So I'm on the hunt for a WE-TECH Glock 17 blowback housing for a used gun I picked up. Basically I've got a small piece broken from this one causing some cycling issues. I can't find new in stock ones other than an Angel's Custom one from Evike and I just don't trust the brand at all.

So I'm hunting for a used one or one someone replaced with an "upgrade" etc. If you've got one in your bin shoot me a note;)

Here is a picture of the part, this is the Guarder version which is slightly different at the rear. Though if I can't find one used I'm planning on trying to modify this style to fit the WE slide.


Take care!

Luke

So guys and gals this will be somewhat short and won't include pictures in the process just the finished result and a description of how I did it, since I did this quite a while ago but should be pretty easy to follow along.

Things you'll need:
Dead AEP battery or one you don't care about since it won't be functional afterwards
Solder, and soldering iron
hot glue
deans connectors male and female
heatshrink for the connections or electrical tape in a pinch
multi meter
Turnigy Nano 300mah 2s Lipo https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=59263

So here is my finished piece:



What your seeing there in short is the end of the NIMH AEP battery soldered to a deans male connector and then hotglued together to give it some strength. Then a deans connector on the small Turnigy Lipo with black tape on the connection because I didn't have small enough heat shrink at the time.

How to do it:
First check polarity of the connection to insure your later soldering to the right positions, do this before taking it apart.

So take your existing AEP battery, carefully remove the end cap off the battery. You'll have to peel the heat shrink back on the battery to get to it, likely break the tabs. But make sure to leave enough contact to solder to, also try not to break the parts you'll be keeping. The battery is toast, so if you need to break that fine, but do be careful since the battery will still have some voltage and can be dangerous.

Next solder the deans connector to the contacts try to keep it close and short, so it takes as little room as possible. Once you get a good electrical connection there. You can just build up some hot glue around the connection to insulate it and make sure it's tough enough to go in and out of the slot without coming apart, as well as unplug and plug the deans connection when you take it apart to charge.

So now you have a deans adapter for the gun more less, you can hook any deans battery to your AEP now, but it's time to make one fit in the slide without modifying the gun.

So take the battery, cut the leads one at a time and solder them to the female deans connector. I used about an inch of wire per lead. Make sure to keep them short since they will sit between the battery and your adapter. Leave your balance charge port alone, since you'll need that as well, it will ride in the same position as the wires you'll see later. Shrink the connections so they are safe, or wrap it with tape. Alternately you can goop some hot glue on there to insulate the connection then tape it which is what I did at the time since I didn't have small enough shrink tubing handy.

Now you've pretty much got the whole thing, to install slide the adapter into the slot like normal with the arrow oriented the right direction(alternatively if you screwed up the polarity earlier you could slide it in backwards and make it work without redoing everything, however remember what your doing so you don't screw up). Once the adapter is in place gently push the lipo and wires into position. Then install your slide, be careful not to pinch the balance wires since they are prone to getting out of position and getting in the way.



Overall this is a pretty easy mod and works great, it's pretty easy to change the battery. For those concerned about capacity, I haven't had an issue. I don't use my AEP much though it gets some use most games since it's my close range gun when I'm running my sniper rifle. I'm not sure what the max ammo count is but likely around 300 rounds per charge maybe more. Fire rate increases a fair amount for the NiMH cell because it can thrown down power more efficiently. I haven't had any issues with durability at all, it's been running this way in my gun for around a year now and it's been great.






Any questions feel free to ask them here.

Take care!

Luke

EDIT: Note this isn't a "new" idea, well maybe the way I did it is new. But I've seen other guys modify lipos to fit etc, so there are other guides out there that gave me the idea. And I just did it this way since you can use old original batteries, or lipos etc. Also you could solder the battery directly to the top of the battery cap to get more room and use a larger battery, then chop your old charger to hook to your charger etc. Or you can use a smaller connector since the full sized deans is a bit large. So feel free to modify as you see fit, I just haven't had the urge since it works, and I don't need more capacity. I only charge this battery every 3-4 games at this rate so it's pretty much a non-issue for me it might be for you.

