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Hey guess what? I created a Shocker frame that's actually not a stock frame replica! And it's nice!!!

This frame was entirely re-designed from scratch, in order to fix a couple of the inherent design constraints of Shockers. In addition to being shaped quite differently, the internals have been rearranged to make it all possible. In the past there have been a few aftermarket Shocker/Nerve frames available from time to time, but they've always been extremely similar to the design of the stock frames since they used the same trigger and general layout. The frame used on Shockers and Nerves was designed more than 8 years ago, and modern markers have gone a different direction.
For this reason I developed a new frame from the ground-up, with an all new design, a large departure from the way the stock frames are laid out. The purpose of this is to bring Shockers (and Nerves) back up to the modern level.

My take on the problem was to move the internals around a little, rearrange some key components, and end up with a completely different design overall. The design uses advanced ergonomics meant to bring Shockers back up to modern standards, while at the same time featuring reliable and well-tested features too. I've also spent considerable time ensuring the frame is easy to produce, since selling an excessively priced item is not productive.

This frame includes a new trigger, snatchgrip, and rubber grips; but I have other tricks up my sleeve too. Since the frame has been designed from scratch, so too has the circuit board. The new board is placed in such a way that an OLED display screen would be no problem at all. But you don't have to go that route if you dont' want, because this frame is also compatible with the stock lwoer boards too, using a new design for the powerswitch button.

Development:

To quickly determine the ergonomics and internal arrangement of the frame, I created a 3d printed prototype using a stereolithography machine. This is how the frame appears on an actual marker:

I then refined the design and made some subtle changes here and there, then took the time to actually fabricate an aluminum prototype to continue developing the enhanced internals. A picture:

I recorded this video at boring points during the machining process. The video is somewhat disjointed since the frame production can be difficult for people to follow. Instead the video is arranged by the operation type for better clarity.

The accompanying snatchgrips, around halfway through the machining process:

Installed on one of my project markers:

More info coming soon!

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