Dye DAM Magazine loading tool

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This is a loading tool for loading Dye DAM magazines, used by the Dye DAM, MG100 and some custom builds that use the magazine system. The loader consists out of 3 printed parts, and 4 screws and two springs. The screws used can be bought from any hardware store, if you cant find the springs locally, you can order them easily from china. It took me just 5 minutes to find the correct springs needed on aliexpress. :) The slide also has optional screw holes, those can be used to reinforce the slide part, so your loader won't break off incidentally. Another option would be to print this part in either ABS or PETG for extra strength. The springs needed (see pic) should be about 10mm diameter, (D) 35mm long, (L) and the spring thickness of about 0.8-1.0mm (d) Assembly is a bit tricky, because of the springs, but once you have them in place, screw the top part onto the bottom part with 4 wood screws, and you should have a working loading tool. To use: Place a old hopper or loader on top of the loading tool, and fill it with paintballs. (first strike will obviously not work) ;) Use a swab or rod to push down the followers of the mags untill they click and are kept down. Place the loading tool on top of the magazine, and slide the loader back and forth so you load both halves of the magazine. Remove and repeat. The top ball will not fit inside the magazine, so that one has to be removed, unless you are putting that side into the marker, then you have 11 shots on your first mag. (remove the 11th ball from the other compartment) I've included some extra files, in case your spring diameter differs. I've had springs that were under 10mm diameter, so i used those and the holes were made 10mm. But if you have 10mm dia. springs, use the 11mm STL files for the slide and top part instead. If you need a custom diameter, i've added the solidworks files too, so you can customise your own. I don't mind if people are printing these to sell, but if you do, consider a small donation for my design. Thanks!