How to Make a Super Rapidstrike | MAKE TEST BATTLE Modding Tutorial

In this video Ryan goes through a total overhaul mod guide for the Nerf Rapidstrike. Subscribe and follow us on Facebook as Ryan creates the ultimate Rapidstrike.
Product links:
Rapidstrike: tinyurl.com/glxfa4h
Falcon Motors: goo.gl/nbDLFF or goo.gl/7YkW16
LiPo Battery Pack: goo.gl/rw1524
LiPo Charger: goo.gl/MMPaOb
Charger Power Supply: goo.gl/F592i2
Microswitch: goo.gl/EzxbmI
18AWG Silicone Wire: goo.gl/B2Rzhj
4mm Heat Shrink: goo.gl/Zk6WH6
XT-60 male Plugs: goo.gl/PZYqKY
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Assistant Editor: Justin
Cameras: Canon EOS 600D
Audio: Tascam DR-05
Outro music: Best remix of a cover ever.
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[@heavystarch100]

Seriously...YOU HAVE THE ONL RAPIDSTRIKE TUTORIAL THAT MAKES THINGS EASIER! Thank you!!

[@nicholasbellomo7599]

Faxxxx

[@SouthernBrisbaneNerf]

This reminds me of one of those educational videos from school.

[@MakeTestBattle]

Southern Brisbane Nerf Club Ha! Hopefully at least slightly more fun! The goal was definitely a more educational style.

[@00goop43]

Come back to us!

[@fununclenerfs]

Wow, the quality of this video is astounding! Love it! Keep up the good work!

[@MakeTestBattle]

fununcle Thank you! We will be aiming for this in all our video and guides. Definately worth the additional effort!

[@moosabaig7921]

Make.Test.Battle would this configuration, wiring,and micro switches work whith hellcats

[@adrian._m5093]

fununcle I literally see you everywhere

[@meroastisruined3039]

I want those background mags so bad

[@MakeTestBattle]

;-) I have more now -R

[@meroastisruined3039]

+Make.Test.Battle you're just making me want to rob your house nowXD

[@davidxiao9175]

I love that you keep the links to the supplies in your description.

[@KORIBLADE100]

Thank you guys so much for making this video. I just finished modding my rapidstrike and it works amazingly. Can't wait to actually put it through it's paces cause it sounds like a beast and with a honey badger it spews darts like crazy. Thanks again and keep up the amazing work!

[@codyfournellcsrf5164]

Is there anyone who more meet guns I wanna buy one but I don't mod

[@festmkiv]

That's a great tutorial Ryan. I've been putting off my RS rewire in favour of Stryfes but this might even convince me to go back to it. Especially since my squad has about 8 of them in storage from when they were $15 each!

[@MakeTestBattle]

Frank Taylor Thanks! Definately not a mod you will regret!

[@TinyToastandJam]

Thanks for this video and the in depth wiring explanation. You're the hero we need.

[@jkay4747]

An awesome tutorial; this rewire pushed my SMG Rapidstrike to the next level. (Along with sick Hellcat 180's) Thanks for sharing this knowledge!

[@MakeTestBattle]

:,D This is why I do this -R

[@lymie9155]

Hellcat 180s and a Rhino 130 as a pusher shoots supah fast and hard. Gonna make an SMG Rapid as well with Neocats and Neorhinos. If I can get my hands on one, a Snikkas cage, and either Bulldog flywheels or CC Cyclones.

[@Detrevrep]

Thanks for the tutorial. Im new to the Nerf mod game. Helping my nephew out. Can you help me with a new parts list? Most of the links are 404

[@TheKiaiKid]

Just got my MTB tee from Teespring. I used this guide and fitted my rapidstrike with a honey badger pusher motor,I currently run the blaster on 2s with stock motors. Thank You guys so much for the great tutuorials and please keep up the good work.

[@MakeTestBattle]

Thanks man.

[@hiphip4808]

He forgot 2 highly important items to complete this build. 1. A crap ton of darts 2. A bunch of magazines: preferabley 18.

[@RedDogTouring]

The best mod guide iv seen. I have no idea how you don't have more views and subscribers. Top work :D

[@MakeTestBattle]

Thank you! We are only just getting started; gotta start somewhere!

