2025-10-05 (Su) BonfireLaserTag Wiring the NERF gun

The wires for the rear switch had to come forward, near the forward switch. I wanted to have them exit near the top of the tagger, but there were too many moving parts between the origin and destination. The best solution was to add a 1/8" (3.5mm) headphone socket with the switch terminals on the tip and ring. Coiled headphone patch cables were inexpensive, and I had several in my inventory. I ran some PVC-insulated wires under the long orange shaft since they should be more wear-resistant and have lower friction than silicone-coated conductors. I soldered wires to the switches in place. The wires from the forward switch to the headphone receptacle were the flexible silicone-coated type to help them fit into the cavity. I tested the switches by connecting a headphone cable to a continuity meter and pulling the trigger. Electrically, it worked, but the headphone cable stuck out and would undoubtedly snag or snap during vigorous play. I added a right-angle adapter to the tagger, but I needed a different solution for the pipe.

Switches wired in parallel to headphone socket

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