finally finished my homemade e-mag conversion...

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  • the electrician
    Registered User
    • Jan 2002
    • 542

    #1

    finally finished my homemade e-mag conversion...




    it uses a small ram with a manifold that attaches a very small 3-way solenoid valve to the bottom of it. it only draws a very small amount of power, so it works easily off of a 9v batt.a morlock controls the timing.

    I find it to be easier on the gun than the centerflag grip, and no giant battery like the e-mag.but basically I just wanted to make my own.

    the standard valve with a lvl 10 bolt maxes out at 16 bps without any drop off. the micro solenoid valve can cycle up to 45 times a sec., so if I had a retro valve, I know the damn thing would shoot 25bps with my modified halo. but hey 16 is plenty quick. I usually play with a revvy and keep it at 11bps.

    the trigger is a modified pro-blade. it uses opposing magnets instead of a return spring, the magnet in the grip is adjustable to adjust the amount of return tesnion on the trigger. it also has a front stop, back stop, and an actuation point adjustment screw. trigger bounce was eliminated by using a different microswitch than the one that is provided with the morlock.

    the next thing might be a simple intelli-feed link to the revvy. I would actualy like to be able to get the reliabilty of no chopping WITHOUT the lvl 10 bolt. the lvl 10 lowers the efficiency of the gun, the rate of fire alittle bit. it will actually top out at 18 bps with a regular bolt.

    either way it shoots better than it looks
    ~E~
  • bleachit
    Conturbo et Ledo
    • May 2003
    • 1410

    #2
    that definately deserves a "wow" and a "thats impressive".
    "Great stories! See everyone, just buy a Sydarm and become a paintball superstar!! "
    AGD

    "i just sent out the full force of the canadian army (4 guys). expect high canadian casualties"
    Blackweenie

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    • joker4hire
      Registered User
      • Feb 2001
      • 270

      #3
      Looks great!

      Can we see pics of the whole marker?

      How'bout a break down of total cost?
      Proud AGD Marker Owner Since 94
      My Pretty Pewter ULE MiniMag!
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      • JonDaAzn
        calvin rocks
        • Feb 2003
        • 297

        #4
        you are an absolute genius! youre like a one man R&D department

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        • i_baked_cookies
          It's a lie. Trust me.
          • Jan 2003
          • 1360

          #5
          holy crap dude... your a frickin genious...

          i think u should work for AGD
          Yummy yummy yummy, I've got fun in my tummy.

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          • the electrician
            Registered User
            • Jan 2002
            • 542

            #6
            more pics...

            first off, thanks alot guys. I've really wanted to make an e-mag since long before they started makin' them at agd. this particular design can generate 11 lbs of force and barely consumes any wattage. it all fits in a benchmark double trigger frame. I think it shows that e-mag design can be taken further than wjat the stock design is, and still be feasible to produce.





            this gun is actually fairly old. I did the paintjob and the design about 5 years ago, so it's a little rough around the edges.



            it of course has a Doc nickel barrel adapter so it uses cocker barrels.



            this shows the on/off switch and the indicator light of the morlock. it the light can be seen through a small polycarbonate "window". this protects it, without losing any light intensity.




            this shows an old idea I had. a small aluminum shroud
            that covers the back of the valve. it's probably the only thing I've ever made that was just for "looks". I copied the AGD logo and reduced it. then transfered it to blank decal paper. it is then put on before the clearcoat.

            the total cost wasn't too bad. I already had the cocker parts and the rest was about $200
            ~E~

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            • badtoyz
              Registered User
              • Apr 2003
              • 156

              #7
              Get a ule body and hookup some eyes for the morlock board
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              • ramenjames
                Paintballin'Hippy
                • Nov 2003
                • 555

                #8
                very nice man
                http://www.automags.org/forums/showt...12#post1682112 WTT Custom RM for A-5/Mag/Cocker

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                • joker4hire
                  Registered User
                  • Feb 2001
                  • 270

                  #9
                  Re: more pics...

                  Originally posted by the electrician

                  the total cost wasn't too bad. I already had the cocker parts and the rest was about $200
                  Wow.. that's great... you wouldn't be interested in posting a "step by step" guide now would you?
                  Proud AGD Marker Owner Since 94
                  My Pretty Pewter ULE MiniMag!
                  Stuff for Sale

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                  • the electrician
                    Registered User
                    • Jan 2002
                    • 542

                    #10
                    the ULE body would be the way to go. I'm not much for eyes, but that would be a way to get my efficiency back. get rid of the lvl 10, put the eyes on and find a retro valve for sale. that would also lighten things up quite a bit.

                    this old gun could definitely use a make-over. I definitely don't recommend painting gun bodies. I did that one quite a while ago with acrylate urethane, but it's just plain never going to last or deal with paintfill very well.


                    sorry joker, no step by step. way too many steps.
                    ~E~

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                    • luke
                      lukescustoms.com

                      • Jan 2001
                      • 8211

                      #11
                      wOw! This is one of the few threads that truly belong in "The Workshop"! Very impressive.

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                      • Ratzo
                        Registered User
                        • Feb 2004
                        • 352

                        #12
                        Very nice job.

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                        • joker4hire
                          Registered User
                          • Feb 2001
                          • 270

                          #13
                          Originally posted by the electrician

                          sorry joker, no step by step. way too many steps.
                          damn

                          How'bout a list of all parts used?.. I really want to build one myself, and it would be great if I didn't have to reinvent the wheel... know what I mean?
                          Proud AGD Marker Owner Since 94
                          My Pretty Pewter ULE MiniMag!
                          Stuff for Sale

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                          • AkumA
                            TENDERIZED
                            • May 2003
                            • 454

                            #14
                            Elec, its really nice to see your work. that small bit of info you gave out on your "worr-blade" was a big help in looking what to get for the job. possible to list what ram, mani, and 3 way you ordered for the job?


                            ahh, going to the field with only 500 balls...i love college.

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                            • Hephaestus
                              The Tinker
                              • Sep 2003
                              • 144

                              #15
                              Elec,

                              Truly Magnificent Job! Score 10 out of 10 there!
                              Cosmeticly very clean and tidy, plus it looks so much lighter. And the best Of all is that it can be fitted on older classics! You pump new blood into a fine line of markers.

                              Got to be one of the most constructive project in all of AO's Workshop that I have ever seen.

                              Thanks for sharing your ideas with us

                              Kudos!
                              Last edited by Hephaestus; 02-26-2004, 07:09 PM.
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