Returning to airsoft

[The_Lord_Poncho]

Unsure of 1, but re/ 2 friends and I all use the baofeng UV5R and the ear piece it comes with. No programming required just pick a channel and go.

Unless your radio came pre-programmed on PMR446 channels (unlikely), I'd recommend when you get some spare time that that you re-programme your radios onto those licence free frequencies. Not that I am personally fussed about licences etc (and lets face it, the Baofengs don't comply with most of the other PMR446 rules) , but as the Baofengs have such a broad frequency range, there is a possibility that your signals could be interfering with other licenced frequencies that are used for somewhat safety critical operations (not the emergency services these days, but maybe e.g. hospital porters, warehouses, public transport, event security etc.). PMR 446 frequencies found in the bottom of this page if interested: https://www.radiotrader.co.uk/news/facts-about-licence-free-radios.htm#PMR446 Frequencies

 

[ak2m4]

@cojkor get some pictures up of the AEG's and let us all have a look ?  You'd be surprised at what can be salvaged.  

 

[cojkor]

Hello everyone thank you all for the great advice and responses, I managed to clean my rifle all up but now I have a operational issue. When a plug the battery and and try to shoot it doesn't shoot. However I feel like the motor wants to go but it doesn't. I can feel the power running through it if you know what I mean. At the same time it makes the battery build up a hissing like sound. 

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[EDcase]

That does look quite rough. Definitely don't keep trying if it doesn't want to move.

You'll have to open up the gearbox to clean and see what the problem is.

Since its old and in poor condition its perfect to have a go at tinkering without risking breaking a working one.

 

[cojkor]

That does look quite rough. Definitely don't keep trying if it doesn't want to move.

You'll have to open up the gearbox to clean and see what the problem is.

Since its old and in poor condition its perfect to have a go at tinkering without risking breaking a working one.

Do you think it sounds more like a motor issue or gearbox issue? I was thinking maybe the motor? 

 

[EDcase]

Do you think it sounds more like a motor issue or gearbox issue? I was thinking maybe the motor? 

It could be either.

Does the motor make any noise when doing a quick trigger pull? (like its trying to turn)

If yes then gearbox is seized.

Either way they will both need cleaning and lubricating to see if they are still viable.

 

[cojkor]

It could be either.

Does the motor make any noise when doing a quick trigger pull? (like its trying to turn)

If yes then gearbox is seized.

Either way they will both need cleaning and lubricating to see if they are still viable.

The motor feels as though it wants to turn but something stops its instantly. Like I can feel it in my hand that it wants to go but doesn't

 

[EDcase]

The motor feels as though it wants to turn but something stops its instantly. Like I can feel it in my hand that it wants to go but doesn't

Then definitely locked up gearbox.

Could be something broken blocking the gears or rust

 

[Sewdhull]

Batteries shouldn't make any noise and after 6 years of no use might well be useless now. In any case I'd be getting a new battery which may be all the problem is.

Take the motor out and connect the power back to it and see if it runs. Try to stall the motor by hand, use a rag to hold pinion otherwise if is does have some torque you'll lose some skin.

 

[cojkor]

Batteries shouldn't make any noise and after 6 years of no use might well be useless now. In any case I'd be getting a new battery which may be all the problem is.

Take the motor out and connect the power back to it and see if it runs. Try to stall the motor by hand, use a rag to hold pinion otherwise if is does have some torque you'll lose some skin.

The batteries are brand new, all three of them are nuprol 

 

[cojkor]

Okay guys I fixed it and you're all going to laugh at me lol! It turned out that I had over tightened the motor adjustment screw and it had jamed the motor in! I thought it was just a screw to hold the motor in ? ?. The gun now shoots spot on

 

[Rogerborg]

Excellent!  And an understandable mistake. I mean, it's a screw, why wouldn't you wind it in all the way?  

 

[cojkor]

Excellent!  And an understandable mistake. I mean, it's a screw, why wouldn't you wind it in all the way?  

Right!? I thought the tighter the better ? 

 

[Sewdhull]

Who would want a loose screw anyway...

 

[BigStew]

Okay guys I fixed it and you're all going to laugh at me lol! It turned out that I had over tightened the motor adjustment screw and it had jamed the motor in! I thought it was just a screw to hold the motor in ? ?. The gun now shoots spot on

go to the airsoft sub reddit and read some of the post you'll feel a genius compared to the dumb shit that gets posted. most of people couldn't find their arse with both hands.

 

[cojkor]

go to the airsoft sub reddit and read some of the post you'll feel a genius compared to the dumb shit that gets posted. most of people couldn't find their arse with both hands.

Somehow I don't doubt that hahaha 

 

[JamesAirsofterAgent]

Unless your radio came pre-programmed on PMR446 channels (unlikely), I'd recommend when you get some spare time that that you re-programme your radios onto those licence free frequencies. Not that I am personally fussed about licences etc (and lets face it, the Baofengs don't comply with most of the other PMR446 rules) , but as the Baofengs have such a broad frequency range, there is a possibility that your signals could be interfering with other licenced frequencies that are used for somewhat safety critical operations (not the emergency services these days, but maybe e.g. hospital porters, warehouses, public transport, event security etc.). PMR 446 frequencies found in the bottom of this page if interested: https://www.radiotrader.co.uk/news/facts-about-licence-free-radios.htm#PMR446 Frequencies

cheers will check this out