[@Demonanimator]

I literally just repeated what you did and you still made it seem easier and faster then it really was..

[@Legoman585]

Thanks, absolute legends and your Aussies as well.

[@Daniel_B79]

don't know if you still check comments on this video but I wanted to say how excellent it is. This is my first time seeing one of your videos but I watch a lot of other tubers nerf mods/reviews and this is the #1 rapidstrike guide on KZbin. and there are a ton of rapidstrike videos.

[@MakeTestBattle]

Thanks! -R

[@jackanderson3940]

Thanks for this guide! Helped me do my first rapidstrike rewire.

[@TurribleGamingClips]

Can you make a video on how to install a voltmeter with this setup? I haven't really found a descriptive voltmeter install video, and I know that you are very knowledgeable and really describe every step needed

[@MakeTestBattle]

Potentially -R

[@brandonbailey3528]

SuperNova PG3D just attach it to the battery

[@nu15ance]

hi guys, enjoy your videos, bug thanks I've just finished my first rapidstrike rewire and motor upgrade, x3 rhino motors, made mistakes, learned some valuable lessons, but had fun.... next time will be more efficient lol. ummm might start respraying next 😉. take care and keep the quality videos coming.

[@MakeTestBattle]

:D! -R

[@c-up1317]

Great video. I'd like to see the video you were talking about with more things added to the rapid strike soon.

[@Yobo1567]

Finally got the time to watch this. Can't wait to work on my rapidstrike now.

[@MakeTestBattle]

Yobo1567 Definitely my favorite blaster to mod ;) -R

[@coltont4242]

Very helpful and in depth video! Thank you :)

[@mting622]

very informative and helpful, thanks for the great videos!

[@bunndyboy]

Lad you rock. I'm from Aus myself. Time to buy a rapid strike and get modding

[@aaronpaine2659]

Extremely well put together and very informative, just like your other guides. Thank you! My only question is; Where are the promised following videos?

[@MakeTestBattle]

+Aaron Tesla The answer is a little complex. I want to do them, but I have limited time due to my Uni course and other life factors. The other part is that the ammo counter, burst fire, etc are pretty complex (and expensive!) and would be a "show off" mod. I personally don't *need* these feature in my blaster so there isn't much motivation for me to make the videos. However, when we move house, we will be setting up a dedicated film set and start a much more consistent stream of videos that are more to "show off". All the mods guide I have film were actually just things I wanted myself :P -R So, the short answer: Probably in the next 3 months. -R

[@aaronpaine2659]

OK, thanks for replying so quickly. I really appreciate your videos and look forward to seeing some of your , "show off" mods.

[@squintsyadams8463]

Thank you so much for this. This is exactly what I need.

[@feltpen46]

IT'S HERE YAY!

[@Framed_Niner]

Hey

[@Sedyneb]

Excellent video.

[@Elvergalargax]

Thank you .your the only one how care about to show how to conect motor switche the good way . thank for share

[@Cam.Klingon]

Good video, appreciate the detail. Have you experimented with any of the aftermarket flywheels, I see both diagonal and straight cut aluminum wheels are available. I’m guessing the diagonal cut could rotate the dart, thus making it a bit more stable and accurate in flight? And the being made from aluminum would keep the weight up in rotational mass, so that additional fired darts would remain at a high enough speed.

[@CrazyGamer69real]

7:46 your sketch helped me a lot

[@MakeTestBattle]

@feltpen46; again due to your privacy settings I can't reply to you. I bought a bunch of rapidstrike about a year ago and have been slowly modding them since. I dont think you can find them new in stores anymore; your best places to look at eBay, Gumtree, or the Nerfaroo Facebook page.

[@WCxColosus]

will the pusher motor not retracting cause any issues?? can you get it to retract?

[@MakeTestBattle]

+WCxColossus I've been running this RapidStrike and 2 others like it myself and as loan blasters for maybe 10 or 12 events now and I haven't had a single problem with it. The part just gets pushed upwards a little if its extended and you put a new mag in. You need to go to a 3 switch system for the automatic retraction and that wiring is a way more complicated than its worth -R

[@TomsMods]

+Make.Test.Battle When will you be making the select fire video i really am looking forward to it and have been for a while i think it would be very cool and i would definitely add one to my rapid strike if you have the time i would appreciate a answer thanks:)

[@axelingeson1239]

You can find them in sweden!

