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  • Опубликовано: 14 янв 2018
  • Hopefully I will be buying a new Soldering Station tomorrow and I will be able to actually do the wiring and show the more advanced stuff for next week. Stay tuned!

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  • @hellking871
    @hellking871 6 лет назад +14

    "I wanted it blue cos the blaster is blue" makes sense

    • @froogy9218
      @froogy9218 2 года назад +1

      Write that down, write that down!

  • @froogy9218
    @froogy9218 2 года назад +2

    Im super scared of lipo catastrophic failure, so this guide is very relieving to someone like me who is just dipping my toes into modding

  • @airpods3148
    @airpods3148 6 лет назад +5

    Cap u should make a minimized nemmisis or turn it into a shoulder cannon or turret like so he can see.

  • @PlasticTactics
    @PlasticTactics 6 лет назад +1

    a good mod tips subject may be constucting things that are parallel to blasters. Like shields, helmets, gear in general

  • @mattvonnerf3495
    @mattvonnerf3495 6 лет назад +1

    That's really useful, I was wondering where I wanted to solder my voltmeter, I think I'll attach mine to the rev switch, especially on my Rayvens, maybe on the jam door on my Stryfes, I got a few of different colours, depending on the colour of the paint-job I decide to do.
    Thanks for the video, invaluable as always.
    You should do the braids you had in your beard more often, it suits you!
    I finally got around to making an intro to my videos (the latest being on the Kronos I want to K26!)
    Have a great weekend my friend, take it easy and thanks for the advice.

  • @Brian-cr1ep
    @Brian-cr1ep 6 лет назад +26

    Dear captain x this is Brian’s or know to you viperprins Mom he has sadly pasted away from cancer he wanted me to tell you that he had always been wanting to see you in person and go in a war with you send your prayers to are family please sincerely Jamie hill

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  6 лет назад +15

      I am so very sorry to hear that. I wish I could have met him. I will write his name on the first dart I fire at the next war I attend in remembrance of him. You have my condolences. Chaylo (aka Captain Xavier)

    • @TheLaurapalumbo
      @TheLaurapalumbo 6 лет назад +4

      viperprin I will pray for your family.

    • @MrMikeyt65
      @MrMikeyt65 6 лет назад +2

      So sorry for your loss.
      I will pray for your family .

    • @chazwhite6816
      @chazwhite6816 6 лет назад +2

      Sorry for your loss

    • @captainnapalm8207
      @captainnapalm8207 6 лет назад +1

      How old was he? I'm very sorry. I'm praying for you.

  • @bobman538
    @bobman538 6 лет назад

    Ideas:
    ammeter
    ohmmeter
    wattmeter
    calculation examples for V=IR
    Complex understanding of battery selection with specific motors
    Plunger seal troubleshooting
    Full brass breech (like for a longshot, for example)
    preparation for 3d printed parts to be primed
    re-barreling of a vintage blaster
    creating a modular titan tank / drain blaster (how to make it take removable barrels / absolvers)
    reinforcing of a plunger head / rod
    3d printer setup
    you probably have done at least on of these, but keep up the great work!

  • @shadowsa2b
    @shadowsa2b 6 лет назад +1

    I have a request. i have been checking out your basic modding videos like first mod, how to rewire a stryfe, and i intend to watch your painting basics video soon. but could you please also make a video showcasing a few flywheels and cages, and talking about how to pick out which ones to use in a mod, and what to look for? or if such a video already exists, please point me towards it. i think this would be invaluable for new modders.

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  6 лет назад +1

      I will add it too the list. That is a lot of parts to acquire and testing to do (as I currently have not done this) but it is something I should do.

  • @MrMikeyt65
    @MrMikeyt65 6 лет назад

    Great video as always and great mod tips as well 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @med122
    @med122 6 лет назад

    Suggestion for mod tips, air blasters like the xbz. How to replace the pump with a bike pump, adding an electric pump, adding pressure gage, having both electric and hand punp, and alternative way to fire it. If you few XBZs to work on, that could be arranged.

  • @Flygonial
    @Flygonial 6 лет назад

    This was the video I needed a right about a year ago. Would have made the 'aha' moment for the circuitry come a whole lot faster.

