Sweet work. This is actually a homemade I'd consider using, since I can use equipment from my superstock set up.

You found a pretty nice spot to camp with it for the first part of that CTF.

Can't wait to get mine in, for secondary usage.

I'll second what Jwasko said. I'll add that MTB Rhino motors will also work with a lower voltage setup, such as 6 or 7 cell NiMH or 2s LiPo. I also imagine this would increase the motor life, too, although we'll see how that plays out over time with my MTB Rhino-Stryfe-6-cell-NiMH setup.

Ahhh, ok.

While the MTB rhinos do work on a 2s setup I find them rather lackluster at that voltage. They really want that 3s In order to really get good performance, but hey your mileage may vary.

Are you able to avoid your darts veering every which way when using a 3s setup? If so, what darts do you use?

Thanks for the tip .I'm new to modifying Nerf Blasters, and electronics, and this is just what I was looking for... something that handles regular batteries better than the stock motors.

Just ordered ten of these for my various flywheel blasters.

Can anyone recommend a standout NiMH rechargeable? I'm currently into Panasonic Eneloops (Pro).

I use regular and Pro Eneloops (which are both NiMH chemistries) in my flywheels blasters (Rapidstrike and Stryfe). I prefer the regular (white) ones because they can handle higher amp draws better, i.e. lower voltage sag. I reached this conclusion looking as discharge graphs of the regular Eneloops and the first generation Eneloop Pros (these had the "X"s on the black label. However, the newer Pros could have better discharge curves than regular Eneloops, but that's just speculation.

I know there are AA NiMHs out there that can handle high amps draws even better than the Eneloops, but the only one I'm aware of has been offered by cheapbatterypacks.com and they were out of stock or discontinued last time I checked. Short of these very specialized AA NiMH cells offered by cheapbatterypacks.com or another distributor, you can't beat Eneloops, Pro or regular.

A little confused on this, are you basically saying make sure that the circuit isn't going to try to draw more than the batteries are capable of out-putting?

Also, as far as the circuit is concerned, it's probably best to minimize resistance by going larger on the circuits (wire gauge, switches) than what the motors can draw/batteries can output, right? Meaning, even if 18 ga wire will work, 16 ga wire/higher amp rating components will provide a better flow... correct?

All else being equal, then yes, you are correct.

MTB Rhinos work very well.

Great information, thanks for filling me in. More amps = bigger wires/switches, got it. Most of the mods I see are using 16 ga wiring, so I'll probably just pick up a small spool of that to work with.

Not to continue to hijack the thread but, anyone want to recommend a good soldering rig?

Check this thread out:

http://nerfhaven.com...kko#entry350168

Wow that's not what I expected, at least between the regular/pro Eneloops, figured it'd be the other way around. Guess I'll have to get the standard ones out and give it a go. Double bonus as they supposedly have more recharge cycles than the pros as well.

Would you consider it necessary to upgrade anything else running these 130's with NiMH batteries? Wiring? Switches? I know thermistors/locks/etc need to go... I was wondering if, while I have them gutted, for the sake of minimizing resistance/maximizing rev speed/time, if I should open up the circuits a bit more?

Thanks!

It could be with the newest Eneloop Pros (the ones that have the word "Pro" on the black label), but I doubt it. I wouldn't call it a rule per se, but all else being equal (cell quality, cell manufacturer, cell chemistry, generation of production, etc.), the higher capacity cell will often have slightly higher resistance compared to the lower capacity cell. This may not always be true, so utilizing a battery analyzer that can graph discharge curves is the only way to know for sure.

Weather report looks good for Saturday morning and afternoon, but there may be a bit of rain on Friday night so be prepared for wet grass.

I put your offers on the second post that I had reserved for buying and selling, this goes for anybody else too that would like me to put their wtb or wts's up on the second post.
I am possibly interested in the fastblast, how much are you looking at for that gun?

WEATHER UPDATE: As of now they are calling for a 70% chance of rain, I will keep checking this week but it looks like a significant chance of rain.

How would you guys feel about going to the next weekend if needed. I am fine with it if need be, so what are your thoughts?

Awesome! If all goes as planned, we are going to be playing at Kline's Run Park (Site of TEPAW 4 and location that is in the description). And yes, a confirmed head count would be nice.