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Firmware DB microcontrollers 

11.3.

SIRIUS Station firmware update 

The firmware of the microcontroller of the SIRIUS Station has its own peculiarities - the 

device  does  not  have  a  system  button  and  you  can  only  put  it  into  boot  mode

 

from  the 

ARENA program. 

The sequence is as follows: 

Launch ARENA and BootLoader programs.

Turn on SIRIUS Stations for which firmware updates are required (up to 8 devices
can be flashed simultaneously).

Wait  for  their  connection  with  the  server  (the  LEDs  on  the  display  panel  light  up
and fade alternately in different colors) and the information about this appears in

the ARENA program.

Check  firmware  version.  If  it  differs  from  the  installed  one,  or  there  is  a  need  to
update the current one, continue the procedure.

In  the  ARENA  program,  in  the  “Change  ID”  tab  of  the  “System  Settings”  window,

select  the  number  of  the  reprogrammable  device  from  the  drop-down  list  (or,  if
necessary, reflash all connected devices by clicking on the “All” option).

Press the “Set boot mode” button.

Successful switching of this device to boot mode will result in disconnecting it from
the  ARENA  program.  All  LEDs  on  the  SIRIUS  display  panel  turn  off,  only  the  side
lights are on.

Current firmware 

version

 

Summary of Contents for GALAXY

Page 1: ...Lasertag net GALAXY platform User s manual ...

Page 2: ...termining the winner in the game 40 10 3 Game Statistics 40 10 4 Sound and music settings 44 10 5 Fiscal Statistics 45 10 6 System Configuration 46 10 6 1 System 46 10 6 2 Change ID 46 10 6 3 Settings 47 10 6 4 Access permissions 49 11 Firmware update for gaming microcontrollers 50 11 1 Updating game kits firmware 11 2 Smart Domination Box Firmware Update 53 11 3 SIRIUS Station firmware update 54 ...

Page 3: ... its team are earned points for each successful action hit the opponent base domination box etc capture Depending on the settings points are deducted for opponent s hit into the sensors of opposite team player respawn unsuccessful shot etc Statistics are quickly transmitted to the control computer and can be displayed on a screen of a monitor projector or television The minimum set for playing are...

Page 4: ...hit the player not only in the vest but also in his weapon Flashing RGB LEDs in white on these sensors as well as an audio signal informs the player that he was hit In addition to the hit indicators a dynamic backlight synchronized with the shot was used in the blaster body A two hand sensor is installed in the case which does not allow playing the game holding the blaster with one hand Each blast...

Page 5: ...t mode Burst duration until empty The number of clips at the beginning of the game Battery charge level Server connection indication Health level Ammo level Fire mode The number of defeats from the opponent The number of hit opponents Number of gained points Rating Player s team color Kit ID The number of hits in the opponent The player defeated an opponent with ID 125 The player was defeated by o...

Page 6: ... the differential damage to the player by zone visually The textile base of the vest is made of durable wear resistant cordura material Two adjustable belts located on the sides allow you to adjust the size of the vest to the complexion and age of most players The kit is powered by 2 Li ion batteries 7 4 V total capacity 5200 mAh built in the control unit of the vest Sensors of hit and indication ...

Page 7: ...e deep discharge and shortcut protection circuit Nevertheless serious attention shall be paid to safe handling with Li ion batteries Use ventilated and fireproof room to charge the batteries In case of possible inflammation of batteries it shall not cause fire in the entire premise Temperature mode of Li ion batteries charge affects their capacity being reduced during charging process in the cold ...

Page 8: ...r is based on the Realtek RTL8196E CG network processor and is capable of providing data transfer rates of up to 300 Mbps The router is equipped with an external power supply 12 V 1A a UTP cable and two antennas with a gain of 11 dBi When using a portable power source powerbank for operation of the router the output voltage is necessary to be 12 V the rated voltage of the router s power supply Do ...

Page 9: ...domination box The main difference is the presence of 3 indicator scale that shows the capture degree of each command as well as 5 modes which allow to record the capture for both time and shots Capture is made by an infrared ray pulse directed from the laser tag gun into the sensor The sensor is placed in the lower inner part of the device so the emitter must be placed vertically downward relativ...

Page 10: ...tion Box switches to the standby mode Two central LEDs are lit with the color of the current DB mode To find out the battery s charge level in this mode you should press and release the service button The number of glowing purple LEDs will indicate the battery charge 16 LEDs 100 8 50 etc Game Mode The domination box can work in 5 display modes Capture for time Capture with shots Tug of war Triple ...

