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General Off-Topic Discussion / We have a Bday boy today.......
« on: May 30, 2005, 07:29:22 PM »
Happy Bday Jamie, Great game this weekend! We gave them hell on Vanilla 
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Informational Links / Practical AEG Upgrade ......teaser
« on: May 23, 2005, 09:01:42 PM »
Practical AEG Upgrade
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More about EG-560, EG-700, EG-1000 and ICS Turbo 2000:
It is quite true that a properly shimmed mechbox can run perfectly fine with 7.2V. We upgraded a MP5 (we put in a spring which is almost one inch shorter but a little harder than the TM stock one) and have it driven by an EG1000 + a non-name branded 1800mah 7.2V battery and managed to achieve a consistent ROF of 24~26 at FPS of 298~302.
However, there is one exception - if you are using EG-560, the "7.2V test" will not give valid results. EG560 needs at least 8.4V to give reasonable performance. With proper power input, EG560 can produce ROF as great as that offered by EG1000.
EG1000 can give relatively high ROF even with low power input. However, it is also fairly easy to get over-heated. On stock gun using high mah (those with 2500mah or above) NIMH battery, stay at 7.2V in summer time - you don't want to cook your motor within an hour. .
The ICS Turbo 2000 motor is kinda on par with the EG700 in terms of performance. They are less likely to get over-heated and are therefore more 8.4V friendly on stock guns.
However, because of the different shape of the pinion gear, it is not recommended that you use Turbo 2000 on TM guns. Frankly, many parts from ICS are NOT truly TM compatible.
Page 33: This is not an error but an addition to the published content.
7mm VS 6mm
In theory, a 7mm bushing due to its larger diameter allows the spreading of radial loads out on a slightly larger area of the mechbox shell. Simply put, it offers a relatively higher level of tolerance for radial and axial loads.
Going 7mm does not seem to be necessary unless you are using a very hard spring or that you want to use ball bearings in a high FPS setup.
Certain new AEG models from CA are 7mm based. TM and ICS seem to stick with 6mm as of the time of this writing.
Page 34: This is not an error but an addition to the published content.
Spur gear breakage:
If your spur gear breaks, it is NOT necessarily due to poor shimming. If several teeth were broken together on the spur gear, chance is that the spring that you use is too hard (the impact generated on the gears is too high) or too soft (the gears run way too fast) for your configuration.
Sector gear breakage:
If two of the inner teeth on the sector gear break in a row, do whatever you can to minimize the gap between the spur gear and the replacement sector gear. One quick and easy way is to swap one or two shim washer(s) (depending on their thicknesses) from the bottom side of the sector gear to the top.
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Installing the variable-pitch spring:
As recommended by the manufacturer, the tighter coils are to be fitted to the rear of the mechbox (i.e. the side of the spring guide) for the best possible performance.
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Chronograph:
Oehler Research offers a really fancy (and expensive) Chronograph known as the Model 35 Proof Chronograph. It has a built-in printer included. Visit http://www.oehler-research.com/ for more information.
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Why higher mah is better?
Higher mah means higher capacity AND ALSO the ability to sustain current draw at a higher rate. Effectively the motor can demand more from the battery at any given moment.
Page 81: This is not an error but an addition to the published content.
Recommendation:
If you are to trim a M110/M120 spring, cut off some of the tighter coils.
Page 85: This is not an error but an addition to the published content.
Beware of the suck-back problem:
Suck-back occurs when the piston retracts before the bullet has completely left the barrel. If you upgrade to a longer barrel without installing a matching cylinder, suck-back will occur (resulting in poorer FPS).
Page 88: This is not an error but an addition to the published content.
HopUp:
According to the Bernoulli's principle, if a bullet is given a backspin an overpressure is formed under the bullet and an underpressure is formed on the top of the bullet. The bullet is therefore sucked up - this is why it can fly farther.
Page 31: This is not an error but an addition to the published content.
More about EG-560, EG-700, EG-1000 and ICS Turbo 2000:
It is quite true that a properly shimmed mechbox can run perfectly fine with 7.2V. We upgraded a MP5 (we put in a spring which is almost one inch shorter but a little harder than the TM stock one) and have it driven by an EG1000 + a non-name branded 1800mah 7.2V battery and managed to achieve a consistent ROF of 24~26 at FPS of 298~302.
However, there is one exception - if you are using EG-560, the "7.2V test" will not give valid results. EG560 needs at least 8.4V to give reasonable performance. With proper power input, EG560 can produce ROF as great as that offered by EG1000.
EG1000 can give relatively high ROF even with low power input. However, it is also fairly easy to get over-heated. On stock gun using high mah (those with 2500mah or above) NIMH battery, stay at 7.2V in summer time - you don't want to cook your motor within an hour. .
The ICS Turbo 2000 motor is kinda on par with the EG700 in terms of performance. They are less likely to get over-heated and are therefore more 8.4V friendly on stock guns.
