Universal laser tag
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Overview
A universal laser tag system able to integrate any other laser tag systems past and present.
Decodes database
A central store of the decodes from every laser tag set we can get our hands on.
ToDo
- We'll need a decoder
- Need a simple database for storing the information
- could possibly use a flat file since it's going to end up on a microcontroller/tiny computer in the end
Ideas
- one vest to rule them all
- gun decode capture station
- untethering tutorials
- recharge stations
- custom accessories
- compatibility with commercial setups
One vest
This is essentially the backbone of the whole idea. The vest would contain multiple targets and a central microcontroller/computer capable of decoding the output of these targets along with a wireless solution for relaying data back to a central server. Software updates to the vest would allow for an increased set of decodes when needed.
ToDo
- how are the targets constructed?
- what are we using for wireless?
- UID?
- tracking player in an arena
- tagging data being relayed back to the central server
- how to control the gun's functions from the vest?
- disabling the gun when shot
- muzzle relay?
- interfaces wirelessly with the vest
- intercepts signals from the gun and relays out it's own emitter
- relaying would be remotely shut off from the vest denoting your "death"
- indicator light in the muzzle relay would indicate you're dead
- muzzle relay?
- managing ammo?
- muzzle relay?
- interfaces wirelessly with the vest
- intercepts signals from the gun and relays out it's own emitter
- relaying would be disabled when out of ammo amount set in the vest
- indicator light in the muzzle relay would indicate you're out of ammo
- muzzle relay?
- disabling the gun when shot
Decode station
A station where new data can be collected about laser tag sets so the vests can be updated before the game. Basically a field ready decoder similar to the one used to build the initial database of decodes.
ToDo
- how are the targets constructed?
- what data needs to be collected at this time?
References
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Commerical systems
DIY
Decodes
Local arenas
- Spec Tactical Laser Tag Madison, AL
- Roller Motion Skate Center Owens Cross Roads, AL
- Roller Motion Skate Center Bessemer, AL warning: eye-bleeding ahead
- Laser Chase Franklin, TN