NERF Flywheel Mk 29 - Opinicus (Gryphon Remix)

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Due to ongoing issues with Thingiverse, I have removed all key blaster files hosted here and will be rehosting or posting an update on my Etsy shop (https://www.etsy.com/shop/meakerarms). Thank you for your support. *** I'm excited to announce my newest printable blaster, the: #Meaker Mark 29 Gryphon - "Opinicus". This manually actuated semi-auto mag fed flywheel blaster features on-the-fly top loading and (optional) onboard battery storage. The storage stock from Flyagonial's original Gryphon will still work fine if you want that, and I'm planning to sort out a slicker battery storage option with the battery weight kept toward the rear. This blaster has been thoroughly tested and works well for me. Your mileage may vary. *Update*: I've been informed that I need to specify: this blaster has been tested with NERF-brand magazines. It took some iterations to get the feed lined up correctly - the centers of darts in NERF-brand magazines don't align with the center of the arc formed by the feed lips on the magazine, and the dart sits much higher than expected. In different magazines with various feed lip geometry, this well may not work as expected because there is no feed guide on the blaster to line up the darts with the flywheel cage. To build the blaster, you'll need: One of every printed part except: - Battery Cap & Tray; you can use the stock adapter from the original Gryphon or run it tethered. The default orientation will print them to the left of the blaster, mirror both to put on the right if you prefer. - Flash hider & Flash hider comp: you may print either or neither, they're optional. - 40mm, 41mm, & 43.5mm FWC/cover parts: Print matching cage and cover for your desired performance. 43.5mm will yield ~100-140 FPS depending on wheel choice; 41mm with Daybreak wheels will yield ~150 FPS, 40mm is for people who know what they're doing. You'll also need the following hardware: - 2x Motors w/motor screws (M2x4-5 IIRC) - 1 pair Flywheels; Aforementioned Daybreaks or your choice - Wire and other necessary materials To assemble the blaster, follow these steps: 1. Install switch trigger & switch, verify correct function. 2. Thread elastic through hole on trigger & through grip hole, tie off. Install trigger. Position gear, use a piece of filament as the axle. Check that trigger operates gear smoothly, lubricate/sand/file as required; once working cleanly add cover plate and grip plates. 3. Attach magwell to grip assembly, thread elastic from grip through mag release; install & tie off. Test tension & retie as required. Check fit of mag in magwell, file/sand as required. 4. Install motors into flywheel cage, ensure tight motor screw connection. It may be required to bore out the spindle hole slightly to ensure a good fit. 5. Wire up motors & check proper operation with a single cell (AA, C, D, 9v, etc) battery. Install flywheels making sure they are not touching any part of the cage, test again with a single battery. If the wheels do not spin freely immediately stop and pull the wheels up to loosen. If reversed, mark the ends appropriately and install XT60 in that direction. 6. Install cage to front of blaster with covers. Add wire chase. Add top pic rail. 7. Optionally, install battery tray - battery will be semi-built-in to the blaster (it can be removed by removing the screws holding the tray). Add the cap onto the back of the tray and screw down. You're done! Load a mag, drop some darts through the top, and let 'em rip! *Not recommended for users under the age of 14; always wear eye protection while nerfing, do not aim at people or animals, I'm not responsible for you doing something stupid in your home with your tools and materials using my file or instruction, these instructions are provided 'as-is' without warranty of any kind* Special thanks to Captain-Slug for ordering the first unit from me and to Flygonial for the Gryphon design which was the basis of this blaster. There were many tweaks but it is still ultimately his design (licensed CC0 at time of this writing).