Nerf gun
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- Sight was useful for lateral accuracy, not for vertical positioning | - Sight was useful for lateral accuracy, not for vertical positioning | ||
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- Shooting mechanism is complicated, many misfires trying to get ready | - Shooting mechanism is complicated, many misfires trying to get ready | ||
- | ==== Rapid Fire 20 ==== | + | ===== Rapid Fire 20 ===== |
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- Takes forever to pump and load | - Takes forever to pump and load | ||
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- Is the most fun: most people would want to buy this gun after playing with all three | - Is the most fun: most people would want to buy this gun after playing with all three | ||
- | ==== Buzz Saw ==== | + | ===== Buzz Saw ===== |
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- Very accurate | - Very accurate |
Revision as of 00:01, 15 September 2009
Contents |
Executive Summary
Product Study
Functionality
Big Bad Bow
Rapid Fire 20
Buzz Saw
User Study
Big Bad Bow
User responses:
- Sight was useful for lateral accuracy, not for vertical positioning - Large learning curve for an accurate shot - Not good compared to other nerf weapons - Ammo breaks easily - Shooting mechanism is complicated, many misfires trying to get ready
Rapid Fire 20
User responses:
- Takes forever to pump and load - Good for crowds - Is the most fun: most people would want to buy this gun after playing with all three
Buzz Saw
User responses:
- Very accurate - Jammed frequently, and the top ball often did not fall into the shooting mechanism from the loading station - Makes an annoying sound - Makes an awesome sound - Is difficult or impossible to shoot at an upwards angle - Difficult to remember to stop pumping before firing
Performance Studies
Whenever somebody picks up a nerf gun, two of the things they are most concerned about are how far the gun can shoot, and how accurate the gun is to fire. To measure both of these capabilities, we set up two tests.
Distance Study
Set Up: Guns were fired indoors from a horizontal orientation from 33.5" above the ground, and the position where the ammo first hit the ground was measured. The gun was held very steady when being shot so that no extra forward momentum was imparted on the projectile. Tests were performed indoors, so there was no wind or other distractions.
Big Bad Bow: 19.0, 19.2, 18.10, 18.10, 17.10, 17.2, 19.0, 19.1, & 18.7 (Average 18' 7")
Rapid Fire 20: 18' - 22' Spread
Buzz Saw: 26.10, 29.4, 29.5, 30.1, 32.2, 32.9, 29.3, 30.4, & 31.4 (Average 30' 2")
Pictures
Accuracy Study
Set Up: 3 people without previous nerf gun experience were selected at random to participate in the study. Each person was instructed to stand 17' away from a target and fire with each separate nerf gun at the target. Pictures were taken in order to discern their accuracy. Then one of our group members, after practicing with all three guns, did the same accuracy test and the results were recorded as well. By testing both groups, we will be able to figure out how easy each gun is to aim for a beginner, and for somebody with more experience.
Results!!!
Product Dissection
Mechanical Function
Bill of Materials
Big Bad Bow