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Posted by Caruso on 16 March 2017 - 06:59 PM in Nerf Wars
On April 1-2 Mastermind Adventures in Swansea, MA is hosting a gaming con that will have a 4v4 Nerf tournament on that Sunday. It will be Sambo style (no homemades) with any third party darts (maybe except FVJ types) and open to teens and adults. Kids as young as ten may compete as long as talk to Mastermind adventures first. The game type is going to be King of the hill. Each match will consist of three games with the winning team moving on in single elimination 8 team bracket.
I know the this is short notice and not to much detail, but just want to post this in case anyone nearby by is interest.
For more information,
https://southcoastgamefest.com/
https://www.meetup.c...ents/237932430/
Or just ask on here.
Posted by Caruso on 02 June 2017 - 04:51 PM in Modifications
Does anyone else beside coatduck and Dr. Snikkas makes sell after market flywheel cages for the rayven?
Posted by Caruso on 03 March 2017 - 03:10 PM in Modifications
Is your board isolated from the motors electrically? That is, your ammo counting board has no electrical connections to the motor circuits?
Also, what blaster is this? Rapidstrike, hyperfire, or a stryfe variant (stryfe, raven, demolisher, or other mechanical pusher blaster)?
How are you counting shots, btw?
The wires for both the motor and counter run next to each other down the my strayven. And the shots are counter by IR sensors attach to the brass barrel of the flywheel cage.
Posted by Caruso on 03 March 2017 - 01:40 PM in Modifications
I have been having an issue with installing an internal ammo counter that I have tried with counters form two different makers. The issue is that when the flywheel motors rev up, the counter resets. I actually have burnt out two arduinos. The blaster has a Dr Snikkas metal flywheel cage, MTB 130 rhinos, and is power by 3 IMRs for 11.1 volts. And the counter is power by 4 standard AA and have pretty thin wires,
If anyone know how to fix it or even just an idea, it will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Posted by Caruso on 03 March 2017 - 05:33 PM in Modifications
How insulated are your motor wires? Proper silicone or teflon insulated 18 or 16awg?
Also, is there any electrical wiring in common between the board and your motors?
I believe the motor wires are 18 gauge I bought it from radio shack a long time ago.
There is no common wiring, each is on it's own system.
Posted by Caruso on 05 March 2017 - 01:02 PM in Modifications
Then I'm puzzled how activating your motors is burning out your board. I doubt there's enough inductive current able to be transmitted from the motors to the board's circuits to do it. Not with proper insulation on the 18awg.
Does the board fry when there's a dart passing through the IR beam or when the motors spin up regardless of if there's a dart breaking the beam or not?
The burning out the board was probably my fault, But that haven't be main issue. The main issue is that when I rev the motors it resets the counter. I am in the process of changing out the wiring to 18 gauge with insulation of 0.82 instant of 0.42.
The insulation shouldn't make any difference in this case. The only real reason that silicone insulation is preferred is the flexibility provided. I doubt that there is enough voltage being generated by the field to break through the insulation and the air gap. However, I would not be surprised if the EMI from the current driving the motors were high enough to induce enough current to zap the data lines.
Is there any way to protect from that?
Posted by Caruso on 16 March 2017 - 06:21 PM in Modifications
I am getting a new counter with an EMI decoupler in tomorrow. I will post how it goes and if it doesn't work, I will get pictures.
Posted by Caruso on 05 January 2017 - 06:03 PM in Nerf Wars
When
- Friday Jan 13,2017
- 8 pm to 10 pm
Where
- Mastermind adventures (https://www.mastermindadventures.com/)
262 Swansea Mall Drive #639
(2 Doors Down from Old Navy, next to Regis Salon)
Swansea, MA 02777
Cost
-TBD but ranging from $10 - $20 per person
Ages
- Teenagers and adults.
Blasters
- Stock blasters are welcome
- Modded blasters are permitted and encouraged
- No homemades
- Melee weapons are permitted as long as they are deem safe by the organizer
Darts
- stock or knockoff darts only
- full length, straw mod is ok but no other dart mods
Rules
- Don't be a jerk.
