DIY 3D-Printed Shoulder-Mounted Guided Missile Prototype Created for $96
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Summary
A tech hobbyist named Alisher Khojayev has created a functional shoulder-mounted guided missile prototype using 3D-printed parts and $96 worth of components. The DIY MANPADS (Man-Portable Air-Defense System) includes assisted targeting, ballistics calculations, and optional camera tracking. The project demonstrates how accessible technology like 3D printers has enabled individuals to create sophisticated weapon-like systems previously only available to military organizations.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe democratization and subsequent ubiquity of 3D printers have enabled almost any home enthusiast to produce utilities and products previously only attainable to large factories with big equipment.
Even still, it's safe to say that our bingo cards did not predict a techie making a shoulder-mounted, 3D printed guided missile system for all of $96.
In a five-minute YouTube video, Alisher Khojayev goes over the basics of this Stinger-like creation, comprising the launcher, the actual missile, and the guidance system.
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