Airsoft Claymore Mine | Prototype

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<h3>Airsoft Claymore Mine | Prototype</h3><p><strong>Don't bother downloading the file, it's only the firing pin.</strong></p><p>I am now entering the prototype testing phase of my latest claymore mine concept.</p><p>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 functional (I'm having to learn electrical circuits, RF modules, and antennas as I go; none of which are easy).</p><p>After testing my first claymore mine, maybe you’ve seen it before <a href="https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-m18a1-claymore-72900">https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-m18a1-claymore-72900</a>, 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>I'm committed to getting a functional mine, as I'm not far off now, but <strong>don't hold your breath</strong>, 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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Update | Jun-03-22</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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).</p><p>I could get started on a final design, but I want to do more testing.</p><ul><li>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</li><li>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</li><li>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</li><li>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.</li></ul><p><strong>Thinking &gt; modeling &gt; printing &gt; testing &gt; analyzing</strong>, this process takes time. And I like to procrastinate, and I have multiple final design options. So, please be patient.</p><p><strong>Update | Jun-04-22</strong></p><p>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.</p>