How To UPGRADE SPLATRBALL GEL BLASTER TO METAL GEARS & Stronger Spring PART 1 | Splat-R-Ball SRB400

Watch PART 2:    • How To UPGRADE SPLATRBALL GEL BLASTER to M...   | In this video series, I show how to upgrade the Splatrball gearbox to all-metal gears with a stronger spring. The main purpose of this upgrade is to replace the plastic gears that strip and break easily. A gel blaster that doesn't fire and makes a high-pitched whining noise has stripped its gears, usually the motor pinion gear strips the bevel gear. The gears need to be replaced. There are no plastic replacement gears that match the original gears, particularly the unusual dimensioned piston plunger. The plastic gears would eventually strip again anyways. So upgrading to the metal gears will repair the gearbox, and increase the durability of the blaster. ▼ WHERE TO BUY PARTS Read this page with a lot more maintenance info, mods, and replacement parts. The necessary parts for this upgrade will be kept up to date on this page: https://www.engineerable.com/single-p... ▶ Tube that should work as piston plunger shim (untested but dimensions and material seem similar to what I used) Wear-Resistant Nylon Tube, 1/32" Wall Thickness, 7/8" OD, 13/16" ID, 5 Feet Long - https://www.mcmaster.com/8628K64 ▶ Lubricant for gears, piston and o-rings: https://amzn.to/3JXpw3F ▼ WHERE TO BUY TOOLS ▶ Screwdrivers - https://amzn.to/3wbIRd8 or https://amzn.to/3yDfrWN ▼ HOW TO TAKE APART AND REASSEMBLE GEARBOX Watch this video where I take apart the SRB400 gearbox (same gearbox as SRB1200) to show what's inside and how it fits together. [Full-length video]    • How To Take Apart SPLAT-R-BALL SRB400 GEAR...   [Part 1: Disassembly only]    • How To Take Apart SPLAT-R-BALL SRB400 GEAR...   [Part 2: Reassembly only]    • How To REASSEMBLE SplatRBall GEARBOX SRB40...   ▼ WHERE TO BUY - https://www.amazon.com/shop/engineerable ▶ SplatRBall SRB400 Kit (Orange, Shown in this Video): https://amzn.to/3Ig1BuO ▶ SplatRBall SRB400-SUB Kit (Blue, Without stock): https://amzn.to/3wa5G0Y ▶ SplatRBall SRB1200 Kit (I haven't tested this one yet): https://amzn.to/3ibpEAl ▶ SplatRball 20K Orange Ammo - https://amzn.to/3KIZrFy ▶ SplatRball Blaster 400 Round Capacity ORANGE Magazine - https://amzn.to/3q7qouN ▶ SplatRball Blaster 400 Round Capacity BLUE Magazine - https://amzn.to/3tT1CiU ▶ SplatRball Blaster 1800 mAh Rechargeable Battery with Charging Cable - https://amzn.to/3u0p26b Video Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:40 Upgrade Parts List 2:33 SRB400 Orange vs SRB400-SUB Blue Motor Adjustment Screw Missing 3:35 Disassembly & Motor Spur Gear Change 4:50 Remove Plastic Gears, Save Shims 5:34 Anti-Reverse Latch (ratchet pawl) 6:40 Tappet 7:02 Assemble the Piston Plunger and Piston Head 8:52 Adjust Piston Head for Proper AOE (Angle Of Engagement) 10:48 Piston Size Compatibility Issue 11:42 Piston Plunger Modification To Fit Splatrball Gearbox 17:01 O-ring Comparison & Swap 19:10 Sector Delay Chip Design & Install 19:51 Piston Plunger Gear Rack Is Defective 21:37 Using the 15 Tooth Piston Instead 22:35 Grind Down Pickup Tooth To Avoid Interference With Sector Gear 22:59 Grind Down Last Tooth On Sector Gear Splatter Ball blaster is the most commonly available blaster sold in the US. It can be found at many Walmart stores, sporting goods, and online. It is sold by Daisy. CAUTION! - Splatrball and other Gel Blasters should be treated as weapons and should not be used in public or areas where someone who is not part of the game can be hit. The police will charge you with assault with a weapon. There have been multiple instances in the news of people (mainly teens) being charged with crimes for shooting unsuspecting people in public. The gel ball projectiles can cause permanent injury to unprotected eyes and face. ▼ VISIT OUR WEBSITE ▶ Products we make: https://soulbuilt.us ▶▶ Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/stores/SoulBuilt ▶ Engineering: https://www.engineerable.com ▼ FOLLOW US ON: ▶ Instagram:   / soul.built   ▶ Facebook:   / soulbuilt.us   #splatrball #gelblaster #orbeez What's Inside SPLAT-R-BALL Gel Blaster?! I Take Apart Gel Ball Blaster To See How It's Made & Works The products shown here were purchased by me with the intent to use them. I did not receive any free items, and I am not being paid or compensated for this review. The video, description, and comments may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link, I may receive a commission. Money earned helps to support my channel and bring you more informative videos about engineering, crafting, and DIY.