Your First Nerf Mod: How To Make A Super Stryfe | Make Test Battle Modding Tutorial

[@harrymcguire2959]

The funny thing about Nerf modding is that I learned more than I ever did in science class.

[@MakeTestBattle]

+Harry “DraonEye” McGuire This is exactly want I wanted to hear when I made these guides! Thank you. -R

[@PowerBros9001]

Didn't we all?

[@jmt6823]

Hi

[@nanospectral]

Harry McGuire So true 😆

[@gibranahmed5788]

same

[@mattvonnerf3495]

I always refer to this video when doing a Stryfe mod/upgrade, it covers all the fundamentals, and you can add/change bits if you like to suit your personal build. As there's a great overview of the internals and in-depth detailed descriptions and video of everything being done, this is a great place to start, or just use as a quick reference/refresher. Thanks Ryan and the rest of M.T.B! I'll be doing mine soon (along with some other stuff) with some Meishel 2.0 motors in a stock cage with stock flywheels for my KZbin channel, you guys have been an inspiration for me! I don't have much content yet, but I think I gave you shout-outs in my intro video, among some other for your contribtions. I'll have more (better quality hopefully too) videos, once I've edited and I'm happy with them.

[@traceputtz]

Followed this tutorial along with the one from the OutOfDarts book, Drac mod guide. Turned out great. Used a Graphene 0.95 LiPo to power 2 Meishel Motors with the Worker 3.0 flywheel cage, Containment Crew flywheels. Don't have a chrono yet but similar builds get up to 150 fps. all under 200 dollars including wiring, connectors, heat shrink, a LiPo smart charger, extended mag release, omron switch, and a custom switch plate. This took my level of interest to a "Oh cool, wish i could do that" to a "I need to show my friends that this launches waffle heads halfway across a football field". THANK YOU SO MUCH for this. Great video, answered almost every question i had, only trouble i ran into was the switch, which is very tricky to get right.

[@devon8419]

You ca get even crazier performance for $9, with fangs. I tried waffles in mine and half get decapitated. I'm getting high 150s-mid 160s. I use adventure force darts no and they're the best, cheap at Walmart, heads stay on, super accurate. A 500 tub is only $20

[@reddabrigety5687]

Out of darts sells switch mounts on his store

[@Cringemoment4045]

Well done my dude. I got 200+ w/dual stage

[@Jangular]

Another great tutorial video, loving the concise and easy to understand instructions :)

[@MakeTestBattle]

Jangular Thanks! The next mod guide will be rather interesting; our mate is quite the character...!

[@Jangular]

Looking forward to it then :)

[@redninjaproductions9682]

0:02 Exactly why I don't like stock flywheels anymore.

[@thegamingonion9967]

RedNinja Productions you couldn't even hear it lol

[@Mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

RedNinja Productions same I f*** with the worker mods

[@kenchow5695]

The moment when a KZbin video taught me more than 1 year worth of science class😧😧

[@thegamingonion9967]

XyloCyClone - Playz lol

[@huangziwei2743]

i cant even hear the motors revving of the boring stryfe

[@daneemaddox7122]

ikr

[@thegamingonion9967]

Huang Ziwei that's what I said

[@TeddyNeonOfficial]

Huang Ziwei he used dummy batteries and double a batteries to make it sound wimpier

[@seal3626]

Cpt. Teddy No, it's a grey trigger Australian stryfe so it's weaker.

[@feltpen46]

this is boring, THIS IS EXCITING! damn that was funny

[@not_an_undercover_cop]

Great tutorial. The part I love the most is the little tips you throw in. Knowing little things like the type of bit or that you should tin the wire first is so super helpful. Subbing for sure! Thanks!