[@joshsmotroff7017]

+MTB rapidstrikes are still in stock at toys r us.

[@clone734]

Why do we need to dunk the motors in spirits?. Wont that break them?

[@gabrielrivera6364]

You are the best brother, I have searched a lot of videos that explain well how to modify this launcher and you are the first thank you

[@tuning2183]

thanks guys!!! i bought my first nerf gun (at age 33) and with your guide modified it a little, here in Argentina it's kinda hard to find nerf guns so i bought a non functional rapidstrike and with this video make it work again!!!

[@ZennZennster]

Most of the items in the description are coming up 404, any idea where I could find the same components? Thanks!

[@era23]

Cody Zenner check outofdarts.com he has parts that are newer and more relevant

[@era23]

But will still function the same if not better

[@derektran9404]

I'd recommend the website Containment Crew, they have a full switchplate and even a full kit for a Rapidstrike. IAmBololo has a great vid on installing the plate. Modern motors are custom made for nerf, I'd say Neo Rhinos or Krakens for 3s, Revamps for 2s. The budget build would use Valkyries or Meishel 2.0s depending on the voltage wanted.

[@derektran9404]

Correction, it's IAmBobololo

[@grgeo]

Just completed this mod using 3 MTB Rhinos with a 1000 mAh 3S LiPo. One thing to look out for is that the sharp edges of the MTB Rhino under heavy vibration tend to cut into the silicon wiring jackets-if the wires happen to be squeezed against the edges of the motor by the shell. In our case, this resulted in a couple of short circuits where the wire fused to the casing of the motor, resulting in a "smoking barrel".... not good! Quickly removed the LiPo before we saw any flames. Be sure to plan your wire routing to relieve stress against them.

[@robertmcdermott8950]

I bot 1 few mouths ago at toys r us and have been looking to mod it this vid will help a lot

[@dylanbaik5490]

this video was so useful

[@finchy3394]

Awesome. Would have like to see a live test at the end though. You was holding it anyway. Lol

[@brynrobeven]

Thanks for putting this up. I have been trying to track down the wiring diagram you posted on NMW a few months ago and havent had any luck. Time to implement this in my RSed Nitron Also 80 mags I am counting in the intro shots? WUT?!?!

[@MakeTestBattle]

Robert Even Thanks! I have since redone that picture; but I think this is much more informative that a scrawled MSPaint picture. 80 mags is barely enough ;) For 1000 subs we might shoot 1000 darts at someone (I vote justin) -R

[@era23]

was i the only one who noticed the HUGE stack of mags at 0:15?

[@ricardopena1292]

Waaaaay more helpful than coop772 (though I’m a fan). Thank You!!! I feel like an engineer

[@LoveLife-xy9ir]

Thanks so much. wow youre next mid sounds good with a display counter added.

[@noahtomkinson1608]

Anyone else just rewatch all these old nerf videos years later for nostalgia?

[@potatoguy9624]

Personal I think that these are great tutorials but, I feel like you should show the electrical bits on the part where you had drawn, like put the wires and what not above the drawing. Xoxo

[@MakeTestBattle]

+Potato Guy We tried it, but its didn't look to good because it was pretty small; easier to just draw it nice and big and easy to see -R

[@DjOnslaught0713]

when are you going to do the rest of the mods you mentioned?

[@TheSybermedic]

Fantastic video! Your video gives me the confidence to upgrade my RapidStrike. With three and a half years going by from publication, what currently available motors would you use?

[@Cringemoment4045]

Flywheels: kraken motors, mtb neo rhinos or the blasterparts bp-1 max motors

[@danl4720]

I literally have the exact same melting clock as he does

[@yeakid4029]

Fantastic guide Ryan, thank you. I have a question. I seem to be having trouble finding either of the Motors you linked to in the video. Could you or someone else here point me in the right direction. I've just purchased a new rapidstrike along with all the other parts needed for this and cannot wait to start this mod. Thanks again. please keep the mod vids coming they are Excellent.