- Respect other players and their equipment.
- Eye protection is REQUIRED.
- Bring water. Do not rely on someone else to bring it for you.
- YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT.
- You are responsible for your own darts and magazines. I recommend marking the tips of your darts with your initials as well as marking your blasters and accessories.
Game types
- Team Slayer
- Capture the Flag (with a pair big flags)
- King of the Hill (with 3 time cubes)
- Free for all games (make allies at your own risk)
- Pistol Rounds
- One in the chamber
- Twilight (Multi team game like zombies where there are a lot of team switching)
- other assorted types
Questions
-Post them here
-Post them on Meetup (https://www.meetup.c...thread/50478461)
-Email Mastermind adventures owner. Krysten@MastermindAdventures.com
Posted by Caruso on 03 February 2016 - 07:32 AM in Off Topic
For me driving alone, any super stock war within 2 hours (each way) of me I will go to. And possibly up 3 hours and up under the right situation. I would be willing to spend extra money for a hotel for multi days/events or better yet a scenario war.
Posted by Caruso on 04 February 2017 - 09:17 PM in Nerf Wars
2 questions:
What kind of darts do you allow.
Is there an age limit if I wanted to bring some other people with me.
Any nerf or third party knockoff darts except FVJs.
It is a teen and adult war, there hasn't bee any exact age set but I think as young as 12 and 13 is fine. You can contact Mastermind Adventures directly at Krysten@MastermindAdventures.com or Excellentastic here for a better answer.
Posted by Caruso on 21 September 2016 - 05:44 PM in Nerf Wars
Massachusetts Nerf War- Trial Run
I decide to try trial run war in Mass to see if enough people will come to make it viable for a ongoing war event. So if you want wars in Mass this is your chance to step up.
To RSVP please post on here. Other option is facebook .https://www.facebook...38767109659473/
When
- Saturday September 24, 2016
-Try to arrive 11:30ish as we will starts at 12pm and end around 5pm
Where
- Island Grove Park, Abington MA.
Park on 224 Park Ave. Then walk on the path with the water to your right to the meeting spot (42.112842, -70.939430)
Ages
- This is an all ages game so bring the appropriate attitude. If no younger players show up, let loose, but if they do; show the appropriate level of respect
Blasters
- Stock blasters are welcome
- Modded blasters are permitted and encouraged
- No homemades
- Melee weapons are permitted as long as they are deem safe by the organizer
The organizer have the right to spot ban any blaster he deems to be unsafe like single Titan and ect.
Darts
- stock or knockoff darts only
- full length, straw mod is ok but no other dart mods
- Please mark your darts
Rules
- Don't be a jerk.
- Respect other players and their equipment.
- Eye protection is REQUIRED.
- Bring water. Do not rely on someone else to bring it for you.
- Bring food or a snack. We will not be stopping for lunch. But feel free to sit out and eat if you wish. We may meet up at a restaurant afterwards for dinner
- YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT AND DARTs. And please mark your darts.
- You are responsible for your own darts and magazines. I recommend marking the tips of your darts with your initials as well as marking your blasters and accessories.
-DO NOT POINT BLASTERS OR SHOOT AT NON-PLAYERS OR ANIMALS
Game types
-Flux
-Team Slayer
- Capture the Flag (with a pair big flags)
- Free for all games (make allies at your own risk)
- Pistol Rounds
- One in the chamber
- Twilight (Multi team game like zombies where there are a lot of team switching)
- other assorted types
If there is any questions feel free to post them or, message me.
Posted by Caruso on 30 January 2016 - 08:37 AM in Nerf Wars
I am 13 years old, and I am very into nerf and modding. I personally prefer my modded Orange Mod Works stage 1 longshot as a primary, and secondaries vary. I love to mod but don't make homemades. I'd possibly be interested in meeting up for a SAMBO style war. I am also within a half hour of Boston; please contact me at pookman40@gmail.com if you're hosting anything. I've never really been to an actual war; just sitting at home shooting a wall all day. I'd be glad to finally get out there.
