Texas Star – Shooting Target (ASG / Gel Blaster)

🎯 Texas Star – Modular Shooting Target (Airsoft / Gel Blaster)

This is a Texas Star spinning target, designed for fun and safe shooting with airsoft (ASG) and gel blasters for kids.

The design is fully modular, which means every single part can be easily disassembled, replaced, and reprinted if needed.

🔧 Features

• ⭐ Classic Texas Star rotating system
• 🔄 Smooth spinning mechanism with bearing
• 🧩 Fully modular construction – no glue required
• 🎯 Targets (discs) fall off easily when hit
• 👨👧 Tested even with a 4-year-old using a gel blaster – works perfectly
• ♻️ Easy maintenance – just reprint damaged parts

🧱 Materials & Print Info

• Designed for PETG
• Targets and arms are printed with higher infill for durability
• Recommended to use a strong print profile

⚠️ Keep in mind:
Parts may break when used with airsoft, which is normal and expected.
That’s why the model is designed for quick and cheap replacement of individual parts.

🛠️ Required Hardware

To complete the build, you will need:

• 10× M5 washers (9.95 mm × 0.99 mm)
  → IMPORTANT: use zinc-coated or black steel, NOT stainless steel
• 10× neodymium magnets (10 mm × 3 mm)
• 1× bolt + nut (approx. 7.8 mm diameter, min. 50 mm length)
• 1× bearing (22 mm outer / 8 mm inner diameter)

🖨️ Printing Instructions (Important)

For the targets (discs):

• Add a pause at 4.8 mm height
• Insert washers into the slot
• Resume printing and let the printer cover them with filament
• The washers will be sealed inside with 2 top layers

👉 Watch the print carefully to make sure the washers are properly embedded.

🧩 Assembly

• No glue required
• All parts are designed for easy assembly and disassembly
• Magnets hold the targets in place until impact

💬 Feedback

Feel free to:

• Share your prints 📸
• Leave a comment 💬
• Improve and remix 🔧

Have fun and enjoy shooting! 🎯🔥