AKBiocca Engineering

If your pneumatic launcher makes a ‘honking’ type noise when you trigger it, this is an indication of low trigger airflow. It is also a sure sign of an underperforming launcher.

The Harbor Freight air dusters we use for triggers sometimes exhibit this problem when the valve is overtightened into the frame. Loosen the nut around the pin that the trigger pushes on about 1 turn. There is an O ring seal there, so this should not cause it to leak. The honking should cease and the performance increase.

In the past this happened very rarely (only once that we are aware of), but with the new batches of parts it has happened at least twice recently.

The other problem we have seen that causes inadequate trigger flow is the installation of the outlet jet on the air duster. This outlet jet should not be installed to allow the best trigger flow.

We have a new shopping cart. If you have any questions or problems please contact us. Contact information is on the Contact Page.

The new cart is easier for us to maintain and more convenient for you to use. It supports photos of the products, over time we plan to fill these in.

The designation for the Super-II Kits has changed - we dropped the -II designation, but the kits themselves have not changed. Now they are just designated as Super Kits.

Launcher kits in the order queue are all going out today. Built launchers in the que are still in work and will go out late next week or so. The next batch of parts is on order, and some parts remain from the last batch. The income taxes are on schedule to be completed tonite, and then we get to do the state sales taxes. Tax season, indeed. At the same time, the new bookkeeping system is getting tuned up and it will be a lot easier next time.

Eric is busy making Zip Reels as we sold out the previous batch.

If someone is going to be at the Dayton Hamvention and wants to save a few dollars, I can carry one launcher (kit or built) to Dayton in my luggage. I want to show it at the FDIM Vendor night (friday evening), so delivery would be after that (probably best Saturday). Anyone interested please drop me an email (see the Contact page).

- - Alan, WB6ZQZ

We just shipped all orders thru 3/26. On to the next batch!

Most parts are in stock right now. That may change as the Field Day orders get going. Please don’t wait until the last minute to order!

Our next appearance is Emcomm West. We will be making a presentation, and will have a display at the Cookie Lee booth. We will have some launcher kits for sale. Looking forward to it!