The next step to converting the X-Shot was mounting the hardware and prepping the wires. I gave up on the idea of making my modifications reversible so they would not interfere with the gun's operation. My options for mounting the emitter in the barrel were limited, and I resorted to one of my least-favorite methods: using hot glue. I do not plan to convert more guns similar to this one since the most logical solution is putting all the hardware into a chassis tube. This tagger will be a remarkably low-profile conversion due to the extra work spent on spreading out the hardware.
The LED ring and emitter required five wires, and I chose to land them on a 1"x 1" prototyping PCB and add three pairs of screw terminal blocks. I will have to route wires around the rotating gun mechanism, but I have a secure place to start. I drilled into the screen holder with a 4mm bit. I went slowly enough this time that I did not shatter anything. It took over three minutes of light pressure with two sharp bits. I ran the wires out the bottom and sealed up the enclosure. I considered modeling a wireway that would strap to rails, but the battery holder was in the way.
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2025-09-23
The LED ring and emitter required five wires, and I chose to land them on a 1"x 1" prototyping PCB and add three pairs of screw terminal blocks. I will have to route wires around the rotating gun mechanism, but I have a secure place to start. I drilled into the screen holder with a 4mm bit. I went slowly enough this time that I did not shatter anything. It took over three minutes of light pressure with two sharp bits. I ran the wires out the bottom and sealed up the enclosure. I considered modeling a wireway that would strap to rails, but the battery holder was in the way.
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| Screen and emitter wires run |
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Completed projects from year 9
Completed projects from year 10
Completed projects from year 11
Completed projects from year 12
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
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2025-09-23
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