The exploration of concepts for projectile toys

(cont.) The second concept, eDarts, involved incorporating a capacitor powered micro-circuit and LED into foam darts similar to those used in the current line of Nerf® products. The eDarts created a tracer shot or laser bullet" effect when used in low light conditions. Safety, projectile mass, and axially symmetric loading were the greatest issues of concern. The final suggested eDart incorporated a standard DC power connection with a simple mechanical switch. The eDarts reached comparable distances to the current foam darts on the market. while maintaining a safe Kinetic Energy Density.

Department dc:contributor.department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering.

Grantor dc:publisher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2006

Authors dc:creator

• Kudrowitz, Barry M
• Fienup, William James, 1980-

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• David Wallace.

• Mechanical Engineering.

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• http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582

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eng

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