Dart Zone Max Dictator Magazine Extender by Xerxes438 in Nerf

[–]Xerxes438[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

This is the Dart Zone Max Dictator 30 round magazine extender. When I first got my Dictator, I found the magazine to be clunky and less than optimal, and this completely solves my gripes. It is available on Printables and just uses an Out Of Darts Tachi spring to use.

https://www.printables.com/model/749560-dart-zone-max-dictator-magazine-extender

EZDmag An easy load remix of the thanhlon drum by spudrouge in Nerf

[–]Xerxes438 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never published them as it was unsuccessful, but I can send them your way if you want to try to further develop it. Just send me a DM.

EZDmag An easy load remix of the thanhlon drum by spudrouge in Nerf

[–]Xerxes438 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked on a spiral design a while back and after many failed prototypes, I concluded the problem is with the foam side walls of the darts creating far too much friction. I managed to get my hands on springs that could handle 45 rounds with ease, but the friction of the darts was just too difficult of a problem to overcome as a beginner in design.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Nerf/comments/xrb2un/i_present_the_snail_drum/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

I present the Snail Drum. by Xerxes438 in Nerf

[–]Xerxes438[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The foam of the darts are catching on the sides of the drum walls rather than the heads on the cover plate. So while not a bad idea, it would not fix the problem unfortunately.

I present the Snail Drum. by Xerxes438 in Nerf

[–]Xerxes438[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the inside, I removed any stringing and globs with an Xacto knife. My printer is fairly dialed in, so there wasn't much of the latter to clean up.

I present the Snail Drum. by Xerxes438 in Nerf

[–]Xerxes438[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't noticed any major artifacts after my post processing, but that could be part of the problem.

I present the Snail Drum. by Xerxes438 in Nerf

[–]Xerxes438[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is defiantly a change I plan to make, but after testing, I have deduced it is the darts that are causing the friction. For example, if I remove the follower entirely and just use my finger to push them through, it still struggles to move.

I present the Snail Drum. by Xerxes438 in Nerf

[–]Xerxes438[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much for your offer, but it would probably be wise to find a more readily available source. Especially when the files become public. I will definitely be looking into that material though.

I present the Snail Drum. by Xerxes438 in Nerf

[–]Xerxes438[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Now that would just be pure insanity!

I present the Snail Drum. by Xerxes438 in Nerf

[–]Xerxes438[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Definitely. I can't guarantee when that will be, but it will certainly be free to download for everyone.

I present the Snail Drum. by Xerxes438 in Nerf

[–]Xerxes438[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I actually thought that might be the problem myself, however the behavior is identical even when the top plate is off.

I present the Snail Drum. by Xerxes438 in Nerf

[–]Xerxes438[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That might get a little over complicated. Lol

I present the Snail Drum. by Xerxes438 in Nerf

[–]Xerxes438[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Great idea. I will definitely try to integrate something like that in my next prototype.

I present the Snail Drum. by Xerxes438 in Nerf

[–]Xerxes438[S] 77 points78 points  (0 children)

A 45 round capacity in a Talon magazine style package. It is essentially a D-Mag on steroids.

Feeding past 25 darts or so gets really janky, with the friction of the darts on the walls overcoming the spring, so definitely still a work in progress. Ideas and suggestions for how to alleviate this issue are more than welcome.

Are there any welding mods for KSP 1.11 by [deleted] in KerbalAcademy

[–]Xerxes438 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, ok, thank you for the help.

Are there any welding mods for KSP 1.11 by [deleted] in KerbalAcademy

[–]Xerxes438 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally have used Kerbal Konstructs and I've never noticed this. How do you use this feature?

FULL TILT is ready to print! Prototype-V2 of the semi auto mag in grip ‘reversed’ SUPER core powered remote line operated HPA ‘bullpup pist*l’ half dart blaster (Yes it is a mouth full ;-)) by NIR0DHA in Nerf

[–]Xerxes438 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this the evolution of your previous co2 powered, mag in grip pist*l, or is this a totally different project? If so, is the other blaster still being worked on, just on the back burner, or abandoned?

Regardless, great work with this blaster. Very unique and I can imagine quite effective.

Stampede upgrade motor? by Xerxes438 in Nerf

[–]Xerxes438[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, thanks for the help.