Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Background

The Planet Eclipse Geo3 is the third generation Geo, a series of high-end spool markers. A new Geo is usually released every other year; the Geo3 was released in 2012.

Identification

The Geo3 can be identified by the word 'GEO' on the rear of the marker and the three-pronged eye covers below the breech.

Specifications

Dimensions:

  • Weight: 854g/1.88lb (inc Barrel,Battery,Feed,POPS)
  • Length: 520mm (inc Barrel)
  • Height: 202mm
  • Width: 31mm

Materials:

  • Body: 6061-T6 Aluminium
  • Barrel: 6061-T6 Aluminium
  • Frame: 6061-T6 Aluminium
  • Feed: 6061-T6 Aluminium
  • Eye Covers: 6061-T6 Aluminium

Electronics:

  • Interface: 3 Button on frame with tourney lock on PCB
  • Display: Transflective LCD w/ Tru-COlor Adjustable backlite
  • Solenoid Voltage: 5v
  • Processor Voltage: 3v
  • Processor: 16-Bit 16 MIPS
  • Power Supply: 1 x 9v (PP3) Battery
  • Eportal: Compatible (sold separately)

Hardware:

  • ASA Mount: T-slot mounted adjustable rail with POPS
  • Trigger Methods: Micro-switch and Break Beam opto-switch
  • Trigger Mechanism: Coil spring and magnetic return
  • Trigger Pivot: Dual instrument ball race units mounted in bearing carrier
  • Barrel: 2-Piece Micro Honed Shaft4 14.5" length 0.689" Bore
  • Feed Tube: Lever operated Clamping Feed with Sprocket Thumb Wheel

Pneumatics:

  • Operating Principle: Spool Valve
  • Solenoid Type: Custom MAC Solenid valve
  • Drive Mechanism: Sprung Loaded Drive Core Propshaft and GST Can
  • Bolt Mechanism: Spool Cure ST1 and ST2 Bolts

Ergonomics:

  • Grip Type: Contoured dual density grip
  • Grip Pitch: 167.2mm

Firmware:

  • Firing Modes: Semi & Ramping capped and uncapped
  • Debounce Modes: 10 Debounce Modes

Additional Information