Just keep an eye on the war section, if a war is going to happen in Massachusetts it will be posted there. There is a super stock/sambo war in Rhode Island that will be starting back up in the spring for it's second year. I will make sure it will be posted on NH.
It would be great there were other super stock wars in the area as long as they are not on the same day. So just keep it in mind.
Posted by Caruso on 14 April 2016 - 04:23 PM in Nerf Wars
http://www.meetup.co...ue/?scroll=true
Registering is better so we know you are coming and incase of any last changes or updates.
Posted by Caruso on 29 February 2016 - 09:23 AM in Nerf Wars
Rhode Island Summer Nerf league will be starting back up in April.
To RSVP and for more info go to the Meetup group http://www.meetup.co...ents/228785835/
When
- Saturday April 16, 2016
- Starts at 12pm and end around 5pm
Where
- 220 Lincoln Ave, Barrington , RI
- Meeting up at the parking lot behind Barrington high school. From the lot it is a short walk to the site.
Ages
- This is an all ages game so bring the appropriate attitude. If no younger players show up, let loose, but if they do; show the appropriate level of respect
Blasters
- Stock blasters are welcome
- Modded blasters are permitted and encouraged
- No homemades
- Melee weapons are permitted as long as they are deem safe by the organizer
Darts
- stock or knockoff darts only
- No modified darts.
Rules
- Don't be a jerk.
- Respect other players and their equipment.
- Eye protection is REQUIRED.
- Bring water. Do not rely on someone else to bring it for you.
- Bring food for lunch or be prepared to order some from local delivery.
- YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT. There will be no loner blasters. No more exceptions. A had a $40 blaster get broken last year and it will not happen again.
- You are responsible for your own darts and magazines. I recommend marking the tips of your darts with your initials as well as marking your blasters and accessories.
Game types
- Team Slayer
- Capture the Flag
- King of the Hill
- other assorted types
Posted by Caruso on 29 July 2017 - 10:25 AM in Nerf Wars
Rhode Island Summer Nerf league August War
To RSVP and for more info go to the Meetup group https://www.meetup.c...ents/241813666/
- Saturday August 19, 2017
- Starts at 12pm and end around 5pm
Where
- 297 New Meadow Road, Barrington, RI. Park in the side lot, we play behind the building.
Ages
- This is an all ages game so bring the appropriate attitude. If no younger players show up, let loose, but if they do; show the appropriate level of respect
Blasters
- Stock blasters are welcome
- Modded blasters are permitted and encouraged
- No homemades
- Melee weapons are permitted as long as they are deem safe by the organizer
Darts
- stock or knockoff darts only
- full length, straw mod is ok but no other dart mods
Rules
1. Don't be a jerk (This is the most important rule)
2. Don't be a jerk (Seriously, poor sportsmanship will get you asked to leave)
As a side note, I have never asked anyone to leave, we have a very good group of players.
3. Provide your own equipment, there may be loaner blasters available for first timers or guests, but in general, you are responsible for providing your own equipment. This includes blasters, darts, magazines, and other various equipment. I recommend marking your darts with your initials as well as marking your blasters and accessories.
4. Bring water.
5. BRING WATER, I don't care if it's 40 degrees out, you will be running around, you will be exercising, you will get tired and you will need to stay hydrated.
6. Bring something for lunch or some snacks if you want to eat in between rounds.
7. Melee weapons may be approved for use based on game type, number of players, and the nature of the melee weapon itself. Don't count on getting to use melee if you bring it, I will let you know once I see it and have games planned out.
8. Home made blasters/darts and modified darts are not allowed. We play Superstock games. Modified blasters are fine as long as they are within roughly 130 FPS. This rule is strictly enforced. No home mades. We have a lot of younger players with access to nothing but stock load outs and they want to have fun too.
9. FOR PARENTS: We are not responsible for your children. We are not a summer camp or official organization, just a group of Nerf enthusiasts who invite anyone else to enjoy our hobby with us. This is a 5 hour event, please plan to be here if you need to be, and plan transport for children you are comfortable leaving with the group.