However, because of the different shape of the pinion gear, it is not recommended that you use Turbo 2000 on TM guns. Frankly, many parts from ICS are NOT truly TM compatible.
Page 33: This is not an error but an addition to the published content.
7mm VS 6mm
In theory, a 7mm bushing due to its larger diameter allows the spreading of radial loads out on a slightly larger area of the mechbox shell. Simply put, it offers a relatively higher level of tolerance for radial and axial loads.
Going 7mm does not seem to be necessary unless you are using a very hard spring or that you want to use ball bearings in a high FPS setup.
Certain new AEG models from CA are 7mm based. TM and ICS seem to stick with 6mm as of the time of this writing.
Page 34: This is not an error but an addition to the published content.
Spur gear breakage:
If your spur gear breaks, it is NOT necessarily due to poor shimming. If several teeth were broken together on the spur gear, chance is that the spring that you use is too hard (the impact generated on the gears is too high) or too soft (the gears run way too fast) for your configuration.
Sector gear breakage:
If two of the inner teeth on the sector gear break in a row, do whatever you can to minimize the gap between the spur gear and the replacement sector gear. One quick and easy way is to swap one or two shim washer(s) (depending on their thicknesses) from the bottom side of the sector gear to the top.
Page 38:
Page 41: This is not an error but an addition to the published content.
Installing the variable-pitch spring:
As recommended by the manufacturer, the tighter coils are to be fitted to the rear of the mechbox (i.e. the side of the spring guide) for the best possible performance.
Page 69: This is not an error but an addition to the published content.
Chronograph:
Oehler Research offers a really fancy (and expensive) Chronograph known as the Model 35 Proof Chronograph. It has a built-in printer included. Visit http://www.oehler-research.com/ for more information.
Page 71: This is not an error but an addition to the published content.
Why higher mah is better?
Higher mah means higher capacity AND ALSO the ability to sustain current draw at a higher rate. Effectively the motor can demand more from the battery at any given moment.
Page 81: This is not an error but an addition to the published content.
Recommendation:
If you are to trim a M110/M120 spring, cut off some of the tighter coils.
Page 85: This is not an error but an addition to the published content.
Beware of the suck-back problem:
Suck-back occurs when the piston retracts before the bullet has completely left the barrel. If you upgrade to a longer barrel without installing a matching cylinder, suck-back will occur (resulting in poorer FPS).
Page 88: This is not an error but an addition to the published content.
HopUp:
According to the Bernoulli's principle, if a bullet is given a backspin an overpressure is formed under the bullet and an underpressure is formed on the top of the bullet. The bullet is therefore sucked up - this is why it can fly farther.
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General Airsoft Discussion / WOOHOO......Just found 15-30 FPS
« on: May 20, 2005, 05:05:53 PM »
I just found my lost 15-30 FPS, Unknow to me but probably. know to a few of you, If you hopup does not spring back to the gearbox after every shot, the nozzle will not seat right in the hopup losing a small but noticeable 15-30 fps, I lost the little spring a few months back, I was blaming my low FPS on a woreout m120, but after a few test I got my M4 right in the 356-360 range with .25s compare to the 315-330 I was getting
with no spring!!!! YA YA tell me you knew that before...... Well I am Sharing all my AEG info with all.....When I figure somthing out I will pass it on down!
with no spring!!!! YA YA tell me you knew that before...... Well I am Sharing all my AEG info with all.....When I figure somthing out I will pass it on down!
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General Off-Topic Discussion / Episode III Revenge of the Sith
« on: May 18, 2005, 09:21:47 PM »
Whos going to go see the movie tonight! I been a Stars Wars fan for over 27 years....Longer then alot of you have been Alive!!
Whos is your favorite stars war character
Of coarse I always liked Chewy and hammerhead
See who you would most likey be !
http://www.matthewbarr.co.uk/personality/
LOL I am Emperor Palpatine
Whos is your favorite stars war character
Of coarse I always liked Chewy and hammerhead
See who you would most likey be !
http://www.matthewbarr.co.uk/personality/
LOL I am Emperor Palpatine
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Informational Links / Tips and tricks for AEGS
« on: May 15, 2005, 06:35:06 PM »
Iam going to order this but I will share the info I need 3-4 other people to go in with me!
email or PM me if you intrested
http://www.airsoftpress.com/title1.htm
email or PM me if you intrested
http://www.airsoftpress.com/title1.htm
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Troubleshooting / installing a spring
« on: May 06, 2005, 06:20:18 PM »
when installing a new spring in a AEG does it make a differnce which way it goes, 
tight coils go toward the piston or spring guide?
I alway thought the tight coils went toward the spring guide :?:
tight coils go toward the piston or spring guide?
