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Our New Favorite Thing: RC Nerf Tank

by Terrence O'Brien on April 29, 2009 at 08:08 AM


We're in love. And, no, it's not with some newfangled smart phone, or some USB gadget. It's with a DIY mod of a Nerf toy.

Travis Schmidt, a genius on par with da Vinci as far as we're concerned, built himself a radio control-powered, laser-sighted, iPod-playing (really?), web cam-wielding, turret-mounted, quick-firing Nerf tank. And, even better, he's decided to share with the world how he did it, posting detailed instructions on Instructables for building your own foam-firing weapon of domestic war.

Now, be forewarned; this project is not for those who have no previous experience with soldering, wiring, or working with metal (though that might not stop us from attempting to construct our own). It's a complex build, involving motors, metal work, and radio receivers. But, if you've got the skills, the time, and are as juvenile as we are, it might just be worth a shot.

If you're not up to the task, you can always live vicariously through Mr. Schmidt's video (above) that pits a pillow-wielding girlfriend against the ultimate in foam warfare. [From: Instructables, Via: BoingBoing]

Tags: diy, funny, instructables, nerf, radio controlled, RadioControlled, RC, top, toys, weird

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