DIY wrist-mounted crossbow gets you one step closer to being a super hero (or villain)

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When it comes to all things DIY we tend to be drawn in by odd, internet-connected esoterica and Arduino-powered beer distributors. But, we won't lie, nothing gets us going like a home-crafted instrument of destruction. And, in that vein, may we present you with the wrist-mounted crossbow from homebrew weapon artisan Patrick Priebe. Usually Priebe sticks with lasers but, for this project, he went old school -- as in medieval. The bolt firing wristband isn't without its modern accouterments, though -- a pair of AA batteries and toggle switch are hidden in the palm which power a laser sight for better targeting. We won't waste any more of your time, everything you want to see is contained in the video after the break.

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DIY wrist-mounted crossbow gets you one step closer to being a super hero (or villain) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Darren Murph 02 Nov, 2011

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