Construction: Parts list and layout

 
Most of the parts required are easily obtainable, also some items can be substituted for different sizes, shapes etc. You should use this as a guide to building your own lasertag project for what ever system you use and change it around to suit your own style.

Following is a list of parts, I think it has everything, I have  provided part numbers and pricing where possible. All prices are in Australian Dollars and any company's mentioned are also Australian. Some prices are approximate based on the price per meter.

Item Price Part No Supplier
27mm Speaker $2.14 C2208 Dick Smith Electronics
Momentary switch square $1.50 P7568 Dick Smith Electronics
Momentary switch small round $1.20 P7560 Dick Smith Electronics
115X65X40mm Polycarbonate box $9.80 H2860 Dick Smith Electronics
90X56X32mm Plastic box $4.98 H2857 Dick Smith Electronics
50mm PVC pipe connector $3.00   Mitre10
40mm PVC pipe connector $2.00   Mitre10
195mm Length of 50mm PVC pipe $1.50   Mitre10
10mm Length of 40mm PVC pipe $0.20   Mitre10
445mm Length of 40mm alum. channel $5.00   Local aluminium supplier
100mm Length of 19.05mm square alum. tube $0.50   Mitre10
100mm Length of 12mmX3mm alum. bar $0.20   Mitre10
230mm Length of 12X12X1.6mm alum. angle $0.50   Bunnings
50mm magnifying glass $3.30   Local newsagents
250mm of 16 core rainbow ribbon cable $0.85   Jaycar
Nuts, bolts, washers, screws etc $3.00   Mitre10
350X20019mm KD hardwood $5.00   Mitre10

Well that's about everything, apart from a small piece of thin black plastic, some mild steel for the trigger guard and paint of your choice! Total price around $45-50AUD ($36US).

 

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