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Sonic Gun System - Guns for non-tube displays
davidrfoley:
--- Quote from: wbassett on August 27, 2008, 10:32:29 pm ---Some have asked in another thread if the sonic sensors will work behind plexi or glass?
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No, the actual sensors must be exposed as they use acoustic waves. They are only 10mm in diameter, so they only require a very small area of exposure.
--- Quote from: wbassett on August 27, 2008, 10:32:29 pm ---Also what is the range? That is another common complaint about the IR based guns.
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The design range is 0 to 15 feet. We anticipate being able to extend it greatly after the initial release.
--- Quote from: wbassett on August 27, 2008, 10:32:29 pm ---How far back do you have to stand?
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only a few mm
--- Quote from: wbassett on August 27, 2008, 10:32:29 pm ---How is the accuracy as compared to other acrade guns
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much greater. We anticipate pixel accuracy within the usage range.
--- Quote from: wbassett on August 27, 2008, 10:32:29 pm ---and does it flash the screen like they do?
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No, the system is completely independent of the video system so there is no interaction with the display. You'll be able to use Tube, Plasma, LCD, projectors and any other type of display technology.
We are still in the design and prototype phase of the project, however I've posted the intiial specs and integration information at http://www.nanotechent.com/sgs-support.php
ahofle:
I know it's early, but do you have any plans for a consumer (hobbyist) version and if so do you have a rough price estimate? This looks to me like the future of gun games, assuming the accuracy and required distance is as you describe.
davidrfoley:
I can't quote a price.
TPB:
--- Quote from: ahofle on August 28, 2008, 01:26:43 am ---
This looks to me like the future of gun games
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It sure does sound promising.
Keep up the good work Dave, and keep us posted on further development of this product !! :cheers:
Shoegazer:
Another question - will the SGS be "compatible" with all MAME shooting games in their different interfaces, since some used a mouse interface, some used joystick, etc? And will they allow for both players in each case? I'm trying to think of all the issues the TopGuns solved that we now take for granted...
Shoegazer
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