[@therealdoy99]

Use mtb rhinos as the falcons but use honey badgers for the pusher no need for a burn in. Google containment crew, thats where i got the motors

[@BoySteve]

Now you're 30 000 Subscribers on your KZbin Channel

[@MakeTestBattle]

+NerfGuns Film :,D

[@Ravetrooper]

Followed this guide and now I have pusher motor braking, but no flywheel braking. Is that the desired outcome or is there a way to get flywheel braking as well?

[@MakeTestBattle]

That is the intended result. You can but thats a bit more tricky with the RS. Flywheel braking isn't super important IMO. I dont ahve a circuit diagram on hand, but it is doable -R

[@CollectionTHX1138]

Stock RapidStrikes with C batteries are known to jam. Is the rubber shroud @3:47 and 4:35 what causes jams especially if the C batteries start to run a little low? Thanx to anyone who can answer that. Very interesting and detailed video btw.

[@luqmaan3157]

Yeah, although it was meant to "guide" the dart through the barrel and prevent jams, it causes jams more than it prevents them. The quality of the darts you're using can also cause jams sometimes.

[@martinvandenhoek3229]

Awesome guide! One question though: dont the flywheel motors have to be in series? Parallel will get them at half performance right?

[@JohnJames.]

Is this true?

[@altonbarna7161]

Thank god for this vid I broke a switch on the trigger box the one that forces one cycle and thought it was all over time to fix it

[@joelagasse1853]

I liked your video. Was hoping to see the next video were you put in single double triple shots and fully automatic. You must have to get a controller for that?

[@gabrielroxbury4215]

Awesome! Subscribed and liked. I might have broke my rapidstrike with ultrafires. I put them in without modding the blaster and now normal batteries dont even work. When should i do???

[@MakeTestBattle]

You'll need to a) replace just the motors b) replace everything like this guide or c) get a new one -R

[@AtijMahesh]

Can you make a rapidstrike uzi guide?

[@00goop27]

Atij Mahesh mag212 invented that mod watch his.

[@imnotfuckingusingthisaccou2574]

Using an MTB Honeybadger you could’ve upped the DPS to ~14. That’s what I did with mine. Plus, you also could’ve just replaced the flywheel cage like I did with mine. In addition to that (seriously, WHY don’t people do this?), is that you could’ve modded the battery tray and placed the lipo in to make it work like a battery pack.

[@MakeTestBattle]

“Do not cite the Deep Magic to me, Witch. I was there when it was written.” 😂 You're trying to tell the creator of your motors how to mod. This is a 4 year old video, BEFORE Ryan had unleashed the MTB Rhinos onto the modding community, let alone Honeybadgers. There were no Worker flywheels and Daybreaks. There were no affordable and widely available cages, even before the Open Flywheel Project. And if you remove the battery tray, you can fit a larger lipo.

[@coopscoop5424]

nice video

[@feltpen46]

look forward to the rest of the videos. Where do you find your rapidstrikes in aus?

[@bhg00]

I enjoyed that

[@garfieldlover93]

i want this but with select fire for some reason and that one dual stage flywheel cage from out of darts

[@Flygonial]

Is the motor braking on this circuit just as effective as dead-center wiring in terms of preventing runaways? I know there's no pusher retraction but that can be worked around on higher ROFs and a 3D printed breech that was made a while ago.

[@MakeTestBattle]

There is absolutely no chance of a runaway with this design since the power is cut to the motor the moment you let go of the trigger. This is one of the reasons I like it -R

[@eaistheway]

Thank you!!!

[@jaylengraves1903]

When will you do this I love the rapidsrike

[@mahendra4352]

Awesome tutorial. The whole system is actually just motors & switches. What is the purpose of PCBs on the flywheel module & trigger module ? A friend of mine has a brick Rapidstrike. Assuming the motors are still functioning, I will just bypass the PCBs entirely.

[@aaronchurchhill1508]

It’s to limit the power

[@davidnicolella6640]

1. does the pusher not moving back ever cause problems? 2. can I do the same wiring running hellcats and a honey badger? 3. if the stall current of a hellcat is 45 amps do I need to double that for the two motors? 3 what battery should I use for this motor configuration? could I use a 35c 2200 mah lipo? will a 2200 even fit? Wow that was a lot of questions thanks for the great content keep it up

[@aizanx]

Hi. Thanks for the tutorial, it is a good guide. I followed exactly. However, I am puzzled how to ensure that the pushed detracted correctly.

