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[Arctic Hunter]

I just thrifted a Nitron yesterday and fixesd a few issues with it. I love the ergonomics and want to eventually mod it. Anyways, after fixings some issues, I tried to run some third party discs through it, and it either jammed or didn't fire. I only have access to third party discs due to nerf brand being discontinued and expensive, so I don't know if it's an issue with the discs or the blaster. When I use the non nerf discs and pull the trigger, I hear a short electronic sound, and then it either jams, or doesn't even move a disc into the flywheel. Has anyone had issues with non nerf brand discs with a nitron, and is there any way to mod it to fire them?

[Kevinm1228]

Been using 3rd party disks in my Nitron, Vigilon and Praxis. The only prob I've had is that about 1/3 of the discs do a wobbly no power launch out of the Praxis.  That doesn't happen with the other two or when I'm using actual Vortex Disks.    I can't say for sure without actually seeing the discs so I can't tell you if they are the cause of your problems or not.  I am going to ask a potentially insulting question but you are allowing the flywheel's to rev up first right? I'm not trying to insult your intelligence but when I was working in tech support the first question we learned to ask was "are you sure that the device is plugged in and the switch is in the on position".

[Arctic Hunter]

Yep. I'm letting it rev up all the way before firing. Here's a pic of the discs I'm using. I'm thinking it may be due to the flat bottoms they have.

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[Kevinm1228]

Okay, looks the same as the one's I have in size and shape.  That's it compared to an AA battery for scale. If so, then it's probably either the motor or the batteries. I can't think of anything else unless there's something inside that's blocking the disk.  Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

[Arctic Hunter]

I just tinkered around with it for a bit and I think I am getting close to the issue. I think the lock that prevents the blaster from shooting if there is no disc in the mag is the problem. I think the discs aren't deactivating this lock, making the blaster think it's not loaded, therefore not firing. Do you think this could be causing the issue?

[Kevinm1228]

Oh for...! You're right the ammo lock might be the problem I haven't had mine long enough to start modding it yet but from what I've heard, it's  a one flywheel system and you should be able to rewire it for more voltage.  Sorry I didn't reply sooner but I can only post 2 messages a day right now.