PVC Potato Launcher or Paintball Marker

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I was only able to find a adapter to 2" pipe. However it can be reduced further (about 1/2" or if you have a lathe, .68" is the approximate size of a paintball [it can vary]). It can be used in the current state to fire paper wads containing loosely packed paintballs to achieve a shotgun effect. I am not responsible for injury or damage incurred by this device as it can be dangerous if use carelessly. Instructions The fittings and elbows are just one example of a set up of a potato cannon type paintball gun. The basic parts of a launcher of this type consist of the storage area for containing a volume of air (no greater than 100 psi if using plastic), the trigger and the barrel. All of the parts can be scaled up and down depending on the desired operation of the marker. The important part is choosing materials appropriate the stresses you plan to place on the marker, as well as the Solenoid valve. The Solenoid valve specified (CP-100) has a black screw on top. This should come off easily and a standard pneumatic fitting will screw into the top. Use any pneumatic air gun connected via hose to the fitting. Opening the air gun will fire the cannon when pressurized with air. Again, I am not responsible for injury or damage incurred by this device as it can be dangerous if use carelessly.