10. The games we play and the group is appropriate for kids ages 10+. That being said, we have adult players, teenagers, and kids between 10 and 13 that come on a regular basis. Understand that we have a very diverse age group. Older kids and adults are asked to keep their language appropriate for the youngest player, and all players are to be respected regardless of age.
11. EYE PROTECTION IS REQUIRED. If you don't have eye protection, you cannot play. No exceptions. This is part of bringing your own equipment, we do not have loaner eye protection. Nerf makes facemasks that can be purchased for $15 at the nearby target or walmart.
Game types
-Flux
-Team Slayer
- Capture the Flag (with a pair big flags)
- King of the Hill (with 3 time cubes)
- Free for all games (make allies at your own risk)
- Pistol Rounds
- One in the chamber
- Payload
- Twilight (Multi team game like zombies where there are a lot of team switching)
- other assorted types
If there is any questions feel free to post them or, message me or the organizer on meetup
Posted by Caruso on 01 August 2016 - 04:25 PM in Nerf Wars
Rhode Island Summer Nerf league August War
To RSVP and for more info go to the Meetup group http://www.meetup.co...ents/232999134/
When
- Saturday August 13, 2016
- Starts at 12pm and end around 5pm
Where
- 297 New Meadow Road, Barrington, RI. Park in the side lot, we play behind the building.
Ages
- This is an all ages game so bring the appropriate attitude. If no younger players show up, let loose, but if they do; show the appropriate level of respect
Blasters
- Stock blasters are welcome
- Modded blasters are permitted and encouraged
- No homemades
- Melee weapons are permitted as long as they are deem safe by the organizer
Darts
- stock or knockoff darts only
- full length, straw mod is ok but no other dart mods
Rules
- Don't be a jerk.
- Respect other players and their equipment.
- Eye protection is REQUIRED.
- Bring water. Do not rely on someone else to bring it for you.
- Bring food for lunch or be prepared to order some from local delivery.
- YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT. There will be no loner blasters. No more exceptions. A had a $40 blaster get broken last year and it will not happen again.
- You are responsible for your own darts and magazines. I recommend marking the tips of your darts with your initials as well as marking your blasters and accessories.
Game types
-Flux
-Team Slayer
- Capture the Flag (with a pair big flags)
- King of the Hill (with 3 time cubes)
- Free for all games (make allies at your own risk)
- Pistol Rounds
- One in the chamber
- Payload
- Twilight (Multi team game like zombies where there are a lot of team switching)
- other assorted types
If there is any questions feel free to post them or, message me or the organizer on meetup.
Posted by Caruso on 07 July 2017 - 08:02 AM in Nerf Wars
I'd probably show up
if the event was from 10am - 5pm to justify driving all the way, andif there was more to play than just super stock.That's just my two cents, but there's probably many people that feel just like I do.
Others have said that but not as nicely as you did. The true of it is that our group doesn't really have a base interest for nic. We don't have any nic blasters and only two of us have talk about making a trip to NENO event someday. And the most of ours players are younger age and pretty green to modding so nic is out of there ability and parents' comfort zone. So nic rounds would not be well receive and we have check with a numbers of our players. That being said if some day if our group gets interest enough into nic, we will host a nic war.
This wasn't meant to be directed at you, Lucian. It was just a good time and opportunity to explain before someone say something along the lines of 'allow nic and you will double your numbers' which the opposite is more likely to happen.
Posted by Caruso on 06 July 2017 - 07:11 AM in Nerf Wars
Rhode Island Summer Nerf league August War
To RSVP and for more info go to the Meetup group https://www.meetup.c...ents/240665040/
- Saturday July15, 2017
- Starts at 12pm and end around 5pm
Where
- 297 New Meadow Road, Barrington, RI. Park in the side lot, we play behind the building.
