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wp34:

I was thinking of adding that to my list as well.  My wife has bought me things from Ultimarc for Christmas in the past.  She thinks it is funny/cool we have to order this stuff all the way from London.  She even drops Andy's name when talking about my cabinet.   ;D


--- Quote from: Afterburner on October 14, 2012, 10:46:19 am ---
--- 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?

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8BitMonk:

I've updated the thread below on the Hyperspin board with a video of the inside of the AimTraks with the solenoid kicking off of 20v and 24v power supplies for comparison if anyone is interested. Haven't got a 36v supply to test yet.

:http://www.hyperspin-fe.com/forum/showthread.php?20938-Aimtrak-diy-recoil-kit-released!!/page4


FALSE:


--- Quote from: Afterburner on October 14, 2012, 10:46:19 am ---
--- 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?

--- End quote ---

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?

--- End quote ---

I'd like an answer to this to.


8BitMonk:

Here's everything that I ended up getting along with the approximate costs:


* Replacement Gun Shells - $14x2=$28
* Recoil Kits - $29x2=$58
* Shipping from Ultimarc - ~$15
* Power Plugs to plug/unplug gun power - ~$10 from Radio Shack
* Small Gauge solid two-wire spool (inside gun wire)- ~$10 from Radio Shack
* 30' Lamp Wire (outside gun wire), I think i got 18 gauge - ~$15 from Lowes/Home Depot
* Black Gorilla Duct Tape to wrap the wires together - ~$10 from Lowes/Home Depot
* 2 power supplies - ~$30
Approximate cost: $176.00 for two guns



nick3092:


--- Quote from: FALSE on October 22, 2012, 03:23:46 pm ---
--- Quote from: Afterburner on October 14, 2012, 10:46:19 am ---
--- 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?

--- End quote ---

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?

--- End quote ---

I'd like an answer to this to.

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I actually emailed Andy on this, and a clarification on the power supply (as 5A seemed high to me).

The shells are just that. No trigger, side button, screws, etc. He also said "The PSU can be 5 amps or anything above this." I'm not an expert at electronics, but 5+ A seems kinda high.

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