Etek 3 Paintball Marker

Etek 3 - Marker for The Masses

The ETEK has always stood for reliability, performance and value for money. It has always carried the same core values as every other Eclipse marker of exceptional quality, robust and reliable design, simple maintenance and ease of use. The ETEK3 is no different. By combining many features and parts found and used within the Ego range, but in a pared-down design putting the ETEK3 into a price-point that makes it obtainable by the more cost- conscious player. A true Marker for the Masses.

The ETEK3 will be available in 2 different models: ETEK3 LT and ETEK3 AM.

ETEK3 LT

This is the base model and will feature, for the very first time on an Eclipse marker, Composite parts. The composite parts in question are manufactured from Glass Reinforced Nylon. A very durable material that is both tough and rigid. The GRN parts found on the ETEK3 LT will be the Frame, the Eye Covers and the Lever- Locking Clamping Feedtube assembly. All other parts of the ETEK3 LT are manufactured from exactly the same materials and finishes you will find on the Ego10 and SL range. High grade aluminium’s and stainless steels, deep cosmetic and industrial hard anodizing. No corners are cut in the manufacture of the ETEK3.

ETEK3 AM

The AM is intrinsically identical to the LT, but has an All Metal construction. The Frame, Eye Covers and Feedtube are all high-grade aluminium, just as you will find on the rest of the marker. The rest of the marker, such as bolt, rammer, barrel, circuit board are all the same and are 100% interchangeable.

ETEK3 FEATURES

The following features can be found on both ETEK3 models:

One Piece Body

No more separate FRM. Like the Ego7 onwards, the FRM of the ETEK3 is integrated into the body for reliability and robustness.

Deftek Offset Feed

The feed is offset to one side by a small amount. This prevents the balls that tumble into the breach from bouncing excessively and causing breaks and chops.

New Smaller Rammer Housing

The New, smaller Rammer Housing is still using the proven Rammer Housing design from the ETEK2, but in a much smaller package. This makes the whole rear bottom tube smaller and allows the gun to be more compact.

Zick Kit

The Zick kit that became famous in the SL74 and carried through all 08 and 09 Ego production, can be found as standard in the ETEK3. Helps reduce kick and softens the initial impact on the ball during loading.

Cure Bolt

Again carried over from the Ego range, the ETEK3 now has a Cure bolt as standard, as well as a body-contoured cut at the rear so the bolt blends seamlessly into the marker body. The Cure bolt helps the ETEK3 to shoot the most fragile of tournament grade paints without worry of breaks due to the bolt clipping paintballs in the feed stack. New Direct Mounted Solenoid An all new moulded solenoid minifold mounts the ever-faithful SMC solenoid directly to the marker body, directly adjacent to the rammer. There is now just a single hose taking the LP air from the LPR to the new Minifold. There is now just a single hose taking the LP air from the LPR The new Minifold... The new Minifold is filtered for added protection of the solenoid from debris. S3 Inline Regulator taken directly from the Ego10, the S3 regulator features a self-purging device to ensure that the valve chamber is left empty once the tank has been removed. Coil spring construction also means quick and simple maintenance with no washer or shim stack to loose or incorrectly assemble. It also has exceptional accuracy and recharge rates. The elements that are essential for shot-to-shot consistency and accuracy at even high, sustained rates of fire.

Adjustable LPR

With the same LPR found on the SL8r Ego, the ETEK3 offers precise control of LPR pressure, without the risk of accidental over-pressurization of the solenoid or rammer.

Fully Adjustable Trigger

The Trigger rides in a self- lubricating trigger holder that clips neatly into the frame. This, combined with the magnetic trigger return mechanism, creates a smooth, positive trigger feel. It is adjustable for fore and aft stop as well as magnetic return strength. 2-PIECE BARREL 14” 2-piece honed barrel with the distinct Eclipse Reverse Threading using the same interface as the Shaft2, Shaft3 and SL barrels, making the ETEK3 barrel upgradeable with the Shaft3 upgrade pack. 0.693” rear bore is standard.

Break Beam Sensor Sytem

Using the same components and software as the Ego BBSS system, the ETEK3 ensures that the marker is excellent at preventing chopped balls in the breech. when enabled, the ETEK3 will only fire once a ball has loaded into the breech. If the BBSS system sees any kind of fault, the software automatically overrides the system and the marker continues to fire at a greatly reduced rate.

LED Board

3 tru-colour LED indicators. These 3 clever LEDs allow easy programming of all the user definable parameters by greatly simplifying the programming process. The top LEd indicates 10s of units, the middle displays 1s and the bottom shows 0.1 increments.