Ages
- This is an all ages game so bring the appropriate attitude. If no younger players show up, let loose, but if they do; show the appropriate level of respect
Blasters
- Stock blasters are welcome
- Modded blasters are permitted and encouraged
- No homemades
- Melee weapons are permitted as long as they are deem safe by the organizer
Darts
- stock or knockoff darts only
- full length, straw mod is ok but no other dart mods
Rules
1. Don't be a jerk (This is the most important rule)
2. Don't be a jerk (Seriously, poor sportsmanship will get you asked to leave)
As a side note, I have never asked anyone to leave, we have a very good group of players.
3. Provide your own equipment, there may be loaner blasters available for first timers or guests, but in general, you are responsible for providing your own equipment. This includes blasters, darts, magazines, and other various equipment. I recommend marking your darts with your initials as well as marking your blasters and accessories.
4. Bring water.
5. BRING WATER, I don't care if it's 40 degrees out, you will be running around, you will be exercising, you will get tired and you will need to stay hydrated.
6. Bring something for lunch or some snacks if you want to eat in between rounds.
7. Melee weapons may be approved for use based on game type, number of players, and the nature of the melee weapon itself. Don't count on getting to use melee if you bring it, I will let you know once I see it and have games planned out.
8. Home made blasters/darts and modified darts are not allowed. We play Superstock games. Modified blasters are fine as long as they are within roughly 130 FPS. This rule is strictly enforced. No home mades. We have a lot of younger players with access to nothing but stock load outs and they want to have fun too.
9. FOR PARENTS: We are not responsible for your children. We are not a summer camp or official organization, just a group of Nerf enthusiasts who invite anyone else to enjoy our hobby with us. This is a 5 hour event, please plan to be here if you need to be, and plan transport for children you are comfortable leaving with the group.
10. The games we play and the group is appropriate for kids ages 10+. That being said, we have adult players, teenagers, and kids between 10 and 13 that come on a regular basis. Understand that we have a very diverse age group. Older kids and adults are asked to keep their language appropriate for the youngest player, and all players are to be respected regardless of age.
11. EYE PROTECTION IS REQUIRED. If you don't have eye protection, you cannot play. No exceptions. This is part of bringing your own equipment, we do not have loaner eye protection. Nerf makes facemasks that can be purchased for $15 at the nearby target or walmart.
Game types
-Flux
-Team Slayer
- Capture the Flag (with a pair big flags)
- King of the Hill (with 3 time cubes)
- Free for all games (make allies at your own risk)
- Pistol Rounds
- One in the chamber
- Payload
- Twilight (Multi team game like zombies where there are a lot of team switching)
- other assorted types
If there is any questions feel free to post them or, message me or the organizer on meetup
Posted by Caruso on 28 June 2016 - 05:23 PM in Nerf Wars
Rhode Island Summer Nerf league July War
To RSVP and for more info go to the Meetup group http://www.meetup.co...ents/232185446/
When
- Saturday July 23, 2016
- Starts at 12pm and end around 5pm
Where
- 297 New Meadow Road, Barrington, RI. Park in the side lot, we play behind the building.
Ages
- This is an all ages game so bring the appropriate attitude. If no younger players show up, let loose, but if they do; show the appropriate level of respect
Blasters
- Stock blasters are welcome
- Modded blasters are permitted and encouraged
- No homemades
- Melee weapons are permitted as long as they are deem safe by the organizer
Darts
- stock or knockoff darts only
- full length, straw mod is ok but no other dart mods
Rules
- Don't be a jerk.
- Respect other players and their equipment.
- Eye protection is REQUIRED.
- Bring water. Do not rely on someone else to bring it for you.
- Bring food for lunch or be prepared to order some from local delivery.
- YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT. There will be no loner blasters. No more exceptions. A had a $40 blaster get broken last year and it will not happen again.
- You are responsible for your own darts and magazines. I recommend marking the tips of your darts with your initials as well as marking your blasters and accessories.
Game types
-Flux
-Team Slayer
- Capture the Flag (with a pair big flags)
- King of the Hill (with 3 time cubes)
- Free for all games (make allies at your own risk)
- Pistol Rounds
- One in the chamber
- Payload
- Twilight (Multi team game like zombies where there are a lot of team switching)
- other assorted types
If there is any questions feel free to post them or, message me or the organizer on meetup.