LOCATION: MTU Houghton MI or north of there

COST: $20 for non MTU players

WHEN: April 16th 9AM EST

MAP: Coming soon

EVENT DESCRIPTION: See below

CONTACT INFO: https://www.facebook.com/events/1540579612905075/

This is an unofficial event IE the details haven't been firmed up yet. Also this isn't linked to the official event since it hasn't been posted yet.

So this is more of an hey this is coming up and if your interested tell me here and Ryan can keep track here as well as his numbers once it's posted.

Details, it will either be held at the normal location for MTU ops which is a mix of woodland and urban or it will be held at the coolest location we've ever seen in the UP. That is an abandoned radio station up north of Houghton. It's up in the air at this point which location it will be.

So far though rules will be pretty much standard, though Bio BB's are required so if your planning on being there please bring Bio BB's in the weight you need for the game. Depending on how things go I might have extra by then but I'm not making garuntee's if I do it's only going to be .25g so plan ahead to cover yourself.

I'll edit this according to the information as it becomes available. At this point despite it saying I'm going since I'm creating the event I'm in the maybe category, have to firm up my own plans etc and see how things come together.

Luke
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EDIT: Here is the full brief from the link and if you want more information on signing up go to the link itself for the event via Facebook.

Airsoft Association at Michigan Tech
2016 Spring Op Rules

General Guidelines:
Players attending the Spring Op hosted by the Airsoft Association at Michigan Tech are expect to read and familiarize themselves with both the specific rules for this event (this document) as well as the “AAMTU General Rules” document. The Airsoft Association at Michigan Tech reserves the right to suspend, remove, ban, or otherwise penalize players found in breach of rules or at the discretion of event organizers in the event of unforeseen conduct. Any dispute will have final arbitration by the event organizers. If anyone has any questions they may contact the organizers at Airsoft@mtu.edu, or any of the referees / event organizers.

An information session will be held during our regular meeting time (7:00-8:00pm) on Wednesday, April 13th in Fisher 133.

There will be a cost of $20 per non-MTU students. This cost will include a lunch, snacks, and water as well as subsidize club costs associated with the Op. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated but in no way expected.

The location may be subject to change due to a number of factors.

Equipment Guidelines:
Personal Protective Equipment: Players will be required to wear “insert glasses type here”. Any player’s without the required protective equipment will not be allowed on the field of play.
Face masks, gloves, dead rag and boots with solid ankle support are not required but highly recommended for all players. Closed toed shoes will be required. Safety equipment like flashlights, whistles, comms, etc. are not required but highly recommended.

Replica Restrictions: All airsoft replicas must meet the guidelines set in the Airsoft Association at Michigan Tech general rules document. All players must submit to a chronograph test before they are allowed to use the replica in question. Those planning on using any type of system using a regulator must submit use tournament locks or some other method of preventing tampering with the regulator.

BB Grenade / Sound Generating Device / etc.: Pyrotechnics, fireworks, smoke generating devices will not be allowed in any regard at the game location. Sound generating “grenade” devices (Thunder B’s, blank firing grenades, etc.) are also not permitted. Devices that fire dye, powder, or any other substance that could foreseeably damage player equipment will be prohibited.
If you have questions on a device you intend to use, please contact the event organizers.

Ammunition: Players must use biodegradable bb’s. A limited number of bb’s will be for sale at the event, should players forget.




Player Equipment: For the purpose of calling hits any equipment worn by a player (e.g. backpacks, pouches, plate carriers, etc.) will be considered part of that player. Airsoft replica hits do not count. If your equipment fails you may call yourself out to visit a safe area and troubleshoot if a player calls themselves out in this manner they must fall the regular spawning procedure of the current game

Engagement Guidelines:
Minimum Engagement Distances:  Minimum engagement distances (MEDs) will follow the guidelines set for by the “AAMTU General Rules” document.

