Semi homemade CPS with pieces from a XSHOT blaster

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Re: Semi homemade CPS with pieces from a XSHOT blaster

Post by SSCBen » Fri Jul 08, 2022 4:28 pm

Now I'd recommend 3 inch PVC drain pipe. The 4 inch pipe I have in the parts list was too large, causing the bladder to flop around inside the case, and making the blaster larger and heavier than necessary.

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Re: Semi homemade CPS with pieces from a XSHOT blaster

Post by Drenchenator » Fri Jul 08, 2022 5:15 pm

Ben raises a good point, though I should point out that whenever I used 4-inch drain pipe, I attached a 4-inch circular piece of plastic to end bolt to act as a guide for the bladder is it expands. That eliminates the problem Ben talks about, in my experience. It appears that I never took any photos of this for my own guns but I did built this.
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Re: Semi homemade CPS with pieces from a XSHOT blaster

Post by Zman » Tue Aug 02, 2022 12:04 pm

What the best way to cut LRT
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Re: Semi homemade CPS with pieces from a XSHOT blaster

Post by SSCBen » Tue Aug 02, 2022 4:38 pm

As I wrote on the LRT guide on SSC, scissors work:
Cutting LRT can be done with scissors. Cut using the part of the scissor blade closest to the joint for maximum leverage. Cutting rubber is odd--it bounces back and the thickness makes it hard to cut. The part of the blade closest to the joint has the most leverage so it is the ideal place to cut.
You could also try something intended for stronger materials like shears.

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Re: Semi homemade CPS with pieces from a XSHOT blaster

Post by Zman » Wed Aug 31, 2022 2:30 pm

so as i save up money to get the parts i have been doing testing with what i have and yesterday i was trying to get a 3/4 ball valve to close with a spring and it worked

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here a video of it in action
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Re: Semi homemade CPS with pieces from a XSHOT blaster

Post by Drenchenator » Wed Aug 31, 2022 6:15 pm

That's an interesting way to mount the parts! Prototyping and testing are always good idea. I'd take some measurements to make sure you can replicate it when it's no longer mounted to the table.

Could you explain the photos a bit more? I am confused about what the pieces are at either end of the ball valve. Which way is the direction of the flow (which way would the nozzle point)?
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Re: Semi homemade CPS with pieces from a XSHOT blaster

Post by SSCBen » Wed Aug 31, 2022 10:57 pm

That's a strong spring. I'd recommend using a weaker spring as you don't need one that strong to close the valve and the trigger will probably be hard to pull with this spring. Also, this spring could be dangerous. Be careful with this spring in the current setup. Your current setup is putting a lot of torque on the screw. The screw could be ripped out of its hole and cause serious injury. When building the blaster, be sure that the spring is firmly attached, preferably from both sides of the blaster.

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Re: Semi homemade CPS with pieces from a XSHOT blasterit’s on the water to community. I post a video

Post by Zman » Fri Sep 02, 2022 1:34 pm

Drenchenator wrote:
Wed Aug 31, 2022 6:15 pm
Could you explain the photos a bit more? I am confused about what the pieces are at either end of the ball valve. Which way is the direction of the flow (which way would the nozzle point)?

The yellow part is the nozzle and the black part is from a host sprayer attachment to hook up to the hose I made it. I just put some pieces together I don’t have much right now. It’s for a fair. It just hooked up to the hose and has a ball valve for shut off. It goes into the upcycling category. If it wins it’s category I get $30 which will go towards the gun
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That's a strong spring. I'd recommend using a weaker spring as you don't need one that strong to close the valve and the trigger will probably be hard to pull with this spring.
I agree my robotics team just had a box of Springs and I saw this so I asked if I could borrow it I have to look for a weaker one
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this spring could be dangerous. Be careful with this spring in the current setup. Your current setup is putting a lot of torque on the screw. The screw could be ripped out of its hole and cause serious injury. When building the blaster, be sure that the spring is firmly attached, preferably from both sides of the blaster.
I was thinking the same thing
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Re: Semi homemade CPS with pieces from a XSHOT blaster