[@neg4t1vezer04]

Blaster (stryfe): around 35 USD Motors (MTB Rhino): around 90 USD LiPo bat pack: around 8 USD LiPo charger: I don't really know this because the link doesn't work. If you can give me a price and a link I would really appreciate it. Charger power supply: same as above Microswitch [ WS 10X Microswitch 15A V-156-1C25 pin plunger snap action (SPDT Micro Switch) XV]: around 5 USD 18AWG Silicone Wire: around 1 USD 4mm heat shrink: around 1USD XT-60 male plugs: around 2USD Total: around 145 USD

[@MakeTestBattle]

Rhino motors are NOT $90 USD dude. They are like $5 depending on the seller and currency. Containment Crew: www.containmentcrew.com/product-category/mtb/

[@schlongdas7250]

90 dollars rhinos ok liberal

[@schlongdas7250]

Stryfes are 20 lol

[@MakeTestBattle]

Blaze Pheonix Yes you can but those motor will die with a 3S LiPo. Use a 2S LiPo instead!

[@chrisdudley6075]

Do you have to use a lipo

[@death_II]

+Make.Test.Battle can you use 2 180 motors?

[@AEtherGhost136]

+Make.Test.Battle Stop having a boring stryfe, stop having a boring life.

[@Boomtendo4tw]

why not go with 9000S?

[@sirspastic3336]

what about 9001S the power level, ITS OVER 9000!!!!

[@metalmathimans]

That was a real solid build tutorial with very clear description,hats off to you guys!

[@jensensmitherman3200]

This is literally a step by step guide to make a Nerf Murder Weapon.

[@nerfmodder4762]

fangs suck

[@littlebiglsteele4158]

false, fangs are great

[@beanieteamie7435]

@@nickwiehl1672 The Fang motors aren't my favourite. I'd rather use Krakens.

[@Cringemoment4045]

@@beanieteamie7435 switch the cage as well

[@beanieteamie7435]

@@Cringemoment4045 Well, yes?

[@FeuerToifel]

very good mod-guide. this guide can be used for nearly any semi-automatic flywheelblaster. for those, who don't want or have new motors or want to stay on the "LARP-safe" side of nerfing, a 2S lipo is just fine.

[@Sandalhatt]

FeuerToifel

[@Eshiay]

Ordered two modulus for $30 from Amazon (without attachment) because it was cheaper than the Stryfe ($15 vs $20). My plan is to mod 1 so that I can give the other to my unsuspecting friend. Will try to make the rev as loud as possible so he knows whats coming.

[@user-qu7co3ol8g]

Haha

[@ghastgamer3604]

Stryfe r still smaller and have cooler kit like fullauto or select fire and kriss vector, cage... Modulus just abigger stryfe anyway

[@bladexplays2007]

3:05 How to remove that plastic part if anyone don't have that tool ?? I also not have that tool ???

[@UniverseGaming792]

I got all of these parts for Christmas this morning :D gonna make my own super stryfe!

[@thegamingonion9967]

Mark Bell same 😏

[@cpthornman]

I don't Nerf but I'm subbing anyway. As someone who flies and builds RC planes I can appreciate this kind of stuff. Great video.

[@MakeTestBattle]

cpthornman Excellent! We are really trying to make our videos appeal to more than just Nerfer's. The soldering skills and techniques are pretty universal! I have the parts for a micro FPV quad on my desk for sometime now so maybe you'll see something a bit closer to your interests soon!

[@The_53rd]

31fps? Wow I truly didn't realise the aussie spec stryfes were that low!

[@lukamic1776]

They dont even sell them in australia any more

[@BugIronOnHerHip]

The 53rd yeah my stock stryfe shoots around 70 fps

[@xtrdltknyr]

Meter per second

[@t3rb0rg]

Well spoken, well instructed, and well demonstrated on the camera. This is an excellent video. Thank you for a guide well done.

[@tanksniper380]

Man this was so helpful and stopped we tearing my hair out. I now have the ultimate kriss vector stryfe now to wreck my friends. Thanks mtb

[@XavierDoesDisney]

That intro was the funniest thing ever

[@Sonicwaffleproductions]

I don't know if this is a stupid question, but is it possible to make un-motorized nerf gun motorized? like the longshot?

[@MakeTestBattle]

Sure, you could just hack out all the parts from a stryfe and put them in a longshot. Might take some work to make it look pretty -$

[@Sonicwaffleproductions]

Make.Test.Battle ok thanks!

[@mackalrath]

you guys are amazing. incredibly thorough and funny.coop is good, but im sure in no time you will COMPLETELY surpass him. you guys are AWESOME!!! I love it! keep it up.

