Easy (ish) 9v Mod for (almost) any Nerf Blaster - RapidStrike Edition
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
- In a world where friends online are building high powered beasts, and even Dart Zone is making monster blasters right out of the box, here I am, with a reminder to say, just a little more power is cool too :) Many blasters get up to around 100 FPS with a 9v mod, and if they are full auto, they get a decent rate of fire boost as well! In this build guide I also talk about some ways to mod blasters with more power without soldering.
Tamiya Plug Male Female Cable Adapter Connector
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The 9v rechargeable in this video
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The 6AA 9v trays I use sometimes
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Ryobi 18-Volt ONE+ Hybrid Soldering Station (I am sure there are better, but it is what I have)
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00:00 Welcome
00:28 Mod results
01:14 Why this is a good first soldering project
01:45 No solder mod method
03:12 The soldering iron I use
03:24 Where the battery goes
05:07 Overhead view of the mod
07:05 Looking at the battery tray
08:03 Removing the dart gate
08:36 Where to snip wires
10:05 Adding some positive wire for our plug
12:33 Adding negative wire to your XT60
14:17 Adding some positive wire for our plug
16:28 Adding positive wire to your XT60
18:49 Testing with battery
21:17 Cutting down the battery tray
21:47 Quick firing test
23:24 Closing up the blaster
24:23 More battery door trimming - Ігри
I love these elaborate and to-the-point, no bs walkthroughs. They keep the viewer engaged and are impressively not boring. I like the alternative of the crimp connectors for solder-shy DIYers. Still watching so there may be more comments. Keep it coming! 🔫💚
Still watching too. I love NiMH!
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it. Longer form video, even simple ones are always a lot of work so a comment like this is super appreciated shortly after a publish haha.
It could be even shorter, but, I like leaving some mistakes and things I’ve learned along the way. I don’t want to give anyone the idea I’m an expert :P Plus I know when I was first starting I was always bummed when people skipped past “boring” bits - I wanted to see it all lol
Thanks so much for checking it out! Nothing too insane here, but I think I would have liked a video like this early on!
@@maritimefoam when something as intricate as a voltage mod is involved, real DIYers that are watching every second of the video appreciate no detail being left out, so you did a great thing.
As far as making the video shorter, there are a few strategies that work for different creators. Me personally, I preemptively add links and suggestions to other channels that have already covered certain topics in order to not reinvent the wheel, and at the same time keep my video short and exclusive to what I'm covering only. For example, on my 3S Lipo Elite 2.0 Phoenix video, I only covered exclusivity on relevant matter to that video, which was battery fitment. All other topics (such as how to crack open the shell for example), I referred viewers to videos like Captain Xavier's Phoenix disassembly video for example.
There are not many videos on NiMH rapid strikes (or any blaster for that matter), so in this case I understand why you went full length which is perfectly fine and I enjoyed watching every minute of it. Back to NiMH, it's my personal favorite to work with. I have tons of Li-Ion cells (way more than Nemos) but I still prefer the Nemos all day long. They are just robust, dependable, reliable, and tough. At the small cost of additional weight, they allow you to get the voltage closer to alkaline which Li-ion doesn't due to it's 3.7v spread. Can't wait to see what other blasters get the 9.6v treatment. You should get a series going 💪😁
@@techcenter9191 me too! I might do a Modulus ECS NiMH mod but time and work have been cruel lately lol
I did the six AA mod on every blaster I could. It's amazing, I can't wait to really bump it up with a recharge pack.
Wooo hooo! Awesome to hear! Yes the 9.6v pack takes it just a little farther! And saves money on the end ha
My fav quote" i cant put $60 in parts in every blaster" damn right. Ive got 14 rapidstrikes now im going to have 12 w 2 that are fun...for now lol.. great video ur channel is really coming on. Your a good dude keep it up man!