Post by Zman » Thu Sep 29, 2022 10:56 am

So the original tubing has a ID of 1/4 and OD of 3/8 I need to get it up to a ID of 1/2 this would be the tube between the pump and firing valve tee
Any idea how I would do this
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Re: Semi homemade CPS with pieces from a XSHOT blaster

Post by SSCBen » Thu Sep 29, 2022 9:03 pm

The easiest way to go from 1/4" ID tubing to 1/2" ID tubing would be to use a reducing barbed fitting like this: https://www.mcmaster.com/5372K519/

You'll also need tubing clamps the right size for both tubes, as well.

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Re: Semi homemade CPS with pieces from a XSHOT blaster

Post by CDMT » Tue Oct 18, 2022 12:12 pm

Instead of using a ball valve requiring that much force to open & close in a quick manner why don't you buy an easier to open and close ball valve like this one:
3/4" PRO SERIES- 2PC PVC Ball Valve (SOCKET) with Stainless Steel Handle and CHROMIUM ABS Ball [Available 3/4", 1", 1.5", 2"] https://a.co/d/dW7Kvue

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Re: Semi homemade CPS with pieces from a XSHOT blaster

Post by Zman » Thu Oct 20, 2022 9:12 pm

CDMT wrote:
Tue Oct 18, 2022 12:12 pm
Instead of using a ball valve requiring that much force to open & close in a quick manner why don't you buy an easier to open and close ball valve like this one:
3/4" PRO SERIES- 2PC PVC Ball Valve (SOCKET) with Stainless Steel Handle and CHROMIUM ABS Ball [Available 3/4", 1", 1.5", 2"] https://a.co/d/dW7Kvue
That was just a test one I am working on getting the money to buy the parts
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Re: Semi homemade CPS with pieces from a XSHOT blaster

Post by Zman » Mon Jun 05, 2023 12:28 pm

Imagemy water hydrant is not able to pump up my LRT PC any idea on how to fix this?
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Re: Semi homemade CPS with pieces from a XSHOT blaster

Post by SSCBen » Mon Jun 05, 2023 7:31 pm

How are you attaching the LRT to the water hydrant?

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Re: Semi homemade CPS with pieces from a XSHOT blaster

Post by Zman » Tue Jun 06, 2023 1:35 pm

SSCBen wrote:
Mon Jun 05, 2023 7:31 pm
How are you attaching the LRT to the water hydrant?
a brass fitting connected to a ball valve that is connected to the LRT
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Post by Zman » Tue Jun 06, 2023 1:58 pm

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Re: Semi homemade CPS with pieces from a XSHOT blaster

Post by Zman » Thu Jun 08, 2023 10:12 pm

do i need to add a one way valve?
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Re: Semi homemade CPS with pieces from a XSHOT blaster

Post by SSCBen » Fri Jun 09, 2023 5:51 pm

What's the procedure you're using to fill? Connect to the water hydrant, open valve, wait for LRT to fill, close valve, detach from water hydrant?

If that's the procedure, a check valve (one-way valve) is not needed.

The LRT might not be filling if the water pressure is too low.

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Re: Semi homemade CPS with pieces from a XSHOT blaster

Post by Zman » Fri Jun 09, 2023 6:03 pm

SSCBen wrote:
Fri Jun 09, 2023 5:51 pm
What's the procedure you're using to fill? Connect to the water hydrant, open valve, wait for LRT to fill, close valve, detach from water hydrant?

If that's the procedure, a check valve (one-way valve) is not needed.
that is the procedure

how much pressure do i need?
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Re: Semi homemade CPS with pieces from a XSHOT blaster

Post by SSCBen » Fri Jun 09, 2023 8:47 pm

You haven't provided any information about your LRT, so it's hard for me to say. The required pressure depends on the tube. All I can say is that you need more.

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