T238 mini loader

Another vote for the Autobot. I really like mine. Simple, works perfectly.
 
I used mine yesterday on VFC FAL mags
I never had any issues using it, struggled to see the screen in the safezone sunshine until I figured that I could brighten it on the menu
My only concern is leaving the desired mag adapter fitted and hitting the control panel while it’s in a pack therefor turning it on, it could possibly empty itself in an un-ideal situation.
I’d prefer an actual power switch on it , ideally recessed
 
I have both an auto bot and a T238 lite.

Autobot.
- More bbs
- Good motor
- decent build, lots of 3D printed addons (ive printed/added - Funnel for easier loading, a "lip" around the edge to catch bbs and a improved battery holder/compartment for a bigger battery and all the adaptors - can basically use any battery (deans)

Cons
- Easy to overload GBB mags
- Its rather big/bulky (i do have a ferro range rollie than it fits in if i want to take it into the field)

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T238
- light and easy to carry
- specific loading so you dont overload GBB mags.
- T238 provide the adaptors free to print.

Cons
- Sound like a Maraca
- Specific battery shape/size
- Current not a lot of after market support
- Bit pricey
- Less bbs

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The main question should be.

do you need the BB count? so you dont overload a mag? (you can always knock a couple of bbs out)
do you need something you can carry in a pouch?

those 2 questions should point you to a "light" version or a desk version.
 
yep the files are all available to 3d print.

I have printed a new adaptor with an O-ring, although thats a struggle with PLA, but a friend has printed one for me in resin, which seems to work nicer.
stops any bb leakage.


Im impressed with their after market support, although it does mean you need a 3d printer, or a friend with 1 (or 2)
 
yep the files are all available to 3d print.

I have printed a new adaptor with an O-ring, although thats a struggle with PLA, but a friend has printed one for me in resin, which seems to work nicer.
stops any bb leakage.


Im impressed with their after market support, although it does mean you need a 3d printer, or a friend with 1 (or 2)

Waldo Customs is getting a batch of the revised switch levers in alongside his next delivery of the loaders.
I have managed to get the adapter retainer printed by a friend, but he recons the switch lever wouldn’t last long printed in pla
I’d be interested in a resin one if you could hook me up?
 
Waldo Customs is getting a batch of the revised switch levers in alongside his next delivery of the loaders.
I have managed to get the adapter retainer printed by a friend, but he recons the switch lever wouldn’t last long printed in pla
I’d be interested in a resin one if you could hook me up?
Alice/Sabre now prints them in resin. Probably just as good tbh, not too expensive either.
yea my switch lever didnt last long at all in PLA+, i tried several originations

 
Thanks for the link
Bought a couple to try out, can’t hurt at all at .49 pence 👍
 
Alice/Sabre now prints them in resin. Probably just as good tbh, not too expensive either.
yea my switch lever didnt last long at all in PLA+, i tried several originations

Forgive my stupidity, where does this part go. Just picked up a T238 and about to set the printer on some spare bits.
 
Video posted above covers it,

take base plate off (4 screws)
pop it off
youll have that bit sitting in a slot for it, with a spring.
swap it out, put spring back in and then screw it back down.


worth testing, sometimes the Oring clearance needs some filing and the adaptor to the nozzle itself also needs some work before it will sit nicely.
Ive printed the new reinforced stabiliser thingie, but i have yet to install it and was im waiting for screws from ali express (Idk but i had trouble finding M2.6x14 alan screws lol)

From what i have seen, that bit also makes it more tricky to swap adaptors, but if it helps stopping them snapping im all for it.

I also swapped out my PLA+ to a new one, ill see if i can swap O-ring switch.
 
I received my Amythst/Sabre parts earlier today.
Slightly too tight a tolerance for the bbs to feed through, so that’ll need a rub with fine wet & dry just to remove a fraction of material to allow the bb’s to pass through easier (needs excessive force as it sits)

Also they are oval in shape and not round, not sure if a dunk in hot water and some pressure to make round will work.
The oval shape stops it fitting over the internal collar smoothly, causing it to stick when pushing down to activate loading.

Not the end of the world for the pennies they have cost, just sharing my experience and findings for possible users out there.

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