3D-printing project

-PC 1911-
inspired by Jörg Sprave

Original Video - "Government 1911" Style Repeating Sling-X-Bow!

Please note:
This small toy can be dangerous if not used properly. Use a backstop/ archery
mat for this and don´t aim or shoot at living beings. Please inform yourself if this
type of toy is legal in your country as it is basically a pistol crossbow.

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 If you like my work and want to support me, feel free to do so

paypal.me/sprayinpaint

You are also welcome to support the inventor who inspired me to implement this
project for 3D printing

https://www.patreon.com/JoergSprave

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 Parts list (all dimensions in mm)

steel spring: 1 piece - 7,9x0,8x19 (∅,∅-wire,length)

nuts: 14 pieces - M3

lens screws: 7 pieces - M3x25

dowel pins: 4 pieces - 3x16 (∅ x length)

pipe (brass or alu): 1 piece - 6x27,5 (∅ x length – inner diameter ca. 4mm)

dyneema (kanirope): 1 piece

paracord: 1 piece

theraband gold rubber: 1 piece

drills: ∅2 - ∅3 - ∅3,1 - ∅6

glue: UHU Hart

sandpaper: grit 220, 400

utility knife: 1 piece

key files: optional

filament: ca. 300g

grease: silicone grease

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 Introduction

PC 1911 is a very compact crossbow pistol with a magazine for 5 bolts and a open
sight system for aiming. The pistol is powered by theraband gold rubber. The
magazine is designed for standard 6,3“ - 6,5“ bolts.

Length: 250 mm
Height: 155 mm
Width: 86 mm

Arrow energy: between 7 and 8 J (depending on the weight of the bolt, dimensions of
the rubber and length of the string.)

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Please note: The minimum size of the heat bed should be 200x200 mm.

3d printing

Filament:

PLA, PETG or equivalent

Print settings:

nozzle 0,4mm, layer height 0,15mm, top layers 6, bottom layers 6, wall
line count 5, infill 20%, infill pattern cubic, connect infill lines, some parts
needs a support structure, but it´s easy to remove

Note: Adjusted print settings are noted in the following description

Print time ca. 35 – 40h

cocking rail:

support pattern zig zag, support density 30%, infill 35%, top layers 8,
bottom layers 8, support overhang angle 85°

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slingshot arm:

support pattern zig zag, support density 30%, infill 35%

pistol body middle / top:

support pattern grid, support density 30%, support overhang angle 85°

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locking lever and magazine spring lever:

infill 35%

Assembly

preparation:

Before assembling, it is important to deburr all parts or break off hard

After that check all holes if they have the right size. Please see the
following pictures.

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Locking lever:

Magazine
parts:

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Magazine spring lever:

Cocking rail (left and right):

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Pistol body middle (left and right):

Pistol body (left and right):

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Slingshot arm:

Front view:

Note:
- magazine part right 3mm hole (for dowel pin)
- magazine part left 3,1mm hole (for lens screw)
- pistol body middle right 3,1mm hole (for lens screw)
- pistol body middle left 3mm hole (for dowel pin)

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Before gluing the parts together, insert the two M3 nuts into the designated
pocket holes (magazine_part_left and pistol_body_middle_right/_top)

glue the divided parts together:

Before you glue the parts together, make sure they fit together perfectly.

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Glue the divided parts from the „pistol body divided“ folder together as
shown in the pictures. Put some glue on one side and lay the parts flat on
the table. then push them together tightly. Once the glue has set, wipe off
excess glue and let it dry. To avoid messing up your table, you can put a
foil (e.g. a bag) underneath.

glue the pistol body together:

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To keep the correct alignment you can use screws that you put into the
existing drill holes. When everything is dry put the m3 nuts in the
designated places in the magazine parts (left and right) and then screw in
the m3x6mm screws.

Now you can start to mount the pistol together:

Insert the 3mm dowel pins into the holes as shown in the photo and place
the locking lever and the magazine spring lever together with the springs.

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Then you can put on the second half of the pistol and screw it together (7
pieces m3x25mm and 1 piece m3x16mm)

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Next, cut off a piece (approx. 27.5mm) from the aluminum or brass tube
and insert the 2mm dowel pins into the holes provided as shown in the
picture.

Glue it together.

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Insert the last 3mm dowel pins into the holes as shown in the picture. If it's
a little tough, use a pair of pliers.

Making the string:

Please watch Jörg Sprave´s video to understand how to make the string.

Please mark the spot as shown in the picture at approx. 18mm. This will be
the loop. The string should later have a total length of 115mm. Cut a piece
of dyneema rope with a length approx 330mm.

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Then we splice the cord 2 times (not 3 times) through itself.

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The same on the other side. And then we make a simple knot on the end
which prevents the cord from slipping back (first only on one side).

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Now we put the string through the pistol. And make the sekond knot on the
other side.

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Cutting the rubber:

Cut 2 strips of 60mm and 2 strips of 3mm from the theraband gold. The
easiest way to do is with a rotary cutter. Tightening the rubber requires
some strength, if you have problems when tightening, the width of the
rubber can be reduced to 50mm or 40mm.

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Fold the rubber in half and then fold it in half again. Then fix the rubber
with a clothespin.

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Thread the rubber through the loop and fold it again.

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Put the rubber on the slingshot arm as shown and wrap the narrow piece of
rubber tightly around it.

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Put the penultimate wrap over your thumb and the last wrap under your
thumb. Then try to pull the end through the resulting loop.

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Then the same on the other side. Now it's getting a bit fiddly, but with a
little skill it's easy to do ;)

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Carefully rotate the slingshot arm 180 degrees.

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Now grab the slingshot arm with one hand as shown in the picture and
hold the pistol with the other hand. Then you pull the slingshot arm onto
The muzzle of the pistol and tighten the last screws (2 pieces m3x16mm).

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When everything is in place it should look like this.
It´s very important that the knots face outwards. You can shorten the
ends of the string after the first shots. If the ends separate, you can
carefully melt the ends with a lighter.

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The grip plates can simply be screwed on, the screws (M3x6mm) is simply
screwed into the plastic. Finally, knot the paracord rope (length approx.
360mm) and you're ready to go.

I hope you have a lot of fun with it. To increase the life of the
string, it is advisable to lubricate it with silicone grease from time
to time. But be careful not to get any silicone on the slingshot arm,
otherwise the rubber bands could slip off.

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