Post by SWAT A4 on Oct 28, 2008 16:08:24 GMT -5
(This is an unedited copy, not yet in Amps database. There may be errors)
Introduction:
I have a pretty good knowledge for chronographs, dating way back to when I was a paintballer. I have used many types, and thus far the Madbull Chrono V2 has exceeded my expectations of any airsoft chronograph. The amount of things this nice little device can do for the user is impressive, by all means. I give Madbull full props for creating the Revolution II.
Basics:
This chronograph runs around $130.00 U.S. and is worth every penny. It of course measures Velocity: FPS/ MPS. But, What's different about this chrono than most others is that it can read "Rate of Fire" or "BB's per second (BPS) or BB's per minute (BPM) What's really different is that you can enter a pre-set B.B. weight of 0.20g .023g 0.25g 0.30g 0.33g 0.43g 0.89g to get an exact energy (Joule) rating. Most chronographs are adding this feature, but it's extremely important for the sport of airsoft. It has a self-supply internal sensor light source. You can use it indoors or outdoors; Day time or night time. Which, is great for airsoft being that we play in all weather conditions, and even in some dark creepy places. It has a decent size diameter hole (20mm) to shoot through. According to Madbull, You can even measure the velocity of paintballs. (For what purpose? Some airsofters might find a use chronographing Madbull's paintball shell I suppose! As we all know, some people have awful aim, so it comes with an external barrel adapter that allows you to put your flash hider in it, hopefully not allowing any shots to the face of the chronograph.
It's shell is made out of 6061T6 aircraft aluminum. I'm no airplane or material expert, but I can tell you in simple terms; "Extremely durable." Last, but in no way any less important, it has a tripod adapter on the bottom of it. This is by far the best way to use an airsoft chronograph. You can get it elevated and balanced perfectly.
The instructions it comes with are great. Tells you everything you need to know. One thing that is different, but understandable. The letter "M" on this chronograph is represented by the letter "N." This is simply because of the size of the digital screen. Meters Per Second, or MPS, is represented by "NPS" on the digital screen.
Size:
This is a very small, handheld size chronograph. It's smaller than a pop can, and is only 12.5 CM long, by 5.5 CM tall, and 5 CM wide. It's pretty heavy, weighing in at around 2lbs due to the build materials used and the inner components.
Charging:
It uses 2 AAA RECHARGEABLE batteries. (YOU HAVE TO BUY THESE FROM THE STORE) The strangest thing is that this chronograph comes with a USB cord to charge it. You have to use your PC, or an adapter to charge it. I'm not putting this out by fact, but one could only assume a V3 may be released with a data transfer to the PC, via USB. That's not a fact, just a prediction. It will auto shut down after 120 seconds to save battery life. This is great because airsofters tend to have other things on their mind, and leave them on. If no one is shooting within 2 minutes, then your chrono line is moving WAY to slow. It has an LED light on the side to indicate when it's charging, and a blinking LED when it has a low battery.
You remove the 4 screws in the corners of this top plate (Above, labeled "Use Rechargeable") and it will open up a battery comparment. You install the 2 AAA rechargeable batteries, and then slide them right back in, and screw the plate back on. I can ensure you they will never fall out. The battery compartment is padded, for the batteries security, and to make sure there is no rattle.
External Power:
I strongly encourage anyone who buys this chronograph to also purchase a wall adapter (Wall to USB) to charge it in the house. And, if a field is using it, something that would be great to have on hand would be something like this neat little device, made by Black and Decker. (See below)
It's a perfect size for the chronograph to sit on, and not only will it charge the chronograph, it will power it while its plugged in. Any field that plans on using this chronograph for a long period of time may want to buy a mini "Pocket Power" source to have on hand. A dead chrono can cause chaos. At this point, I have no fear of it going dead, especially with the 120 second battery saver option. But, it's good to be prepared.
The Digital Screen:
The screen is actually pretty bright. If it's in direct sunlight, it will not be visible, but I would compare it to a cellphone. Under normal lighting conditions, it's very visible and easy to read. Much more so than it's competition, such as the Guarder Chrony. This is one of the biggest problems with chronographs in airsoft. They are HARD to see the readout in the sunlight! When in the dark, it actually lights up whatever is in front of it. As far as digital screens go, this Chrono is equipped with a really decent one. There could always be better, but compared to its competition, it's wonderful.
Conclusion:
Overall, this product gets a 8/10. There are a lot of PROs, but there are still a few too many CONs to earn a 10/10. It has a little ways to go before it deserves a 10. With the improvements made from the V1 to the V2, I am impressed; and can only hope there will be a V3 with computer data transfer, and an adapter to charge the chronograph using a standard wall outlet. Based on what it does, and its price, it's a "must have" for all fields and airsoft enthusiasts!
