Nerf Quad-Wheel T.E.D. Cage Afterburner

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I'm working on a flywheel cage prototype with more than two flywheels in one stage, inspired by Dr_Glaucous's triwheel theory on Reddit. This cage is called T.E.D., short for "Total Eclipse of the Dart," and it's what I think the eclipse cage aimed to be. The design features a modular motor mounting plate system and proprietary micro flywheels that can accommodate any size motor (130, 132, or 180). It also has channels on the sides for wires and offers two crush options: high crush (similar to a standard 41.5mm cage in flywheel spacing) and low crush (equivalent to 43mm). To assemble the motors, print out four rectangular motor mounting plates and screw them in using regular motor-mounting screws. Then, print out four flywheels at 100% infill with no raft and install them. You may need to drill tiny holes for a snug motor fit. Next, simply press the motors into their places with the mounting plates in their slots, and you're ready. Don't forget to drill holes in the lid and cage for Nerf screws to secure the lid. I plan to use four Meishel 2.0s and two 2S lipos connected in parallel to double current output. With this design having twice the motors and half the torque requirements per-motor compared to a standard cage, torque won't be an issue. You can also consider using Fang's Re-Vamped or other motors. This cage was designed with afterburner capabilities in mind, which is why it has barrel attachments. However, there's also a design without barrel attachments that could theoretically fit inside a blaster. I might create a version to fit into a Stryfe shell by cutting it down, but it would still work. Future plans include making canted and multi-stage versions. Remember, this cage needs a MOSFET for optimal performance. As a fourteen-year-old designer using Tinkercad, I'm open to feedback if the design isn't perfect. Chronographing results are pending, but I project the high-crush cage will shoot around 200fps if the darts can handle it. Enjoy!