Gonkin' Diana Bits

UPDATES:

23/01/2025

• Fixed mounting holes for PCARs

17/01/2025

• Published Extended Button Release

16/01/2025

• Published PCAR Dart Gates

This will be a repository of all the modified parts I will be using for my HC Diana

The first modification I have done was to the Dart Gate itself. I have seen various modifications and addons to make the Diana more accurate, some including external BCARS/PCARS, some internal. I have decided to add my Gonkin' PCARS (https://www.printables.com/model/878191-nerf-gonkin-pcars) into the mix, and getting it as close to the flywheels as possible, hence the remake of the Dart Gate.

There are 2 versions of the Dart Gate, one with 3 lands and another with 6. 3 Lands offers improved accuracy with fresh darts, whilst 6 lands will drop FPS more but retain accuracy with used darts, useful for those who rely on a community dart pool. 

You will require 4x 3.5mm OD 3mm H M2 Brass Heat Inserts to attach the gate into the blaster. You may alter the .step file to accomodate inserts that you already own/able to aquire, but they must be M2 to work with the current Diana mounting. You could extract the ones out the stock dart gate, but I have not attempted this. 

I have also designed an Extended Button Release to eject the mag without changing your grip as much. This is a simple modification that just replaces the stock mag release. .step file has been included if you wish to change it further.

I will continue to add to this page, with plans of replacing the stock electronics with ones of my choice and use my own firmware, such as replacing the ESCs with AM32 ones (Stock are BLHeliS escs) and using an RP2040 for more customisation. If there are further requests please let me know!

This project is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Non-Commercial Attribution Share Alike 4.0 license, which means you can print it, remix it, share it, and if you do and give myself credit. You cannot sell this without permission from myself. 

Print Notes for PCAR Gates:

• For best results, get the muzzle SLA printed in Resin, this removed layer lines and created a smooth surface for the darts to grip onto. 
• With FDM printing, ideally use a low layer height, below 0.2mm.

Print Notes for Extended Button Release:

• For best results with FDM printing, use a low layer height, approximately 0.15mm, due to the fact that this is a small part. Alternatively you can get them SLS printed in Nylon

For further questions and support, please ask in my discord (Link in printables bio via Instagram).