Page 11: ... the zone of influence of the IR emitters of the device will be taken away health units If necessary this function can be disabled in the program At the first hit the lower LEDs of all racks are lit with the color of the player s team On next hits the LEDs will sequentially fill the racks from the bottom up to a multiple of the set capture value For example if the setting value is set to 100 hits ...

Page 12: ...imultaneously on all indicator racks on the basis of the flag raising principle After the first shot the lower LEDs of all three racks are lit with the color of the player s team When the number of shots is equal to 1 16 of the set capture parameter the LEDs light up sequentially If the second team makes a re capture then first the LEDs of the color of the previous team will go out sequentially th...

Page 13: ...lternately in different colors Game Mode When the game starts the device starts working in the selected mode with the settings specified in the program the frequency of issued commands the impact on players of certain teams the number of shots for deactivation etc Indication will correspond to the mode In the current release SIRIUS station can operate in seven game modes Respawn Radiation Medkit A...

Page 14: ...he Respawn mode The difference is that to put the device on pause it is possible for the team that the team acts on or all if it is set to affect all The device in this mode can be used as an anomaly that will protect for example an artifact or approaches to the base if you choose a selective effect on a specific team Medkit Mode the central and closest 4 LEDs of the outer circle form an image of ...

Page 15: ... health unit is added the SIRIUS station in the Random mode can be used in scenarios with anomalous zones an element of unpredictability will add interest to the game Base mode the indication is similar to the Respawn mode i e if the base is red then the central LEDs glow red The difference is that they do not blink like in Respawn but glow constantly The outer circle in white also displays a time...

Page 16: ...red Bonuses are distributed to all players regardless of the team color In the program you can set a limited number of distributions of bonuses after which the device pauses and resumes its work after the time set in the program During inactivity only the central LEDs shimmer with a rainbow The device is configured and controlled from the ARENA program for PC via the Wi Fi channel Game modes Scena...

Page 17: ...network via 8 4 V 2 A Sound built in speakers audio output The Multistation is inherently the development of a standard laser tag device the Utility Box But besides this it acquired the functions of a Domination Box an Electronic bomb and a Base In the current release the Multistation can work in seven modes Medical Kit Arsenal Respawn Bomb Check Point Radiation and Base When the game round starts...

Page 18: ...th units and ammunition In the Arsenal mode cartridges or clips can be replenished in one of the ways by waiting for the automatic distribution or by firing from the blaster into the device can be configured At the same time in the clips shown on the screen the upper cartridge is sent to the chamber and two lower ones rise in its place After using the third cartridge the conveyor loads the next pa...

Page 19: ... its original state the message Bomb has been defused sounds and the ring with a crosshair appears on the screen again Or the bomb explodes One of the most popular additional laser tag devices is the Domination Box The Multistation can work in this mode But the device s functionality as such takes into account the specifics of the indoor laser tag When the round starts a white target ring appears ...

Page 20: ...is awarded to the team that owns the point by the time the game timer stops The mode Base has been added in the list of modes for additional devices comparatively recently Its main difference is the respawn and radiation lesion of selectively players of teams of different colors It is also possible to destroy deactivate the opponent s base After the scenario starts an image of a waving flag of the...

Page 21: ... configure it yourself on the example of the firmware of the Totolink router 8 1 Manual router configuration in case of accidental reset 1 Check and if necessary set the computer to automatically obtain an IP address 2 For automatic configuration obtain the configuration file of the totolink_config dat router from the technical support of the company and save it in any directory on the file system...

Page 22: ...ed settings file in the file system of the computer and click the Update button After about 65 seconds the router will reboot with the new settings and the address 192 168 0 1 9 For manual setup In the menu item Operation Mode select the item Gateway Mode and click on the Apply button In the Network menu select LAN Setting and set the parameters IP Address IP address of the hotspot 192 168 0 1 ...

Page 23: ...to the hotspot 2015LT2015 Apply the selected settings using the Apply button After this you should configure the local network by the example of Windows 10 8 2 Local network setup 1 Through any of the 4 LAN connectors connect the router to the network card of the computer using the UTP cable which is included in the package 2 Install the antennas in an upright position 3 Turn on the router 1 The e...

