Introduction: Arduino Laser-Tag Part-1 of 8

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About: J.D Electronic has bee designing a large range of DIY Arduino / Picaxe Electronic Kit-sets and Products for Hobbyists, Electricians and Schools Be sure to check out our New DIY Laser-tag game system kit.

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)

Supplies

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.


Step 1: - Parts List.1 (front)

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

Step 2: - Resistors

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

Step 3: - Mylar Capacitors

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

Step 4: - Electro Capacitors

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

Step 5: - 5 Volt Regulator

Insert and solder the 5 volt Regulator

Step 6: - Transistors

Now insert the BC337 transistors.

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

Step 7: - LED Driver IC

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

Step 8: - 5mm LEDs

Solder the 5mm Super bright LEDs to PCB.

Step 9: - 4.8mm LEDs

Solder the 4.8mm Straw-hat LED to PCB.

Step 10: - I/R Receiver Diode

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

Step 11: - Display Programmed Arduino

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.

Step 12: - Main Programmed Arduino Nano

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

Step 13: - 2.5MM PCB Socket

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

Step 14: - Wire Cable Lead

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

Step 15: - Power Up Test

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.

Step 16: - Finished Front PCB

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)

Step 17: - Some Photos