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Re: Moving Target setup?
BAM.....
One of our club members just built this rig for us. It is bad arse. Cost about 1400.00 in materials.
Completely portable with one truck.
100ft of track that is portable and can be put together quickly.
Forward and reverse on the fly.
Varible speed on the fly.
Reverse direction on the fly.
Capable of handling multiple shooters.
Affordable for our club without it being cheezy.
Jimmy went above and beyond. You have to see the mover in person to appreciate the detail and thought he put into it.
It goes from crawling speed to "dyam I wish I can run that fast" on the fly via a control box.
This system was designed for our 1K range and we will only be shooting paper on it for now. Hopefully our steel mover will be up and running in late 2009.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do8A0oQof8Q
BAM.....
One of our club members just built this rig for us. It is bad arse. Cost about 1400.00 in materials.
Completely portable with one truck.
100ft of track that is portable and can be put together quickly.
Forward and reverse on the fly.
Varible speed on the fly.
Reverse direction on the fly.
Capable of handling multiple shooters.
Affordable for our club without it being cheezy.
Jimmy went above and beyond. You have to see the mover in person to appreciate the detail and thought he put into it.
It goes from crawling speed to "dyam I wish I can run that fast" on the fly via a control box.
This system was designed for our 1K range and we will only be shooting paper on it for now. Hopefully our steel mover will be up and running in late 2009.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do8A0oQof8Q
Re: Moving Target setup?
We are working on a parts and spec sheet to give to folks that would like to build one for personal or club use. Once we have all the info and details captured I will post.
Vu
We are working on a parts and spec sheet to give to folks that would like to build one for personal or club use. Once we have all the info and details captured I will post.
Vu
Re: Moving Target setup?
Do like the OLD Armson O.E.G. manual. All you need is the following.
1. Old tire with center covered in cardboard
2. Gentle Hill perpendicular to the shooter
3. Willing volunteer to start it rolling
4. Positive mental attitude
I am SERIOUS about this technique from the manual. I was laughing my ass off when I read it in 95
Or you could use a big radio shack RC car with a dowel rod and a target.
Do like the OLD Armson O.E.G. manual. All you need is the following.
1. Old tire with center covered in cardboard
2. Gentle Hill perpendicular to the shooter
3. Willing volunteer to start it rolling
4. Positive mental attitude
I am SERIOUS about this technique from the manual. I was laughing my ass off when I read it in 95
Or you could use a big radio shack RC car with a dowel rod and a target.
Re: Moving Target setup?
Thanks Norcal, I look foreward to the specs.
I was concerned this post would have some real creative not so safe suggestions.
As far as the RC car, the temptation to shoot the car would get the better of me or the car (LOL)
Thanks Norcal, I look foreward to the specs.
I was concerned this post would have some real creative not so safe suggestions.
As far as the RC car, the temptation to shoot the car would get the better of me or the car (LOL)
Re: Moving Target setup?
RC truck, dowel and balloons is what I plan on using.
It's so versatile it's not even funny. You can run it at an angle. Stop and go, and you don't have to walk downrange to reset the targets.
Just don't shoot the truck.
It can be as unpredictable as a live target. I am sure you could also rig a potentiometer in it to limit top speed to walking, running, etc.
RC truck, dowel and balloons is what I plan on using.
It's so versatile it's not even funny. You can run it at an angle. Stop and go, and you don't have to walk downrange to reset the targets.
Just don't shoot the truck.
It can be as unpredictable as a live target. I am sure you could also rig a potentiometer in it to limit top speed to walking, running, etc.
Re: Moving Target setup?
We've thought about the RC car/truck also. The only issue is the reach of the remote control. Furthest reach is about 100 yards, from what I've seen.
We've thought about the RC car/truck also. The only issue is the reach of the remote control. Furthest reach is about 100 yards, from what I've seen.
Re: Moving Target setup?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We are working on a parts and spec sheet to give to folks that would like to build one for personal or club use. Once we have all the info and details captured I will post.
