Jason-Alaska Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 After about 5000 rounds I am now having the problem that the auto winding mag does not wind. It's like it is not getting a signal from the trigger to wind or that it is not getting power from the AA batterys. I can see bbs in the tube and they are not moving. Everything else works fine. I will then remove the connector and reconnect. This sometimes takes 4-5 tries before it works again. With one long burst I killed 4 people. The very next engagement I was killed because the gun dry fired. The person jumped and realised that my SAW was a dud. Laughed and called me to surrender. I was feverishly working to remove the connector and get it reconnected when he asked me to surrender again... He put one in my chest. And after all that the reconnecting of the connector didn't fix it anyway. Took 3 more tries. I emailed STAR and they got back to me the very next day. They have asked me to varify where I purchased the gun and they said they will work to try and fix it. I'll post updates as I get them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sure Shot Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Scroll down to the picture,thats most likely the same problem your having. http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/inde...ndpost&p=693922 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WarMonger Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 (edited) look at the contacts in the connector jason, and make sure they havent been pushed in. also check the small conntector inside the box on the feed motor wires, i've had mine knocked loose putting large batteries in. Edited March 29, 2006 by WarMonger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-Dan- Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 hi all i need to replace the piston and piston head in my m249, i have tried fitting a systema area 1000 piston, but it will not fit as it is a diifernt shape and size to the star piston. the star piston is more oval in shape, there for it is narrower than a standard TM piston. does any one know were i can get a stock star piston from, OR know of a piston that will fit in the star gearbox. also for the record the systema version 3 silent piston head set will not fit properly into the star gearbox, the silent cylinder head will fit into the cylinder and into teh notches in teh gearbox, and the gearbox will shut, however the silent head is a lot shorter than the star cylinder head, meaning there is a gap between teh ffont of the gearbox and the front of teh cylinder head, im pretty sure the version 3 silent piston head set will work in teh star gearbox, but im not sure how long the two notches will hold up befor cracking off. im not sure if a verion 2 silent head set would fit better. hope some one can help me out with my question. all the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jason-Alaska Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Sure Shot and WarMonger, thanks for the tip. I'll chech those out and post back here when I do find the solution. Dan, Try emailing STAR. They have been pretty helpfull to most people in this forum who have contacted them with issues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeyp6 Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 I just received my m249 today, my initial reaction was that it is very light, lighter than my metal-bodied m4. I have read all 50 pages of this thread, but I was wondering, what are some of the crucial things that should be done in the beggining to prolong the life of certain parts? Also, what piston would be a perfect fit in the gearbox, i would like to pick up an extra one or two to be safe. Should the tension release button be somewhat hard to press in. Lastly, to verify, the position of the spring retainer that gives "stock" fps is when the latch is behind the entire retainer? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jason-Alaska Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 I can answer you tension release question. It was tough to push in on mine. It gets easier over time but depending on where the spring is in its cycle it can still be a little tough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeyp6 Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 It felt tough enough that I feared it might break, but then it released. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D-O-C Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 so we dont know what piston and head nozzle tappet plate cylinder and head motor can fit on our minimi?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eldelphi Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Does anyone know when STAR will come out with the modular gear boxes? im waiting to get the red (upgraded) version. And whats up with that cloth box mag already??? geeze. either come out with it, or not. But "coming soon" is sucha LIE!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wupjak Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 so we dont know what piston and head nozzle tappet plate cylinder and head motor can fit on our minimi?! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Partial answers: Piston - I have an Area 1000 that has lasted over 20,000 rounds in mine atm. SRC also fits, I believe. Best bet is to take the box apart and make sure the rails and the piston get along. That's where I ran into trouble. The piston rails on the mechbox can be too 'tight' for some pistons to move freely. Cylinder - NB Systema M16 type cylinder in mine. Works fine. Motor - any short type (AK/Aug, etc.) motor will fit. I used a Systema High Speed motor with good results. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-Dan- Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Partial answers: Piston - I have an Area 1000 that has lasted over 20,000 rounds in mine atm. SRC also fits, I believe. Best bet is to take the box apart and make sure the rails and the piston get along. That's where I ran into trouble. The piston rails on the mechbox can be too 'tight' for some pistons to move freely. Cylinder - NB Systema M16 type cylinder in mine. Works fine. Motor - any short type (AK/Aug, etc.) motor will fit. I used a Systema High Speed motor with good results. