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Chapter 7 of 8
Final Version
Sep 21, 2025
Version 3 of the Man Cave Air Freshener is finally completed. Notable features include: 1) Recoil mechanism with internal CNC aluminum strike plate, 2) 2x SMD lights at the muzzle, 3) Strobing LED effect to simulate muzzle flash.
Many have asked about the smoke fluid used: the system works with baby oil, Holloween smoke fluid, essential oil and vape fluid.
The gun can be purchased by itself with or without motion control electronics, or as part of an entire plug-n-play system, which includes: 4-servo nose sensor (TADS/PNVS), smoke system, sound system with speaker and motion control electronics. User only has to supply 2s power and plug into an aux. RC channel, flip a switch and watch the 45-second pre-programmed performance.

17 Comments
This is an incredible work of engineering! Patrick is bringing this to HeliStorm!!
Thanks Mike. The next version will have recoil action.
So, cool
Very impressive, nice engineering. Respect!
Awesome! May i ask what kind of smoke generator you are using?
Atomize smoke fluid with heated Nichrome wire.
Patrick, the recoil effect is amazing , I mean FANTASTIC !!!!!
Thanks, glad you're entertained: )
Cool…!
The smooth realism is very impressive Patrick
Now we’re talking’!
I think with the flickering light effect, you'll reach the top of this awesome project. What you'll do next?
I think if everything works out, this is as far as I can take this. Next is to create an instruction manual for the DIY version so that customers have the option to purchase this as a kit and build separate components (nose sensor or gun) themselves. Currently very time consuming for me to build and sell these as a full plug n play system.
Hats off, Patrick. Wonder if same device could have a variant dedicated to non-air vehicule, like a tank with dedicated effect.
Well done!
I'm Speechless..... I mean "Fantastic !!!!!"
That looks amazing Patrick.
Thanks, it's turning out better than expectation, but complexity has gone up.