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GunCon2 on PC-monitor
lustreking:
How complicated is the circuit? Would it be easy to build on the pad-per-hole perfboard? If so, I'd probably be interested in just the parts, or maybe a kit with a pcb.
-S
ZeroPoint:
Software flash reduces the hardware cost and have simpler connections. It is also independent on connection type: RGB, S-Vhs etc.
Hardware flash must be triggered by the driver via f.ex. the serial port. It is also possible to modify the gun to trigger the hardware flash and will then be independent on the driver. This is a little more complicated. Hardware flash also needs separate circuitry for RGB and S-VHS connections.
The hardware flash is better in the way that it works no matter what software you are running.
The circuit contains three 14 pins ICs, a few resistors, capasitors, transistors, 2 passthrough connectors and 2 rca connctors. Well, actually a lot to solder on a breadboard. I would recommend buying this already made. It
vibez:
Hmm. now i'm not sure. I always thought the software flash would be promlematic. I guess its up to you to maybe throw some ball park figures about. Maybe if someone programmed a software flash we could try it out to see if it is acceptable or not
AmericanDemon:
Heres the way I look at it. You can buy a Guncon 2 off of ebay for between 5-20 bucks. An Act Labs gun can run around 60- 150. If you do the math, to make it cost effective and to eliminate the need to scour the web for an act labs gun, this circuit could run from 40 - 130 bucks.
I know I personally would personally prefer to buy a premade device. I would be willing to spend $40.00 - $60.00 as long as it supported dual Guncon 2 support.
ZeroPoint:
Now we are talking... :)
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