PROs
CONs
Madbull Airsoft Chronograph
Revolution (Version 2)
Purchased From: www.Airsoft-Unlimited.net
Written by: SWAT A4, Amplified Airsoft
Revolution (Version 2)
Purchased From: www.Airsoft-Unlimited.net
Written by: SWAT A4, Amplified Airsoft
Introduction:
I have a pretty good knowledge for chronographs, dating way back to when I was a paintballer. I have used many types, and thus far the Madbull Chrono V2 has exceeded my expectations of any airsoft chronograph. The amount of things this nice little device can do for the user is impressive, by all means. I give Madbull full props for creating the Revolution II.
Basics:
This chronograph runs around $130.00 U.S. and is worth every penny. It of course measures Velocity: FPS/ MPS. But, What's different about this chrono than most others is that it can read "Rate of Fire" or "BB's per second (BPS) or BB's per minute (BPM) What's really different is that you can enter a pre-set B.B. weight of 0.20g .023g 0.25g 0.30g 0.33g 0.43g 0.89g to get an exact energy (Joule) rating. Most chronographs are adding this feature, but it's extremely important for the sport of airsoft. It has a self-supply internal sensor light source. You can use it indoors or outdoors; Day time or night time. Which, is great for airsoft being that we play in all weather conditions, and even in some dark creepy places. It has a decent size diameter hole (20mm) to shoot through. According to Madbull, You can even measure the velocity of paintballs. (For what purpose? Some airsofters might find a use chronographing Madbull's paintball shell I suppose! As we all know, some people have awful aim, so it comes with an external barrel adapter that allows you to put your flash hider in it, hopefully not allowing any shots to the face of the chronograph.
It's shell is made out of 6061T6 aircraft aluminum. I'm no airplane or material expert, but I can tell you in simple terms; "Extremely durable." Last, but in no way any less important, it has a tripod adapter on the bottom of it. This is by far the best way to use an airsoft chronograph. You can get it elevated and balanced perfectly.
The instructions it comes with are great. Tells you everything you need to know. One thing that is different, but understandable. The letter "M" on this chronograph is represented by the letter "N." This is simply because of the size of the digital screen. Meters Per Second, or MPS, is represented by "NPS" on the digital screen.
Size:
This is a very small, handheld size chronograph. It's smaller than a pop can, and is only 12.5 CM long, by 5.5 CM tall, and 5 CM wide. It's pretty heavy, weighing in at around 2lbs due to the build materials used and the inner components.
Charging:
It uses 2 AAA RECHARGEABLE batteries. (YOU HAVE TO BUY THESE FROM THE STORE) The strangest thing is that this chronograph comes with a USB cord to charge it. You have to use your PC, or an adapter to charge it. I'm not putting this out by fact, but one could only assume a V3 may be released with a data transfer to the PC, via USB. That's not a fact, just a prediction. It will auto shut down after 120 seconds to save battery life. This is great because airsofters tend to have other things on their mind, and leave them on. If no one is shooting within 2 minutes, then your chrono line is moving WAY to slow. It has an LED light on the side to indicate when it's charging, and a blinking LED when it has a low battery.
You remove the 4 screws in the corners of this top plate (Above, labeled "Use Rechargeable") and it will open up a battery comparment. You install the 2 AAA rechargeable batteries, and then slide them right back in, and screw the plate back on. I can ensure you they will never fall out. The battery compartment is padded, for the batteries security, and to make sure there is no rattle.
External Power:
I strongly encourage anyone who buys this chronograph to also purchase a wall adapter (Wall to USB) to charge it in the house. And, if a field is using it, something that would be great to have on hand would be something like this neat little device, made by Black and Decker. (See below)
It's a perfect size for the chronograph to sit on, and not only will it charge the chronograph, it will power it while its plugged in. Any field that plans on using this chronograph for a long period of time may want to buy a mini "Pocket Power" source to have on hand. A dead chrono can cause chaos. At this point, I have no fear of it going dead, especially with the 120 second battery saver option. But, it's good to be prepared.
The Digital Screen:
The screen is actually pretty bright. If it's in direct sunlight, it will not be visible, but I would compare it to a cellphone. Under normal lighting conditions, it's very visible and easy to read. Much more so than it's competition, such as the Guarder Chrony. This is one of the biggest problems with chronographs in airsoft. They are HARD to see the readout in the sunlight! When in the dark, it actually lights up whatever is in front of it. As far as digital screens go, this Chrono is equipped with a really decent one. There could always be better, but compared to its competition, it's wonderful.
Conclusion:
Overall, this product gets a 8/10. There are a lot of PROs, but there are still a few too many CONs to earn a 10/10. It has a little ways to go before it deserves a 10. With the improvements made from the V1 to the V2, I am impressed; and can only hope there will be a V3 with computer data transfer, and an adapter to charge the chronograph using a standard wall outlet. Based on what it does, and its price, it's a "must have" for all fields and airsoft enthusiasts!
PROs
CONs