[@MakeTestBattle]

With a high rate of fire pusher; you dont really need to -R

[@aizanx]

THanks for your respond. I made a mistake then... I opened up the trigger box, and throw out all the circuit boards and wires. :) Need to find a better motor then. :)

[@drivecumminsable]

I like your videos

[@MakeTestBattle]

+Andrew Alexander Thanks! -R

[@mattvonnerf3495]

Hi Ryan, This is the best mod guide I've seen for the Rapidstrike and the one I'll be using for both of mine. Is is possible to use this guide using a Rhino Pusher and Neo-Rhino Flywheel motors? I'll be running it on a Zippy Compact 3S 2200mAh 60-70c Series LiPo. Is that right, I think it's more than enough current for the motors. I'll be using the same microswitches as you and 16 Gauge wire throughout, and probably Worker or Bulldog flywheels. This'll be my first Rapidstrike mod so I'd rather not make a complete mess of it, any help or advice would be greatly appreciated! Many thanks dude!

[@Cringemoment4045]

1.Use a honeybadger for pusher 2. Yes you are right 3. Replace the cage with a metal non canted worker cage and use bulldogs.

[@joedimarco21]

hey make test battle, this is more directed at ryan. don't forget to show us how to do what you claimed at the end of the video. cant wait for more tutorials.

[@MakeTestBattle]

+Joe DiMarco >.> don't look at me like that... Yeah, some day... -R

[@joedimarco21]

+Make.Test.Battle it's all good. I appreciate the content you guys put out and look forward to every new video you upload. Can't wait for the next tutorial.

[@BoySteve]

Now you've 40 000 Subscribers

[@MakeTestBattle]

only 60,000 to go til we are a legit channel! -R

[@uknerfmodder1230]

Just bought a rapidstrike from Germany as no uk stock. I followed your super Stryfe guide using the better switch and is awesome fun. Burnt out a stock motor but replaced it with one from a hobby store. No issues so far! Going to put rhinos in it tho. Is it necessary to replace the pusher motor or can the stock one be used?

[@MakeTestBattle]

+UK Nerf Modder probably best to replace them but I hear several people saying they use the stock motor. To be quite honestly I haven't used either in the pusher personally! -R

[@uknerfmodder1230]

+Make.Test.Battle Thanks for the help. I'm putting together a video of my Stryfe soon 👍 I have a shop nearby that sells cheap motors if I have any issues before ordering the rhinos I can just swap them out. Awesome tutorials by the way! 👏👏👏

[@gamingisadream]

pls you need to do the cut down tutorial and a titan internal mod guide

[@LoveLife-xy9ir]

I think I get that the return pusher retracts when trigger is let go to avoid firing when trigger is let go. Was that all the circuit boards you remove?

[@btflav]

Do you do commissions?I have a stock rapidstrike that I dont know how to mod, and dont want to risk breaking.I love our channel keep it up!

[@adrunkcaliburn457]

so, two questions, #1 would 3 honey badgers perform decently on a 2s in a rapid strike, and #2 where are the videos going over the addition of the afterburner and swarmfire?

[@NaptownNerf]

Would eliminating the pusher motor switch still work if you don't replace the motors? Haven't been able to find any of the recommended replacement 130 motors for sale.

[@MakeTestBattle]

+Zach 317 We now have a 130 replacement motor to sell soon, the "MTB Rhino". We sent them off to internation resellers this week. Ryan would have more details. We'll update the video description when available. -Justin

[@NaptownNerf]

sweet thanks

[@Cheerok]

Hey guys, are there any plans to complete the rapidstrike modding series? I would love to see a tutorial on the select fire mode :)

[@MakeTestBattle]

+Cheerok Its on the back burner for the moment; The select fire is pretty damn complicated and fairly expensive to do.

[@Cheerok]

+Make.Test.Battle damn :/ if shipping wasn't too expensive from Germany to you guys, I could help your out. do you accept PayPal donations :D

[@MakeTestBattle]

It's not so much a matter of money, but a case of If I did this, it would be really difficult to present as a mod guide. It would involve a bunch of arduino programming, very fine soldering, and fairly complex parts with a high price point. If it wasn't a mod guide it would be a "showing off" video and I'm less motivated to do that. The other things I was thinking might be more doable like the swarmfire integration, but swarmfires are pretty rare so again, less mod guide more showing off. Just some thoughts -R

[@Cheerok]

Make.Test.Battle i know what you mean, but it still would be interesting. I might do a video myself if i get to it :)

[@foxtrollgames]

Great video, thank you ! Can I use this configuration with four AA Trustfire ? Thank you !

