If you’ve ever wanted to shoot someone with a Nerf gun, but just didn’t have the energy to get off the couch, this hack may be for you. It’s also a good way to ward off zombies if another apocalypse, Mayan or otherwise, is on the horizon.
Although the effects are very cool, as seen in the video after the break, the method for making this setup was quite simple. The requirements for this project were that the gun could not be permanently modified, and everything had to fire automatically. These restrictions may have contributed to the simplicity of the design as many of us would start breaking things before we had to.
Instead of some elaborate hack, the trigger was tied back in the firing position at all times. A relay was then used to interrupt the power supply to the mechanism allowing an Arduino equipped with an infrared sensor to automatically control the firing. The setup is explained after the break, but skip to around 1:55 if you’d rather just see the guns in action.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTcF20QnxC8?rel=0&w=470&h=315%5D
2 rounds per minute…..
Yeah. Somehow, I’d rather have 200 per minute :P
(Especially if zombies are involved. Or Mayan gods.)
Couldn’t we skip the Arduino? I mean the PIR sensor can trigger a transistor to turn the relay on. Rate of fire could be done with a 555? I can see the arduino being there if it was rigged to some servos or something.
Nice build/idea though. I been wanting to build my own Nerf gun lately with maybe some C02 or something.
Arduino makes it easier.
I beg to differ. A 555 is much more straight forward. Less components, way cheaper as well as smaller. Why over complicate a design?
I suppose it depends on whether or not you’re proficient at coding an Arduino.
There are no calculations to be had using an Arduino and figuring out which resistors to use with a 555 can be annoying. I’d much rather use an Arduino and have the ability to add functionality at a later time.
If you’re proficient at doing the necessary math in C to bang this out, you’re more than capable of learning LC circuits and how a 555 works.
Processor overkill/i-have-a-hammer-and-now-I-only-see-nails is a huge problem for the current Arduino community in my opinion, and one big reason why I distance myself from the community at large, despite being in charge of projects that would be in-scope. Everybody just wants to throw an Atmel at everything.
If you’re used to the Arduino it’s way easier to just use one – much less hassle – I agree.
You could use a ARM powered Arduino for real overkill!
Why even a transistor? Alarm motion sensor 12V power and a relay. I am all done.
Will not work for zombies.. Remember, they’re already cold, so no PIR trigger ;)
Oh wow, true, lulz.
Air condition the house. Problem solved!
Wow!!!have done a good job.
This would be useless against zombies….
While a interesting build, I find that these torrents would only be able to stop dumb zombies. Oh wait, that’s our target here. Ok carry on…
Its a neat concept, but shoots wayyy to slow, and doesn’t move, its just stationary….
isn’t a “sentry gun” by definition one that tracks targets ???
Wait a sec! Zombies are roaming cold blooded cadavers while the motion sensor you are using is a PIR sensor which is triggered by warm-bodied objects. So zombies can walk in and out and the PIR sensor won’t complain. Sorry body. You are zombie snack.
Fun idea but be aware that in some jurisdictions it is illegal to “booby-trap” your home. Check your local regulations before attempting a project like this!
Pretty sure as long as it’s non-lethal you’re good. Otherwise they couldn’t sell the motion sensing water sprayers to keep animals off you yard.
Where did those transparent cases for the Nerf launchers come from?
Why even bother? Just take a hammer and fuck shit up! Electricity controlling functions in a circuit! Pah! High Tech Sorcery! Burn the Heretics!!!
I like the sentries on http://www.realsentrygun.com/ better
A buzzer? Why not an mp3 shield with portal turret sounds?
needs auto targeting and higher rate of fire
Now for more fire power with a rail-gun propulsion system…
Aww i want them guns.
I have just started getting in to nerf guns and i have converted the whole office to use them as well. It will go quiet for a few mins then the shooting begins lol.
Im currently working on some modifications for the Maverick and will soon be working on the Strongarm :)