MintRay - Tic Tac Shooter for Safe and Fun Play

Experience MintRay, the Sci-Fi 3D printed toy gun that shoots Tic Tac mints!

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Its sci-fi-inspired design and user-friendly assembly make it an exciting addition to your 3D printing projects. Suitable for teenagers and adults, MintRay offers safe, eco-friendly shooting adventures with biodegradable Tic Tac ammunition. The precision-engineered firing mechanism ensures accuracy in every shot. Explore the future of play with MintRay – easy to print, assemble, and enjoy!

MintRay redefines the landscape of shooting toys by prioritizing safety without compromising on the thrill and enjoyment of play.

Assembly Manual

MintRay stands out as a remarkably safe alternative to traditional airsoft guns. The key differentiator lies in our high-speed low-force striking mechanism. The low muzzle energy (<0.05 Joules) of the tic tac ensures that you feel every bullet without getting hurt.

For reference, airsoft has muzzle energy in the 0.5J to 2.0J range; around 10 to 40 fold higher than MintRay

Why Tic Tacs?

We chose Tic Tacs over traditional BBs or printed bullets due to their biodegradability and non-toxic nature. Its safe when accidentally ingested by kids.

MODEL SPECS:

• Action: Semi-Automatic

• Bullet: cylindrical Tic Tac Mints

• Capacity: 11 rounds/magazine

• Weight: ~230g (bullet weight negligible)

• Firing Mechanism: Rubber band-powered striker

• Magazine Type: Detachable Box Magazine

• Reload Method: Manual

• Frame: Full Size

• Barrel length: 80mm

• Length: 201mm

• Height: 126mm

• Width: 28mm

• Grip Angle: 15º

• Accuracy: ~1.2º (72 MOA)

• Trigger pull: ~800gf (7.8N)

• Effective Range: 5~10m (dependant on the rubber band)

• Muzzle energy: less than 0.05 J

Additional parts required:

1. Rubber bands

2. Pen springs - 2pcs

3. 2mm rod - 1pc (optional)

Recommendations:

• Age: MintRay is intended for adults & teenagers. Young children should be supervised by an adult during assembly and play to ensure a safe experience.

• Color: Avoid choosing full black / full silver colors during printing to prevent any confusion with real guns. Opt for toy-like vibrant & distinct color combinations for safe differentiation.

As you might have noticed MintRay looks like something out of a Sci-Fi movie, It is intentionally designed not to look like a real firearm or a replica. Do not modify this to look like a real gun.

Safety & Responsibility:

• Common Sense: Users must exercise common sense and respect for others when using MintRay. Avoid using the toy gun in situations that may cause discomfort or distress to others
• Safe Shooting Practices: Outdoor play is recommended; avoid shooting at close range to prevent any unintended impact.
• Legal: MintRay is designed as a recreational item and should be used responsibly and legally.

Disclaimer:

We recommend tictacs as bullets only; not for eating

Commercial license:

If you're planning to the sell the physical prints, kindly subscribe for the COMMERCIAL LICENSE

The print settings have been conveniently embedded in Cura 3MF files (recommended).

Requirements:

• FDM Printer (Good Calibration)

• 220mm minimum bed size

• 3 colour filaments

Print Settings:

• Layer Height: 0.2mm
• Wall Thickness: 1.2mm
• Supports: Touching build plate only