Saturday, January 28, 2012

Empire Invert Mini Review

The Invert Mini paintball marker has been around for a long time, and is a very popular choice for new players looking for a speedball gun at a low price.

Shooting/Gameplay


Specs

Weight: 1.99 lbs (including barrel and battery)
Trigger: 3-point adjustable
Barrel: 12" one piece
Operation: Pressure controlled poppet
Input Pressure: ~200 psi
Modes: NXL, PSP, NPPL, Millennium

Review

Overall, the Invert Mini is a decent shooter for only $300. It is light and small (as advertised) which can be a huge pro, or a major con depending on your preference and hand size. In terms of shot quality, it is decent. There is vibration when shooting, which can often loosen some screws in the fore-grip every couple cases through the gun.

The Invert Mini does not have an on/off asa, so it requires some effort to screw the tank in and out when pressurized. To ease this (and protect your threads), either purchase an on/off asa or empty the tank before removing it from the marker.

The Mini is easy to maintain, and usually just requires wiping and lubing the bolt and bolt guide. The only major hassle of maintenance is if the eyes become dirty. To remove the eyes, the trigger frame, fore-grip, and a large plate must be removed. It takes five to ten minutes and isn't a big deal as long as you are patient and take care to keep your eyes clean.

Invert Mini with Empire Relay ASA and Dye Ultralite Barrel


The only upgrades that would be reccommendable for an Invert Mini would be a Lurker bolt, and New Designz Thread Saver. The lurker bolt dramatically increases efficiency and shot quality, while the NDZ Thread Saver allows the user to degas the marker without taking off the tank.

The mini is macro-less, meaning there is no hoses to crimp or break. This gives it a cleaner, smoother look and adds a bit of functionality as well.

In conclusion, the Invert Mini is a pretty good marker and if maintained properly works very well. While there are markers in the price range (such as the GOG eXTCy) that include an on/off asa, the mini works great if you have smaller hands or want the ease of use that comes with the mini.

For instructions on how to disassemble and maintain the Invert Mini, see the Invert Mini Disassembly article.

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My invert mini does not have the little button by the battery to change firing modes. So how do I change it?
4 replies · active 651 weeks ago
If you bought the mini brand new, then it should have the button. If you bought it used, your mini may have an upgraded board. In that case, try and find out what brand of board it is and look up the manual online.

Examples of aftermarket boards for the mini are Virtue and APE.
Im pretty sure it was new. I figured out a way that may have something to do with the board. when i hold the trigger and press the power button it will light up and i can change different light sequences but im not real sure what it does or how to keep them set
That's definitely a non-stock board. If you aren't 100% sure what you're doing, I would recommend to leave your settings as they are unless you absolutely need to.

If you think you might have changed settings accidentally, remove the battery and wait ten seconds before putting it back in. This normally resets boards.

If you would like further help, I would recommend heading over to www.techpb.com/forums and posting a topic there. Including a picture would help a lot as well.
in 2012 they started shipping with the upgrade shockwave board.
Turn your marker off, ohld in the trigger and turn it on. once it stops flashing let go.
it will be solid red. that is the selection menu.
hold the trigger in for two seconds until it flashes. once it stops, pull the trigger 1-4 times.
1 = semi
2 = psp three burst.
3 = ramp mode
4 = full auto.
Once you pull the trigger however many times, wait for it to save. you'll know it did that because it'll flash every color in the book and go back to solid red.
Once that happens, go ahead and turn it off and then back on. gtg.
BTW, its all explained in the CD that was in the packaging that came with the marker. theres a cute little PDF file on it with everything you need to know.

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