Universal laser tag

Creator: strages Status: thinking Born On: 16:52, 5 June 2013 (CDT) Last Updated: 18:37, 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 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
  • 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

Interest ranking=

• /r/HuntsvilleAlabama May 31, 2013

Commerical systems

• QZAR Systems
• Light Strike
• Toymax Laser Challenge Neutralizer

DIY

• MilesTag
• LASER forums

Decodes

• Light Strike
• Light Strike

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