[POP Contest Project] A5 feed question

[XEMON]

Hello all,


[Edit: this became mu POP contest, some build picture bellow]

I'll see if I have a good picture of "before", but we can all imagine a neglected A5 ...

Budget:
- base gut got in a trade - barrel adapter: $20
- part kit: $15
- spring feed: left over from never started PGP project
- 3D print: so minimal, maybe an oz? So a few $ (too late to do the math)

After pic:
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How essential is the the hook thingy on the side of the A5?
If I remove it, can the cyclone still function?

Here is the "hook thingy":
PXL_20201215_185317478.jpg

Thanks y'all
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[Cdn_Cuda]

Eh, you will have major feed issues. That is what pulls the ball into the gun. With out that the balls will just spin in the cyclone and never feed in the gun.

[XEMON]

Got it, as it spin, the ball hit the hook and slide into the gun while the paddle goes around it?
(I never used a cyclone before ...)

How does the hopper adapter fit with it in the way?

[Cdn_Cuda]

I’ve never used a hopper adaptor on an A-5. After a quick googling looks like they integrate that piece into the feed neck. I think there’s an adaptor to run a BT rip clip as well that may need that piece removed. My advice, if switching to feedneck is buy it first and then cut off if needed but it’ll never run a cyclone again.

and yes, exactly how the cyclone works.

[Meleager7]

Yep, Flasc paintball makes those adapters, I have one on my A5 with a rip clip, works great!

[Drachen]

What's the point of getting rid of the cyclone in favor of the rip clip? I thought the ripclip was just a electric version of the cyclone.

[XEMON]

My advice, if switching to feedneck is buy it first and then cut off if needed but it’ll never run a cyclone again.

Thanks for the info 👍
this would be to put a spring feed on it ... Probably wouldn't never switch back, but wanting to make sure before I cut it off ... I think I'll go for it.
that A5 is in rough shape anyway ...

[XEMON]

Well the A5 lost a bit today:
PXL_20201218_001141783.jpg


and gained another one:
PXL_20201218_001205399.jpg

[tag]

Where did you get/make the adaptor? I am thinking of modding an A5 to accept a RAP 4 firestick.

[XEMON]

3D printed.

I can share the file or ship you one if you want.
Ill take some better pictures too, it will make more sense

[Cdn_Cuda]

Neat! Make sure to post a photo of the A5 once you’re got all complete.

[XEMON]

here is my first mockup:
PXL_20201217_062544899.jpg

The ASA got removed, and i found a smaller muzzle break for the tip.
Also got a nice shroud for Walzmass and the stock will go back on it.

I was originally gonna print a thread adapter, then gave up ...

Here are my expanses so far:
- rebuild kit $12
- batter thread adapter $15

Left to do:
- adapter for the shroud
- adapter for the bottom line to hold 10rd tube(s?)
- rebuild the gun
- polish the inside

[XEMON]

Current (and near final) mockup:
PXL_20210108_224050653.jpg

And the rendering of the 10rd tube holder:
Bottom line 10rd tule - in line.jpg

[XEMON]

Bottom plug done, printing the first tube holder now ...
PXL_20210109_202240452.jpg

[XEMON]

And here is the 1 tube holder. It gets in the way when holding the gun ... Back to Solidworks ...
PXL_20210109_215844584.jpg

[XEMON]

Speed feed hole:
PXL_20210111_152313583.jpg

[XEMON]

And 10rd tube holder is out of the printer:
PXL_20210111_160026821.jpg
PXL_20210111_160013827.jpg

[XEMON]

Ok, finally completed:
PXL_20210117_182047287.jpg
PXL_20210117_182100424.jpg
PXL_20210117_182126240.jpg
PXL_20210117_182156196.jpg

[Meleager7]

I have this feeling that Diomedes will make you an offer for this after the poo poo contest is over!

[XEMON]

I have a 12g 10rds semi, thought I would make something with a tank 😁