[@MakeTestBattle]

theLonelyOne022 Thanks! Its an honour to be compared to the greats. Baby steps for now! -R

[@abigailchurcher26]

Are stryfes still being sold in Australia I haven't seen one in ages i need to do this mod now and I am not spending 70-80 dollars on a modules or demolisher

[@isntalex]

Buy it online then

[@abigailchurcher26]

O.G.alex my parents won't let me and seeing as I can't get a job because I am too young I can't

[@alexmylonas2954]

look on gum tree if u live in australia that is where i get mine from

[@olliet6117]

And I searched up all things u need for this mod and it costs $72.21 and that’s not including the tools u need

[@Bean41]

Amazon, if y’all have that. I’m not sure.

[@Digit95OxO]

Hey dudes. Used this guide along with two MTB rhinos. Stryfe turned out great. Awesome guide to use. Really happy with the results. Waiting for a worker battery door. My lipo is a. Bit too big. Cheers

[@davidb.cloutier7696]

Thank you for your great videos, they're very well made and clear visually, it help the new nerf addicts to mod their own .blaster,

[@codyc.4971]

Thanks for the guide and references to parts! I got my now-upgraded Stryfe up and running thanks to you!

[@MakeTestBattle]

:D This is the type of comment I love reading! Glad I could help! -R

[@alexmylonas2954]

i know im ment to use a 3s lipo ryan but i did this mod with hell cats and im running 3 li ion batteries,but my flywheels are making different sounds when i tilt it and i think im burning the motors,can i plz have some help

[@milkrun2370]

I don't use LiPos. I use LiPotatos

[@potatoguy9624]

This offensive

[@isntalex]

+Potato Guy shouldn't that be a compliment? Like bruh

[@krisnava2110]

+Potato Guy That offended me because my gender is LiPotatoes. I'M SO TRIGGERED!!!

[@Mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

Same I just replace the lipo with a lipotato

[@bartnoordkamp9653]

Just a dude i uwe lilpump :)

[@simonsaldana9024]

5 years old and still the perfect video to get my cousin started on modding

[@CjNerf]

Hey MTB thanks for this video it is awesome ! any chance i could ask you for a favor i need to pick up a good lipo charger and power supply the link you have in the video gets a 404 error message could you provide me with a proper link when you get a minute, i don't want my house to burn down LOL

[@citadelic6424]

I followed your vid and did this myself and it turned out great! I painted it white, gold, silver, and it works fantastic thx so much.

[@thegoathead7538]

This is boring... THIS IS EXCITING!!!!!

[@Br0dyz3r0]

found you through a Reddit post, this is one of the most professional guides for anything I've seen.

[@MakeTestBattle]

Thanks! -R

[@jackwang5544]

0:04 and also loud af

[@Mac-tw3zu]

Lol

[@theshibalover]

Do you solder the wires on top of the motor nobs or to the side

[@untrust2033]

DONT CUT LIPO CONNECTING WIRES AT THE SAME TIME111111111111

[@beanieteamie7435]

NO SHIT

[@koopertrooper7008]

Forgot to press shift lol

[@Caslu1986]

Just finished modding my stryfe following this. Works amazingly!! Cheers guys!! Keep up the good work!!

[@MakeTestBattle]

:D This is the feedback I love hearing! -R

[@Chiovarie]

im gonna make a straven out of this :D

[@alecpace2156]

It's spelled strayven👌🏻

[@thegamingonion9967]

Alec Pace chill the frank out bra

[@mattvonnerf3495]

It would be sacrilege to defile a Rayven in such a way, it should be made illegal!

[@theasianrepairer697]

Nerf relased Rayvenfires. But there kohl's exclusives. *WHY NERF, WHY?*

[@alecpace2156]

Im about halfway through makeing it. MTB makes it look SO EASY! Thx for the tip of 2s lipo instead of 3

[@MakeTestBattle]

+Alec Pace Practice makes perfect! Hope it all goes soothly -R

[@dharmaboy75]

In the process of doing this right now. All i can say is, get a good soldering iron. makes life so much easier. The cheap off the shelf ones dont last long or the tips become useless. I am at a halt right now till I get a new iron.

