Online Instructions for the HES Kit.

 

Download The Fully Illustrated Instruction Manual Here

 

 

 

Kit contents:

          A pre-wired sensor and wiring harness.

A mounting bracket.

Three short mounting screws (2 needed, 1 extra).

Four 1/8th inch magnets.

3 Extra Molex connections (in case replacement is needed)

This Instruction Guide.

 

Tools Needed:

          One set of Allen wrenches

          One small Phillips screwdriver

          Small amount of your favorite glue/epoxy.

 

Approx. Time to complete installation:

          25 minutes (plus any added drying time for your glue)

 

Important: Before you start the steps below,

please make sure your marker is degassed and off!!!

 

Installing the sensor and wiring:

1.)   Open up the grip frame of your Intimidator to expose the internals. If you are not sure on this procedure, refer to the instructions in the Intimidator manual. You can find a link to the manuals online under “Useful Links”.

2.)    Disconnect the 9-Volt battery from the battery connector.

3.)    Using the small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two small Phillips head screws that hold the stock microswitch in place.

4.)   Lift the microswitch out of the way. Now follow the blue and yellow wires from the switch back to the 14 point wiring harness that connects to the board.

5.)   Using a small tool (a small screwdriver or a small Allen wrench works well), gently lift the plastic tab for the blue lead slightly up. Once done, gently pull the blue wire and Molex connector out of the black plastic harness. It is not used in the HES installation.

6.)   Repeat Step 5 for the yellow microswitch lead. It is very important to remember which one the yellow lead went into. You may want to lightly scratch a “Y” into the black plastic connector right below that pin position as an aide to remember.

7.)   Locate the yellow lead on the Hall Effect Sensor (HES), and push the gold connector into the harness position you removed the 

         yellow microswitch lead.  Make sure it has seated all the way. You may need to press the black tab you lifted down slightly to make sure it’s a snug fit.

8.) Locate the on/off switch on your marker, and remove the two retaining Phillips screws on each side of it.

9.) Trace the red lead from the switch back to the 14 point wiring harness. Using the same method you used in Step 5 and 6, remove the red lead from the harness.

10.) Locate the red lead on the HES, and press it into the position you removed the  old red lead from.

11.) Locate the black lead that goes from the battery connector to the 14 point wiring. Using the methods above, remove it from the wiring harness.

12.) Place the black lead from the HES in its position.

13.) At this point, the old switch, battery connector and on/off switch wiring are separate from the marker. Store them in the antistatic bag this kit came in, in case you wish to reuse them in the future.

14.) Using the shorter trigger screws provided in the kit, screw the HES mounting bracket into place where the microswitch previously rested.

15.) Mount the new on/off switch back on the grip using the original screws.

 

Installing the Magnets:

1.)    Using your glue of choice, glue the magnet with the “X” on one side onto the middle set screw of the trigger. This will be the magnet that activates the HES.

IMPORTANT! The “X” is the glue side!!! If you use the wrong side, the sensor will not be tripped!!

2.)    Glue another magnet to the top set screw. It is best to have the magnets “facing” the same way. For example, both “south” sides are the glue side.

3.)   Glue the third magnet to the pole the trigger spring rested against. Make sure the side you glue is the same as the other two. This will allow the magnets to repel each other, and return the trigger.

4.)   If you find the distance too great, or the trigger too slow, you can add the fourth (extra) magnet to the rear return magnet. This will strengthen the field and remove some of the distance.

IMPORTANT! The magnets should not touch when the trigger is pulled! If they do, you run the risk of one being broken loose from the glue.

 

Positioning and Gluing the Sensor:

1.)  With all the wiring and magnets in place, reconnect your battery and turn your marker on.

2.)  Once it has finished booting up, take the sensor and press against the mount and position it in the way you find best. At this time you may want to adjust and pull the trigger to get the optimum placement as you like.

3.)  Once you are satisfied with the position, apply a small amount of glue to the bottom (blank) side of the sensor and position it on the mounting bracket.

 

4.)  Once dry, pull the trigger and recheck everything is functioning as normal.

5.) Re-assemble the marker.

 

 

Congratulations! You installed the kit!

Now go fine tune your trigger and have fun!

 

 

 

Tips and Tricks for Mounting the Sensor:

          Because everyone has their own preference of trigger feel, each HES setup will differ as well. Most people that like a “medium” pull have found that placing the sensor at a 30-to-45-degree angle, and slightly down from the magnet works best for them.

If you like a “sloppy” trigger, you may find that this is not the best setup for you. In this case, most people have found that bending the bracket at a 90-degree angle, and fixing the sensor on the bend allows for a more forgiving setup. This provides the entire face of the sensor to the magnetic field, allowing a broader area for actuation. If you try the 90-degree bend, and are not happy with it, simply hammer the bracket back flat.

          If you prefer a very short trigger pull, the best placement is straight across and parallel to the magnet. The magnet and sensor combination selected for this kit allows you to give a pull as short as about 1/8th of an inch.

          Another trick is to glue the actuation magnet offset from the center of the setscrew. This will allow the magnet to pass over the face of the sensor to activation. If you use this method, make sure to set the trigger stop (bottom) setscrew to stop the trigger travel before the middle setscrew hits the sensor. If it does, it could pop the sensor loose from the bracket, or worse, damage the sensor.

          Remember, the whole key to the setup is time and fine-tuning. With patience, you will find a point at which the kit works best for your trigger style.

         

 

 

Troubleshooting:

Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

The sensor will not trip.

Sensor Magnet glued on wrong side.

 

Magnet too far away.

 

Yellow Lead in wrong pin.

Check middle setscrew magnet polarity.

 

Check magnet-sensor distance.

 

Make sure Yellow Lead is correct.

Sensor will not release.

Sensor Magnet too close.

Adjust trigger to allow more distance from sensor on release.

Marker will not turn on.

Red/Black Lead(s) in wrong pins(s)

Make sure Red/Black Lead(s) are correct.

Wire Connectors won’t stay in.

Black tab on black Molex connector raised.

Gently push down the black tabs to hold the connector in.

Trigger Return to slow/weak.

Return Magnets too far apart

Adjust return setscrew to remove distance between magnets

 

Install fourth (extra) magnet to strengthen field/remove distance.

Trigger pull to hard.

Return Magnets too close.

Adjust return setscrew to add distance between magnets

 

Remove fourth (extra) magnet to weaken field/add distance.

 

 

 

Kit components and their part numbers:

          Hall Effect Sensor:            Panasonic DN6848

          Magnets

                   Old Kit:                  Radio Shack 64-1895

                   New Kit:                Emovendo Neodymium N48

          On/Off Switch:                E-Switch EG1201A

          Screws:                           Generic 3/16th 0/80 Pan Head

          Connectors:                     Molex 50394-8100

           

Contact Info:

          If you are still having difficulties installing or diagnosing a problem, or just have a general question, feel free to contact me. Methods of contact are:

 

Email: dwilson8@austin.rr.com

Online: http://www.jeffwilson.net/HES

Newsgroups:   PBNation.com - CounterMeasure

                   FlagStation.com – CounterMeasure

 

 

Liability:

          By using this kit, or building your own, you agree to not hold me (David Wilson) responsible for any type of direct or indirect liability from the use of this kit/design. You also agree to not hold me responsible for any damage due to misuse, abuse, incorrect installation, or modifications of the kit, or any damage this kit causes to any other components. This kit is provided only for the sake of those that wish to try or use the Hall Effect upgrade I have provided free on-line, but are not comfortable with building their own.