The total cost for all the parts was approx £15($30) but I paid over the odds for the LEDs and the switch, I've found them cheaper since. I reckon you could do it for around £10 ($20)The mag has some neodymium magnets epoxied into the top, which activate a micro reed switch in the magwell (which powers the LEDs from 2 AA cells) when the mag is inserted.
You could do it without the reed switch and 'magnetic mags', just put in a normal switch somewhere.
I've done it this way on a friend's G36, with all 3 LEDs in the feed tube because there is so much room above the magwell in that model, plus the magwell is a separate piece so the installation can be made really neatly.
You have to use specific tracer BBs.
They are quite a bit more expensive than 'normal' ones though.
Approx 6 X the price!
They are fun though...
Docv400 4 years ago
do you have to use a special kind of bb or does any kind work??
jimmychochang 4 years ago
I made it myself.
I've been thinking about doing it pretty much since I first got into Airsoft in Oct'05.
Basically it's three 3mm Ultra Violet LEDs mounted in the hop unit, 2 in the feed tube and 1 in the top, directly above the feed tube.
It's an AK by the way, if you haven't looked at the other video which shows the switching action.
Docv400 4 years ago
did you make this cool thing?
if so... can you tell me how.... i have been wondering how to make one for some time now!
thanks!
masicurr 4 years ago
The first few shots in semi look dim, but to the naked eye they look as bright as the full auto ones do.
I'll try filming it again soon...
Docv400 4 years ago
The total cost for all the parts was approx £15($30) but I paid over the odds for the LEDs and the switch, I've found them cheaper since. I reckon you could do it for around £10 ($20)The mag has some neodymium magnets epoxied into the top, which activate a micro reed switch in the magwell (which powers the LEDs from 2 AA cells) when the mag is inserted.
Docv400 4 years ago
You could do it without the reed switch and 'magnetic mags', just put in a normal switch somewhere.
I've done it this way on a friend's G36, with all 3 LEDs in the feed tube because there is so much room above the magwell in that model, plus the magwell is a separate piece so the installation can be made really neatly.
Docv400 4 years ago