Page 24: ...ton 8 Select the line Internet Protocol Version 4 and click the Properties button 9 In the Properties Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 window set the parameters IP Address 192 168 0 101 The Subnet Mask should be determined by itself 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 10 Leave the remaining fields blank 11 After all parameters are entered click OK in the Protocol Properties and Close in ...

Page 25: ... least 1280 720 Free space on hard disk 1Gb Recommended computer requirements are determined by the simultaneous uninterrupted operation of a large number of kits and additional devices with controlling exchange and processing of data by the control program as well as the parallel transmission of statistics to external screens ARENA program is supplied in a portable version and does not require in...

Page 26: ...usic settings Fiscal statistics and System settings The start window or clicking on the icon puts the central panel in the game scene mode 10 1 Game scenes In this mode the central panel consists of two parts the top displays the columns of the teams participating in the script the bottom allows you to select and edit the game scenario for the upcoming game The team columns on the screen allow you...

Page 27: ...s allows you to quickly compare the results of the recently held game and the previous one When you turn on the program one of the scenarios is displayed on the bottom panel the name in the window and its brief characteristics duration type of game and additional devices used in the scenario To select another scenario click the left mouse button on the triangle in the window with the name of the s...

Page 28: ...ed or user created scenario is selected Scenario selection Each of the built in scenarios can be changed and it is also possible to create your own custom scenarios For this the program has a scenario editor To go into it you need to click on the button to the right of the scenario name How to go to the scenario editor ...

Page 29: ...s name in the Select a scenario drop down list at the top of the window and then click the Delete scenario button To edit an existing scenario you must first select it in the drop down list and then proceed directly to change the parameters In the General tab you can change the name of the scenario the number and colors of the teams participating in the game as well as the duration of the round At...

Page 30: ...il auto respawn after a player s defeat 1 254 s 0 off Unlimited cartridge clips yes no The number of clips if the Endless clips option is disabled 1 254 pcs Amount of cartridges in a holder 1 254 pcs The ability to switch the shooting mode on the blaster single burst or endlessly by holding down the reload button for 10 seconds yes no Rate of fire 1 999 rounds per minute The number of shots in a r...

Page 31: ...ust right click on the kit cell in the status bar of gaming devices and in the window that appears select the Settings item The Game Type tab allows you to enable or disable the specific settings of kits So if you enable the Allow friendly fire option then players can hit each other regardless of the color of the kit This type of game is used in scenarios such as Every man for himself or Vampire A...

Page 32: ... one team left either they struck all the zombies or turned all Hunters into Zombies The inclusion of the Vampire mode allows the player when hitting an opponent not only to take health units from him but also add them to himself Game Type Selection Tab The next tab is Additional Equipment In the tab you can select the equipment that will participate in the edited scenario The program supports the...

Page 33: ...cking on these buttons you can adjust the number and numbers of points and stations used in the scenarios When you click on the button you can set the mode and parameters of each of the devices The DBs Settings window allows you to first select the display mode from the drop down list for a specific Domination Box Capture for Time Capture by Shots Tug of War Triple Capture or Raise the Flag Furthe...

Page 34: ...n each of the modes there are both the same settings and the settings specific to this mode only Moreover in some modes you can set which teams the device will affect when it is active Immediately after changing the parameter or at the end of the entire editing you must confirm the changes by clicking on the Apply button To exit the installation windows click on the Close button Close Button Apply...

Page 35: ...35 Multistation Settings SIRIUS Station Settings Affect the blue team Affect all teams ...

Page 36: ...nds ahead of schedule i e before the timer is triggered Scenario completion conditions may be as follows Capture of the Domination Box for DBs and Multistations you can set the number of captures to fulfill the condition the retention time and the number of hits for capture Hits in SIRIUS a condition that is satisfied when one of the teams gets into the device a specified number of times It can be...

Page 37: ...or the Bomb mode on the Multistation with the firmware version from MS_v2 1 14 The bomb is cleared for Multistation in the program version from 13 8 83 by analogy with the previous one but the game ends when clearing and not when the bomb explodes These two conditions can be included individually or together Scenario Completion Conditions Tab After finishing editing the scenario you must click on ...

Page 38: ... way or be returned to the right panel If using another method it is necessary to click on the sign in the column of selected team by left mouse button Window with a list of active currently and unengaged kits in other teams will appear Left button click will add a player to the team when rollover to the selected kit ID The procedure shall be repeated for remained players in the selected columns T...