Programmable Firing Modes

The ETEK3 has user definable settings for dwell, Ball-in-Place, Eyes Off ROF, Cap ROF (uncapped in Semi 1), debounce, and Firing Mode. As standard the ETEK3 has the capability to be set to cover every current tourney regulation.

Soft Grips

The new ETEK3 grips follow the same design as the Geo and Ego grips. Comfortable, slim, grippy and soft.

OOPS (On/Off Purge System)

The ETEK3 uses the same On/Off/Purge System (OOPS) as the Ego10. It is easy to maintain, easy to turn, and dumps the air from the marker when it is turned off. It mounts to the bottom of the ETEK3 frames using the robust T-Rail slide system.

Etek 3 Upgrades

There are 2 main ETEK3 upgrades:

• 1) THE LT UPGRADE KIT This basically takes the LT up to the same standard as the AM. It includes an all-metal frame, all-metal eye covers and an all-metal feedtube assembly.
• 2) ETEK3 EMORTAL BOARD The Emortal board is a fully- functioning LCd board. It uses the same 3-Button navigation console of an Ego or Geo, has the same LCd interface as the Ego and Geo, and has much of the GuI of the Geo and Ego. The Emortal board will drop into any all-metal ETEK3 frame. So whether you have an ETEK3 AM or ETEK3 LT with optional upgrade Kit installed, you can quickly and easily slide out your standard circuit board, slide in the Emortal board, swap out the Pushbutton Console on the back of the frame, and away you go.

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Etek 3 AM Specifications

Dimensions

Weight	1000g/2.20lb (including 14 " Etek3 Barrel,Battery,Feed,OOPS)
Length	537mm (including 14 " Etek3 Barrel)
Height	222mm
Width	26mm

Materials

Body	6061-T6 Aluminium
Barrel	6061-T6 Aluminium
Frame	6061-T6 Aluminium
Feed	6061-T6 Aluminium
Eye Covers	6061-T6 Aluminium

Electronics

Interface	Single Push Button plus Tourney Lock
Display	3 x Tru-Color LED Indicators
Solenoid Voltage	9V
Processor Voltage	5V
Processor	8-Bit 25MHz
Power Supply	1 x 9v (PP3) Battery
Eportal	Not Compatible

Hardware

ASA Mount	T-slot mounted adjustable rail with OOPS
Trigger Methods	Micro-switch
Trigger Mechanism	Magnetic return
Trigger Pivot	POM Self lubricating bearing surface
Barrel	2-Piece Micro Honed Etek3 14" length 0.689" Bore
Feed Tube	Lever operated Clamping Feed

Pneumatics

Operating Principle	Under and over Poppet
Solenoid Type	SMC w/custom direct mount manifold
Drive Mechanism	Zick Rammer Kit
Bolt Mechanism	Cure Bolt Kit

Ergonomics

Grip Type	Contoured dual density grip
Grip Pitch	151.4mm

Firmware

Firing Modes	Semi capped & uncapped. Ramping up to 22 BPS
Debounce Modes	10 Debounce Modes
Displays	None

Etek 3 LT Specifications

Dimensions

Weight	965g/2.21lb (including 14 " Etek3 Barrel,Battery,Feed,OOPS)
Length	537mm (including 14 " Etek3 Barrel)
Height	208mm
Width	26mm

Materials

Body	6061-T6 Aluminium
Barrel	6061-T6 Aluminium
Frame	Glass Reinforced Nylon
Feed	Glass Reinforced Nylon
Eye Covers	Glass Reinforced Nylon

Electronics

Interface	Single Push Button plus Tourney Lock
Display	3 x Tru-Color LED Indicators
Solenoid Voltage	9V
Processor Voltage	5V
Processor	8-Bit 25MHz
Power Supply	1 x 9v (PP3) Battery
Eportal	Not Compatible

Hardware

ASA Mount	T-slot mounted adjustable rail with OOPS
Trigger Methods	Micro-switch
Trigger Mechanism	Magnetic return
Trigger Pivot	POM Self lubricating bearing surface
Barrel	2-Piece Micro Honed Etek3 14" length 0.689" Bore
Feed Tube	Lever operated Clamping Feed

Pneumatics

Operating Principle	Under and over Poppet
Solenoid Type	SMC w/custom direct mount manifold
Drive Mechanism	Zick Rammer Kit
Bolt Mechanism	Cure Bolt Kit

Ergonomics

Grip Type	Contoured dual density grip
Grip Pitch	151.4mm

Firmware

Firing Modes	Semi capped & uncapped. Ramping up to 22 BPS
Debounce Modes	10 Debounce Modes
Displays	None