MiniGun LMTV FMTV

[Keith Knight]

Sometimes you have to do something just for FUN!!! This was just that project. As we traveled people always ask where's the gun??? So I decided to make a remote controlled roof mounted MiniGun that shoots nerf bullets! Here is the final video I posted to youtube. There are earlier videos of the build as well.

 

[Ronmar]

You could probably replace the linear actuator with a small air cylinder. That could give you a snappier pop up and down… very cool!

 

[Keith Knight]

Air actuators are only 2 positions retracted or extended and can be too fast requiring restricted valving to slow it down. Plus I wanted it to just have a single 12 volt connection.

 

[aw113sgte]

Haha, awesome! I'm sure some time went into that!

 

[Ronmar]

Air actuators are only 2 positions retracted or extended and can be too fast requiring restricted valving to slow it down. Plus I wanted it to just have a single 12 volt connection.

but once tuned, they are really good at going between point A and B with relatively predictable characteristics… it just seemed like it took a long time to pop up… “hey where’s the gun” Taps toe for 2 minutes…

 

[Keith Knight]

Pneumatic actuators are excellent and clean. When I worked for the animated robotics company (Sally Corporation, in Jacksonville FL) all our characters were pneumatic and was always fun getting the speeds correct to match the type of movement. Disney uses hydraulics in all of there characters for the ultimate versatility but super messy when you get a leak. Pneumatic just leaks air into you fix it, which was much better for our customers that did very little preventative maintenance.

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[Guyfang]

If I had that over here, I would be in jail in 90 seconds. But think of the ice breaking conversations I could have!

 

[Keith Knight]

It’s all about a fun conversation!

 

[GeneralDisorder]

It’s all about a fun conversation!

"But officer these bracelets don't match my....... OW! my arm doesn't bend that way guy!"

 

[Keith Knight]

I’ve got that covered…..
Just picked it up from the upholsterer with its new cover. So no one will know unless I want them to.

 

[Guyfang]

You have never lived unless you have spent the night in the Slammer!