AIRSOFT / LASER TAG RIFLE
LASER TAG FEATURES
- Laser Challenge V2 Internals (1998)
- 25 Round Magazine
- Max Blast
- 830ft Range
- IR LED Booster Board
- Custom Voltage Regulator
- Safety Switch
AIRSOFT FEATURES
- CYMA Thompson M1A1 Internals
- 8.4v 2200mAh Battery
- 395 FPS
- Ammo Display Counter
This is my pride and joy: the M41A Pulse Rifle. It is designed to be used for Airsoft matches or for use with Laser Tag matches using the Laser Challenge system. I've been working on it since September of '09 and while the basic weapon itself is complete, there is still more I have in store for it.
Originally, a cover would go over the bottom of the magazine, locking it into place with two black clips on either side of it. However, to ease magazine removal, the cover has been redesigned to have an open bottom. This allows the magazines to be removed without having to detach and re-attach the cover. You can also adjust the Hop-up with ease, thanks to the base design of the Thompson. A small wheel on the left side of the receiver allows you to make on-the-fly adjustments for Airsoft mode. There is also an adjustable metal stock that can be moved accordingly by pressing a button on the back of the green shroud and moving the stock to the desired position.
The entire weapon runs off of one 8.4V 2200mAh rechargeable power source. A power switch has been installed into the weapon to make the proper adjustments to power distribution for each mode. In Airsoft Mode, the battery is run normally into the AEG to operate normally. However, in Laser Tag Mode, the battery is run through a voltage regulator to bring the power down to a more usable 4.5V, safe for the V2 board to use. It also powers a booster board designed to increase power going to the TSAL 1600 IR LED, giving the weapon a stronger signal for firing.
Overall, this weapon is a beast to use for those who are used to lightweight plastic weapons for laser tag, but for an avid Airsoft user, it's just another walk in the park. It is also quite bulky so it's tough to use in close quarters. However, it's impressive range, solid construction, and undeniably cool aesthetics make this weapon the envy of your comrades and the fear of your enemies.
I feel it is right to give credit where credit is due. This project's success would not have been realized had it not been for the countless contributions from notable members of whom I will recognize now. I'd like to thank German for designing and building the Voltage Regulator for the Pulse Rifle. This component is the lifeblood of what makes this project unique, as it allows the weapon to run both the Airsoft and the Laser Tag board off of one rechargeable battery. Also, my thanks to Duncan MacKinnon and CTDYNE in general for their technical support in solving the issues we ran into with the electronics, especially concerning the LCV2 Board. A Big thanks also to Sundawg, for designing the Booster Board and for hooking up much of the Pulse Rifle's essential electronic components. It was under his careful eye that the Pulse Rifle is actually able to function as it does now.