Page 39: ...k on the kit ID in the team column left click on the inscription Change player s name and enter a new nickname in the window that appears It must not exceed 20 characters not contain the characters and a tab Press the button OK Assigning a new nick to a player 2 1 Assign players to teams randomly Remove all players from teams ...

Page 40: ...me round After starting the game with the button and the end of the delay time if it was set the game kits play the Go go go sound command and the timer starts the countdown of the game round If necessary you can quickly adjust the time by clicking on the buttons and add or subtract by the minute relative to the time set in the settings if the program is loaded with operator rights this feature is...

Page 41: ...of DBs Display of operating modes of the SIRIUS Station Game Status Indication Indication mode icon Degree of capture Capture timer Battery charge Impact on all players Station for activity adds to magazine 5 Station adds 2 health points for activity Base of blue 100 health units left Station on the network but is not used in this scenario Firmware version Station removes 2 health from all players...

Page 42: ...commands to each kit during the game Pause Unpause Add to game choose team color Remove from game Kill player in game Respawn the player in the game Leisure with radiation Apply Medkit Double lives To do this right click on the icon of the selected kit and select the required quick command in the list that appears Sending a quick command to a kit 1 2 Points for the capture of MS in the Domination ...

Page 43: ...indicators or the absence of captures team points are taken into account Since when using the Multistation scenario in the Domination Box mode points are awarded in proportion to the retention time the winner is also awarded according to the points accumulated When several Multistations are involved in the game a leader is determined on each device and the overall result is determined by the numbe...

Page 44: ...at the maximum number of players is covered Ranks are assigned based on the final table of indicators There are two options for the distribution of nominations the sports principle this is when one player can get an unlimited number of nominations and ranking by value In this case the player who received the highest rated nomination counting from left to right in the window no longer takes part in...

Page 45: ...y saved button or exported to Excel or OpenOffice button When you click on the print button a preview window opens for the pages that will be printed You can change the club attributes displayed on the form in the Main program settings window Chapter 10 6 3 Preview Player Achievements Page Preview of the Game Statistics Page Zoom Zoom Out Next Page Club Attributes Team Statistics Individual Statis...

Page 46: ...e a playlist of 10 compositions of background music in the pauses between games as well as a playlist of 5 songs to play during the game The list is played in a circle i e after the last melody the first plays In the same way voice messages about events occurring on the playing field are downloaded Start of the game Domination Box captured by the red team etc Music and Sound Settings Window Listen...

Page 47: ...he password correctly the Fiscal statistics window opens which displays the date start and end time of the game the set and actual time of the round the name of scenario and the number of game kits that participated in the game Fiscal statistics window If necessary you can clear the statistics or export the table to Excel or OpenOffice depending on the program installed on the computer In the prog...

Page 48: ...n is made by pressing the button with the corresponding flag 10 6 2 Change ID In the tab Change ID you can change the identification number ID of not only the game kits but also of additional equipment the same ID that is installed on two or more kits leads to device malfunctions The order is as follows Enable in standby mode i e in normal only the kit device in which you want to change the ID Wai...

Page 49: ...ton the kit ID will be reset to the 1st number Briefly pressing the reload button set the desired number Changing the number will be accompanied by a sound signal Turn off the kit and turn on as usual 10 6 3 Settings The Settings tab is divided into two parts the upper one allows you to configure the TV Out server and the displayed information on an external screen the lower one the form of printe...

Page 50: ...etched and the image will be of poor quality Settings tab Editable company attributes on the statistics form To save your changes click the Save button In the Reset names to standard field the corresponding names return the default names to the kits Reset names to standard Save Changes Button Top Logo Company Name Lower Logo Company website and phone ...

Page 51: ...rds for entering the program The next time user opens the program he is prompted to choose under which status he will work and enter the appropriate password Status Password Entry Window To confirm the entry click the Apply button For a program loaded with the Operator rights There is no access to change the round time There is no way to select and edit scenarios only the one selected by the Owner...

Page 52: ...ff Otherwise there is a great risk of equipment becoming unusable Technical support also sends by e mail firmware files that have the extension lzt which must be saved in any directory on the computer The firmware is done remotely via a wi fi channel For flashing microcontrollers of game kits and additional devices the BootLoader program is used the current version of which can be downloaded at ht...

Page 53: ...with no more than 10th To update the firmware of game kits you need to enable them in bootmode The mode is activated by pressing the power button of the control unit of the vest while simultaneously holding the reload button and the blaster trigger You can also put the bootmode from the program For that you need to Turn on kits whose microcontroller firmware will be flashed Wait for their connecti...