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VU, that would be GREAT. Keeps us updated on this.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We are working on a parts and spec sheet to give to folks that would like to build one for personal or club use. Once we have all the info and details captured I will post.
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VU, that would be GREAT. Keeps us updated on this.
Re: Moving Target setup?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChadTRG42</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We've thought about the RC car/truck also. The only issue is the reach of the remote control. Furthest reach is about 100 yards, from what I've seen. </div></div>
I haven't checked the Toy Store remote cars, but I know the remote systems used on RC planes go for quite a ways. My first RC car had my dad's old airplane RC Controller.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChadTRG42</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We've thought about the RC car/truck also. The only issue is the reach of the remote control. Furthest reach is about 100 yards, from what I've seen. </div></div>
I haven't checked the Toy Store remote cars, but I know the remote systems used on RC planes go for quite a ways. My first RC car had my dad's old airplane RC Controller.
Re: Moving Target setup?
I would be very interested if I could find a remote control car/truck that would work at about 300 to 400 yards.
I would be very interested if I could find a remote control car/truck that would work at about 300 to 400 yards.
Re: Moving Target setup?
Checkout your local hobby shop that sells the "Racing" gas and electric RC models. Be careful though. That's one of those "kids" hobbies that can get expensive.
Checkout your local hobby shop that sells the "Racing" gas and electric RC models. Be careful though. That's one of those "kids" hobbies that can get expensive.
Re: Moving Target setup?
Any update on this 2 year old thread? Like the plans?
I am trying to set up something similar. I am most interested in what motor your friend used, and what method he used for varying the speed.
I have a RC controller that is rated to 1500m (Its cheap chinese junk from ebay, seriously it shipped from China) that has 6 channels. I plan on using 3 forward and 3 reverse speeds each on a seperate channel. I was looking at using a wheelchair motor due to the available torque, and I would think you can vary the speed with various input voltage.
Any further input would be great.
madd0c
Any update on this 2 year old thread? Like the plans?
I am trying to set up something similar. I am most interested in what motor your friend used, and what method he used for varying the speed.
I have a RC controller that is rated to 1500m (Its cheap chinese junk from ebay, seriously it shipped from China) that has 6 channels. I plan on using 3 forward and 3 reverse speeds each on a seperate channel. I was looking at using a wheelchair motor due to the available torque, and I would think you can vary the speed with various input voltage.
Any further input would be great.
madd0c
Re: Moving Target setup?
I have shot on a moving target that one of our local shooters built (wireman), it has been run in a handful of matches. It was anything but simple and portable, a work of genius really. Looking at the design and the abuse it takes, it would be extremely difficult to engineer a portable unit, that carries a steel target anyhow.
Get a mule with a target on its back, dangle a carrot on a stick, it would be cheaper and cause you less heartache...
Kirk R
I have shot on a moving target that one of our local shooters built (wireman), it has been run in a handful of matches. It was anything but simple and portable, a work of genius really. Looking at the design and the abuse it takes, it would be extremely difficult to engineer a portable unit, that carries a steel target anyhow.
Get a mule with a target on its back, dangle a carrot on a stick, it would be cheaper and cause you less heartache...
Kirk R
Re: Moving Target setup?
You could dig a trench, Isn't that why we have kids? so the trench doesn't have to be so deep?
On a more serious note, I have seen this done with an old chain drive gargage door opener or really any other electric motor than can run a gear or a pulley. It depands on your mechanical ability and imagination... If this is not for competition
You could dig a trench, Isn't that why we have kids? so the trench doesn't have to be so deep?
On a more serious note, I have seen this done with an old chain drive gargage door opener or really any other electric motor than can run a gear or a pulley. It depands on your mechanical ability and imagination... If this is not for competition
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If someone was interested I would lbe happy to draw something up and build it for material cost. Gratuity would be appreciated, but not expected, this would just be a fun weekend project and a good way to start teaching my son basic electrical circuits.
If someone was interested I would lbe happy to draw something up and build it for material cost. Gratuity would be appreciated, but not expected, this would just be a fun weekend project and a good way to start teaching my son basic electrical circuits.