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i tried fitting a area 1000 in mine and it was too tight on the rails, it was so tight it would not move at all and bound the gears up. maybe i got unlucky, or you were lucky, either way i have emailed star to see if i can get a star piston. confirm on the cylinder, i tried fitting an aug cylinder and it was a perfect fit, im pretty sure the m16 and aug use the same cylinder type. as for a cylinder head i still cant find one that fits, an aug (version 3) cylinder head will fit and work with the tappet plate but it is a lot shorter than the star cylinder head. meaning there is a gap between the front of the gearbox and the front of the cylinder head. has any one fitted any other piston, please let me know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wupjak Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Must have gotten lucky on the A-1000. I pulled it out of its packaging and dropped it in there. Guess I did get lucky. I can also advise our readers that the blue G&P piston will NOT fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-Dan- Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Must have gotten lucky on the A-1000. I pulled it out of its packaging and dropped it in there. Guess I did get lucky. I can also advise our readers that the blue G&P piston will NOT fit. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> not only was the A-1000 piston too tight on the rails, the first tooth at the back of the piston was too long, meaning it would hit a cylinder were a screw goes through. so that tooth would need to be filed down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D-O-C Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 i tried fitting a area 1000 in mine too and it was too tight on the rails so i dont know wich one will fit on... and i think STAR will NOT come out with the modular gear boxes. It s cancelled to the product list Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deki Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 Well after 20.000+ shots my boxmag switch failed the same way some of you posted already. It's designed poorly so it was bound to happen sooner or later. I know what i had to do so I didn't bother contacting STAR for replacement part, I just made this: Works way better than original design. Deki Quote Link to post Share on other sites
freq88 Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 i tried fitting a area 1000 in mine too and it was too tight on the rails so i dont know wich one will fit on... and i think STAR will NOT come out with the modular gear boxes. It s cancelled to the product list <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I wonder this means to the m249 series all together. They haven't come out with the 100rd bag yet either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevofett Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 and i think STAR will NOT come out with the modular gear boxes. It s cancelled to the product list <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maybe that is not the case..... On March 6 Star replied to my request for status update on the 100rd box and modular gearbox. Their reply: "These items are in progress. Regards Star" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-Dan- Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 i tried fitting a area 1000 in mine too and it was too tight on the rails so i dont know wich one will fit on... and i think STAR will NOT come out with the modular gear boxes. It s cancelled to the product list <{POST_SNAPBACK}> after tring and failing to fit a area 1000 piston i had a go at fitting a stock TM piston, although it was a better fit, it was still tight and i had to have the gear box screws very loose, otherwise the piston would be to tight on the rails and not push forwards. i tired using the gun today, after a few shots the piston go stuck at the end of the cycle, i used the anti reverse leaver and the piston went forwards. i then chronoed the gun and i was getting a FPS reading of 160. seeing as all the other parts in the gear box are stock, i can only assume that the piston is not moving fowards as quickly as it should as it is too tight on the rails. the biggest bummer of all, is that i cant put the stock piston back in as it is damaged, so i have a lovley new m249 sitting in its case doing nothing untill i can either get a stock piston, or find one that will fit. has any one tried fitting a RED systema POM piston? let us all know how you got on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
g.pugh01 Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 Hi. I got my Minimi yesterday and today i tried to adjust the hop-up and it didn't make any differece at all? From it's stock position i adjusted it anti-clockwise until the allan screw was almost out!! Do i need to do anything to the rubber or barrel to get it to work correctly? Cheers in advance. Pugh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sure Shot Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 (edited) Mines was the same way untill I figured out that it needed a good amount to turning to get it to take effect.I took out the whole barrel and hopup unit and adjusted it untill I could see the nub Edited April 2, 2006 by Sure Shot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deki Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 Hi. I got my Minimi yesterday and today i tried to adjust the hop-up and it didn't make any differece at all? From it's stock position i adjusted it anti-clockwise until the allan screw was almost out!! Do i need to do anything to the rubber or barrel to get it to work correctly? Cheers in advance. Pugh. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Turn hop screw clockwise for more hop D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deki Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 (edited) ups, double post Edited April 2, 2006 by Deki Quote Link to post Share on other sites
g.pugh01 Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 I did turn it clockwise but i dare not turn it any more. It's gone stiff and i've heard that you can over adjust the hop ups on these guns and damage them. The top of the allan screw head was level with the hop unit. Pugh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-Dan- Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 (edited) Hi. I got my Minimi yesterday and today i tried to adjust the hop-up and it didn't make any differece at all? From it's stock position i adjusted it anti-clockwise until the allan screw was almost out!! Do i need to do anything to the rubber or barrel to get it to work correctly? Cheers in advance. Pugh. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> you need to screw the allen key so it goes in. clockwise, not out. mine needed a lot befor it started to work. on mine the screw must have been about 4-5 mm down the thread. Edited April 2, 2006 by -Dan- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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