nope. Bin it -R
It often causes jams.
Make.Test.Battle thanks for the tutorial. :D I've been thinking of doing something like this for a while. Is it possible to reduce the noise of the motors in any way? I'm fairly sure there isn't any room for something like noise foam. Thanks again.
Thanks! I'm sure there is something you could don but I have never looked into it. The intimidation factor is a huge benefit in my books! -R
what' the difference beetween this mod and the classic voltage mode with amr batteries? (I' m new in the nerf community)
PlaystakizanTeam HD imr batteries should never be used with nerf. Not only are they inefficient they are downright dangerous and could set your house on fire. Save up for a Lipo and don’t take the risk. Lipo batteries are batteries designed to be used in rc airplanes going straight up at 100km/h and doing backflips with drones. They can safely deliver the power needed for nerf applications without blowing up. IMRs and trustfires are not meant to be used to power multiple high speed high current motors and they will most likely catastrophically fail
what motors did you use and what rev trigger and trigger clicker things are they
Ryan, what do you charges to modify one rapidstrike?
Hi, thanks for making such an informative video. Regarding the circuit, why is it necessary to attach anything at all to the NC of the trigger switch? Wouldn't it be alright to bypass the switch and go straight to the low voltage end of the battery? Thanks in advance for clarifying c:
+Clement Chan That is so that the motor will engage motor braking when you let go of the trigger. At high RPM the motor might fire 1 or 2 extra darts if it didn't stop immediately -R
If I were to do 3 falcon 130s, would I have to burn in on of them for the pusher?
A burn-in is not needed for falcons so you'll be fine without it
What pusher would you recommend to use with Hellcats for a tri blade build on a 3s?
HuoKuzi Inc. hellcat for slow rate of fire, Wolverine for ridiculously fast
hey make test battle, this is more directed at ryan. don't forget to show us how to do what you claimed at the end of the video. cant wait for more tutorials.
+Joe DiMarco >.> don't look at me like that... Yeah, some day... -R
+Make.Test.Battle it's all good. I appreciate the content you guys put out and look forward to every new video you upload. Can't wait for the next tutorial.
Will the Ranson or Falcon pusher motor work well with Mabuch 180s as flywheel motors? Is there a significant increase in performance using 180 motors over 130s?
Philip Jay Ocampo Two part question:
1) It depends. From what I know, the 180s that are used are typically used at 2S (2 cell LiPo batteries between 8.4 - 7.2) voltages. Falcons and Ransons use 3S (3 cells -> 12.6 - 10.8 volts). If you use a falcon or a ranson at 2S voltage you are reducing the RPM and torque by 33%, reducing rate of fire.
2) No. I am still working on how to present the maths behind it in video form, but the short answer is no. Unless you have a system that can fire more than about 15 darts per second there is no benefit to using 180s over high end 130s (Falcons etc).
does anyone know where I can find the motors(or suitable replacements)? The links provided don't work anymore and I can't seem to find them online.
What do you mean by "burning" the ransom motor in? Also what are ransom motors?
Super22th Ranson motors were a super high RPM motor that I used for the pusher. They are really hard (impossible) to find now but they needed to be run in to get them to be more efficient. You can Google dc motor burn in for more info. Its not needed for any other motors. -R
Hey guys, are there any plans to complete the rapidstrike modding series? I would love to see a tutorial on the select fire mode :)
+Cheerok Its on the back burner for the moment; The select fire is pretty damn complicated and fairly expensive to do.
+Make.Test.Battle damn :/ if shipping wasn't too expensive from Germany to you guys, I could help your out. do you accept PayPal donations :D
It's not so much a matter of money, but a case of If I did this, it would be really difficult to present as a mod guide. It would involve a bunch of arduino programming, very fine soldering, and fairly complex parts with a high price point. If it wasn't a mod guide it would be a "showing off" video and I'm less motivated to do that.
The other things I was thinking might be more doable like the swarmfire integration, but swarmfires are pretty rare so again, less mod guide more showing off.
Just some thoughts -R
Make.Test.Battle i know what you mean, but it still would be interesting. I might do a video myself if i get to it :)
do u know when the Rhino motors will next be in st9ck? My rapidstrikes been on hold for soo long.. also is there any alternative motors i can use?
Very soon -R
what is your type of lead wire?
I try this with my wire and its the 15th time a do one welding
I just got two questions.
1. How does this perform on 3-4 IMRs? The lipos I have are too large to fit anywhere.
2. Does removing the pusher mech switch thing cause jams? I like to fire in small bursts, and I dont want to crunch darts in the process.
1) IMRs don't have enough current output to properly power these motors
2) No
-R
Wow, was not expecting a reply at this speed.
Ransons and falcons do not seem to have good shipping options, will your rhinos for flywheels and a honeybadger for the pusher work similarly? Containment crew happens to have nice shipping to where I'm at.
Bored at work :P I should probably update the video... Yes. I design Rhinos and Honey Badgers be be replacements for the Falcon and Ransons respectively -R
Okay, last possible question left: which microswitches? The ones used in the video do not ship to the US, and I cant seem to find any with that shape.
Hmm; We tried to pick ones on Amazon. Have a search of 15 amp microswitches on ebay/amazon until you find something that looks right -R
Awesome! Subscribed and liked. I might have broke my rapidstrike with ultrafires. I put them in without modding the blaster and now normal batteries dont even work. When should i do???
You'll need to a) replace just the motors b) replace everything like this guide or c) get a new one -R
Do i need to put the new switches in the trigger group?
Are you going to make a video on how to programme the Arduino when you are going to do it please?
Did you ever make another vid to add select fire?
No sorry.
-Justin
This a six year old vid but I have a question. Could I possibly use a 14v 4s lipo on this?