TM Tracer unit problems

DuxBellorum · November 4th, 2005, 22:54

I recently purchased a new TM tracer, and put it onto a stock TM MP5A4, and it worked great for the first couple rounds I tested it on. However upon bringing it to a game, the first couple shots worked, then it stopped sensing the BB's.

If I take off the unit and manually drop a BB through there, it works fine and detects every single one..but when attached to the gun, I get nothing. The batteries and brand new and the unit is attached properly so I am totally baffled by this.

Anyone had this problem before?

BloodSport · November 7th, 2005, 11:53

It doesnt actually sense the BB's, it just emits a high pulse beam of light, which charges up the Tracer BB's, either your mix of tracer to non tracer BB's is not as great as you thought, or you got a bad batch.

ILLusion · November 7th, 2005, 15:06

actually, it does sense the BBs.

There is an optical sensor inside.

It may have to be disassembled to diagnose your problem.

Does the tracer unit even flash when you shoot through it?

BloodSport · November 7th, 2005, 18:23

Sorry what I meant is it has no way of knowing whether the BB is a tracer round or not.

ancorp · November 7th, 2005, 19:06

Umm couldnt you just thake the BB and shine it with light, than look at it in the dark to see if it glows?

Cheers,
Alex

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November 4th, 2005, 22:54	#1
DuxBellorum Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Calgary	TM Tracer unit problems I recently purchased a new TM tracer, and put it onto a stock TM MP5A4, and it worked great for the first couple rounds I tested it on. However upon bringing it to a game, the first couple shots worked, then it stopped sensing the BB's. If I take off the unit and manually drop a BB through there, it works fine and detects every single one..but when attached to the gun, I get nothing. The batteries and brand new and the unit is attached properly so I am totally baffled by this. Anyone had this problem before?

November 7th, 2005, 11:53	#2
BloodSport Traveling Man Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan	It doesnt actually sense the BB's, it just emits a high pulse beam of light, which charges up the Tracer BB's, either your mix of tracer to non tracer BB's is not as great as you thought, or you got a bad batch. __________________ Saskatchewan Age Verifier! Contact for more Info.

November 7th, 2005, 15:06	#3
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	actually, it does sense the BBs. There is an optical sensor inside. It may have to be disassembled to diagnose your problem. Does the tracer unit even flash when you shoot through it? __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

November 7th, 2005, 18:23	#4
BloodSport Traveling Man Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan	Sorry what I meant is it has no way of knowing whether the BB is a tracer round or not. __________________ Saskatchewan Age Verifier! Contact for more Info.

November 7th, 2005, 19:06	#5
ancorp AK Guru Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vaughan, Ontario (near Toronto)	Umm couldnt you just thake the BB and shine it with light, than look at it in the dark to see if it glows? Cheers, Alex

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