[@celes6402]

Wow I can't wait to get all the parts i ordered to do this mod guide thanks for a really clear mod guide!

[@MakeTestBattle]

Notulaz Thank you! You shouldn't have any troubles with the electrical items but stay tuned for info about the motors... we have something really big just around the corner! -R

[@luka6575]

Make.Test.Battle Umm I cant find any falcon moters do you have any other suggestions?

[@SnoopDoggyDoge]

Great in depth video as always Ryan and MTB. Time to reference this to noobs

[@ThatSmashGuy]

I know this was made 5 years ago so you probably wont see this but do these mods work in the nerf ghost ops evader?

[@joellcurtis271]

I was modding my recon and it broke but then a couple of days later I was mucking around and disovered that the plunger components could become a blaster by themself

[@fitter2000]

Good video apart from the battery doesnt seem to fit into the compartment perhaps they have changed the thickness slightly ?

[@bedstal]

what does the top item represent at 4:39. It looks like a yellow battery of sorts but I'm not sure.

[@StudioEnergizerMV]

xt-60 connector.

[@ned1033]

Awesome mod really hard and if someone managed to get that all down hats off to them nice mod guide!👍 lots of intricate thingys

[@JustInTime0525]

What was that bit you were using at 3:05? Looks like it's made for flush cutting, but I have never seen one before. Overall this is the best stryfe mod tutorial I seen, and I would love if you guys upload more often!!!

[@MakeTestBattle]

+NERF870525 Thanks! Both Justin and I have been overseas the last month so we haven't been able to do any editing or filming! -R

[@shadowsa2b]

why on earth do you have hanging on your wall a cut down Rapid Strike with a barrel extension and collapsible stock on it? isnt that what it essentially started out as? that aside, this is an excellent step by step demonstation and walk through of the build process

[@travelingspartan2035]

Dunno if they existed when this vid was made, but a metal FWC and flywheels, from Artifact if not Dr. Snikkas, is also highly recommended for the noise reduction alone.

[@MakeTestBattle]

This guide was made way before metal flywheel cages were avaliable and yes I 100% recommend one. The Artifact cage is a good lower cost alternative -R

[@danielpreilly77]

excellent demo, thanks for the soldering tips

[@meroastisruined3039]

Sometimes my rev trigger will slip over my microswitch and get stuck and I have to open it and put it back in the right place, what should I do?

[@MakeTestBattle]

Try glueing the old rev trigger cover plate over the top -R

[@nerfinatorrr9981]

Nathan Beck I'm having the same problem! Gotta figure out a way to fabricate a make shift cover. I am also going to try and use the old cover first

[@MelvinFung]

Im using 3s lipo but what awg should i use?

[@DoitForTheLolz1]

One thing I'm not certain about with modding flywheel blasters (since I don't know anything about electrical lol) is if you need to re-solder anything if you just take out the thermistor, or can you simply clip it out and put better batteries in for a quick upgrade?

[@momo.ru-kun]

You could use the wire stripper to cut the middle of the wire by bending the wire, no need for the knife. Easier and cleaner

[@yeakid4029]

Excellent guide once again. Could you or others tell me if a 70x34x22mm lipo would fit instead of the 71x35x19mm lipo being used here? Keep up the Great video's...

[@Bleenga]

Great video! Very informative tutorial. Keep up the good work.

[@Cornelius429]

This was an excellent video, thanks guys.

[@MakeTestBattle]

Gewd luck dude. Linked us when you're done. :3

[@Stacey_-bf2mb]

Best video I’ve seen. I’m trying to lipo mod my stryfe with two krakens, and a 950 mah 3s. Would I be able to add the worker ful auto kit on top of this mod? You guys have another video where you add the full auto kit but I’m not educated enough in flywheel circuitry to fully understand yet 😅

[@Load_the_ducks]

i too am in the land down under. where do you like to get you blasters?

[@shannonmcfarland6982]

Worked so well if you have any problems ask me

[@w3stgeorge117]

Shannon McFarland were can you buy the lipo charger and power

[@JosephPostsStuff]

thanks for the good video but the website with the charging componets are sold out :(

[@prathhitsaxena3886]

just did my first mod, this guy is a genius.

