Category Archives: weapons

Web Enabled Cannon controlled with Arduino

Posted on June 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

This think looks scary.  Its basically a potato cannon with a remote trigger.  I thought a first you could aim it too, but no such luck. http://www.instructables.com/id/WEB-ENABLED-BACKYARD-ARTILLERY/  

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Watch this video of a kid building Slingshot channels nut shooter

Posted on June 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

Pretty cool video of the kid building the pump action nut slingshot. http://www.instructables.com/id/Pump-Action-Hex-Nut-Slingshot-Rifle/

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Oh no, 3D printed guns everywhere

Posted on May 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

Gotta love the FUD that sometimes comes out.  This time the US government things 3D printing of guns will get out of control. http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/23/homeland-security-reportedly-warns-3d-printed-guns-are-impossible-to-contain/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29

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Another Bow made from Ski’s and 3D printer handle

Posted on May 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

Another nice ski to bow conversion.  I may have to try this out myself sometime. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130518-diy-home-made-longbow-with-3d-printed-components.html

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Print out your own shotgun slugs

Posted on May 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

This is cool, I can just imagine the custom slugs you can make…bit light thought compared to steel, but for low impact, these could be ideal.  And a good way to prototype. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130520-3d-printed-bullets.html

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A variant of the 3D printed gun is out

Posted on May 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

This one uses some metal to help hold it together and was done with it sounds like a REP-RAP, has a rifled barrel, and TAKES 2 DAYS to print out.  Its called Lulz Liberator.  Lets see, what can I make with … Continue reading →

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Make you own night vision scope

Posted on May 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

Basically the author builds his own night vision with $80 of parts, and is == to a $400 one.  Looks like a relatively straight forward build too. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Infrared-Night-Vision-Device/

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You want 3D gun designs, print them.

Posted on May 14, 2013 by robertwilkie

Article points out a good point, if you want to get the designs out there, print them out in a book and send them.  That is the “loophole” around the issues with posting up the 3D printed design.  This is … Continue reading →

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I love the slingshot channel, M16 crossbow

Posted on May 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

This guy took the M16 receiver and build a crossbow with it. http://gizmodo.com/an-m16-based-crossbow-is-a-truly-terrifying-thing-504341343

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Has no-one heard of a zip gun

Posted on May 8, 2013 by robertwilkie

All these folks worried about a single shot plastic gun, hasn’t anyone heard of a zip gun, which all you need is a small tube to fit the bullet, a rubber band and a nail?  Not to mention how many … Continue reading →

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