Labradar Recoil Trigger (A $5 diy project)

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Re: Labradar Recoil Trigger (A $5 diy project)

#16 Postby UL1700 » Fri Aug 07, 2020 5:45 pm

For what its worth, it triggered on 20 out of 20 shots off the heavy barrel CZ .22 with a mixture of off hand, bi-pod and bi-pod and bag with no erroneous triggers. For amusement I tried taping the trigger to the barrel and as expected it detected 0 out of 5 shots. How Velcro works I don't know for light recoiling rifles.

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Re: Labradar Recoil Trigger (A $5 diy project)

#17 Postby Tim L » Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:43 pm

UL1700 wrote:
Tim L wrote:Have you got any components left James?
It looks like those triggers are only available from China,,, via carrier pigeon!


I'm down to my last one but I found a 10 pack on ebay here:

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/283970102112

I have stacks of caps and resistors so I you are prepared to wait I can get more switches and probably post out enough components for you to make two units for $5 you would need to source your own lead and mount. If I can find cheap enough plugs and mounts I may make a few up to fit to the pic rail as shown but it won't be quick as I will probably have to get the mounts from China :x

If the switches have to come from china I will try RS components. I have leads and 3 of those pic mount levels (they are crap levels so ideal to repurpose).
I'll take some caps and resistors off you if they are surpless to your needs?
3 of each?

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Re: Labradar Recoil Trigger (A $5 diy project)

#18 Postby UL1700 » Fri Aug 07, 2020 11:03 pm

Tim L wrote:If the switches have to come from china I will try RS components. I have leads and 3 of those pic mount levels (they are crap levels so ideal to repurpose).
I'll take some caps and resistors off you if they are surpless to your needs?
3 of each?


I couldn't find them from RS (hence why I used ebay to start) but have found them here and will order another few in the morning...

https://core-electronics.com.au/fast-vi ... NsQAvD_BwE

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Re: Labradar Recoil Trigger (A $5 diy project)

#19 Postby Peterla » Tue Aug 11, 2020 12:16 pm

My own one cost a bit more than $5 with resin printed holder and high quality 2 meter right angeled lead.
They make a recording of velocity while shooting my FO rig much more reliable although you still need to align the labrador correctly.
Do not seem to miss any shots now as the normal way misses 1 shot every now and then.
Typically its the one in my ladder test that you really wanted to know its speed :(

The only downside is if you slam the bolt you get some funny velocity readings as it arms the radar with no shot.
I do feel slamming the bolt is not a good idea so it trains the shooter to be nice and smooth.

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Re: Labradar Recoil Trigger (A $5 diy project)

#20 Postby Mcvdmerwe » Wed Aug 12, 2020 3:38 pm

Good morning,
This is my first post, just would like to introduce myself, I am from South Africa. I do mostly longrange shooting and use a 284 Shehane.

Saw the topic about the Recoil trigger, I have sent 10 units across to Australia in July, my unit is called RAT, stands for Recoil Activation Trigger.
This one will not activate when slam the bolt close. :D
Let me if you like more info.

Happy shooting

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Re: Labradar Recoil Trigger (A $5 diy project)

#21 Postby UL1700 » Wed Sep 02, 2020 9:34 am

Just to clarify the wiring...

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Re: Labradar Recoil Trigger (A $5 diy project)

#22 Postby david6855 » Fri Nov 20, 2020 8:08 pm

Can anyone help out with a sensor?, I don't really want to buy 10 to get one, happy to pay postage etc. the rest I can source from Jaycar.

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Re: Labradar Recoil Trigger (A $5 diy project)

#23 Postby Wingnut » Fri Nov 20, 2020 8:31 pm

Message Mark at the SARA shop. He may have a source.

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Re: Labradar Recoil Trigger (A $5 diy project)

#24 Postby Jb69 » Mon Nov 30, 2020 1:50 pm

Hi, I was looking at the triggers available from offshore, was pleased to come across this forum.

I have put together a prototype tested successfully. I had some PCBs made with places for surface mount components for the resistor and capacitor and ordered a few vibration sensors. the component costs are low but had to be ordered ordered in reasonable quantities. Happy to share at cost.

I mounted the design in a printed clip for a 20mm rail.

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Re: Labradar Recoil Trigger (A $5 diy project)

#25 Postby UL1700 » Mon Nov 30, 2020 6:15 pm

That's how you do it :-)

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Re: Labradar Recoil Trigger (A $5 diy project)

#26 Postby Steve N » Tue Dec 01, 2020 5:03 pm

PM sent to Jb69.

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Re: Labradar Recoil Trigger (A $5 diy project)

#27 Postby Pablolig » Tue Dec 01, 2020 7:29 pm

Try
jklprecision.com
Mine works a dream
Triggers even 80% of the 22lr

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Re: Labradar Recoil Trigger (A $5 diy project)

#28 Postby pouriyae » Wed Aug 25, 2021 8:33 pm

great idea.
I could make one with microphone for my air rifle! thanks
this project has the limitation to use for air rifle.
with microphone we can use it for air rifles too.

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Re: Labradar Recoil Trigger (A $5 diy project)

#29 Postby UL1700 » Fri Sep 03, 2021 3:03 pm

pouriyae wrote:great idea.
I could make one with microphone for my air rifle! thanks
this project has the limitation to use for air rifle.
with microphone we can use it for air rifles too.


Honestly I think that I would just purchase the one that Labradar make for that purpose. Not excessively expensive works well and doesn't risk voiding the warranty!

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Re: Labradar Recoil Trigger (A $5 diy project)

#30 Postby Blindbat » Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:05 am

Update requested.

Can anyone report on how these home made recoil activated triggers performed over time.


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