Homebrew Automated Sentry Gun.

Bandit · September 21st, 2005, 20:17

This takes airsoft sentry guns to a whole new level. Sure we've seen stationary airsoft guns hooked up to motion detectors, which is inventive no doubt. But they kind of pale in comparison to this sentry gun.

This has more in common with the sentry guns from Half Life or Aliens than anything in reallife. As in it has automatic target acquisition, tracking, and firing.

So all you DIY folks out there, time to learn some robotics!

Also, if the site is slow I've got the video saved if anyone wants to mirror it.

PsychoSpy · September 21st, 2005, 20:24

I'm offering up programming support for a project like this.. I have a lot of experience in programming in general, and some experience in image processing for target acquisition, IFF (Friend/Foe Identification), and other areas that could apply to this project.

I'm thinking about building the hardware myself as well if someone doesn't feel like doing it. Depends on my work and family schedule over the next few months though. I think it could be a neat addition to some futuristic scenario games (i.e. the Stargate game that's coming up).

Mysteryfish · September 21st, 2005, 20:30

That's some cool shit right there...

I'd like to learn about capturing pixels through a camera like that.

sherlockbonez · September 21st, 2005, 20:31

I wondering if your gun has to pay to get into a game.

MadMax · September 21st, 2005, 20:51

That is hilarious!

Combine that turret with DonP's shootable target project:

http://www.unconventional-airsoft.co...ive-target.php

and you could build an autogun which detects when it gets shot. Maybe 5 hits to sensitive target areas to kill or make it become more inaccurate as hits accumulate before the device goes wild and dumps mag for 5 seconds slewing around in random arcs.

FOX_111 · September 21st, 2005, 21:38

That turret is amazing!!

If it does some little beeps when aquiring targets, it would look a lot like HL2 turrets.

I'd like to be able to do that!

Iceman · September 21st, 2005, 23:19

you know.. what it needs is a diffrent gun... something that can take a Boxmag... 3500rounds... oh yeah...

UV led in the box, Tracer BBs... oh yeah.... oh... yeah..

Pyro · September 22nd, 2005, 02:14

what does this have to do with gear?

The Saint · September 22nd, 2005, 02:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

you know.. what it needs is a diffrent gun... something that can take a Boxmag... 3500rounds... oh yeah...

P90 with the ugly addon that involves an Armalite hicap would probably be the best call, if one wants to retain the top-loading feature. Reading that page has me thinking, aside from the South Koreans (and only recently), I can't think of anyone else who has sentry turrets in service. Some Americans have also developed a pneumatically aimed remotely operated rifle system, but that's about it that I've heard.

FOX_111 · September 22nd, 2005, 08:42

Well, they have the phalanx systeme on boat (R2D2 for the intimates). It's a big vulcan style gun with a radar mounted on top that shoot down incomming missils and planes.

On a smaller scale, a remote operated sniper rifle is in service with some units (don't remember which one). Not to mention the new M249 (or was it an M60) on a remote operated robot.

Thoses things aren't new, but we don't see them often.

The Saint · September 22nd, 2005, 15:50

I don't really think of CIWS or armed robots when I think sentry turrets, since my idea of a sentry turret stems largely from what was seen in Aliens. My surprise is at the lack of automated land based direct-fire defence systems, you know, like this: http://www.network54.com/Forum/threa...&lp=1106866532

And somebody just posted this topic again in Airsoft Media.

Mantelope · September 22nd, 2005, 15:51

It's been Farked.

Lisa · September 22nd, 2005, 17:42

Glad I saw it before it made it to fark.com.

Bandit · September 22nd, 2005, 20:34

Those Korean sentry guns are impressive. Other than those ones and the Phalanx systems on naval ships, the closest thing I've seen are these Israeli (I think) "surveillance robots."

I don't believe that they have any automation to them, rather that they are controlled much like tactical robots.

As for buddy's DIY airsoft sentry gun? I figure he could do with larger servos, and replace the physical trigger actuator with an electronic switch wired into the wepon (which I assume is possible with AEGs).

As for gameplay in the field, I'd certainly hunt down the exact .wav file for the Half Life sentry guns to use. As for disabling them, maybe a large switch or wire to cut, so the opposing team could disable them within the game context. You know, to make things "fair." 8-)

I still have the video from the site, if anyone wants to mirror it. It is really worthwhile to see. Just pm me or something.

