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Claymore Airsoft TV Tech Tip: Enhanced A&K PKM AEG Wiring

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The A&K PKM has awful wiring from the factory but this complete rework will give you huge improvements in functionality and reduce resistance. I've rewired it once before but still wasn't happy with the circuit or wire quality, so I started over. This is version 2 of my circuit that has implemented the lessons learned first time around. The big bonus for me is that I have a single, durable, easy to work connector running from mag to gun, single button mag winding and the battery is now connected directly to the mag. That way, when a battery goes down mid firefight you just swap mags to get back online and deal with the dead mag/battery when convenient.

Wiring Diagram

Dont forget to utilise the diode that comes in your PKM mag, or else the mag wind will make the gun fire!

It's worth soldering on the motor wiring as the spade connectors tend to fall off (they do in mine anyway, likely a result of vehicle mounting).

Mechbox wiring. If you dont want to use the original 3 pin connector (say you are concerned about resistance or you have changed it for an M249 box) you could use another MR30 connector and lay the loom to the left of the mechbox.

Firestorm MOSFET in the receiver

Mag wiring. It's now 1 push to make switch which makes it wind (for the initial loading) and it also auto winds as the trigger is depressed. The other winding options provided by the original wiring are entire useless.

The gun connection wiring goes through the BB compartment to keep the battery compartment tidy.

Here you can see the single connector to the gun and the battery plugged into the mag. I use XT60 connectors on all my guns (find them much easier to pull apart) but you'll probably use deans.

Et viola! Single, easy to handle, durable, weather resistant connector to the gun, easily camouflaged by the belt of inert rounds.

 

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