Ebolt Project

I am in the process of building my own 98 Custom E-bolt. My hopes for this thread are to help other people who want to put together their own E-bolt and to ensure my set up will work.

So far this is what my setup will consist of.

Ram:
I plan on using Natural Newbie’s (Model98.net) ram. This is a completely custom two way ram. When used in conjunction with his custom rod, I think it will be a good match. The only thing I need to come up with is a ram cap and a hammer. Any ideas?

Board:
I hope to use a Tadao M7 Thump DM4/5/C board. This may be a bit of an overkill, but it’s great software. Plus it will fit in my marker and it supports eyes.

Solenoid:
This is my biggest concern so far. I have been looking at Intimidator (Humphrey) and W.A.S. (MAC) solenoids. WAS claims to have the smallest and fastest solenoid, but I am not sure they would work with my board. I know the Humphrey one will work, and I plan on just using it. Again, ideas? Best four way solenoid?

Eyes:
I am buying a set of DM 4/5/C replacement eyes. Comes with all of the wires, connectors, and eyes. Now all I have to worry about is drilling for them and milling the receivers.

Miscellaneous:
Dye membrane pad. Made for the board. Allows me to easily turn it on/off and switch modes.
Dye Micro switch and battery connector. Again, this is made for my board and are obviously necessary to the whole setup.

LPC/LPR
For a regulator I want to use a Palmer’s Male/Female/Sideline. I also want to pick up a Palmer’s micro rock. Top of the line products, should do the job and then some.

I have a LPK installed on the gun already. The VA will be ported for maximum air flow.

Other than little things like barbs/hoses this should be all I need. Does anyone see any compatibility issues or anywhere that I could do better.

For those of you who are interested in making your own E-bolt kits, these are the sites from which I gather all of my information.

PBNation: Homeade Ebolt
Model98.org: NaturalNewbie Info
Model98.org: Board Upgrade
Tippmann Owners: Custom Ebolt Plans
Tippmann Owners: Ebolt Project (This guy knows his stuff.)

Since I haven't settle on one I am not sure yet. Ebay perhaps. An online paintball store. From someone on the nation.

Good idea. I will take that into consideration.

As of right now I am looking at this Humphrey and this Skinner. Also have pondered the idea of a Mini Morlock. I don't know if it is superior or if I have the knowledge to wire it all. Will probably just stick with the Tadao board.

It will help especially if you hoses are rather long. I haven't done it yet but I will be doing a controlled test on my testing rig to see how much QEV's actually increase the cycle rate on a given cylinder. I am waiting for a bunch of stuff to come in from Clippard. For more information log onto model98