Airsoft Claymore Mine | Prototype

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<h1>Airsoft Claymore Mine | Prototype</h1> **Don't bother downloading the file, it's only the detonator pin.** I am now entering the prototype testing phase of my latest claymore mine concept. This is not a final design, just a prototype to test everything required for a final design. It is an HPA system with a sensitive trip wire system, and I'm working on getting an RF detonator working (I'm having to learn electrical circuits, RF modules, and antennas as I go; none of which are easy). After testing my first claymore mine, maybe you’ve seen it before https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-m18a1-claymore-72900, I realized I needed a more consistent source for high pressure gasses. So, I ran the options through my head and came up with a decent solution. I ordered the required components, modeled a new claymore, printed it, and did some testing. Testing didn’t go so well, so, I shelved the idea while I thought through some of the issues. I came up with some solutions but didn’t really have time to commit to another round of testing. That was well over a year ago, fast-forward to about 3 weeks ago. I now have more free time than I want and decided to get this idea out while I can. I did some initial testing which went ok, then made some changes which looked encouraging. So, I decided to go to a full prototype and test everything at once. After modeling the first 3 versions, I came up with this design and printed it out, and so far everything is looking promising. Getting it up to pressures high enough to launch BB's 10-20 yards is my focus. Low pressures that can launch BB's ~10ft. have already been achieved in the initial tests, but that isn't good enough for me. I'm committed to getting a functional mine, as I'm not far off now, but **don't hold your breath**, because (I'm sure) multiple engineers have attempted to do the same thing and have failed, that spring loaded mine included (IMO). And, I don't even have a college degree, just an active mind. I'd share more details so people can follow along, but I don't want to put in all the work so someone else can steal the idea out from under me. So this one picture will have to do for now. <h2>Update | Jun-03-22</h2> Ya....it works. HAHAHA. I'm getting instantaneous blasting of all 25 BB's, and with some power. I'm talking 20 yards easily, and at lower pressures than I was aiming for. Guess I over engineered this thing. This is exciting. I don't do social media, otherwise I would post a video somewhere. Maybe I'll start a YouTube channel or something, but I'm not really interested in that. Only snag I am running into is locking the pressure in, which means I achieved more than I aimed for with less AND leaking pressure. But I'm not far off from maintaining pressure. One very small component is responsible for locking in the pressure, and I am aiming to keep it simple for you, the consumer (although I have an airsoft rifle, I haven't played since I was in high school. I have 5 paintball guns, that is more my lane). I could get started on a final design, but I want to do more testing. + Once the Pressure can be maintained I want to test how long it maintains pressure; a full day at operational pressure is my goal because it is to be armed at base camp and carried for as long as needed + I want to knock it around while under pressure to ensure a sniper team can get into any position (standing, crouched, prone) and maneuver through any environment to arm it + I need to refine the trip wire mechanism to ensure it is in the "sweet-spot" of force required to trip and force required to remain armed + And I need to figure out if I can eliminate the pressure gauge or not. The design I went with would require a decent amount of pressure to turn it into a bomb, and even then not likely (I had stupid people in mind when designing this). This thing is so overengineered a car tire is more likely to explode in your face due to over pressurization than this thing. **Thinking > modeling > printing > testing > analyzing**, this process takes time. And I like to procrastinate, and I have multiple final design options. So, please be patient. <h2>Update | Jun-04-22</h2> Well, that was fast. I came up with a new part and it maintains pressure now, can be knocked around without risk of accidental detonation, the trip wire is refined, and I came up with a solution to my gauge concerns. And, with higher pressures, BB's can be double stacked for twice the killing potential. I might get started on a final design soon. But, there's not as much interest as I thought. So, that means I can put this on the back burner again. Like Da Vinci, I have proven my concepts and have the first ever fully functional HPA prototype, which is good enough for me. I might put a video up to show off...maybe.