I ordered some small RGB screens for the taggers. They should inform players about the game, such as their team, when they get hit, and when they hit someone. I chose 1.8" (45mm) screens because they were inexpensive and large enough to convey information during a fast-paced game. I measured the demo board dimensions and recorded them into the model.
The screen needed to be visible when mounted on the top of a tagger, so I started with a rectangle and a variable to angle the halves symmetrically. The hull() function created a solid body between the sides, and the minkowski() function let me round the corners. I hollowed out the space under the screen area, but I need to revise the code so I can change angles. After that, I will work on adding an infrared receiver to the other side.
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2025-06-23
The screen needed to be visible when mounted on the top of a tagger, so I started with a rectangle and a variable to angle the halves symmetrically. The hull() function created a solid body between the sides, and the minkowski() function let me round the corners. I hollowed out the space under the screen area, but I need to revise the code so I can change angles. After that, I will work on adding an infrared receiver to the other side.
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| The screen side of the display and IR module |
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Completed projects from year 9
Completed projects from year 10
Completed projects from year 11
Completed projects from year 12
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
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2025-06-23
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