Etek 1/2/3 Settings thread

[DriverJ]

Here is a place to discuss settings.
Please keep in mind settings are unique to each gun, and it is recommend that you shoot approximately 5-10 cases before adjusting your settings.
If you have questions about settings please post your current settings and what your desired outcome is (increased efficiency, Quieter shots, etc.)
or Post your settings so others may try them.

Please use this format.

Setup
Marker:
Frame:
Rammer:

Settings
LPR:
Dwell:

(you may include trigger setup, debounce, and other settings, but please include as much information as possible about your setup

For Example

Setup
Marker: Etek 1
Frame: Star Frame
Rammer: Eclipse Zick Kit
Settings
LPR: 1 Turn in from Flush
Dwell: Stock

(These are not my actual settings, but an example)

[psycho91]

Marker: ETEK 1
Frame: stock
Rammer: stock
Trigger: CP rake trigger
Bolt: shortened by myself

LPR: 1 turn in
Dwell: stock
BPS cap: 13
BBSS off cap: 10
Debounce: stock
BDT: 2

[G-FOURce]

for whatever it might be worth, below are the settings used on my Etek2 to achieve 280fps...

Marker: ETEK 2
Frame: Star Frame
Rammer: Zick Kit
Bolt: Cure
Barrel: 10" Deadlywind Fibur

LPR: 1 turn in from flush
Dwell: 13.3
Debounce: 5
HPR: output pressure at 260psi


All other settings are left at factory settings. Please notice that these settings are for a 10" barrel with inserts, so if you replicate them using a stock 14" barrel you almost certainly will not achieve the same results.

[sx1990]

Hey can anyone post up some etek3 LT set up and dwell settings they seem to think works best ?

[solid scotsman]

Noticed a significant efficiency change when making the following settings.


Marker: ETEK 2
Frame: Regular with Virtue Board
Rammer: Etek Zick Kit
Bolt: Cure
Barrel: 10" C-series with Apex and Python kit sized to paint.

LPR: 1 turn in from flush
Dwell: 12
Debounce: stock
HPR: unknown

[DriverJ]

Noticed a significant efficiency change when making the following settings.


Marker: ETEK 2
Frame: Regular with Virtue Board
Rammer: Etek Zick Kit
Bolt: Cure
Barrel: 10" C-series with Apex and Python kit sized to paint.

LPR: 1 turn in from flush
Dwell: 12
Debounce: stock
HPR: unknown

what type of gains did you see? What size tank?

[solid scotsman]

what type of gains did you see? What size tank?

Sry 68/45.

Noticed I was getting more shots per fill than at stock flush HPR and stock dwell settings.

According to PBN it should increase efficiency.

I can't state exact numbers because I don't have a case to dump right now. But from 1000psi on the guage, I'm getting at least a pod more of paint it seems than with stock.

I'll try to post more results after my next game.



Also, I lightly lubed the orings on the cure bolt as well as the channels that the detents run in.

[CrashX]

Why do you have to shot 5-10 cases before adjusting the settings?
and could you explain LPR and dwell as well as debounce? sorry for the noob post lol

[DriverJ]

Why do you have to shot 5-10 cases before adjusting the settings?
and could you explain LPR and dwell as well as debounce? sorry for the noob post lol

The 5-10 cases is a guideline for break in time. To allow the o-rings and springs in the marker to "bed in". You can tune before this time, but you will most likely need to re-tune the marker to achieve optimal settings if you tune before that point.

The LPR is the low pressure regulator, this is used to control the pressure to the solenoid / rammer.

Dwell is the time the rammer keeps the poppit open

Debounce is an electronic filter that is used to compensate for trigger movements that could be mistaken as purposeful shots, and to eliminate "trigger bounce" in leagues that carefully regulate bounce.

[Dover]

i keep seeing owners posting their LPR settings as 1 turn in from flush, but the Ego photo i have seen in PbNation recommends keeping your LPR adjustment screw flush...

[Melonhead]

i keep seeing owners posting their LPR settings as 1 turn in from flush, but the Ego photo i have seen in PbNation recommends keeping your LPR adjustment screw flush...


They recommend you keep it there because many people lack the common sense to know when to stop turning it in and they go too far and adversely affect their marker's performance. When you turn the screw in, it slows down the rammer speed, and can help smooth out your shot. When people get over-zealous with it, they go in too far and the rammer fails to move fast enough to allow the marker to cycle correctly. A turn to a turn and a half is usually all that it takes to make a noticeable change in the smoothness of your shot.