Hey guess what? I created a Shocker frame that's actually not a stock frame replica! And it's nice!!!
As you can see from that picture, the frame is completely redesigned from scratch, and even uses a different board (note: I never used a different board in the end).
The frame is meant to fix a couple of the inherent design constraints of Shockers. In addition to being shaped quite differently, the internals have been rearranged to make enough room for those ergonomics changes. In the past there have been a few aftermarket Shocker/Nerve frames available from time to time, but they've always been extremely similar to the design of the stock frames since they used the same trigger and general layout. The frame used on Shockers and Nerves was designed back in 2002, and modern markers have gone a different direction.
My take on the problem was to move the internals around a little, rearrange some key components, and end up with a completely different design overall. The design uses advanced ergonomics meant to bring Shockers back up to modern standards, while at the same time featuring reliable and well-tested features too. I've also spent considerable time ensuring the frame is easy to produce, since selling an excessively priced item is not productive.
This frame includes a new trigger, snatchgrip, and rubber grips; but I have other tricks up my sleeve too. Since the frame has been designed from scratch, so too has the circuit board. The new board is placed in such a way that an OLED display screen would be no problem at all. But you don't have to go that route if you dont' want, because this frame is also compatible with the stock lwoer boards too, using a new design for the powerswitch button.
Development:
To quickly determine the ergonomics and internal arrangement of the frame, I created a 3d printed prototype using my new-at-the-time printer. This is how the frame appears on an actual marker:
I made a few adjustments here and there, so after the design was finalized I finally got down to fabricating an aluminum prototype. A picture:
I recorded this video at boring points during the machining process. The video is somewhat disjointed since the frame production can be difficult for people to follow. Instead the video is arranged by the operation type for better clarity.
Here's the frame installed on one of my project Shockers:
Future Plans: (2014)
The frame works great but it had some drawbacks. At the time of designing it, I was interested in partnering with one of the aftermarket board developers to produce a true OLED conversion for the marker and have it shine through a window in the grip panels. As a result the frame used new grips and a new board, in addition to the existing new parts like trigger and snatchgrip.
I was in talks with a couple develoeprs for this new OLED board, but ultimately none of them followed through with the project.
As of 2014 I've been continuously getting requests about the status of these frames. I make several other frames through Nummech Products that are bolt-on upgrades for other markers. As a result I've been investigating the idea of bringing the project back up in modern times. A new page describes the updated frames: Shocker Pie frame 2014