Airsoft AK tracer hop mod.

Showing the working of my Tracer mod on my Airsoft AK (just the triggering of the UV LEDs by a reed switch in the receiver, activated by magnets in the mag top)

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Sports

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• Airsoft
• tracer
• AK
• mod

[Knapzter]

So what does this do? Does It let you know when your mag in in or when it's empty?

[Docv400]

@Knapzter

Ultra Violet LEDs in the hop unit light up 'tracer' BBs, to give bright green glowing shots from your Airsoft gun.

Check out some of the night vision clips over in the Related Videos column --------->

[bmil69]

For anyone wondering, this is called a "hutu"

[Docv400]

Is that an acronym or a typo?

Either way, I'm not sure what you mean...

[bmil69]

Acronym. HUTU=Hop Up Tracer Unit. The cheapest and most effective way to add a tracer unit to your airsoft gun. Involves drilling holes in your feeding nozzle and placing LED lights in, then wiring them to either your battery or an external and separate battery. However, the way you have them triggered to turn on is quite interesting, ive never seen it done like that before. Usually the lights are constantly on unless you unplug them or they have a very very basic switch.

[Docv400]

Can't believe I didn't figure that one out *blushes*!!

I did make it a little over-complicated, but I do like playing with switches and stuff.

A simple microswitch activated by inserting a mag would do just as well.

[MyllerSWE]

A closeup on that nozzle!?

[Hinarhaj6]

Very good! Uv LED proved competent! Thank you!

[bmil69]

This is quite a good idea but slightly ineffective as it requires two sets of magazines.

[kopaszss]

Thank you very much! I try it!

[Docv400]

UV is best, the BBs glow brighter and for a little longer than with other types (for the same exposure time).

You can get good results with Hi-Brite (maker's spelling) white LEDs.