Impulse with improvements | Eli Wu's Inertia AEB

A few months ago, Eli visited OOD HQ in preparation for the launch of Momentum. While in town, he brought along the latest iteration of his electric springer design: Inertia.
At a little over half the weight and size of his previous AEB, Inertia uses much the same mechanism and smart features in a much more compact and manageable form factor, allowing Eli and Team Smog to take home the silver at the Maryland Foam Tournament.
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Edited by J Perry Heun, Out of Darts Media Producer
Music provided by: Epidemic Sounds
Track: Inertia (Instrumental Version) - Particle House
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[@EnnesArms]

Eli really is the vanguard of tech in this hobby. Always thinking of what new developments can be made. Can’t wait to see what he cooks up next!

[@N1sm0NIC]

The literal nanosecond this is ready for pre-order I am ABSOLUTELY bugging the hell out of Eli. I'm grabbing #001

[@atToebiscuit]

Expect a fat price tag and potential bidding war. You could only imagine not only the complexity to build just one blaster but you're probably not the only one itching to get one.

[@N1sm0NIC]

@@atToebiscuit oh no, there won't be a bidding war. Just a set quantity, a list of those who are actually committed to getting one, and a race against the clock. Also it helps that I know Eli so it's not hard to ask how it is put together or actually looking inside it as I have the 4 different times Inertia has been disassembled between games

[@bruhwhat21]

@@N1sm0NICs i r you do realize inertia is like basically possible to be around 2 thousands dollar

[@N1sm0NIC]

@@bruhwhat21 I literally have held multiple variants of Inertia. I know what the insides look like, most of the electronics, BoL, and I've seen Eli troubleshoot these things during game days. If you want something badly, you'll find a way to get it

[@bruhwhat21]

oh god

[@ShadowDaPk]

I want AEBs to supplant Flywheelers in the hobby one day.

[@Castdeath]

We just need more community designed blasters and/or companies like DZ to make Pro AEBs … but they are difficult to design, Silly has been working on them for a long while.

[@Queldonus]

Little chance, due to the added complexity and cost… but we certainly need them to have a presence.

[@daniellacasse7800]

Things are moving in that direction. Lately with blasters like the LN01 high spec and Sweetheart storm 2.0, we're starting to see AEB platforms emerge that are dependable on a consumer level. Still pricy, but that may change down the road.

[@rabidpichu7391]

If only they were more affordable 😢 theyre superior in every way, i think were a few years off, but getting there.

[@Castdeath]

@@daniellacasse7800 The problem with is that they aren’t distributed in the traditional way springers are in the community. A new springer (say the Cynthia) would be released with hardware parts easily purchasable and printable files, making it easy to make. A lot of these AEBs however are niche manufactured blasters typically sold in few regions and difficult to obtain due to importation and customs shenanigans.

[@beretnarf]

Inviting Eli to play in your warehouse? You know that guy trucks cover!

[@ValTek_Armory]

I want one SO FRIGGIN BAD!!!!!

[@Xevo79]

Fun video, I love the 1:1 warehouse battle footage at the end. Awesome blaster too of course!

[@outofdarts]

Glad you enjoyed it! Gameplay is a lot of fun to edit, if a bit time-intesive.

[@Anino_Makata]

Inertia, the AEB Tavor X95 of foam flinging. What a beautiful beast she is...

[@ianteare-thomas8604]

They discuss this blaster like it is something we can buy. They say "YOU pull these pins and...", "YOU can change the firing mode..." I can't do those things without the darn blaster!

[@hiryuzerotwo6437]

Yeah this is kinda pointless. Its just a flex

[@sijiehe1826]

the sticker price that's being thrown around by eli and people working with him is $999 just sayin

[@ianteare-thomas8604]

@@sijiehe1826 in Eli's last AEB vid they said they thought it would be too expensive to reasonably sell. Which I find surprising cuz there are fewer motors than momentum which they are selling

[@sijiehe1826]

@@ianteare-thomas8604 there's a nice helping of CNC parts inside that are custom and always going to be more expensive than finding some quadcopter motors that can be repurposed.

[@pintotheevil]

That was exactly my take on it. I find videos like this frustrating. We'll never get our hands on one. It's completely bespoke. Reminds me of when spectre was flexing his bloody katana. At least with him, it wasnt like he was having a retailer do a faux review on it like its something that's actually on the way that we can look forward to. He was just showing it off because it was cool.

[@bottledwaterprod]

That multicolor rail looks nice! Never seen anything like that before.

[@xno_elysiumx3744]

I love the engineering aspect in the nerf hobby and how skilled and innovative some people (especially Eli) are.

[@doncarleone973]

That blaster hits hard. You can hear How much power is behind those darts! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Motionnerf]

Eli Wu is a baller, love seeing AEB designs, best foam flinging form IMO

[@stuntmatt7124]

Wow, Eli’s Work is beyond Amazing!!!

[@jweatherly26]

Found this video by searching for info on his BCAR listed on OOD. This blaster is ridiculously insanely awesome!!!

