I am pleased to announce the new ShotMarker Rapid Fire sensors which drastically reduce the chance of missed shots caused by interference from off-target shots.
Whenever a shot is fired, its shockwave will sweep across every target on the range. While off-target shots are commonly detected and handled in software, the shockwave has the potential to interfere with another shot which is arriving at the exact same time. The probability of interference is low, but poses a significant problem for Across the Course rapid fire stages.
The objective of these new sensors is to attack the problem at its source. These are MEMS microphones with the same precision, accuracy, and simplicity as the original sensors, except with a more focused sensitivity range, extremely low settling time, and ability to ignore loud noises such as muzzle blast or bullet impact vibrations. We now have essentially the ideal sensor for an acoustic e-target, reducing the chance of a missed shot by over 10x and reaching the physical limits of what is possible with open sensing.
There is no change in accuracy, compatibility, or price. They are simply a revision of the internal sensing element, compatible with all existing Sensor Hubs, available now, and standard with all ShotMarker orders.
For an individual or small club with less than 5 targets, there is no reason to switch to the new sensors. Accuracy is the same and they will function the same way. If you represent a larger club who has been experiencing the effects of shot interference, then contact me (adamjmac@gmail.com) to discuss the option of swapping the sensor element in your sensors.
The original ShotMarker sensors were designed to push the limits in precision and reliability. When a shot appears, we need confidence that it was measured accurately first and foremost. Now, as more clubs are switching to e-targets in greater numbers, the focus is on supporting larger scale events. These sensors represent a major milestone for acoustic e-targets and my ongoing commitment to continually innovate and improve the sport.
Whenever a shot is fired, its shockwave will sweep across every target on the range. While off-target shots are commonly detected and handled in software, the shockwave has the potential to interfere with another shot which is arriving at the exact same time. The probability of interference is low, but poses a significant problem for Across the Course rapid fire stages.
The objective of these new sensors is to attack the problem at its source. These are MEMS microphones with the same precision, accuracy, and simplicity as the original sensors, except with a more focused sensitivity range, extremely low settling time, and ability to ignore loud noises such as muzzle blast or bullet impact vibrations. We now have essentially the ideal sensor for an acoustic e-target, reducing the chance of a missed shot by over 10x and reaching the physical limits of what is possible with open sensing.
There is no change in accuracy, compatibility, or price. They are simply a revision of the internal sensing element, compatible with all existing Sensor Hubs, available now, and standard with all ShotMarker orders.
For an individual or small club with less than 5 targets, there is no reason to switch to the new sensors. Accuracy is the same and they will function the same way. If you represent a larger club who has been experiencing the effects of shot interference, then contact me (adamjmac@gmail.com) to discuss the option of swapping the sensor element in your sensors.
The original ShotMarker sensors were designed to push the limits in precision and reliability. When a shot appears, we need confidence that it was measured accurately first and foremost. Now, as more clubs are switching to e-targets in greater numbers, the focus is on supporting larger scale events. These sensors represent a major milestone for acoustic e-targets and my ongoing commitment to continually innovate and improve the sport.
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