The MilesTag Project

 

The MilesTag system offers:

  • Individual scoring for up to 40 players

  • Different weapon configurations and editable options like - ammo, clips, health, firing rate, reload time, respawns, armor, variable damage, hit delays, overheating.

  • Referee controls including - respawning, starting and stopping games, collecting scores.

  • 360degree hit detection and the ability to detect whether a sensor is connected

  • Variable IR power and IR LED failure detection

  • Using MicroMT based units, grenades, mines and other accessories can be made for the battlefield.

 

         

 

 

The Sensors:

Instead of using clear domes with plastic backs I am using small plastic enclosures like the ones used on the Lock-On rear sensors. The TSOP sensor and hit LED will be mounted on the outside of the plastic box and their legs will pass through the lid of the box to the circuit board. The circuit boards for the sensors will be made from normal veroboard with all the necessary components mounted to it. 25mm black elastic will thread through each box and will have a buckle at one end for easy user adjustment. Black 4 core cable will connect each box and an RJ11 socket will be housed in the rear box to allow easy connection of the black curly cord.

 

I am using Hammond brand ABS enclosures measuring 50x35x20mm for the front and 60x35x20mm for the back. The veroboard measures 25mm square and will be held in place on the back of the lid with hot melt glue. Adhesive hook and loop tape can also be used to hold each sensor box to a hat.

 

 

    

 

The Taggers:

G36Q

Two G36 type plastic toy guns converted into taggers. The magazines have been removed to allow for the battery holder. Aluminium sheet was used to create  new magazines. A micro switch has been added to the inside of the handle for the main trigger. A DC charging socket is mounted to the right of the fake fire mode selector. A 16x2 LCD screen is mounted in clear view for the operator and the mode and reload button are to the left. 5XX based

Scar-H

Made from 5 layers of MDF and using electrical conduit for the lens assemblies. A homemade vertical grip has been attached to some create a more tactical feel. Four of the Scar's use 32mm lens assemblies while two feature 50mm ones. 5XX based.

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Construction guide (old)

G3 SAS

This is a shorter lightweight tagger. 5XX based. The plastic stock version has been rebuilt as the SL8

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SL8 Alternative 

The last of the Lock-On SL8's has been rebuilt into a MilesTag 5XX tagger. It was such a nice rifle I had to keep it in the arsenal.

 

F2000

 

Originally both Lock-On taggers, they have been modified to the Milestag system. They feature a unique design and a 50mm lens assembly. 5XX based

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F2000S Sniper Rifle

Based on the shape of the F2000, these sniper rifles feature bolt action reloads, 50mm lens, bipods, 4X40 rifle scopes and a higher damage value than standard taggers.

These have been temporarily decomissioned. Both have been shortened from their origianl length and currently don't have any electronics in them.

 
P90 PDW

This compact unit has weaver rails for accessories and 32mm lens.

The second P90 has been painted in a Multicam type pattern.

 
M4 and HK416

These features a 50mm lens and collapsible stock. The M4 was made using a MDF receiver and a resin cast stock. The hand grip is made from 40mm PVC pipe with resin cast rails screwed to it. 5XX based

M134 Minigun

The barrel is constructed from 20mm PVC pipe and MDF discs, it rotates on an aluminium shaft.. It is powered by a 12V cordless drill motor housed in 100mm PVC.

 

 

 

 

MicroMT:

MicroMT is a simpler, cheaper version of the MilesTag system. It is fully compatible with the 5.XX system, however it does not provide scoring or an LCD display. It can be used to build battlefield accessories like grenades, mines/claymores, medic boxes, ammo boxes, flag stations and more. I have created  veroboard layouts for some of the  MicroMT based accessories .

 

  

MicroMT based tagger

 MicroMT wiring diagram  

Mini referee controller schematic

 Mini referee controller layout ref box wiring
Close up of ref box circuit Ref box's Prototype grenade
 

Claymore prototype MicroMT Gcon conversion Rear view showing power(green) and status (red) leds.
ISD Recorder ISD add on board LM386 Audio amp (stand alone)
Functional ISD recorder Testing the ISD add on board DC socket and keyswitch wiring
5XX Full Referee Box (untested - this is a cut down version of the Rev-G board) Running a red dot scope using the tagger power Plug and socket allows for easy disconnection
5XX Refbox Modifying a 45mm red dot scope to run from tagger battery supply Bolt action diagram for the f2000 sniper rifle
Pocket Claymore and trigger cables. RF remote controls to be added! Prototype UTS (Un-integrated Tagger System). The main PCB and batteries are located in the box. This allows for different taggers to be plugged into the box. Close up of LCD and sensor connection.