I alway thought the tight coils went toward the spring guide :?:
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General Airsoft Discussion / AG-01 Airsoft Hand Grenade AGAIN NO INGREDIENTS PLEASE
« on: April 05, 2005, 04:56:34 PM »
Kinda pisses me off that this was locked,
We had a good topic going, If you want to come down on the guys for posting the Ingredients that between you and them! but dont lock the topic because YOU think its detrimental to airsoft,
What you call detrimental to airsoft is turning away alot of older players and in return your gaining 13-14 years olds, I dont know about you but I didnt join AA to play with nothing but minors, I can now 100% under stand Pacos(Jasons) stance on the subject
we need a members only area where only Paid members can talk about things like this and we wont have input from every joe out there!
WOULD THAT WORK BETTER!
anyway here is the topic again,
check this out
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 40574&rd=1
We had a good topic going, If you want to come down on the guys for posting the Ingredients that between you and them! but dont lock the topic because YOU think its detrimental to airsoft,
What you call detrimental to airsoft is turning away alot of older players and in return your gaining 13-14 years olds, I dont know about you but I didnt join AA to play with nothing but minors, I can now 100% under stand Pacos(Jasons) stance on the subject
we need a members only area where only Paid members can talk about things like this and we wont have input from every joe out there!
WOULD THAT WORK BETTER!
anyway here is the topic again,
check this out
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 40574&rd=1
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General Off-Topic Discussion / Lets all give Azsarge His Bday gift Now!
« on: March 15, 2005, 08:33:24 PM »
Heres Your B-day Gift, :shock: but you can only have one or the other!
I would take the Chevelle if I was you!
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General Off-Topic Discussion / Barrage of Bullets Drowned Out Cries of Comrades(PAT TILLMAN
« on: March 13, 2005, 04:37:03 PM »
I read this and couldnt believe it, if this is true, WOW! friendly isnt friendly :cry:
Beware it a long story
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/ar ... rrer=email
It would take almost five more weeks -- after a flag-draped coffin ceremony, a Silver Star award and a news release, and a public memorial attended by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), Jake Plummer and newswoman Maria Shriver -- for the Rangers or the Army to acknowledge to Kevin Tillman, his family or the public that Pat Tillman had been killed by his own men.
Beware it a long story
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/ar ... rrer=email
It would take almost five more weeks -- after a flag-draped coffin ceremony, a Silver Star award and a news release, and a public memorial attended by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), Jake Plummer and newswoman Maria Shriver -- for the Rangers or the Army to acknowledge to Kevin Tillman, his family or the public that Pat Tillman had been killed by his own men.
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General Off-Topic Discussion / IED THAT DIDNT GO OFF!!!
« on: March 12, 2005, 08:31:25 AM »
The EOD team leader didn’t know it was an IED (Improved Explosive Device). He was just going to do a BIP (Blow in Place) of ordnance. He returned after the explosion to do a post blast investigation and discovered what is in the picture.
Quote
The last two weeks have been pretty rough on EOD techs (three dead, one severely wounded). Today was a good day
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General Off-Topic Discussion / This is Scary.....
« on: March 09, 2005, 02:19:46 PM »
Google has implemented a new feature wherein you can type someone's
telephone number into the search bar and hit enter and then you will be
given a map to their house. Note below that you can have your phone
number removed or blocked.
Before forwarding this, I tested it by typing my telephone number in
www.google.com <http://www.google.com> . My phone number came up and when I
clicked on the MapQuest
link, it actually mapped out where I live - right to my house. Quite scary.
Please look up your own number. Read below for details. Think about
it--if a child, ANYONE gives out his/her phone number, someone can actually
now look it up to find out where he/she lives. The safety issues are
obvious, and alarming. In order to test whether your phone number is
mapped, go to: http://www.google.com/ <http://www.google.com/>
Type your phone number in the search bar (i.e. 555-555-1212) and hit enter.
If you want to BLOCK Google from divulging your private information, simply
click on the telephone icon next to your phone number. Removal takes
48-hours. If you are unlisted in the phone book, you might not be in
there, but it is a good idea just to check. If your number does come up
when you hit map, it will show you a direct map to your house...
telephone number into the search bar and hit enter and then you will be
given a map to their house. Note below that you can have your phone
number removed or blocked.
Before forwarding this, I tested it by typing my telephone number in
www.google.com <http://www.google.com> . My phone number came up and when I
clicked on the MapQuest
link, it actually mapped out where I live - right to my house. Quite scary.
Please look up your own number. Read below for details. Think about
it--if a child, ANYONE gives out his/her phone number, someone can actually
now look it up to find out where he/she lives. The safety issues are
obvious, and alarming. In order to test whether your phone number is
mapped, go to: http://www.google.com/ <http://www.google.com/>
Type your phone number in the search bar (i.e. 555-555-1212) and hit enter.
If you want to BLOCK Google from divulging your private information, simply
click on the telephone icon next to your phone number. Removal takes
48-hours. If you are unlisted in the phone book, you might not be in
there, but it is a good idea just to check. If your number does come up
when you hit map, it will show you a direct map to your house...