  • @andrewpickering3705
    @andrewpickering3705 6 лет назад

    Cap you should show you going to the store and showing people how to find good tools and other odds used for nodding.. in my group we all just use what we can find witch is fine but maybe a video of you showing how u pick out the tools that u use?

  • @dragonblaster-vu8wz
    @dragonblaster-vu8wz 6 лет назад +1

    Could you please do a video on a 3 switch rapidstrike. I understand the advantage if it, but I have never gotten a clear set if instructions on how it is wired up

  • @megamanexe1988
    @megamanexe1988 6 лет назад +1

    Possibly a Monday Mod Tips on different power supplies. Most other guides I've seen have been either vague or condescending.

  • @jimmmyjohns2853
    @jimmmyjohns2853 6 лет назад

    i was watching monday mod tips on how to remove stripped screws and this comes up

  • @jackpond2411
    @jackpond2411 6 лет назад

    captain x i am a new Nerf modder and just got two stampedes and would love (if u still do commission ) a stampede custom mod also love your channel keep up the good work.

  • @bxggs3605
    @bxggs3605 6 лет назад

    Very helpful! Thanks :D

  • @outdoormadnis1012
    @outdoormadnis1012 6 лет назад +3

    Were do you get volt meters

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  6 лет назад +3

      Ebay, Amazon, AliExpres. Take your pick

    • @williamsveen2827
      @williamsveen2827 6 лет назад +1

      Out of darts Etsy has a combo alarm/volt meter.

    • @shadowsa2b
      @shadowsa2b 6 лет назад

      i would guess any sort of Radio Shack-like electronically inclined hobby store would likely have them too

  • @dranatant9629
    @dranatant9629 6 лет назад

    Man I need a fly wheel blaster

    • @dranatant9629
      @dranatant9629 6 лет назад

      Best gun I have is probably my Twin Shock or storm trooper blaster

  • @jonathangates8906
    @jonathangates8906 6 лет назад

    The voltmeters go up to 110 volts or so, so unless you stick the leads in a wall socket, you'll be fine

  • @adamfazar8364
    @adamfazar8364 6 лет назад

    you should do a switch placement episode

  • @Commander_Skullblade
    @Commander_Skullblade 6 лет назад

    I have a question. Is there a voltage that is unsafe when using a LiPo, or a normal voltage? Just want to know. (Might start a cool project, just need to work up the nerve...)

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  6 лет назад

      It all depends on the motors you are running. You need to match the voltage to the motors or get motors that run at the voltage you want. 7v or 12 is pretty much standard for Nerf. Much beyond that and you get blasters that most wars won't even allow. Some events have no limits so you can go nuts.

  • @stephengunter4901
    @stephengunter4901 6 лет назад

    Dear Cap. X are there any problems with wiring your voltmeter directly from the battery, and if so what are they?

  • @hourglassmazta664
    @hourglassmazta664 6 лет назад

    I have been modding springers for a while and I want to start modding flywheel blasters. My question that I have is what kind of soldering iron should I get?

  • @Ct7567CaptainRex
    @Ct7567CaptainRex 6 лет назад +1

    On a rayven where would you recommend installing the voltmeter? In the stock or in the part that rises to make the carry handle (like on the assault rifle from halo)

    • @moffrow543
      @moffrow543 3 года назад +1

      Carry handle imo. I'm doing a flat top rayven, so I'm putting a 3s lipo in the stock and putting the voltage meter on the battery door

  • @commanderwolf_gaming5191
    @commanderwolf_gaming5191 6 лет назад

    Hey captain, also make sure any voltmeter bought is looked at close, I have had 4 out of 20 have the red and black wire backwards, so the volt rev showed up after rev was let go for a split sec, it was crazy thought I had wired it wrong, this was my case any way.

    • @Kun1799
      @Kun1799 6 лет назад

      CommanderWolf Hadley could just be your brand

    • @commanderwolf_gaming5191
      @commanderwolf_gaming5191 6 лет назад

      Kun it might be, going to try a different source next time too.

