NERF modding as a new hobby perhaps?

So I Graduated from ITE, And I'm now In Singapore Polytechnic.
The pace sure is a lot faster here compared to back when I was in ITE.

however, I've recently picked up a hobby...
THATS NERF!

yes, the toy gun that shoots foam darts out.
apparently, there is a community in Singapore that plays NERF too! maybe I'll check them out one day.

The reason why I started playing with NERF is not because I'm childish (maybe?).
It's because of the ability to customise and modify literally everything on your blaster!
even at its stock form, a NERF blasters can use parts from other NERF models and be used to customize you blaster, making it uniquely yours!

Here are some examples.


Yeah, pretty badass looking eh. i actually know the dude who made this!


yep, there are even spider tanks!


maybe even something funky?

hopefully, I'll be able to make something kickass like this guys. but till then, I guess I gotta slowly learn the ropes!

BACKLOG: USARISS

The USARISS project!

This was a project I did years ago, together with SCDF.
During Urban search and rescue training, SCDF officers would go underneath the debris and hide in order to simulate a trapped person.
Obviously, this is not very safe for the officer.
together with ITE, we worked together with  SCDF to create a device, capable of simulating a trapped person.

The Pictures below logs and records down my journey with ITE College West in designing, fabricating and building a device to suit the needs of SCDF.
not all the pictures are here and some of it is lost. :(

Eventually, our team not only won a merit award with SCDF NSTI, we also managed to win the Lee Kwan Yew Technology Award :D

Special Thanks to ITE College West for the opportunity to participate in this project

A Youtube Link to our device being tested out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P558CCs_pgg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9HNCkgSpOQ

Captain explaining to us how they use the Delsar during training and operations

The Delsar console

The controller

the seismic Receiver (vibrations)

The Acoustic Receiver (like a mic)

A typical training area where instructors have to "hide", and trainees have to "seek"

another place where instructors can hide.

yes, they (our device) have to be able to go in and stay hidden.

holes are for hiding... 

holes are for hiding...

our initial design was rather... boxy...

My first time using a 3d printer...

After 3d printing and a random cover for the controller, we assembled it.

Woah, the chief came....

Suddenly there was a large crowd...

Our small booth at ITE West

Presenting the initial prototype!

close up of the internals

The underbelly

HURRAY! AN AWARD WAS GIVEN TO US!

Projects can't just stop after completion. you gotta keep improving!

asked 2 communications student to join in and help!

A new controller perhaps?

Removed the hump on our cover, and re-did the internals

instead of a mechanical "tapper" we used a transducer this time

Empty Shells.

1st prototype case, printed controller cover 1, printer controller cover 2

The Captain looks like a DJ testing out our device.

Our little booth at NSTI

With the communications students!

Team Photo with SCDF

Group photo after presenting to the Board for Lee Kwan Yew Technology Award.

LKY Technology Award! 

Our Final Group Photo

It's still being displayed in ITE West