Re: Moving Target setup?
1. Set up two taught cables (shown in blue). Build a target frame out of firring strips and attach it to the cables on top and bottom with single pulley, 2 on top and 2 on the bottom.
2. Attach a simple line (shown in green) such as clothes line to the left and right sides of the target frame. Run this line to another single pulley to a stationary post then run it behind the target frame to another stationary post. Continue this line out to another post or anchor beyond the firing line to another single pulley. This line is one giant loop. Place knots accordingly to avoid getting caught in the pulleys.
The system operates by having someone grab one portion of the loop near the firing line and walk in order to move the frame. Try to keep the taught cables (blue) as tight as possible, steel cables drawn tight with a come along is a good idea. Also make the frame light enough it does not sag like crazy at the midway point but not so light it flops around during movement. The green line will break from time to time so be prepared to repair or replace as needed. Total cost is between $50 and $100 depending on the quality of the supplies you procure.
1. Set up two taught cables (shown in blue). Build a target frame out of firring strips and attach it to the cables on top and bottom with single pulley, 2 on top and 2 on the bottom.
2. Attach a simple line (shown in green) such as clothes line to the left and right sides of the target frame. Run this line to another single pulley to a stationary post then run it behind the target frame to another stationary post. Continue this line out to another post or anchor beyond the firing line to another single pulley. This line is one giant loop. Place knots accordingly to avoid getting caught in the pulleys.
The system operates by having someone grab one portion of the loop near the firing line and walk in order to move the frame. Try to keep the taught cables (blue) as tight as possible, steel cables drawn tight with a come along is a good idea. Also make the frame light enough it does not sag like crazy at the midway point but not so light it flops around during movement. The green line will break from time to time so be prepared to repair or replace as needed. Total cost is between $50 and $100 depending on the quality of the supplies you procure.
Re: Moving Target setup?
I built the mover Captain Kirk mentioned and we used it at The LR match in Washington last weekend. Ran straight for 6 or 8 hours unattended. The track is in 10' sections of uni-strut welded together that can be assembled by a couple folks in an hour or so. I used a Hitachi VFD and a dayton 1/3 hp 3 phase gear drive motor. Looking at the video of Vu's mover, it's probably pretty close to his. I used Allen Bradley limit switches and twist lock connectors on SO cord so it's a plug and play thing. If a guy had the time and knew what he wanted, you could probably round up most of this stuff from a surplus Sawmill sales joint for a few hundred bucks. Adjustable ramp times, remote start/stop and reverse and target speed is pretty simple once connected. Might have to find a whacked out control electrician to wire the relays, but should be dead reliable if done right.
Rory
I built the mover Captain Kirk mentioned and we used it at The LR match in Washington last weekend. Ran straight for 6 or 8 hours unattended. The track is in 10' sections of uni-strut welded together that can be assembled by a couple folks in an hour or so. I used a Hitachi VFD and a dayton 1/3 hp 3 phase gear drive motor. Looking at the video of Vu's mover, it's probably pretty close to his. I used Allen Bradley limit switches and twist lock connectors on SO cord so it's a plug and play thing. If a guy had the time and knew what he wanted, you could probably round up most of this stuff from a surplus Sawmill sales joint for a few hundred bucks. Adjustable ramp times, remote start/stop and reverse and target speed is pretty simple once connected. Might have to find a whacked out control electrician to wire the relays, but should be dead reliable if done right.
Rory
Re: Moving Target setup?
I do the R/C car thing. Actually it's like an R/C monster truck. 3' x 1/8" aluminum rod mounted to it with a balloon. I don't know the technical specifics as it belongs to a friend who's into that kind of thing. The controller does work out to 300 yards (longest I've tried thusfar) and it moves pretty fast.
I do the R/C car thing. Actually it's like an R/C monster truck. 3' x 1/8" aluminum rod mounted to it with a balloon. I don't know the technical specifics as it belongs to a friend who's into that kind of thing. The controller does work out to 300 yards (longest I've tried thusfar) and it moves pretty fast.
