WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:02.199 I get tons of requests all the time 00:00:02.230 --> 00:00:04.241 To make things, like, A sling shot! 00:00:04.241 --> 00:00:06.307 We've all made one out of a tree branch, 00:00:06.322 --> 00:00:08.115 But eh, this is lame! 00:00:08.145 --> 00:00:09.891 Time for an upgrade! 00:00:09.891 --> 00:00:10.884 Music 00:00:10.899 --> 00:00:12.676 Kip Kay Presents 00:00:12.738 --> 00:00:15.116 A Laser Guided Slingshot 00:00:15.116 --> 00:00:16.770 The Crossbar of our slingshot 00:00:16.770 --> 00:00:20.145 Will be made out of 3/4 inch Aluminum square tube. 00:00:20.145 --> 00:00:21.725 Now, Don't worry, because there will be detailed 00:00:21.771 --> 00:00:25.174 Instructions on KipKay.com on how to build this thing 00:00:25.174 --> 00:00:26.967 I'm going to make a couple of marks a half inch from 00:00:26.982 --> 00:00:31.101 each end of this aluminum tube, and then one in the center using my Sharpie 00:00:31.136 --> 00:00:36.259 Now to the garage, where I'm going to drill a hole in all three spots, al the way through. 00:00:36.290 --> 00:00:38.873 We're also going to need a couple of machine bolts 00:00:38.873 --> 00:00:40.834 These are about 6 inches long, and they're going to go through 00:00:40.896 --> 00:00:46.114 The end holes. We're going to add a lock washer and a nut to each of these bolts. 00:00:46.252 --> 00:00:48.229 Be sure to tighten your nuts up good with a wrench 00:00:48.291 --> 00:00:52.242 I hunted around at an auto-parts store, and found this very cool 00:00:52.242 --> 00:00:56.598 Aluminum Shifter, and its got a very special feature, which I'll show you later. 00:00:56.598 --> 00:00:58.590 We'll need one more bolt to go through the center of our tube 00:00:58.713 --> 00:01:01.755 And I chose a flat screwdriver head bolt 00:01:01.755 --> 00:01:04.779 And again another lock washer and nut to secure this in place. 00:01:04.794 --> 00:01:07.705 Now its time to add our shifter handle over the insert 00:01:07.705 --> 00:01:10.160 that came with it, and then using an allen wrench 00:01:10.160 --> 00:01:12.400 we'll tighten that up, and secure the trim ring 00:01:12.400 --> 00:01:15.417 Our laser guided slingshot body is almost done. 00:01:15.417 --> 00:01:17.700 Now we need some slingshot bands. 00:01:17.700 --> 00:01:22.227 I picked these up because they were inexpensive, and very well built. 00:01:22.242 --> 00:01:24.531 You could use rubber bands, and a piece of leather 00:01:24.531 --> 00:01:26.878 But I'd use these, they work and look better. 00:01:26.955 --> 00:01:31.049 Stretch and pull those over both bolts to hold in place. 00:01:31.049 --> 00:01:33.873 And now its time for the laser. I'm using a very small, 00:01:33.873 --> 00:01:39.122 6MM red laser diode in a housing, with a driver 00:01:39.122 --> 00:01:40.976 There's links in the description of this video 00:01:40.976 --> 00:01:43.334 For the slingshot bands, and a laser. 00:01:43.334 --> 00:01:46.463 To power it, a small twin, AA battery pack 00:01:46.463 --> 00:01:48.582 It has a nice, handy switch on it 00:01:48.582 --> 00:01:51.857 I drilled a small hole the size of the laser on one side of the cross beam 00:01:51.857 --> 00:01:54.815 And then a smaller hole on the other side for the wires. 00:01:54.815 --> 00:01:58.514 I secured the laser in place with a little epoxy from the inside 00:01:58.514 --> 00:02:00.834 Then I trimmed and hooked up the wires to the battery pack, 00:02:00.834 --> 00:02:02.940 Which was velcro'ed to the cross beam 00:02:02.955 --> 00:02:04.840 Now its time to test it out. 00:02:04.840 --> 00:02:06.505 Well, I didn't have any slingshot amo 00:02:06.505 --> 00:02:09.247 All I had were BB's, these are way too small to use 00:02:09.247 --> 00:02:12.621 So I'm going to use my favorite snack: Pistachios! 00:02:12.621 --> 00:02:16.064 But, not just any pistachios, these are wonderful pistachios. 00:02:16.095 --> 00:02:17.872 They're just the right size 00:02:17.872 --> 00:02:21.105 And they pack a powerful punch... Of Flavor 00:02:21.105 --> 00:02:23.672 Oh, and remember the cool features I was telling you about? 00:02:23.672 --> 00:02:26.610 The handle has a secret compartment, the bottom unscrews 00:02:26.610 --> 00:02:29.361 And it gives you space to put your ammo. 00:02:29.361 --> 00:02:31.956 The red dot laser definitely helped with accuracy 00:02:32.018 --> 00:02:34.183 I fired it at this target 00:02:34.183 --> 00:02:38.765 Pretty funny, but the shell actually protected the crunchy nut, and kept it intact. 00:02:38.765 --> 00:02:41.135 Can't let that crunchy goodness go to waste! 00:02:41.135 --> 00:02:43.323 So let's fire this again! 00:02:43.323 --> 00:02:46.430 This is the only ammo you can eat 00:02:48.234 --> 00:02:49.688 I'm observing the 5 second rule 00:02:49.688 --> 00:02:51.842 If you don't know what that is, ask somebody 00:02:51.842 --> 00:02:54.714 I also tested it outside to see what kind of range I could get 00:02:54.714 --> 00:02:56.675 This thing fires pretty far 00:02:56.675 --> 00:03:00.756 So there you have it, a home made, laser guided sling shot 00:03:00.756 --> 00:03:05.451 So in addition to wonderful pistachios, what you use for ammo in your slingshot? 00:03:05.451 --> 00:03:08.049 Get creative and leave a comment telling us. 00:03:08.049 --> 00:03:11.630 Now get cracking, and make a laser guided slingshot for yourself. 00:03:11.630 --> 00:03:14.675 For more cool videos, click the box on the left. 00:03:14.675 --> 00:03:18.049 To check out my laser videos, click the box on the right. 00:03:18.095 --> 00:03:20.603 Thanks for watching, we'll see you next time! 99:59:59.999 --> 99:59:59.999 Subtitles by Mason Curry.