Rate of Fire Restrictions: All replicas must fire in semi-automatic with the exception of support weapons. The designation of support weapon is for weapon platforms specifically designed for support roles (e.g. M60, M249, etc.). Standard pattern rifles with a high capacity or drum magazine will not be considered a support weapon. If there is any question on whether or not a replica qualifies as a support weapon please contact the event organizers.

Close Quarters Eliminations: Close quarters eliminations will follow the guidelines set by the “AAMTU General Rules” document.

Conduct Guidelines:
General Conduct: Airsoft is a game based almost entirely on sportsmanship. It is every player’s responsibility to act in a way that promotes a safe and enjoyable gameplay for all players.

Abuse of Rules: Knowling abusing or taking advantage of a rule or loophole may be subject to punitive actions. In general: if you find yourself thinking that something is “technically” legal you probably shouldn’t do it.

Yelling/Shouting: Yelling and/or shouting at players is considered to be bad sportsmanship. If it happens in excess referees or event organizers may take punitive actions. If a player breaking the rules is in question please go to an event organizer or referee and refrain from escalating the situation yourself.

Event Grounds: The grounds that event is taking place on is not the property of the Airsoft Association or Michigan Technological University. It is expected that every player treat it with respect. Any intentional damage or accidental damage to an extreme extent may be subject for removal and reimbursement payment to the landowner(s). Players are also expected to dispose of any trash that they create and not dirty the ground. Trash bags will be supplied.

Personal Property: Handling another player’s personal property without their express consent is grounds for punitive action. When in doubt ask the owner.

Animal Life: Animal life, wild and domestic, is not to be disturbed or harmed in any way.

Climbing: Climbing structures around the playing field is expressly prohibited. Structures such as ladders, stairs, etc. may be fair game at the event organizers’ discretion.


Schedule:
In order to make sure all events take place during the day, we will be following this itinerary as close as possible. Events will proceed regardless of the lateness of players, however, unforeseen events may require the alteration of the schedule.


9:00am - 9:30am
Meet up at Wadsworth Hall / player check in
9:30am - 10:30am
Travel to AO (~45 minute drive, directions will be given at meetup)
10:30am - 11:00am
Equipment check in
11:00am - 11:30am
Warm-up games (quick tdm type games)
11:30am - 12:30pm
Main event games (objective and scenario type games)
12:30pm to 1:30pm
Lunch
1:30pm - 5:30pm
Continue main event games
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Cool down games
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Leave AO for home

The general rules of MIA are in effect in this section as well as the rest of the forum. So guys new to MIA as a whole please go through and familiarize yourself with the rules of the forum etc. If you have any questions feel free to contact me I'm more than happy to answer any questions you are running into.

Luke

https://www.facebook.com/MTUAirsoft/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/upairsoftdickinsoncounty/

Well guys I'm looking around for a simple durable mosfet, no fancy features needed just basic trigger contact protection. I can solder and I can assemble things but a electronics designer I'm not. I've never really spent the time researching to understand how to design circuits or really know what components to use. In the past I've looked at some howto's but generally things are out of date, either guys have found different components etc and since I don't know enough about what components are equal I really don't know what to substitute.

So I'm hoping one of you guys have gone into this and found a simple list of components and a wiring diagram that is still current in the sense that the components are easy to get and cheap.

My whole reason for this, some of you know I've got a fairly large collection of guns. Well I had a mosfet in my stubby M4, it failed. So I had to replace it with the only other mosfet I had laying around and I don't honestly trust it since I know nothing of how it was built and it looks like a cobble. So I'd like to be able to build around 10 of these for various guns and builds I've got. So I could buy something prefab for $15 or whatever they run these days, but I'd rather just be able to build them out as needed and repair them by swapping parts etc.

Any insight would be appreciated!

Luke