[@MakeTestBattle]

+Adrien B. Yes, but I would suggest not to -R

[@lemonjuice147]

Is there not a follow up video about the future upgrades?

[@redmask.0170]

Are you going to make a video on how to programme the Arduino when you are going to do it please?

[@VietNguyen-kq4fn]

2 years later!!!

[@shadowsa2b]

since this video is over 2 years old at this point and you mentioned adding a select fire system to include 3 round burst, did you just start over with a Regulator? or do you really prefer the mechanical pusher of the Rapidstrike?

[@xtrem5428]

I'm confused about the part on "burning" a motor. What purpose does that serve?

[@redmask.0170]

do the selector please I need to know how it works!

[@masterSageHarpuia]

From after watching Coop's mod guide, I thought the brute force method for removing the circuit board on the motors was a bad idea?

[@MakeTestBattle]

Mica T It really makes no difference. None of the original electrical components are kept anyway. So long as you don't destroy the actual motor cage or trigger group themselves you are fine. Coop's mod guide is not a proper overhaul as he keeps the original wiring, a bad idea with replacement motors due to the higher electrical resistance along with the fact that the original wiring is very prone to "bump firing" with higher RPM due to a lack of motor braking.

[@migueleduardosaballa8517]

Hi, I'm new to modding and have a question on the batteries. What's the difference between a 25c discharge and a 35c discharge? Great video btw.

[@frosttgasian1168]

The C rating on a Lipo pack is how much current it can put out in a given time. You multiply the C rating by the number of amp hours your battery has to get its discharge rate. For example if you had a 1000 mah 35C discharge pack you would divide the 1000 by 1000 to get the amp hours which equals 1 and then multiply by the c rating to get the discharge rate, in this case that would be 35 amps. You need to pick your motors so that when you add up all their stall current they should be 35 amps or below

[@elmscent]

Hi, thanks for making such an informative video. Regarding the circuit, why is it necessary to attach anything at all to the NC of the trigger switch? Wouldn't it be alright to bypass the switch and go straight to the low voltage end of the battery? Thanks in advance for clarifying c:

[@MakeTestBattle]

+Clement Chan That is so that the motor will engage motor braking when you let go of the trigger. At high RPM the motor might fire 1 or 2 extra darts if it didn't stop immediately -R

[@SupaThePink]

Make.Test.Battle thanks for the tutorial. :D I've been thinking of doing something like this for a while. Is it possible to reduce the noise of the motors in any way? I'm fairly sure there isn't any room for something like noise foam. Thanks again.

[@MakeTestBattle]

Thanks! I'm sure there is something you could don but I have never looked into it. The intimidation factor is a huge benefit in my books! -R

[@PinkStalin]

Could you do a 9 volt battery doing the same rewire

[@danemorris3567]

With the trigger switch having the normally closed wired to the neutral, won't that create a short once the rev switch is activated?

[@mrchemistrycow5342]

Why do you put the pusher motor in methylated spirits?

[@redninjaproductions9682]

It's done to break in the motor to allow it to be durable under high voltages and currents. Ranson motors are weak, and can only work at this voltage if the following is done.

[@oofagang5500]

How much would it be to pay you for the modding? (base blaster included)

[@deadbunny2938]

Hey Ryan, I know this is an old tutorial, but could you explain to me what exactly is going on with the methyl spirits and the motor? Are you testing the circuit or something?

[@clone734]

Dead Bunny yeah i want to know the same thing.

[@warface4881]

This is great but I don't see myself doing any of that. I basically just want my Rapid Strike to not jam so much.

[@Dev-57]

A lot of the items required are no longer sold/unavailable in Canada. Where can I find alternatives?

[@SkunkMonkey420]

after following this guide I realized that the pusher can operate independently of the flywheel (without the flywheel running). is this going to be a problem or can it cause a short if I run them both at the same time?

[@quackcomedy6770]

When u do wire diagrams can u use different colours for positive and negative