[@justnerfin5989]

I’m confused. Was the red wire supposed to represent the positive or negative? I saw the one red wire connecting to the positive of the male XT60 connecter and I only saw one red wire going from the battery directly to the motors and two black wires connecting the battery to the common port and the normally open port to the motors.

[@Genex1972]

I'd like to see you mod a Rayven. I like the way the blaster looks and when modded I would imagine it be cool. I'm already working on doing this mod to 2 of my Stryfes.

[@cynthius1655]

I had a problem. When I put the flywheel cage back together, the top of the flywheel sliced up against the inside of the flywheel cage, and spat out dust

[@xxflashwingvsfivejellexx4560]

I like the super stryfe can wait to see you guys in Melbourne

[@virgilbouwens2512]

can u make a tutorial to make an overpowered nightfinder whit a good airseal

[@isntalex]

YEA DO THIS

[@LMvdB02]

hey are you dutch?

[@bob2328nick2]

+Virgil “CrazyGameLover” Bouwens dude just add a strong arm spring, lube, glue around the joint in the barrel, and lastly a BUNCH of trigger cache spring :D did that to mine and it works like magic! goes beyond stock elite, good secondary. also i did a size reduction.

[@garrettpatterson4143]

Make a range test video please also love you guys channel keep up the good work

[@MakeTestBattle]

Garrett Patterson Thinking about it. We may have just found a very large indoor space that we can use whenever we need to do accurate testing in.

[@Cody-Blues]

Great video.... getting ready to do a couple of these and this was very helpful.

[@Apocalypticamerica]

I followed this to a "T", or so I thought, but now I've wound up with the shell all back together, and everything works so nicely, except the LiPo doesn't fit in the battery tray! I'm using the same exact Zippy 1000 mAh 3s battery, but it seems to be like half a cm too large, no matter how well I've dremel'd. Have you had this problem before?

[@MakeTestBattle]

+Apocalypticamerica No sorry; just keep taking bits away until it works -R

[@seandoremmerson7367]

What is the model number of the falcon motors

[@hokagegengar4320]

will the mtb rhino motors work without a extension and should I still use a 3s lipo with those motors too

[@Flygonial]

Disregard what I had here before. I'm currently thinking of wiring the common of the jam door switch parallel to battery positive, NC to positive of voltmeter, and negative of voltmeter parallel to negative of battery. I think it's good but I don't know if it is. Any confirmation?

[@WoodmanFFM]

Regarding the trigger microswitch: Why not just throw in a MOSFET? You could place it virtually anywhere that is convenient and keep the original mircoswitch in place. Far easier. Plus, even the most resilient microswitches won't be able to withstand the current draw of the motors for a long time.

[@MakeTestBattle]

Because thats a magic cube that can break. Its a trait of my training as an engineer; I am distrusting of things I don't fully understand and MOSFETs currently fall in that category. I will probably do a video on them at some point -R

[@WoodmanFFM]

I think you really might want to learn about them then. After you get to know MOSFETs you'll ask yourself why you ever put up with the hassle of replacing wimpy microswitches with slightly less wimpy microswitches for handling currents of several amps.

[@nugget4971]

How long do the batterys last if u are running it heavily

[@schlongdas7250]

A charge lasts about an hour but you can recharge them obviously

[@RaeshHaze]

Would this work in a Reyven too? I did it to my stryfe and was very impressed and I love my reyven, but because its the original its so pathetic I cant use it effectively so I was just wondering.

[@Lontiss]

Hey! Does your rev trigger work properly without its plate to hold it down?

[@emmett_m]

If I don't use a micro-switch or new motors can i just use a lipo with stock motors and such, or will it burn out the motor/break the micro-switch?

[@mportillo78]

When you mentioned cutting away the shrink wrap and swapping the wires if the motor shoots the opposite way... are you talking about just there on the xt60 plug? Everything else can stay wired the same way? Thanks!

[@MakeTestBattle]

+mportillo78 Yep, swap thw wires into the plug to flip the direction of the motors. It will look a bit odd because the colour will be wrong; but its the easiest way -R

[@galenhaynes7083]

3:06 what dremel bit is hes using?