[@NightFury-jd8ce]

Great build update and love the footage in shop battle proven !

[@lemoncandy2707]

With the right paint job, this thing could be a great movie prop for a futuristic/cyberpunk themed works.

[@jeffreycarman2185]

What an amazing, awesome, unbelievable, etc. blaster. Thanks for sharing!

[@JustInTime0525]

If this gets developed into a mass-produced injection molded version, lots of us will buy it in a heat beat!

[@Sillybutts]

That’s not quite how development works unfortunately.

[@Ibrahim-522]

@@Sillybuttsif gun buyable, we buy

[@leafgreensniper13]

That looks fun as hell, to have some recoil would be a great experience.

[@uksfoperator1197]

Looks like an X95 SMG, would really love to get my hands on this someday.

[@boatingaccident2882]

This is the coolest blaster that exists. This and the new SBF.

[@ernestuy7128]

What’s the sbf?

[@Castdeath]

Still hoping that we can eventually get easily printable AEBs with simple hardware kits like we have with flywheelers … but seems too difficult to design so far unsurprisingly.

[@kerry848]

Luke playing with home field advantage 😆🤣

[@loggedoff_podcast]

For real🤣🤣

[@kingpin7666]

This is what genius looks like

[@thesnazzmaster]

I like how he says "you" like he's ever making another one of these

[@Foam0Fett]

If the goal of this video was to gauge interest for this blaster, then sign me up!!! But if the goal of this video was to lowkey show how competitive Momentum is, then mission accomplished lolol!!!!

[@juusstis3664]

I need this. It looks way to fun. I’d even pay just to have it be held in my hands-

[@Andygriff1975]

This design is amazing. This blaster will be expensive and sell out immediately 😄

[@kerry848]

So is it still in development? And any plans on selling it once it's out of the development phase?

[@atToebiscuit]

He's not planning on releasing this to the public. In the previous video talking about Impulse, he talked about how this is just a passion project taken to the max and apart from 5 friends, there's no plan of making it a product due to how complex it is to make.

[@kerry848]

@@atToebiscuit gotcha

[@Hermonage]

Hi there. Great video - I can tell how much work into this - From the impulse and all the way to inertia must've taking several thousand hours and God knows how much cash. My question is, in the previous video regarding Impulse, you mentioned that these would not be for sale since it's a hassle to get all the components produced, since it requires CNC, SLS etc. However, I'm interested in knowing if the files for it would ever be public? Big congratulations on the release of Momentum. Kind regards, Thor

[@manticvideos2590]

Dibs on the purple one

[@frozenfade]

What optic is on that blaster? Its so cool looking

[@Eragonnogare]

Absolutely love AEBs, trigger speed firing with no revving but also no priming between shots is the absolute dream. Would love to see a lower price and lower performance design - the benefits of AEBs are amazing for HvZ, but you can't really bring a 200+ fps blaster to HvZ, and the price to get said fps is very very high to begin with.

[@ezraindustries6175]

Bruh 😍... What is the mechanism by which it fires? What is providing it the ability to cycle?

[@outofdarts]

It's an automatic electric (springer) blaster, or AEB. It uses a motor to prime the spring, and a bunch of electronics to help it accomplish all the other features it has.

[@frozenfade]

When will momentum be back up for sale? Or that build it yourself kit that was talked about?

[@archiedrury2676]

would be cool if there was a aeb core like the super core and easy spring change low 120/130 to the high 300 fps

[@YeetgamingYeet]

I am very happy with some of the AEG/AEB (besides the BK1) and I hope to see more of these with better and better performance. Imagine a AEG saber M20 😂

[@Volpurr]

I mean, that kind of exists kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKW7ZaOLmdugpKc

[@mwzw597]

That already exists, sort of. Sabre has an auto-priming kit for the M20, the M20A variant. But having tried one, it's insanely heavy and unbalanced due to the mechanism hanging off of the right side.

[@YeetgamingYeet]

@@mwzw597 Okay, maybe a Saber M20 made FOR AEG prime

[@digitalben420]

My Storm hits over 300fps consistently and is an absolute laser beam. Probably the best “available” AEB platform in the wild right now. It’s hard to compare anything with Eli’s AEBs. They are literally one of a kind. He has plans for releasing the Inertia but still on a very, very small scale.

[@blublu9685]

Marco!!! AHHHHHHHHHHH

[@georgeaura]

That is awesome

[@somethingsomething9081]

First question, is there a chance to have this sold on the shop? Secondly with all the different filaments would it be easier to make more of it out of one type of filament so it could be more easily produced?

[@TheUndeadslayer221]

Where can I get one for myself?

[@KevinNerfs]

It is terrifying to be on the receiving end of this blaster and it's equally terrifying for it to be fired off right next to your head. It sure is a thing of beauty, though.

[@lyonel4044]

As this unicorn is never going to see production, what's Eli his take on the Sweatheart Storm?

