Project

Laser tag is a fun group activity but is limited to arena gameplay with bulky equipment and limited rulesets

Goals:

• Portable indoor and outdoor laser tag system
• Fully contained game control and score synchronization within the guns
• Range of at least 150 ft.

System

Methods

• Modular approach to hardware development for easy and reliable build
• Self-contained and rechargeable battery system provides hours of gameplay
• Data transmission through a high power infrared emitter with dynamic power adjustment suitable for indoor and outdoor play
• Determine direction of hit reception through multiple receivers (Left, Right, Front)
• LEDs and haptic feedback for player immersion
• Devices connect and synchronize through a wireless IEEE 802.11 network protocol to coordinate game configuration and gameplay status
• Software allows several types of game modes selected via screen and navigational button

Conclusion

Results:

• Maximum tested range of greater than 1300 ft. in ideal conditions
• Successful mesh network communicates data between devices
• Successful self-powered, portable, and rechargeable system

Future Improvements:

• Better infrared beamforming
• Enhanced network adaptability for rapid topology adjustments
• Additional game mode implementations