  • @RawFreestyleFPV
    @RawFreestyleFPV 6 лет назад

    Hey, love your vids. This seems like the best place to ask as any. I come from the race drone hobby world and we deal with higher voltage and much higher current draw than what I'm finding when upgrading to, lets say neo rhino. For smaller quads with 3's 450mah-1000mah we use xt30's and they use 4 motors that pull 27a on avg. I'm wondering why doesn't everyone change out their lipo connectors to xt30 connectors instead of the standard xt60s. They can handle a continuous current of 30a and a burst of 60a. They also are ideal for 16 - 18 gauge wire. Am I missing something or is it just people want to deal with. I'd love to have the extra space. It's a massive size diff.

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  6 лет назад

      No idea. I am not an electrical engineer. Half of what you said meant nothing to me.

    • @RawFreestyleFPV
      @RawFreestyleFPV 6 лет назад

      LOL. No worries, I wasn't sure if you had heard anything on another video.

  • @wasabithegosu
    @wasabithegosu 6 лет назад

    @Captain Xavier- as far as power is concerned, how do you feel about IMR vs NIMH? I have several Lipos as my other hobby is RC cars/trucks/drones but I have IMR and NIMH i can use in my son's blaster. I'm using 2 IMR+2 dummies which seems to have less Watt-hours than 4 Eneloops. Would it be better to run the NIMHs over IMRs or is there something I'm missing mathematically? Thank you

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  6 лет назад

      I have never used NIMH so I could not say. IMRs are going to have a fairly short run time on Flywheel blasters. They just are not designed for that. I only use them in my secondaries that get much less use than my primary. For a Primary flywheel you really want a LiPo or you are going to be changing them several times during any normal use game. That is my experience anyway.

    • @ErickGarcia-ny1dx
      @ErickGarcia-ny1dx 6 лет назад

      What about the NIMh you can get for the Hera and Nemesis? Seems to atleast perform better than Alkalines

  • @mrdufresne05
    @mrdufresne05 4 года назад +1

    How do you wire a voltmeter to a momentary switch in a Stryfe?

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  4 года назад

      The same way.
      Bat Neg -> Meter Neg
      Meter Neg -> Switch NO
      Switch COM -> Meter Pos

    • @mrdufresne05
      @mrdufresne05 4 года назад

      @@CaptainXavier Can you provide a visual representation of the wiring process because I don't know what the connections mean.

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  4 года назад +2

      I cannot put images in youtube comments. I would recommend you watch my video on how switches work and apply it to a volt meter. Or watch my video on how to rewire a Stryfe and just replace the flywheel assembly with the volt meter.
      Negative (usually marked with a - or a black wire) from the battery goes to the black wire on the volt meter. Positive (usually marked with a + or a red wire) from the battery goes to the "Normally Open" (usually marked NO) pole on your switch. You then connect the "Common" (usually marked with COM) pole on the switch to the red wire on the volt meter.
      If your switch only has 2 poles then it doesn't matter which pole goes to were as long as it interrupts the positive circuit.

    • @mrdufresne05
      @mrdufresne05 4 года назад +1

      @@CaptainXavier Oh, okay, you can send me the information at austinhamilton0319@gmail.com, if you want to.

  • @ianquinn9121
    @ianquinn9121 5 лет назад

    Is it similar wiring for a battery level indicator? Thanks!

  • @TheBishopV
    @TheBishopV 6 лет назад

    Cap,
    What’s your opinion on the Kris’s vector kit

  • @redslimegaming5642
    @redslimegaming5642 6 лет назад

    Can you do a can it take a K26 of a twinshock,tri-break and the surgefire

  • @willem8249
    @willem8249 6 лет назад

    What is the difference between this and a voltage alarm? Thanks

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  6 лет назад

      Willem824 a voltage alarm makes noise.

  • @lordecastaneda6580
    @lordecastaneda6580 6 лет назад

    Basic modder's supply for all blaster types?

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  6 лет назад

      ooooh, I did tools...but not materials...good one

  • @Ragnarock227
    @Ragnarock227 5 лет назад

    Do you know if the voltmeters can be powered by the Lipo they are reading without any issues?