[@porpoiseproductions1422]

How many printers do you currently have? It looked like a ton in the video

[@outofdarts]

I don't know the most recent number, but last time I checked we had just over 80 3D printers!

[@r46-b7e]

@@outofdarts LOL! WOW

[@frozenfade]

​@@outofdartsthat power bill must be insane. Love you guys!

[@ruzer1514]

​@@outofdarts I am sure you had always gotten this question, but will the schematics be sold at some point or could you link me with eli?

[@Sillybutts]

Beautiful.

[@xyliss]

Just regular glasses for eye pro?

[@sniper_819]

Would be SO cool to own one, but holy it'd be expensive. It has like what, 6 different materials? So just the shell/parts would be expensive not even including the hardware costs. But still, Its cool.

[@garretsealey8093]

I think it's really nice to showcase this but WHEN THE HECK CAN I BUY IT!!!!!!!!!

[@digitalben420]

Never 😂

[@kerry848]

Neat!

[@thc426]

i would actually buy this w h e n

[@Chazm774]

yo luke will u guys be selling this thing?

[@r46-b7e]

Will we ever see one for sale?

[@Sean-ss8rb]

Is this blaster still for sale?

[@BeefIngot]

This thing is cool as all heck. If he made a Kickstarter to get these things delivered still serviceable but injection molded and with all the typical mass production changes necessary, I'd put up 250 maybe 350 for a nice rugged thing like this. Especially if it was still moddable and took chunky normal xt60 batteries so it could last all day and another. This thing is so awesome and all the various fire modes and operational modes it can have are amazing. From realistic to hyper utility this thing is literally the starting blue print for "best" foam finger period. I totally believe this Kickstarter would be viable as long as there was no feature creep, and it looks pretty feature complete.

[@digitalben420]

Try more like $600-$700… minimum 😊

[@koenkooiman1490]

Will there be extenders for the koda mag? I got a lot of length left to the buttstock when i put a koda mag in my dart zone dictator.

[@outofdarts]

The +5 Extenders made for the Tachi also work for the Koda, and they fit the dictator with space to spare!

[@koenkooiman1490]

@@outofdarts thank you!👍

[@blammers]

I wonder how much this would cost if you ever decided to produce it.

[@digitalben420]

Closer to a grand than $500 😂

[@TheNorsemon]

Something tells me I will buy it

[@Dorfairsoft]

will this be available on the shop?

[@digitalben420]

😂

[@nooxouille]

Will this ever be in sale worldwide ?

[@digitalben420]

Never.

[@EliWu]

@@digitalben420 The idea behind this was to make it more produceable - my hope is that this will be produced, but it may need another revision to simplify.

[@nooxouille]

Oh, I came back to that video without remembering I had ask a question! I’m glad I checked the coma, I would have missed your answer ! Another question related to worldwide availability: how “hard/difficult” is it for a designer (an independent one such as you) to get you design produced and sold in the US but also overseas (Yes, I’m from Europe and it is a pain in the bottom part of mine to get some of the amazing blasters US or even Asia can easily get) ?

[@Sean-ss8rb]

@@EliWucan't wait to see what you come up with then!

[@asheditz213]

Is it for sale?

[@sharodvalentine]

what much does this cost built?

[@whatsyoursteezo]

Can you sell plans?

[@DarkWolfForza]

Hey, Luke it's me Randy Williams.... I was going to ask you on facebook if anyone has been working on a metal dart pusher for the X shot pro Long shot, I was using mine in a 200 fps war, when suddenly my dart pusher broke, and I've been looking for a metal replacement for a little now. That's why I'm asking to see if you have any information on if anyone is making one?

[@outofdarts]

We have not yet heard of anyone making a metal pusher or priming kit for the X-Shot Pro Longshot. Though no doubt something like that will be announced in a few months since the blaster has been so popular.

[@DarkWolfForza]

@@outofdarts Hope to see it because I could use it lol

[@just-there]

Inertia and momentum hmm what’s next force?

[@just-there]

Momentum an objects tendency to continue moving

[@just-there]

Inertia is what Keeps it moving

[@robertobregon1455]

Where can i order

[@Watch_Dog-13]

Now, apply that technology to a sidearm

[@rcjoe406]

I dont know who is smarter in this video but something tells me its not me

[@jackchadwick6672]

Are you guys gonna sell this?

[@bruhwhat21]

no they never will,inertia is really gonna be expensive then you think then the pew pew cause of how highly custom it is

[@wyatts.4513]

Is there any way to get the files for it?

[@carlosvaldez4842]

I want to say take my money but I don't have that kinda lol

[@MangoFlamingo]

US DoD enter the chatroom

[@georgeaura]

It would be nice if real firearms dropped the bolt as soon as a magazine is inserted.

[@Ace01010]

Can't buy it so don't care

[@yoko312]

I think this is really cool, but man, it makes me so uncomfortable how close it looks like a real gun. Not for the kiddos, more of an adult nerf gun.

[@frozenfade]

This looks a lot less real than the sweetheart storm. I would take this over the ultra real looking sweetheart storm in a second