Airsoft Mike demonstrates how to use the Ares Electronic Gearbox Programmer on an airsoft rifle that typically only features safe and semi-automatic modes, such as the SOC SLR. He explains that even if a rifle's fire selector has only one physical position after "safe," the programmer can still be used to override the default settings.

The setup process involves connecting the programmer between the battery and the AEG while ensuring the correct battery type is selected on the device. By choosing the "three-round burst" setting and pressing enter, the programmer reconfigures the gearbox electronics to recognize the new firing pattern.

Once the programmer is disconnected and the battery is plugged back into the rifle, the single fire position successfully triggers a burst mode. This highlights the versatility of the Ares system, allowing players to easily customize their firing modes and trigger response across various compatible platforms.