LYCARD-01 – Prototype 01 v1.1 Launcher

LYCARD-01 is a compact, card-type launching platform designed for the Prototype 01 v1.1 Modular 3D Printed Toy Ammunition System.
The design emphasizes portability, rapid deployment, and controllable mechanical feedback, providing a lightweight auxiliary platform for scenario-based wargames and experimental physical gameplay.

Project Overview

LYCARD-01 is part of the Prototype 01 System Ecosystem, serving as a card-type, pistol-structured launching platform.
It is designed as a secondary or auxiliary platform, focusing on mobility, portability, and rule-friendly usability, rather than raw firepower.

Unlike larger platforms such as LYLOCK25, LYCARD-01 is primarily aimed at close-quarters scenarios, limited ammunition gameplay, and controlled environments. In these scenarios, the importance of tactical decision-making and mechanical operational feedback outweighs the rate of fire itself.

Prototype 01 v1.1 Modular 3D Printed Toy Ammunition System 

Link:🎲 Prototype 01 v1.1 Modular 3D Printed Toy Ammunition System・Files for Free 3MF 3D Printing・Cults

Design Philosophy

Many current wargame or live-action game props often emphasize projecile count and rate of fire, often at the expense of interaction quality and tactical pacing.

The design goal of LYCARD-01 is to restore the following characteristics:

• Clear mechanical feedback
• Defined operational cycle
• Conscious tactical decision-making

while still remaining within a safe and compliant energy range.

By adopting the same ammunition logic as Prototype 01 v1.1, LYCARD-01 maintains system consistency across different launching platforms.

Available Versions

LYCARD-01 offers two officially supported versions.
Both versions are complete designs and adhere to the same safety and kinetic energy principles.

LYCARD-01S — Spring-driven version

This version uses a compression spring as the energy storage element.

Minimal metal hardware is required, including only:

• M4 round head screw ×1 (length 50 mm)
• Compression spring ×1
  • Wire diameter: 0.7 mm
  • Outer diameter: 6.5 mm
  • Free length: 50 mm

The spring-driven version offers more stable mechanical response and a clearer, more predictable trigger feel.

Recommended for users who value haptic feedback and long-term consistency.

LYCARD-01E — Rubber band-driven version

This version uses high-tension rubber bands as the power source.

• Requires no metal parts

Its features include:

• Simpler structure
• Fully printable
• Lower assembly complexity

Compared to the spring version, its mechanical feedback is slightly softer and less consistent, suitable for:

• Experimental use
• Lightweight builds
• All-plastic structural solutions

System Compatibility

Both versions are fully compatible with the Prototype 01 v1.1 Modular Toy Ammunition System.

They share:

• The same ammunition interface
• The same safety logic
• The same controlled kinetic energy output

LYCARD-01 is designed to complement larger platforms like LYLOCK25, forming a multi-role launching platform ecosystem based on a unified ammunition standard.

Manufacturing and Assembly

The design is optimized for desktop FDM 3D printers.

All structural components are provided as modular parts for:

• Easier printing
• More convenient maintenance
• Support for future version iterations

Recommended materials:

• PETG
• Tough PETG
• or other tough FDM materials

PLA is not recommended, as its strength and durability are insufficient under repeated mechanical stress.

Assembly suggestions:

• Please print according to the file categorization provided to avoid mixing parts from different versions
• It is highly recommended to perform a dry fit test before final assembly.

Legal and Safety Statement

This design is for toy, simulation, and experimental use only.

This design:

• Does not contain any regulated weapon parts
• Uses flexible projectiles
• Has controlled kinetic energy output

Always comply with local laws and regulations, and use only in a safe and controlled environment.

3D Model Description

This download includes the complete 3D printable files for the LYCARD-01 card-type launching platform.

Two officially supported configurations are provided:

• Spring-driven version
• Rubber band-driven version

Files are organized by version to ensure correct assembly and compatibility.

All models are designed to:

• Seamlessly integrate with the Prototype 01 v1.1 Ammunition System
• Support secondary modification and iteration by experienced makers