[@MakeTestBattle]

I use a Dremel 199 and 115 cutter -R www.dremel.com/en-au/accessories/pages/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=199 www.dremel.com/en-au/accessories/pages/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=115

[@galenhaynes7083]

+Make.Test.Battle thanks so much! keep up the amazing work.

[@MakeTestBattle]

No worries! -R

[@justnerfin5989]

Could you tell me what dremel bits you used for each task?

[@leonzaccagnini8255]

cool vid! What exciting videos should i expect next?

[@MakeTestBattle]

Leon Zaccagnini We have a few things in the catalogue: A singled sledgefire and a AJ tripleshot are the next modding guides. Then there is some fun HPA stuff that should be done soon. We also have a stack of war and HvZ footage to go through.

[@GamingAviators]

Is that the only lipo charger you could use

[@w3stgeorge117]

I know it’s been a while since this video was made but I wAnt to make a super stryfe but the links to the lipo charger and power source don’t work

[@Reemuson]

Where can I get a stryfe in Australia now days? They're all gone from stores and cost a small fortune online.

[@MakeTestBattle]

Nerf Buy/Sell/Trade Australia facebook group. Gumtree. Aliexpress and Taobao. -Justin

[@Reemuson]

I ended up finding one on uk ebay for 42 with free shipping. Should be here on the 20th, cant wait to make it a super stryfe :P

[@chocolatenuts1724]

Ryan is there any other alternative for connecting wires without a iron. I am very new to modifying.

[@MakeTestBattle]

+GreenClay Animations A soldering iron is the only proper way to connect two wires properly; anything else is just dangerous! There exists solder glue but don't use it; its really, really bad -R

[@Finnbauman]

I used the product link for the LiPo and did everything exactly the same as you. I even went back through the video. No matter what I do, the LiPo will not fit in the battery tray. How do I fix this? Please respond as soon as possible.

[@eric9385]

I just ordered my stuff to do this to my stryfe. Is the wiring pretty much the same for the modulus ecs-10? I see you didn't put a volt meter, is it best that I put a volt meter? thanks

[@dj_saturn150]

Where can I get the lipo battery and charger? The links for both are on back order. Also which power supply would you recommend?

[@euphiewufie]

is there any specific brand of lipo you would recommend? i'm experienced at modding, but this is the first flywheel mod i've done. edit: also, how many mAh would it need to be?

[@Cringemoment4045]

800mah+/turnigy and zippy

[@mrchemistrycow]

Can I use imrs for these as long as I make sure it was 12 volt?

[@ThePaperkrain]

Hey man, nice meeting you @ Zedtown: Last Haven Dec 2017 :) Wanted to bring my Stryfe, but I modded it, so had to buy a stock regulator for the event. Any chance of you doing a Regulator Modification guide some time in the future?

[@revival93]

Could y'all make a overhaul mod guide for the rival series like the zeus or khaos? :)

[@MakeTestBattle]

We don't get Rival in Australia so that is very hard for us. That said... Alex is currently working on a Zeus mod -R

[@revival93]

Thanks for the reply, looking forward to the mod video :)

[@tejassingh2306]

hi make test battle,can standard elite darts be used in these blasters,i mean of course they can be used but would they be effevtive

[@nerfwarriorchristian8392]

Is it absolutely necessary to have a low resistance high flow switch for function?

[@MakeTestBattle]

Yes -R

[@wendyfaustin8269]

If I used everything else the same except a 2s Lipo instead of a 3s would it still work nicely with the falcon 130s?

[@MakeTestBattle]

+Wendy Faustin WHy use a 2S? 3S is the better option! -R

[@megatron915]

Could I do this with stock motors and without a lipo battery? Just removing the resistors and rewiring it? Would that improve anything?

[@MakeTestBattle]

That would help a little bit but very much. Without changing motors or voltage you won't see much improvement.

[@megatron915]

Make.Test.Battle oh ok thanks, then ill just have to go out and get a lipo and some motors.

[@javenfalcon6141]

Would it work with honey badger motors?