Here are some vids:
http://www.smartparts.com/PR/IonVideo.aspx Thanks SP
http://putt.pbvids.com/ION.avi Thanks badlands
(You need Quicktime to view)
Pics:
http://img208.exs.cx/img208/7606/ionblack28um.jpg
http://img208.exs.cx/img208/6919/ionblue24yg.jpg
http://img208.exs.cx/img208/7805/ionred22va.jpg
http://img208.exs.cx/img208/7140/ionyellow26bb.jpg
Thanks vicious for the pics
With the body removed:
http://www.smartparts.com/Products/i...dIon-shell.jpg
Electronics:
http://img157.exs.cx/img157/8660/dscf00037jj.jpg
Bolt:
http://img157.exs.cx/img157/9977/dscf00046te.jpg
FAQ Provided By Ydna
Q: Why should I get the Ion instead of the Shocker or Nerve, or Impulse?
A: The Ion is specifically designed to be high performance for low cost. Although you will receive improved speed, consistency, efficiency, and other areas with a Nerve or Shocker, the idea is that you will be able to upgrade the Ion gradually instead of spending the money on the higher-end SP marker.
Production costs were kept to a minimum on the Ion just so the MSRP of $300 would be possible.
Q: Is the Ion made of plastic?
A: No. The Ion is made from powder-coat finish aluminum except for the cosmetic polymer exoskeleton that is placed around the body. This allows for all the benefits of aluminum construction with the added ability to change the color and design without having to purchase a whole new body. Further, it is a lot faster to change the skin than to swap out bodies.
Q: How does the Ion work? Are there any other markers like it?
A: The Ion uses an open bolt electropneumatic blowforward design similar to that of the Automag, Freestyle, or closed bolt (prototype) Shocker SFT. In brief, the bolt is blown forward during firing, at which point air passages in the bolt become open and air is released down the barrel to fire the paintball. The bolt is pushed back and held there by pressure from the solenoid.
Q: Are there any upgrades for the Ion?
A: All upgrades for the marker can be found here.
Q: How do you change the exoskeletons?
A: The exoskeleton is held onto the body using several standard screws. You must take off the grip frame and remove the screws holding it to the body, and can then switch it out with a new skin. Quick and easy to perform, anytime you want.
Q: Does the base/stock Ion come with a vertical regulator?
A: Yes, this will drop the pressure to the levels required for the marker.
Q: Does the Ion work with CO2 and HPA, or just HPA?
A: The Ion, like other SP markers, can function off both compressed air or CO2. Compressed air is recommended however not required. If you use CO2, anti-siphon CO2 is recommended.
Q: Can I upgrade the barrel? or What threading does the barrel use?
A: The Ion comes with a new one-piece stock barrel and accepts all other Impulse-threaded aftermarket barrels.
Q: What are the threads on the vertical feed tube?
A: The vertical feed is threaded for the Impulse, Nerve, Shocker, Omen, Bushmaster, and "new-style" Piranhas. There are many aftermarket tubes available.
Q: Does the Ion come stock with Vision?
A: Yes!
Q: I heard the Vision system in Impulses and Shockers isn't as good as some other guns out there. Is the Ion different?
A: Yes, the Ion uses a transmissive (aka. beam-break) anti-chop eye system instead of the reflective eyes used in the Shocker and Impulse. There is no such thing as an invisible paint when using beam-break eyes.
Q: What is the operating pressure of the Ion?
A: 150-200 psi.
Q: What HPA tank output pressure can I use?
A: If you're using a preset tank, it is best to use an HP output tank. Most preset tanks don't have enough flow to keep up with the marker. Crossfire is just about the only preset tank that can work without problems.
Don't have to worry about tank output pressure if you're using CO2.
Q: What is the Ion's maximum rate of fire?
A: The board is electronically capped at 17-bps. Users can also set the maximum ROF to smaller values if desired by adjusting the recharge setting on the cicuitry. The design of the marker limits it to 17-bps; purchasing a new board will not let you fire faster.
Q: What fire modes does the Ion have?
A: The Ion's stock board is equipped with semiautomartic, rebound (ROF ramping), three-shot burst, and fully-automatic. Three-shot burst and fully-automatic available in the US only.
Technical Questions:
Q: What is the best dwell setting to use?
A: We suggest you use the stock dwell setting of 52 as it should do the job. Don't mess too much with the settings unless you wish to spend time trying to figure out what might possibly work best.
Q: My Ion chops right in the beginning of the barrel...what can I do?
A: You may wish to try using a softer SFT o-ring (the 17/70 instead of the 17/90). Another popular solution would be to use a dremel or other rotary tool to smooth down the forward edge of the SFT o-ring groove. I provide this service for a small fee.
Q: What types of regulators can be used on the Ion?
A: Most aftermarket regulators that will work on other electropneumatics will function on the Ion, so long as they can regulate to a low enough pressure and be able to keep up with the necessary recharge rates. The following is a short list of several of the regulators which can keep up (there are more, threse are just some examples): Smart Parts Max-Flo, AKALMP Sidewinder, MacDev Max Attack and Conquest regs, Crossfire preset tank regs, Air America Armageddon, PMI THOR (some users claim this reg can keep up; others do not), Hyper-Flow regs, Bob Long Torpedo, Custom Products regulator.
Q: If the Vision eye is activated, isn't the maximum ROF cap disabled?
A: No, Smart Parts does not program their boards to do this, unlike some other manufacturers.
Q: What hopper should I buy? or Should I use an eVolutionII or a Halo?
A: This is also a matter of personal preference. I suggest you try both and see how they compare. Remember the vast balance difference between the eVolution and the Halo.