Thanks so much! I appreciate that a ton. Makes the work worth it :) that and I enjoy it anyway I suppose :)
I’m in the same boat, I have so many I want to tinker with it’s just not feasible to super mod everything… and I wouldn’t want too, I want to be able to use them at parties and with friends to goof around and have fun. 10 people with 150 FPS blasters in a back yard is a different mindset than 100 FPS. Not a bad time, but not a time for all the same people I have into it all at the lower FPS.
Thanks again for the kind works and comments (and for watching)
Thank you for finally posting this!
No prob, I'm glad to have it up. I always hate having footage laying around for incomplete vids, makes me itch :P
Omg I can't wait to watch this!!! Just got out of work 🤣
Haha, thanks!
My first mod was removing the locks and twisted wires together and using a spare charger for the battery as the connector. Still working good with a 2s
Nice!
Very helpful, thanks so much !
You're welcome! I hope you have a chance to boost an old blaster!
I just finished one of these with my dad and it's my favourite nerf gun I own
That’s amazing! Love hearing that!
As I have got back into foam flinging im less into Nerf and more into dart zone and want to dip my toes into sort darts but I love all your mods!
Going to be putting an Ultra 4 spring in my Adventure Force Sportsman. I got the idea from Captain Xavier. If you got Ultra 4's lying around the springs can be great for mods!
Yeah! That ultra 4 spring is awesome! Sadly I love the Ultra 4 so I hate to sacrifice them haha. I have 2 or 3. I’m an ultra fan for some reason. I just like all kinds of darts… except hyper… I just can’t seem to come around. I probably like hyper more at the start. It’s probably just because NOONE uses it.
@@maritimefoam I refuse to even get Hyper. The balls are too little and easily lost. I play in the park and don't want to upset the city and groundskeeper. I remember when my dad made me pick up ALL the airsoft BB's off the lawn after I messed around with a motorized full automatic AK-47 airsoft gun!
I picked up supplies, these vids are great for total noobs in the hobby like myself! Thanks! Btw I’m trying this with a turbine.
Turbine might have some glue keeping it together ha, I haven’t opened one yet! Lemme know how you make out!
Ok so I can confirm this works for the turbine. Also there are clips on the shell after the screws come out, yuck. I just pried it apart and wired it in. Not sure how long it will last but it sure throws darts out now!
@@maritimefoam yeah this is crazy fun on the turbine. I hope it lasts so I can do to more of my blasters!
Thank you for making 9.6v NiMH mods! I have no plans to use LiPo and these tutorials will help me with NiMH.
In the video, you didn't replace flywheels/cage/motors. Which combination of the aftermarket parts will work best with the battery you've used here?
Honestly for most NIMH mods I leave things fairly stock, but you can mod as you would for lipo I have found, maybe avoid super super high crush, but I’ve tried most of my lipo blasters on NIMH and it it’s just a little slower :)
Do the stock internals of the Rapidstrike burnt out easily with a 9.6v?
I've really gotta get some decent tools. Hell, any tools 😂 I'm getting there. Have a fair amount of screwdrivers now! 🤣 Oh and super glue and Teflon tape!😂 I also got the 6 slot battery tray I've just been so gunshy (no pun intended 🤣)to open another blaster since I wrecked that Finisher 😅
Ha, don’t let that finisher get you down. I opened up a Vigilon, so cocky early on… ended up trashing it. Live and learn.
@@maritimefoam right on. Thanks.
This is badass. All war should be handled with nerf.
Ha, agree. That would certainly be better than the alternative :(
Awesome video! Worked super on my hyperfire but when soldering in an xt60 and hooking up the same battery on my rapid fire it won't work. Could be a million things but any idea what could be the issue? Will probably need to tear it all apart and test component by component to see where we land with his one
Might need to twist some thermistors?