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September 21st, 2005, 20:17	#1
Bandit Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Calgary, AB.	Homebrew Automated Sentry Gun. This takes airsoft sentry guns to a whole new level. Sure we've seen stationary airsoft guns hooked up to motion detectors, which is inventive no doubt. But they kind of pale in comparison to this sentry gun. This has more in common with the sentry guns from Half Life or Aliens than anything in reallife. As in it has automatic target acquisition, tracking, and firing. So all you DIY folks out there, time to learn some robotics! Also, if the site is slow I've got the video saved if anyone wants to mirror it.

September 21st, 2005, 20:31	#4
sherlockbonez Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2002	I wondering if your gun has to pay to get into a game. __________________ Солдаты Свободы

September 21st, 2005, 20:51	#5
MadMax Delierious Designer of Dastardly Detonations Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: in the dark recesses of some metal chip filled machine shop	That is hilarious! Combine that turret with DonP's shootable target project: http://www.unconventional-airsoft.co...ive-target.php and you could build an autogun which detects when it gets shot. Maybe 5 hits to sensitive target areas to kill or make it become more inaccurate as hits accumulate before the device goes wild and dumps mag for 5 seconds slewing around in random arcs. __________________ Want nearly free GBB gas?

September 21st, 2005, 20:24	#2
PsychoSpy Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London, Ontario	I'm offering up programming support for a project like this.. I have a lot of experience in programming in general, and some experience in image processing for target acquisition, IFF (Friend/Foe Identification), and other areas that could apply to this project. I'm thinking about building the hardware myself as well if someone doesn't feel like doing it. Depends on my work and family schedule over the next few months though. I think it could be a neat addition to some futuristic scenario games (i.e. the Stargate game that's coming up).

September 21st, 2005, 20:30	#3
Mysteryfish Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North Vancouver, B.C.	That's some cool shit right there... I'd like to learn about capturing pixels through a camera like that.

September 21st, 2005, 21:38	#6
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	That turret is amazing!! If it does some little beeps when aquiring targets, it would look a lot like HL2 turrets. I'd like to be able to do that! __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

September 21st, 2005, 23:19	#7
Iceman Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec	you know.. what it needs is a diffrent gun... something that can take a Boxmag... 3500rounds... oh yeah... UV led in the box, Tracer BBs... oh yeah.... oh... yeah.. __________________ www.antoinethisdale.com

September 22nd, 2005, 02:14	#8
Pyro Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario	what does this have to do with gear? __________________ Contras A-07

September 22nd, 2005, 08:42	#10
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	Well, they have the phalanx systeme on boat (R2D2 for the intimates). It's a big vulcan style gun with a radar mounted on top that shoot down incomming missils and planes. On a smaller scale, a remote operated sniper rifle is in service with some units (don't remember which one). Not to mention the new M249 (or was it an M60) on a remote operated robot. Thoses things aren't new, but we don't see them often. __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

September 22nd, 2005, 15:50	#11
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	I don't really think of CIWS or armed robots when I think sentry turrets, since my idea of a sentry turret stems largely from what was seen in Aliens. My surprise is at the lack of automated land based direct-fire defence systems, you know, like this: http://www.network54.com/Forum/threa...&lp=1106866532 And somebody just posted this topic again in Airsoft Media. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

September 22nd, 2005, 15:51	#12
Mantelope Scotty aka harleyb Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	It's been Farked. __________________

September 22nd, 2005, 17:42	#13
Lisa Looking for form T-whatev Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Trenton	Glad I saw it before it made it to fark.com. __________________ May you live in interesting times. ASCMART, your smart choice

September 22nd, 2005, 20:34	#14
Bandit Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Calgary, AB.	Those Korean sentry guns are impressive. Other than those ones and the Phalanx systems on naval ships, the closest thing I've seen are these Israeli (I think) "surveillance robots." I don't believe that they have any automation to them, rather that they are controlled much like tactical robots. As for buddy's DIY airsoft sentry gun? I figure he could do with larger servos, and replace the physical trigger actuator with an electronic switch wired into the wepon (which I assume is possible with AEGs). As for gameplay in the field, I'd certainly hunt down the exact .wav file for the Half Life sentry guns to use. As for disabling them, maybe a large switch or wire to cut, so the opposing team could disable them within the game context. You know, to make things "fair." 8-) I still have the video from the site, if anyone wants to mirror it. It is really worthwhile to see. Just pm me or something.

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