Arduino Laser-Tag Part-1 of 8

I have being played around with Arduino and Picaxe over a few years with a wide range of different project built up and also in kitset form.

Now you can build your own high -tech laser-tag system using Arduino, bringing the futuristic thrill of laser-tag Innovations kits - directly to you. This laser-tag system is a fully functional laser-tag set in kit-form, allowing you to build your own arena and gear.

The complete kit comes with all parts includes the following items (front, back, Phaser Gun parts and Shoulders 3D case, all Resistors, Transistors, I/R receiver diodes, I/R Tx diodes, Laser, Battery Charger, Cable and Body vest with cable and fixing plates attached for you. (plug & play)

Build your own DIY Laser-tag system “Great fun” Ideal for schools, clubs, and hobbyists

If you want to purchase a complete kit ( All parts supplied) or a Short-form kit (All PCBs components assemble and tested only) Also you can purchase any spare parts as well. Please Contact us.

Contact Information:

James

Email: ledxtreme27@gmail.com

David:

Email: inspectholdings@outlook.com

Assemble Stages

1. Front Pack build - Part.1
2. Back Pack build - Part.2
3. Shoulders Left/Right build - Part.3
4. Vest Assembly Part.4
5. Phaser Gun build - Part - 5
6. Battery Charger build - Part.6
7. Remote Electronic Score-Board build - Part.7
8. "New" Sentry Target Control build - Part.8 (In the Development stage)
9. "New" EMC Terminator Control Device build - Part.9 (In Development stage)

Note: The 7.4v lipo battery is not supplied with kit.

TOOLS USED IN THIS PROJECT

1. Small pliers
2. Phillips screwdriver
3. Soldering iron with a fine tip
4. Power Supply 9 volts
5. Digital Multimeter

NOTE: These items can be purchase from your local Electronic shop.

Laser-tag front pack kit, before starting this project. Please check all parts against the ----- list below.

FRONT LASER PACK PARTS ONLY

DESCRIPTION QTY

PCB Ver.3H2 ------------------------------------------ 1

OLED Display ----------------------------------------- 1

Zero Ohm Resistor ----------------------------------- 10

1k8 Ohm ---------------------------------------------- 11

10k Ohm Resistor ------------------------------------- 1

330 Ohm Resistor ------------------------------------ 11

7805 Voltage Regulator ------------------------------ 1

Micro chip (programmed) Nano ---------------------- 1

Micro chip (programmed) Min Pro ------------------- 1

BC327 Transistor ---------------------------------------1

BC337 Transistor -------------------------------------- 10

Case M3 Screws --------------------------------------- 6

8 Pin 2.54 Connect Socket ----------------------------- 2

LED Driver IC ------------------------------------------ 1

8 Pin Male Connect Plug and Cable 1M --------------- 4

4.8mm Straw-hat LED --------------------------------- 1

5mm Super bright LEDs ------------------------------ 23

100uF 16V Electro Cap --------------------------------- 2

IR Receiver -------------------------------------------- 3

Front 3D Print Case ------------------------------------ 1

Vest Design -------------------------------------------- 1

0.1uF Cap ---------------------------------------------- 6

PCB Screws -------------------------------------------- 6

Insert and solder all the resistors to the PCB in the kit.

Insert and solder all mylar capacitors 0.1uf - (104) to PCB.

Insert and solder the Electro capacitors 100uf 16 volt - to PCB.

Insert and solder the 5 volt Regulator

Now insert the BC337 transistors.

NOTE: The flat side of the transistor goes toward the flat side on the PCB.

Insert the LED driver IC with the notch facing towards the bottom of the PCB and solder. (Pen pointing at pin 1 of IC)

Solder the 5mm Super bright LEDs to PCB.

Solder the 4.8mm Straw-hat LED to PCB.

Bend the legs over on the I/R(Infrared) receiver diode and solder to PCB

Insert and solder the Arduino Mini - pro (programmed) module to PCB. NOTE: Make sure it is inserted the right way round before soldering in place.

Insert and solder the Arduino Nano (programmed) module to PCB. NOTE: Make sure it is inserted the right way round before soldering in place.

Insert the 8 pin sockets to the bottom top side of PCB.

Solder in the (OLED display) 4 pin wire plug lead to the top of PCB

Connect a 9 volt power supply to the front PCB ( 7.4V input pad on PCB )

NOTE: WARNING! Check and make sure the power lead is correct polarity Positive + ve and Ground 0v before you apply power to the front PCB.

Now if all is correct the led lights should start flashing.

Here the complete finished front PCB, now ready for testing. Check that components are solder and inserted the correct way round (Arduino modules, 5v Reg, Transistors, and LED Driver IC.)

Do the same Assembly again for the other PCB that is supplied with this kit (Back, Shoulders and Phaser Gun)