Category Archives: weapons

Simple Rubberband sentry gun

Posted on January 29, 2015 by robertwilkie

Arduino + servo + rubberband gun = neat sentry gun.  Basically the movement triggers the arduino to trigger the servo that pulls the trigger on the gun. http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-arduino-sentry-gun/

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Build an awesome $3 blow gun

Posted on January 29, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nails and screws with post-it notes for the darts, pvc pipe, pipe insulation, ducttape and a cheap laser for the gun.  Pretty impressive. http://sploid.gizmodo.com/how-to-make-a-laser-guided-blowgun-using-household-obje-1682302836

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1 cordless drill + 4 cap guns = machine cap gun

Posted on January 6, 2015 by robertwilkie

Another good build from the slingshot where he takes a bunch of cap guns, mounts them to a disk and to a cordless drill to make a machine gun. http://sploid.gizmodo.com/guy-invents-device-to-turn-4-revolvers-into-a-machine-g-1677490727

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Make exploding ammo for slingshots

Posted on January 6, 2015 by robertwilkie

Love the slingshot channel.  The guy uses 22 blank ammo, and shotgun primer reloads.  I like how he mod’s the blanks to work better. http://gizmodo.com/exploding-slingshot-ammo-is-a-banger-of-a-good-time-1676886147

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Looks like 3D guns are going to revolvers

Posted on September 30, 2014 by robertwilkie

Currently only concept, but it looks like they are starting to get into revolver based instead of a signal shot. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20140924-new-3d-printed-revolver-dedicated-to-yoshitomo-imura-in-development.html

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The evolution of 3D printed guns

Posted on September 23, 2014 by robertwilkie

Its an interesting article that goes over the fast pace the development into 3D printed guns is undergoing.  My 2 cents, it would be a heck of alot easier and cheaper (most folks don’t have a 3D printer) to build … Continue reading →

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How to built youw own Ruger Charger

Posted on July 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  Only problem I see is finding 22 ammo is next to impossible these days. http://techcrunch.com/2014/07/09/gunmaker-skirts-laws-by-3d-printing-a-single-firearm-part/?ncid=rss

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Make a Slingshot Bow from a Bike Wheel

Posted on June 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this.  Its mostly made from bike parts with $5 in eye hooks and other material.  No word on the pull/strength of the bow.  But still an interesting build http://www.instructables.com/id/Bow-The-Amazing-Bike-Wheel-Bow/

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Print a scope mount for your BB gun

Posted on June 6, 2014 by robertwilkie

OK so your kid has mastered the BB gun, time to teach them about scopes without having to use a bullet based guns (and try and find 22 ammo for sale).  Just print out a mount for it and use … Continue reading →

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Simple $3 Laser tripwire

Posted on June 3, 2014 by robertwilkie

OK maybe $4.  The author shows how to use a dollar store laser and a photo resistor and some resistors/caps with a speaker to make an alarm that goes off when the laser is interrupted.  Cool idea and easy to … Continue reading →

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