Universal laser tag

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Creator:
strages
Status:
thinking
Born On:
16:52, 5 June 2013 (CDT)
Last Updated:
17:37, 05 June 2013 (CDT)

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

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
    • 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

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