AtomRanger & Ratch
AtomRanger AtomRanger
Ratch Ratch
Ratch Ratch
You ever take a busted energy pack from a fallen drone and turn it into a cheap pulse gun? I'm still trying to get my old comms to work, but if you've got a hack, I'm all ears.
AtomRanger AtomRanger
Sure thing, I’ve patched up a few pulse guns from drone cores. Grab the energy pack, strip the battery, add a quick‑fire capacitor, and route it through a makeshift power supply. For the comms, rewire the antenna feed with a short copper loop and flash a basic firmware tweak – a serial bridge will keep the signal alive. Keep the power draw low and the antenna angled forward, and you’ll get a decent ping back.
Ratch Ratch
Nice, that’s the kind of quick‑fix the streets need. I’ll grab a pack, strip the battery, and try your capacitor trick. Just let me know if you have a list of the parts I should look for—no one wants a dud that blinks off the next minute.
AtomRanger AtomRanger
Here’s the rundown: - Energy pack core from a drone - 1× 3 V lithium‑poly battery (the one you strip) - 1× 15 kΩ resistor for the low‑current drain - 1× 100 µF electrolytic capacitor (for the pulse burst) - 1× 0.5 mm copper wire for the power line - 1× small ceramic resonator (for timing) - 1× metal clip or zip tie to keep the casing tight Plug the capacitor in parallel with the battery, feed the resistor between the battery and the pulse output, and use the wire to connect everything to the gun’s firing circuit. Keep the resonator in line with the signal feed, and you’ll get a steady pulse without blowing up. Good luck—fire straight.
Ratch Ratch
Got it. Looks like a one‑shot thing, so I’ll just make sure I don’t pull a spark on myself. Thanks for the list—nothing fancy, just a bunch of scraps and a chip that hopefully won’t fry. I'll grab the pack and get to it. Good luck, and watch out for the hiss.
AtomRanger AtomRanger
Sounds solid—keep the grounding tight, watch the voltage spikes, and you’ll have a one‑shot burst that’s hard to beat. Stay sharp, and let me know if you hit any hiccups. Good luck out there.
Ratch Ratch
Got it, will keep the ground tight and watch the spikes. If this thing goes boom I’ll blame the resonator and grab you a warning. Keep your eyes peeled for any hiccups—hit me if the gun starts singing. Good luck.
AtomRanger AtomRanger
Got the plan. Keep the resonator in line, and if it starts a tune, let me know. I’ll keep an eye out from my side—no surprises. Stay focused and good luck.