Category Archives: weapons

Spaghetti a Dangerous Weapon?

Posted on August 22, 2013 by robertwilkie

I love the slingshot channel.  This is a bit funny to watch thought. http://gizmodo.com/how-to-make-spaghetti-a-dangerous-weapon-besides-all-t-1182338974?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmodo%2Ffull+%28Gizmodo%29

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Wireless igniter

Posted on August 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

When I first stumbled on this, I thought b-o-m-b maker.  But not its to launch rockets from a phone via bluetooth.  I think the circuitry could be reduced and use something like TI MSP instead.  Nice idea and write-up overall. … Continue reading →

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Mini auto slingshot

Posted on August 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

I must have missed this one somehow. http://gizmodo.com/5983191/thats-it-slingshots-cant-possibly-get-more-insane-than-this-fully-automatic-minigun

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One crazy slingshot…err cannon?

Posted on August 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

I love the slingshot channel.  But this thing is crazy, it basically has a spiral inside the circle that spins the big ballbearings around and then fires them out at the end.  I can’t imagine building this thing. http://gizmodo.com/turn-a-drill-into-a-shotgun-with-this-spinning-disc-of-1148139177?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmodo%2Ffull+%28Gizmodo%29

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Build a small Battle Bot

Posted on August 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

If I could only get my kids into this.  Nice write-up on a simple battle bot.  Of course you need access to a metal CNC to cut out the body, and about $300, maybe more in parts. http://www.instructables.com/id/Unskinny-Bot-3-lb-Horizontal-Spinner-Combat-Bot/

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Reloading crossbow

Posted on July 2, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a reloading crossbow.  I think I would make it s a bit beefier for shooting thought. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Repeating-Crossbow/

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Turn a soda bottle into an airsoft machine gun

Posted on July 1, 2013 by robertwilkie

The video is worth watching as the authors pop bottle goes crazy shooting out the pellets. http://hackedgadgets.com/2013/06/30/diy-pop-bottle-airsoft-machine-gun/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HackedGadgets+%28Hacked+Gadgets%29

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NY mulls banning 3D guns

Posted on June 24, 2013 by robertwilkie

Sigh…Only in NY. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130613-new-bills-in-new-york-city-aim-to-regulate-3d-printed-guns.html

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Another nice slingshot from Slingshot channel

Posted on June 24, 2013 by robertwilkie

I love the slingshot channel… http://gizmodo.com/a-lethal-slingshot-that-shoots-metal-oreos-513712643

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Another nice write-up on converting skis into a bow

Posted on June 24, 2013 by robertwilkie

Another nice build of converting skis into a bow.  I couldn’t find any info on the pull the bow has, just that he can only draw it back 28 inches (I’m a 32 myself).  But if I see some skis, … Continue reading →

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