Foam Blaster Designs by FBC

A lot of people our age grew up playing with Nerf blasters or similar toys. But foam blasters aren't just for kids! This exhibit features student made designs, parts and accessories for competitive grade, hobbyist foam blasters. Students will be showing off a variety of their own work, including things like simple string powered blasters, high-tech electronic blasters, and parts to upgrade name-brand blasters. Each student has a unique creation and can talk in depth on the design process, functionality, and usage of their designs. The public will be invited to try out these designs hands-on by firing the blasters into our tabletop dart catcher, and compare them to their own using our chronograph.

Stubnosed Vulcan mod by Glen H. This project heavily modifies the Vulcan blaster from Nerf. The front end of the blaster has been completely removed and replaced with a 3D printed faceplate. The internals have also been modified. A set of flywheels have been added to allow for higher FPS, as well as a battery meter and a trigger replacement.

The Urdr by Glen H. This blaster mounts to the user's arm and fires one shot at a time, using a shell system. You can print multiple different types of shells to fire different ammo types. You can optionally add a string as pictured to allow you to fire it by moving your fingers instead of pressing the blaster's trigger

Nerf fate mod by Austin S. This project modifies the Nerf fate by removing the front end, allowing for larger Mega XL darts to be fired from it.

String Powered MXL blaster by Eli M. This blaster uses a sliding rail and elastic cord to launch darts.

Spark by Skye G. This blaster is a small spring powered pistol design using a T pull mechanism to prime. It loads darts into the front of the barrel and has built in dart storage.

An internal view of the Spark.

The Newt by Ian A. This is a flywheel powered blaster using a solenoid to provide automatic full auto operation.

A WIP printed version of the Newt.