Update for what I got done this weekend.
1) Modeled and started printing bullet parts for my bandolier.
2) Wired up the electrical for the lights (static portion only... barrels not wired yet)
3) First paint applied to barrel components. Final paint will be applied now that the barrel assembly is done (minus electrical... paint first, electrical after).
4) Rotating barrel assembly complete (minus paint and barrel wiring).
5) Barrel spin test complete... spins smoothly with perfect balance... should be able to achieve quite a reasonable RPM with this build, and I've printed 2 motor pulleys... one will allow barrel to run at full 300 RPM, the other turns it down to only ~150 RPM... but I think 300 is well within the do-able range.
Here are some photos!
Modeled bullet parts (I figured since the Heavy's chocolate bar has
TF2 logos, then maybe his bullets should, too)
Printed bullet parts
Soldered ends for energizing barrels as they pass by
Here's how the spacing of the barrel internals will go
O-rings will serve as my drive belts
First step of assembly was to ensure straightness of the first stage retainer
Here's a photo of the FINAL dry fit (just need to add glue, but fit was SO tight, I don't have to worry much about it moving)
And here's a new
YouTube video of the turning of the final assembly... even horizontal.
She spins very smooth with great balance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7HZfK_euBI
Next steps will include:
- painting of barrel assembly
- wiring of LED pods in each barrel along with connectors at back end of each (I'll post a video when I get this tested and working)
- begin mockup of ammo drum and frame for holding her all together