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Recoil Kit now available for Aimtrak Gun
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Afterburner:

--- Quote from: wp34 on October 03, 2012, 11:35:39 pm ---If I purchase the AimTrak kit, Recoil Kit, Replacement shells and provide a power supply do I have everything I need to build my own?

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I was getting ready to add this to my Xmas list to give the wife and wondered exactly the same thing.  Although it looks like if the pre-boxed version includes the recoil kit the price difference is negligible and would be easier to get the pre-built/pre-tested boxed gun.

However, if the recoil kit is an add-on that would have to be purchased in addition to the boxed gun, then it looks like the DIY version of ordering the components is both in the spirit of the arcade building community as well as saves you a few bucks.

Andy:   Can you clarify if a) boxed gun includes recoil and b) if ordering the internals, gun shell, and recoil kit include everything required for a full-up gun?
8BitMonk:
I've posted some pics of the components in the gun as well as a video of the gun with recoil working over at the Hyperspin forum in this thread:http://www.hyperspin-fe.com/forum/showthread.php?20938-Aimtrak-diy-recoil-kit-released!!/page4

If you read that thread you'll see some of my challenges. I wouldn't consider it a light DIY project, plan on taking several hours. 9 different things to solder and cramming the components in the gun without breaking the solder points of the smaller wires is tricky. There are also additional expenses like power wire and power supplies. Despite the setup being a little more difficult than I anticipated (and the expense of the extra items needed) the end result is pretty decent and met my expectations. The solenoid has decent power, it's not throwing the gun back in your hand by any means but adds to the shooting effect.
pinballjim:
Does it stop recoiling when you point away from the screen and pull the trigger?  I couldn't tell from your video.


$29 + shipping + power supply + hours of work + already expensive AimTrak setup = Yeesh.

8BitMonk:
Yes it has to be pointed at the screen for the solenoid to work. You can tell in the video where it's not firing for a bit because I'm trying to turn it sideways to show the side of the gun.

It is rather tedious and expensive but no more so than the home brewed options out there and in the end probably more reliable.
Nephasth:
I'd like to see the coil running off 36V...
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