Ion Assembly Alignment issues

[Lotus]

Even though I already own 2 Ions and built them myself, this is actually the first time I've built a regular Ion. My electronic is a GCPB Savant which has its own board/frame, and the mech doesn't have any of that. My new one has two issues: trigger/microswitch alignment, and rear banjo causing body/frame alignment issues. I was wondering if anyone can tell me what I'm doing wrong, because I thought this was supposed to be easy and just slide the board into the grooves and put it all together.

"Completed" marker (hasn't aired up, and doesn't really work). The two rearward screws all screw in smoothly, but I couldn't get the front one from the breech in.



Trigger/microswitch alignment issue: Is the microswitch really supposed to be that far on the left of the board? (Board is a Scenario Dreams) No matter what I do, I can't get the trigger to actually activate the microswitch, and this looks like a pretty big alignment issue. It's hard to see, but the microswitch is too far to the leftside (if gun is pointed towards from you, like in the second photo).


Banjo bolt looks like it's not lining up naturally. I squished it in, but this doesn't seem right. At first I thought the hose was too long, but the screws would line up better if I could drop it in like this.

[Siress]

Here are my guesses:

1. Trigger switch alignment issue: Yes, that appears to be the factory switch location.
   1. No bottom stop in this frame for the free-floating PCB assembly, leading to it dropping too low?
   2. Incompatible trigger used? I've seen it before but don't remember what the trigger had been designed for exactly. The activation adjustment set-screw should be noticeably offset toward the micro switch. If it's in the center, it's not compatible with the Ion without modifications.
2. Rear banjo clearance
   1. I'm guessing the hose to the rear banjo is just a little too long. Try pushing the banjo further onto the hose, or trimming the hose down.
   2. Too much material in the frame. Unlikely since there's a thin wall to the rear frame screw.

[Spec]

I just put a nut with a little purple locktite on the set screw that actuates the micro switch. It held fine for years, didn't get in the way, and I never had to remove it.

[Lotus]

I just put a nut with a little purple locktite on the set screw that actuates the micro switch. It held fine for years, didn't get in the way, and I never had to remove it.

I was thinking of doing that, but I was worried that I had done something wrong to get it into this state in the first place. If this is just an "Ion" issue, I'd be happy to add a nut onto the trigger activation screw.

[Spec]

It might be the aftermarket trigger. That kind of looks like a warrior Scythe trigger which is very comfortable and easy shooting. But Warrior put all of their screws in the middle instead of offset left. This was my issue and the nut never caused any problems. Worked quite well.

[Lotus]

It might be the aftermarket trigger. That kind of looks like a warrior Scythe trigger which is very comfortable and easy shooting. But Warrior put all of their screws in the middle instead of offset left. This was my issue and the nut never caused any problems. Worked quite well.

That was exactly the issue, and the trigger did have the screw in the exact middle. I added a nut and a washer (for spacing) and now it's working great. Aired it up, leak tested it, and now all I need is paint and a Chrono to dwell tune it.