6. Armoury Guide
Foil
1. Weight Test
Connect the foil to either side so the connection arrow is displayed. Pushing the tip
will break the circuit and the arrow will disappear. Use the weight to push the tip
down, when you release the weight the spring should have enough force to lift the
tip which is indicated by the arrow reappearing in the corner of the screen. For a
more accurate test use the “Foil/Sabre/BdyWr” test to see the change in resistance.
2. Intermittent Off Target
For a resistance reading select the “Foil/Sabre/BdyWr” option in armourer mode.
Move the foil parts to see what causes an increase in resistance, a complete break
will be shown by a white light. It can also be worth checking with the foil practice
mode. Nothing should trigger a break except pressing the foil tip. Try moving the
blade, barrel, tip, and socket to determine what triggers a break.
3. Nothing happens on hit
Select the “Foil/Sabre/BdyWr” option in armourer mode. Disconnect the tip
completely by removing the grub screws. If the white light is not shown then there is
a short along the blade somewhere. Check along the length of the blade, flexing as
you go to check for any visible sign of contact between the wire and blade. Next
loosen the handle and check it is not pinching the wire. Retighten the handle. Try
pushing the plastic cup inside the barrel with something non-conductive. If this
affects the resistance or causes a white light then the wire is broken or has not been
pulled through fully.
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