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**xxxfirexxx** · May 14th, 07:56 PM

I'm wondering exactly how the 5 gram switch theory works. I've found Really light, probably less than 5 gram switches at radio shack, but i'm not exactly sure what the point of those are. If someone could explain it, it would help a lot.

***Youngunz8527*** · May 14th, 08:06 PM

The switch is what triggers your marker to fire. So the lighter the switch, the easier it is to fire your marker. With a 5g switch you have to put 5 grams of pressure on it for it to fire. Be careful though, because the lighter you get, the more chance there is you will have bounce.

**Sh00t em Up** · May 14th, 08:07 PM

couldnt have said it better myself

**xxxfirexxx** · May 14th, 08:09 PM

Ok, i've looked, but what would be the best type of switch to use, I have seen lever type, but if there are other, better types to use I would like to know of them

***Youngunz8527*** · May 14th, 08:11 PM

I;m not sure if there are others you can use in a marker, but I'm sure sombody around here will know. But if you go with somthing lighter than 5g you will have bounce like CRAZY. Even with 5g switches most people have problems with bounce.

**Badinflewinse** · May 14th, 08:17 PM

Most people tend to use 50g I believe.

**xxxfirexxx** · May 14th, 08:20 PM

I mean the type I am looking at is a lever style

Torch · May 14th, 09:37 PM

I used the Lever switch in the 5g switch mod from the Spyder section in a couple Spyders now. It is more than 5g once you figure the trigger spring or magnets. The lever is what makes the switch feel lighter. If you cut it shorter or take it off, the switch will be stiffer as well.

**xxxfirexxx** · May 14th, 09:38 PM

Okay, could you give me a picture of how your board is set up?

***Youngunz8527*** · May 14th, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torch

It is more than 5g once you figure the trigger spring or magnets.

Right, forgot about that! Thanks

Torch · May 14th, 09:51 PM

ACP Lexan trigger, 3 point adjustable. Magnet return mod.

Stock trigger, magnet mod and 2 point adjustable with the set screw stop.

**fenix_freak** · May 14th, 09:55 PM

i have the one from radio shack that is a lever and has a roller on the end...works great and has a smooth, light pull

Torch · May 14th, 10:00 PM

The one with the lexan trigger used to have a roller. I cut it off because it got in the way of my stops.

**xxxfirexxx** · May 14th, 10:04 PM

I'm talking about how u rigged it to your board

Torch · May 14th, 10:05 PM

I...Wired it.

Seriously. Unsolder the wires from the stock switch, solder them onto the new switch (in the right position) and put the frame back together. You shouldn't have to do anything to the board, aside from poke some of the wires out of the way.

**xxxfirexxx** · May 14th, 10:24 PM

no I mean a picture of how it was set in place and such

Torch · May 14th, 10:26 PM

I don't understand. Spyder switches are not attached directly to the board. They are held into the grip frame with two pins. The new switches are the same size, same mounting holes, so they just go in the place the stock one was.

**xxxfirexxx** · May 14th, 10:28 PM

I'm talking about making my own type board and such, as in how u did it.

**bobide** · May 14th, 10:38 PM

u are going to make ur own board to opperate the gun??

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****ing gl on that one man. 1st u'll need to get a electrical engienering degree and then a machine to make the thing. THEN u'll need a computer science degree so u can figure out just how the hell u can program the board.

And torch did not make a board. He bought a switch, sodered it to the harness, and mounted it in the gun.

Torch · May 14th, 10:38 PM

They're stock boards. I thought this was all about 5g switches...I seem to have missed something crucial.