The following instructions detail how to assemble the basic frame for the GreyT Shooter (9.5”).
Blue Loctite (McMaster P/N 1004A12) is recommended on all bolts that thread into a tapped hole.
Press the 1/2” ThunderHex ID x 1-1/8” OD Flanged bearing into the Shooter Side Plates. The bearing will be installed from the opposite side for the other Shooter Side Plate.
If you plan on assembling the GreyT Shooter (9.5”) in the Direct Drive configuration, you can omit one bearing from one of the two Shooter Side Plates.
The standoff and spacers used are shown in the image below. Install them in the correct set of holes to achieve the desired compression and exit angle. See the page with the “Shooter Side Plate Guide” for more information.
It is recommended not to skip any standoffs between the first and last holes used on the plate.
Bolt all four standoffs into the holes for the wheel guard at the front of the shooter.
This standoff and spacer combo will make the shooter the right width to be compatible with the GreyT Turret (11” ID). If you plan on mounting the Shooter to something else, these can be modified to get whatever spacing is desired.
Use the remaining #10-32 x 2-1/4”L Bolts and 3/8” OD x 1-3/4”L Spacers to attach the other Shooter Side Plate.
When this step is completed, check that the ThunderHex Bearings are oriented correctly. The bearing flanges should be on the outside of the assembly.
Cut a piece of 1/16” Polycarbonate Plastic for the backing of the shooter hood. It is recommended to cut this piece of plastic roughly 1” longer so you can wrap the plastic underneath the lowest standoff. This prevents the game object from being caught on the plastic as it feeds through the shooter.
Zip ties are the recommended means of attaching the plastic backing. Start from the first standoff and work your way up. Drill one set of holes and then secure with the zip tie before moving on to the next standoff.
Install the Aluminum Nutstrips to the bottom of the shooter. The Nutstrip that comes with the shooter can be cut into four 1-1/2” long pieces for the shooter. These pieces can be installed with #10-32 x 1/2”L Bolts.