Hey i love ur vids and im gonna get a rapidstrike so shoult i just put something like a 12 volt battery in to make the pusher ultrafast basically im asking: does more volts equal faster pushers? Also keep up with the great content :)
Im gonna do it on my new rapidstrike
Yes but only to a point without changing the wheels motors and cage to take advantage of more power. 9v’s would be plenty unless you are gutting it :)
And thank you!
@@maritimefoamthanks for replying❤also if it doesnt bother you a quick question : should i 3d print a solenoid cage or get a superfast battery for my rapidstrike
I might use a solenoid
And im thinking of an experiment where i make the stryfe into a springer it might take long but when i make it can you review it plz?❤
And ur vids are awesome they taught me how to mod so thanks for your vids❤
Will the blaster break at its own after modding?
Do you need like 2s motors to run this?
Hey another question following my modding: I finished soldering and stuff to plug in a 9.6v nimh but after emptying a 30 round drum, the motors stop working, and it takes some time for them to be operational again. I suspect the problem is produced by the thermistors, but i'm not sure. Can you confirm it please, and did you have any issues related to that?
I never did, which is weird, I didn’t remove them since they aren’t a terrible thing to have if they don’t interfere.
I would maybe twist them and add a dab of solder to bypass
I was checking out the six AA 9v battery tray and noticed the flat 9v battery tray. Could the flat 9v be used instead of six AAs to save space?
Yup for sure! For some blasters that would help for sure!
I'm quite new to nerf and I want to hit the 90+ fps but no more than 110fps. This mod seems great, thanks for the info. However I am wondering if this will damage the blaster or if the blaster internals can resist this voltage in the long term
Up to 9.6v you can keep all the locks and other electronics, it should work for years. But, when modding; no guarantees. That just means a good excuse to open it up and learn even more!
Thank you sir. Subscribe and like. Another question tho. Would you recommend 9.6v for other blasters like rayvens, demolisher, stryfe, modulus, hyperfire. Or should I reduce it ? Thank you again
@@alexanderrodriguez1409 I have a video about my Hyperfire! On 9.6v, it’s awesome :)
I'm trying to get into modding, really I just take them apart if they have issues, see if an airsoft spring fits, then slap in and have fun.
Fun is the goal! Sounds like you’re doing great!
@@maritimefoam thanks!
Is it possible to use instead of the battery pack just use a 9 volt energizer battery? Just asking if it would be the same performance wise.
You can get a little boost from a 9v but the drain on it is super quick. I had wondered the same thing before. This works better, lasts longer, is more consistent
hi,me again just asking, can i do this mod but instead replace the 9.6v for a 3s lipo? i really want to use a 3s lipo
Like I say in the video no, you need to rewire it and use new motors for 3S. Check out a captain Xavier mod guide on a rapid strike
Hey quick question: I found the same battery to buy, but it's a tamiya connector. Would it be fine to connect it with a tamiya connector instead of an xt60 or 30? I mean will I lose some performance like that? Thanks in advance
It would be completely fine! I just change all the plugs for my own convenience!
Thanks a lot for the fast answer 👍
I feel the same way about the cost of upgrades.
Yeah, I save the flywheels and motors for very very special projects for sure
Off topic, do you happen to know how to square the end of a spring? Do you do it with pliers?
I assume so? I haven’t done much spring cutting at all to be honest, I’ve been heavy in flywheel land! Feels like something Captain Xavier would have a video on maybe?
@@maritimefoam ok I'll take a look!
Why did you use 9.6v instead of 6v?
I'm planning to use a NIMH Pack that is close to lipo 2s performance but that won't going to need a full rewire of my Hyperfire, and since it uses six D batteries that equals to 6v I was wondering why did you choose 9.6v instead of 6v.
6 volt would be fine, stock performance though. I use 9 or 9.6 because you can use that without a rewire and it works way way better. Check out the video.
I don’t know what you mean by a 6v NIHM pack close to 2S LIPO performance?