Page 54: ...d drive For blaster and vest controllers combined firmware ARENA_v X lzt where X is the firmware version for the screen lcd_main_X lzt Holding the Shift button you can select both files at once Click the Open button The program automatically determines what type of device and component the selected firmware belongs to To deselect a file click the cross next to its name If the file does not determi...

Page 55: ...edure sequentially separately on each of the devices The procedure for updating the firmware is as follows After consulting with the company s technical support staff download the necessary files for the firmware from the https lasertag net support in the section Support Firmware for DB SMART 4 files Launch ARENA and BootLoader programs Turn on the Domination Box for which you need to update the f...

Page 56: ...corded on one of the indicator posts the lower LED lights up in green After a while from 30 seconds to 2 minutes the LED flashes 3 times which indicates a reboot of the DBs On the right panel of the BootLoader screen a line appears with the device ID and the sign in place of the progress bar Click on the Stop button Similarly record audio files to the device KTS_flash_loader_part_2 lzt и KTS_flash...

Page 57: ...panel light up and fade alternately in different colors and the information about this appears in the ARENA program Check firmware version If it differs from the installed one or there is a need to update the current one continue the procedure In the ARENA program in the Change ID tab of the System Settings window select the number of the reprogrammable device from the drop down list or if necessa...

Page 58: ...e percentage of completion of the operation The process can be stopped by clicking on the Stop button At the end of the firmware SIRIUS Stations automatically go into standby mode the panel LEDs light up and fade alternately in different colors connect to the server and information about them reappears in the status bar of the ARENA game devices If some devices fail during firmware the procedure s...

Page 59: ...device s ownership or the file is damaged an error message will be displayed To deselect a file click the cross next to its name The MS Video firmware in the current version of the device does not need to be downloaded BootLoader program window with loaded Multistation firmware With the correct choice of firmware the Start button becomes active by clicking on which the process of flashing microcon...

Page 60: ...ed Android operating system version no lower than 4 1 2 To install or update the program you must Check for LaserTagStatistic software on the device If an irrelevant version is installed it must be removed Download the installation file of the program to the device at the time the manual is being written the current version LazerTag2 5 3 apk Start the installation process by clicking on the instal...

Page 61: ...e Arena program starts you must select the green label for the Auto power on item If the number of players is such that information about them does not fit in the LaserTagStatistic program window the display is divided into several groups the frequency of which is set in the Display players delay field 0 10 sec Now after starting the game in the ARENA program the game statistics will be displayed ...

Page 62: ...re involved in the scenario In the central part of the screen a log of events occurring on the playing field is displayed with the latest events displayed on the top line gradually moving the list down Information on which player which team font color hit or hit another player capture of the base exposure to radiation etc is displayed on the screen Switch to tabular display Switch to tile display ...

Page 63: ...rrent or final place the number of points scored by all players of the team and average accuracy are displayed At the end of the round it is possible to compare the performance of the teams in the last round and the previous one To do this in the Game Scenes window of the Arena program it is necessary to mark the tiled display of statistics and click on the Last Game button Hadrrian51 from theblue...

Page 64: ...nt they comply with all international environmental standards However lithium ion batteries also have disadvantages One of the main ones is sensitivity to overcharges and overdischarges Recharge is usually accompanied by increased heating and bloating of the battery case and as a result its irreversible failure The deep discharge of the device leads to the same result To prevent negative consequen...

Page 65: ...ery with a dense heat resistant cloth Therefore we recommend storing sand near the battery charging point Do not charge non rechargeable lithium batteries An attempt to charge these devices can cause an explosion and ignition which spread toxic substances If the battery is damaged do not recharge it Use only chargers that are designed for this type of battery and which were equipped with the deliv...

Page 66: ...ore than 1 month they must be charged up to about 50 Long storage in a discharged condition can lead to battery failure Store at 5 C 20 C preferably 5 C in a place protected from direct sunlight Do not store the battery in rooms with high temperature or in rooms with high humidity Do not store the battery with metallic objects such as paper clips pins etc Battery protection circuits have a low int...

Page 67: ...to name a player You can only assign or change a player s name after he s been assigned to one of the teams To do this right click on the kit ID in the team column select Change player name and enter a new nickname in the window that appears It must consist of no more than 20 characters and not contain the characters and a tab character I have the Windows 10 operating system Why is the program not...

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