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  5 лет назад

      ...that is how they work...they don't even have an option for a separate power source.

    • @Ragnarock227
      @Ragnarock227 5 лет назад

      @@CaptainXavier The ones I have must be different then, cause they have 3 leads, 2 for power and one for the source they are measuring. Thanks though for letting me know that they can take the Lipo. :3

  • @Jakk3113
    @Jakk3113 3 года назад

    Does it matter if you run negative through the switch or positive?

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  3 года назад

      Depends on the circuit. If it is a simple Open/Close switch then it does not matter. If it is something more complicated it can matter.

  • @squidplayz2872
    @squidplayz2872 6 лет назад +3

    Is it easy to fix a Longshot with a bad spring?

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  6 лет назад +4

      Yes. Replace the spring.

    • @squidplayz2872
      @squidplayz2872 6 лет назад +2

      Captain Xavier thank you (I’m only 11 I know nothing)

    • @gamerguy9729
      @gamerguy9729 6 лет назад

      SquidMakesVids I'm only 12 and made a 177 FPS pump action longshoremen with brass breach (anyway the point is age is not a determining factor for skill)

    • @fredtorgerson6702
      @fredtorgerson6702 6 лет назад +2

      gamer guy we all start somewhere

    • @chromaaf8863
      @chromaaf8863 4 года назад

      I’m 13 and I can wire advanced nerf mods.
      As a wise man on this comment section said, we all start somewhere.

  • @ferretsrk
    @ferretsrk 6 лет назад

    What would happen if you had a low power spring blaster launch a dart into a high-speed flywheel set up all in one blaster?

    • @griffinteter1878
      @griffinteter1878 6 лет назад +1

      ferretsrk afterburner deploy. If it's not a deploy well then it's a afterburner setup I think.

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  6 лет назад

      Yeah, it still qualifies as an "after burner." Love of people have done them. Lance Alderson's "Deplorable" is my favorite. It is a Vulcan with a built in afterburner. Works great and looks awesome!

  • @coltstelting6969
    @coltstelting6969 6 лет назад

    Sorry to sound like a noob but,what is the point of a volt meter? (I'm pretty new to modding)

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  6 лет назад +1

      To tell you the voltage of your batteries. I thought I mentioned the purpose in the video. If you are using rechargeable batteries you do not want to drain them past a certain point or they will no longer recharge. So it is a good idea to have either a voltmeter or a voltage alarm in the system. And they look cool. :P

    • @coltstelting6969
      @coltstelting6969 6 лет назад

      Captain Xavier ok thanks

  • @JaydenPixelsTV
    @JaydenPixelsTV 6 лет назад

    Hi Cap! Me and my went to our local savers to find some nerf blasters. We found a strongarm a flipfury and a reverse tac rail pistol (i forgot the name). I would have the flipfury but i gave it to my brother because his birthday was coming up. But later during the day i found at i had a damage blaster. My strongarm barrel will not rotate. im scared to open it to see whats wrong. So i ask you what do you recconmed i should do? i looked around on the web, im thinking about returning it for store credit. thanks for reading.

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  6 лет назад +1

      That is probably your best bet if you do not want to try to fix it. It might be as simple as the rotation mech being misaligned or something in side might be totally broken.

    • @JaydenPixelsTV
      @JaydenPixelsTV 6 лет назад

      Captain Xavier ill take look tommorow. thanks for lookin out captain. *salutes*

  • @tyboucino6572
    @tyboucino6572 6 лет назад

    I think it is to simple also you can try how to hydro dip

  • @yohanzo
    @yohanzo 6 лет назад

    So, I installed a voltage meter in my Stryfe. Thanks Captain! I've got a Zippy 2S LiPo 1000mah and Fang Motors from OutOfDarts. At what minimum voltage should I stop firing my blaster and charge my battery?

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  6 лет назад

      Most things I have read say 3v per cell. So with a 2s that would be 6v. But I am certainly not an expert in LiPo, I would do some research.

  • @bethanyandlogan
    @bethanyandlogan Год назад

    Question how do I wire it to a banana?

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  Год назад

      Same as anything else. NEG to NEG, POS to POS. Not that complex.

