Build a Blamcon
Buy ready to go kits or source parts yourself and 3D print your own Blamcon, all of our 3D printable light guns are free for personal use, a great project you can have fun with for years. DIY also makes Blamcon available everywhere worldwide! We feature build guides and parts lists for all our released light guns making building a snap, it’s easier than you think!
What Do I need to Get Started?
Building a Blamcon is easy! The Blamcon core has all the components you need pre-soldered so all you need to do is 3D print and solder the parts together using our easy guides and build videos.
Build Guides
Every Blamcon has a build guide and/or a video showing you how to build one yourself. This gives you a really good idea of what you’re getting into.
Help and Support
We’re here for you! The Blamcon community and team are always available on Discord to help you if you have any issues, share tips and tricks, and provide support.
Skills and Tools
Blamcon is brought to you by Props3D, a Vancouver base Prop company that’s been giving away designs and tutorials for years, and Blamcon is no exception
Only Hand Tools Needed | The only thing that needs a plug is a soldering iron, Blamcons are designed to be build by real people in real homes. While we do have the fancy machines and will use Power Tools, we show you how to build with nothing but a 3D printer, a soldering iron, and basic hand tools.
Designed to be Built | A requirement for release is build simplicity, Blamcons are designed to be played with. No gotchas or carefully balanced wing-wangs, Blamcon designs are straight forward, robust, and mindful of the varied conditions tools and materials available.
Parts
With the exception of the Blamcon core all parts are easily available and sourced through 3rd parties
Parts Kits
For every Blamcon we have a ready-to-go parts kit giving you everything you need to build your Blamcon. We have different options to help you get just what you need.
Source Yourself
Every Blamcon page lists the parts you need to build your Blamcon, including images to help you get it right. When available we will include links to trusted sources of the parts to help you find the right things to get going.
Releases and Early Access
When a Blamcon is ‘done’, that is meets all of our strict release requirements
Blamcon Release Process
In order to be released a Blamcon must meet the following criteria:
Buildable | It must be buildable by anyone at home with only simple tools, a 3D printer, and the correct parts
Available | It must have a kit in the store, a complete build ready to buy, and a parts list for builders
Documented | It must have a build video OR a manual, a complete overview page, and a demo in action so you know what it does.
Early Access
Our early access program is mostly through Patreon (Insider and above) and gives you access to all of our work in progress light gun files for you to build, with the realization they’re not final.
What’s Mine is Yours | We share our live file folders with insiders so you have access to all work in progress
Insider Videos | Build logs, updates, and what’s coming down the pipe
Learn more about pre-built Blamcons. Visit the store and see ready to go kits, or start easy and buy a complete Blamcon. Visit our community builds pages to see the awesome creations of others. Join discord and see what others are doing.