remote trigger bird launcher plans for gun dog training

[Rabadswompe]

Found this on the web.

http://www.scottandjenn.com/etomite/index.php?id=23

These things usualy go for 299$ (remote trigger). Expensive but very handy for training

Here , according to the plans, one should be able to make one for 60$ us. plans seem simple and easy (?) to make.

I already own a manual release type launcher and will try and fit the home-made remote trigger on it

So, all you gun dog trainers-owners , let me know if you build one

Cheers

 

[CanAm]

Next door to my office is a compnay that make multple launchers for dog training. He tests them in our parking lot!

 

[Rabadswompe]

CanAm, do you mean the bumber launcher for retreivers? Or live bird launcher for pointers?

 

[Rabadswompe]

project update

the parts ordered are coming in slowly and I started to fit my e-z bird launcher with the solenoid. It takes some cutting, bending and very minor dremmel grinding.

I was worried that the solenoid (the thing that would do the pulling) wouldn't be strong enough. It is! I applied the 12 volt current and "twang" it went!

Now I just need to get the RC parts (haven't come in yet) hooked up and training field here we come.

some pics ...
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/rabadswompe/IM000777.jpg
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and here's the little guy these modifications are for! His name's Jet (a GSP)
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/rabadswompe/IM000752.jpg

 

[Rabadswompe]

getting closer to full built!

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/rabadswompe/IM000786.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/rabadswompe/IM000787.jpg

 

[Rabadswompe]

It Works!!!!!

Finished it!
I had to adapt a little but I managed.
Only had to solder wires 3 times.

I tested the range in the street in front of the house. 100 paces and it sprang instantly!



http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/rabadswompe/IM000796.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/rabadswompe/IM000800.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/rabadswompe/IM000801.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/rabadswompe/IM000802.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/rabadswompe/IM000804.jpg

So if any of guys out there who were wondering if it could be done, it can (and I'm electronics illiterate!!!!!!)


Cheers!