This could be the smallest 3D-printed flywheel Nerf blaster ever made. Despite its compact size, it still packs enough power to launch half-length foam darts with impressive performance.

To maintain the compact design, I decided to remove the internal battery and use an external 12V power supply instead. In the future, I might switch to an external battery pack to make the Nerf blaster portable.

The Nerf blaster is simple to print and assembles effortlessly with just a few screws and two rubber bands. I designed the body to remain open, showcasing the rack-and-pinion mechanism. As a mechanical engineer, I think this design choice gives the blaster a cool and distinctive appearance.

Magazine- https://amzn.to/3ZcqzGU
Darts- https://amzn.to/4fNFT2n
Motors- https://amzn.to/3CxDYAI
Power Supply- https://amzn.to/3CtLnRo
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Mini Flywheel Nerf Blaster

Body4.stl

Trigger.stl

Introducing the IR Turret Robot, inspired by Mark Rober's Hack Pack robotics kits! This innovative project is entirely 3D printed, requiring just a handful of electronic components to bring it to life. It's a fantastic way to dive into DIY robotics with a fun and accessible build.

Want to see how it's done? Watch my detailed video guide, ["How to Build the Hack Pack IR Turret from Scratch"](https://youtu.be/k28ID4FwFjI?si=ApYTTMte_PB8vy_0), where I take you through the entire process step-by-step!

Hardware:
- Arduino Nano: https://amzn.to/40jh3Tr
- Sensor Shield: https://amzn.to/3Yh5mKx
- Continuous Servo: https://amzn.to/3AaOSLW 
- 180 Servo: https://amzn.to/3BZGaAD
- IR Remote: https://amzn.to/4eYhqHt
- Rubber Bands: https://amzn.to/3YBAwgQ
- Battery Pack: https://amzn.to/3A4581k
- Batteries: https://a.co/d/eY7C1Kl
- 3D Printer Filament: https://amzn.to/3A93USp

(These links are affiliate links that help support my channel.**)

Software:
- GitHub: https://github.com/herreraengineering/IR-Turret-SW

Print Settings:
- Recommended Print Profile Settings:
- Printer: Bambu Labs P1S
- Material ESUN PLA+
- Nozzle: 0.4mm
- Layer Height: 0.2mm
- Infill Density: 15%
- Infill Pattern: Grid

Unique Print Profiles:
- Dart.stl - 0% Infill
- Tilt_Mount - Support Enabled

Print Quantities:
- Balll_Pin x 4
- Barrel x 1
- Base x 1
- Base_Servo_Mount x 1
- Battery_mount x 1
- Dart x 6
- Foot x 4
- Tilt_Mount x 1
- Tilt_Pin x 1
- Top x 1

IR Turret Robot

Top.stl

2 Part easy to print nerf blaster. Requires zero assembly or post processing. Just print and add a rubber band to the tip of the dart and fire away!

Recommended print settings:
Layer Height: 0.2mm
Nozzle: 0.4mm
Infill: 15-18%

Nerf Blaster

Dart_Blaster_v2.stl

Ball_Pin.stl

Barrel.stl

Base.stl

Base_Servo_Mount.stl

Battery_Mount.stl

Dart.stl

Foot.stl

Tilt_Mount.stl

Tilt_pin.stl

Flywheel.stl

Cage.stl

Gear.stl

Pin.stl

Pusher.stl

Release.stl

Retainer.stl

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