    • @bethanyandlogan
      @bethanyandlogan Год назад

      @@CaptainXavier great thanks 👍

  • @OneNameMarty
    @OneNameMarty 6 лет назад

    I saw that Jared the person hosting Jared’s epic Nerf war III on Facebook said that you were going to be in attendance at the war is this true?

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  6 лет назад

      +Marty Vaneskahian yup!

    • @OneNameMarty
      @OneNameMarty 6 лет назад

      Captain Xavier well then good sir I look forward to facing off against you in combat
      (Look for the guy with the sheild and an fdl2 and possibly a nerf naginata 😉)

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  6 лет назад

      Cool! I didn't know the FDL2 was considered stock...but I guess it is technically 100% custom and thus not technically a modified blaster. The rules state that off brand blasters are "highly discouraged" but not technically banned. See you there! :D

    • @OneNameMarty
      @OneNameMarty 6 лет назад

      They are highly discouraged but I’ve been at last two wars at Jared’s epic Nerf war two I counted at least 100 off brand blasters just on my side of the field i’m also keeping it low power since you won’t believe the amount of little kids there is there are. Nevertheless see you there. ad Victoriam

  • @RexiRexx87
    @RexiRexx87 4 года назад

    I swear I did these steps on a stryfe and my wires started to melt. Does anyone have a diagram

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  4 года назад +1

      Then you did it wrong. It sounds like you created a short circuit somewhere. It should just be:
      Bat Neg > Meter Neg
      Bat Pos > Switch NC
      Switch COM > Meter Pos

  • @waldmods3125
    @waldmods3125 6 лет назад

    How do you add alarm

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  6 лет назад +1

      It literally just plugs into the balance cable on the LiPo

  • @josephjarzynski
    @josephjarzynski 6 лет назад

    i emailed you about vulcan belts

  • @gunpowderbill5172
    @gunpowderbill5172 6 лет назад

    Plz make a flame thrower!!!!!

  • @thekartfart1858
    @thekartfart1858 6 лет назад

    Do you know if there are any nerf groups in Missouri?

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  6 лет назад

      Yes

    • @thekartfart1858
      @thekartfart1858 6 лет назад

      What is it called or were you answering the question about the commissions

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  6 лет назад

      The only one I know if is in St. Louis and may actually be a Campus HvZ Group. That is all Google turned up.

  • @gammaprysem
    @gammaprysem 6 лет назад

    I was honestly shocked you were going to make a video on volt meters. Mostly because i thought they were mostly self explanatory. . . . but then again i have a back ground in robotics. . . .sooo. . . . .

    • @jimmmyjohns2853
      @jimmmyjohns2853 6 лет назад

      can u help me im confuzzed

    • @gammaprysem
      @gammaprysem 6 лет назад

      *-not sure if troll comment or legitimate -*

  • @Reviewswithbroly
    @Reviewswithbroly 6 лет назад +1

    Hello there

  • @thekartfart1858
    @thekartfart1858 6 лет назад

    Also have you started commissions, I know you’ve been asked this more than a lot

  • @TheLaurapalumbo
    @TheLaurapalumbo 6 лет назад

    Do you know if there are any Nerf events in Ohio? -The Mod Maker

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  6 лет назад

      +Laura Palumbo I do not. But there is this really cool website where of you type in things like, "Ohio Nerf Group" or "Ohio Nerf Club" and hit enter it will usually give you an answer. You should check ot out. It is called Google.com
      :P

  • @3Xnc
    @3Xnc 6 лет назад

    what if your voltmeter has 3 wires>

    • @CaptainXavier
      @CaptainXavier  6 лет назад +1

      +3Xnc ...no idea...

    • @3Xnc
      @3Xnc 6 лет назад

      Captain Xavier I'll stick with 2 wires for nerf

  • @Sharkshootalot
    @Sharkshootalot 6 лет назад

    Hey

  • @hewittl415
    @hewittl415 6 лет назад

    Can you donate a 35dart drum please

  • @MoarFoam
    @MoarFoam 6 лет назад

    hi

  • @hewittl415
    @hewittl415 6 лет назад

    To me pleas