@@maritimefoam I was talking about if there's a voltage that is close to 2s lipo performance but I think that's kinda impossible since what makes lipo powerful is the discharge rate, but I'll give a try to 9.6v NiMH pack. Thanks for answering me btw ;)
Let’s see the Halo Ma40. I love that blaster but it’s just average performance.
Hey! I see this vid was uploaded 3 months ago. So maybe you've already figured these things out. But if you don't mind, I have some constructive criticism for you.
1, you noted that the dirty end of your soldering iron was hindering your work. You can get a cleaning kit for your station or even just put steel wool and a damp sponge in a coffee mug. Rub off the contamination with the wool and clean the tip with the wet sponge. That way your iron will be pristine! And you can do that as you work.
2, you can tin the iron as well as your wire. This really smooths out your joints and helps additional solder melt quickly!
3, since you have a "helping hand" you can press your iron up under the wire joint, and simply press the solder into the top of the joint for a quick and clean joint. The result could be cleaner, and less drippy.
I'm sure you can find more tips and tricks online. But these three things will make simple jobs like this even quicker and smoother!
Great video! Very helpful insitea to how the blaster works. Just thought I'd return the favor.
Thanks so much! I actually have come a long way since then haha, though I have a ways to go! I do those tips mostly now these days - though I might try steel wool!
Thanks a bunch for the note, and I gotta say, thanks for just being so nice and friendly about it, so many people can be a little condescending I truly appreciate that you explained it all out, and were so polite. I’ll try steel wool as opposed to my tattered old sponge lol. Thank you for watching and your note!
@@maritimefoam Awesome! Glad to hear it.
What about using a 9v lipo battery pack. As an RC enthusiast I have switched to Lipo batteries and have some spares laying around.
I’m about to show my ignorance. But part of the issue with lipo on low amp switches is how much current can be drawn quickly. Which is why 9v of AA power is fine but 7.2v of LIPO power is iffy. And I will allow (and welcome) the internet to correct my rudimentary understanding
You get into amps and draw and honestly I’m still a big n00b
Do U think this mod would work for the nerf Dino rex rampage?.
Oh yes
Hey my pusher mech is working after doing this but not the flywheels…… any help?
Hmmm, you only changed the power source? That’s odd. Have done this a bunch.
@@maritimefoam yep, just thrifted another rapidstrike for to try again, this one works flawlessly! Not sure why the flywheel motors seemed to give out on the first one for seemingly no reason, followed your steps on the second one! Was doing this for a friend he’s happy! I recently got a 3s rapidstrike second hand on Mercari for myself.
Can you put down some links for the stuff you use on the video for the United Kingdom please?
There are links to the Canadian stuff, with those names and parts you should be able to find UK stuff!
Thanks!
I found two of the three items I need for this mod. I can’t find the Male and Female cable adaptors
@@proSk8r365 ah, well, you can just change the connector! I think I change it in a video, I need to do a mini video on that. :)
Now do a 18 volt
2:29 I'm sure someone else has already said it in here...but it's pronounced Ta - Me - ah
I’ll take that correction lol, I’ve never heard it said out loud!
Im the same way if i cant salvage parts from other blasters or rc cars im just not wanting to spend any money on parts . Ill spend 5$at the goodwill on every nerf blaster i find tho . My wife wishes she had never bought me the first 1 last year. I now have 60 or 100 nerf blasters all over my man cave . I have 20 different targets on trypods im a 52yo retired paint and bodyshop owner master welder fabricator that has a bad heart . My happy place is modifying nerf blasters and hanging out with my 4yo daughter (proof God has a sense of humor) and my grandson thats gonna be 7 in a few months . 😂
Haha, that’s awesome! 4 year old! Haha, no retirement for you then really… busy busy!
Love stories like this .i hope someday you decide what the heck, and come to an event like Maryland Mayhem!
If you ever want to chat blasters or events hit me up on Instagram!
Just lipo it
See my reply to the other comment.