CadillacBob
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Just started a 1:1 replica of the Machine Gun Joe truck from Death Race. Were getting through the mechanical's and starting to build the armor which I have covered, but I need some fabrication help in particular for the weapons simulator. The truck has 6 forward firing guns, 4 1919 Brownings and 2 Vulcan gatling guns. My intention is to make the guns look and sound as realistic as possible.
The Vulcans will use 12 volt motors to spin them up, and all 6 guns will be equipped with LED nitrous purge units on the tips. When activated, an on board C02 tank spraying a burst through the illuminated purge valves will create a simulated muzzle flash from each gun. A substantial audio system within the truck (multiple subwoofers and horns for some scary loud ground-pounding noise) will simultaneously play pre-recorded heavy weapons audio that when combined with the illuminated spray from the tips, will create the sound and appearance of the guns actually firing.
And that's where an electronic controller comes in.. ultimately I need a device that functions off of 12VDC that when activated by a momentary switch (such as a trigger on a steering wheel), will provide instant-on audio output (mp3 or any other format) of a recorded auto file (heavy machine gun fire) from either a RCA or headphone style jack to the audio system, and will also provide a rapidly pulsed 12VDC output to power the purge valves and illuminators on and off. Ideally we are looking for about 5 bursts per second, but something that could be adjusted for faster or slower bursts (maybe as slow as 3 and as fast as 10) would be ideal. Ultimately it needs to be able to hold up to the NVH of an automotive application. I do not imagine this is a very complex item to build, but I have sooo much time to invest in the fabrication of the truck, its armor and weapons that being able to outsource the weapon controller would be a major help.
I would love to hear from anyone who might be willing or able to help... thanks!
The Vulcans will use 12 volt motors to spin them up, and all 6 guns will be equipped with LED nitrous purge units on the tips. When activated, an on board C02 tank spraying a burst through the illuminated purge valves will create a simulated muzzle flash from each gun. A substantial audio system within the truck (multiple subwoofers and horns for some scary loud ground-pounding noise) will simultaneously play pre-recorded heavy weapons audio that when combined with the illuminated spray from the tips, will create the sound and appearance of the guns actually firing.
And that's where an electronic controller comes in.. ultimately I need a device that functions off of 12VDC that when activated by a momentary switch (such as a trigger on a steering wheel), will provide instant-on audio output (mp3 or any other format) of a recorded auto file (heavy machine gun fire) from either a RCA or headphone style jack to the audio system, and will also provide a rapidly pulsed 12VDC output to power the purge valves and illuminators on and off. Ideally we are looking for about 5 bursts per second, but something that could be adjusted for faster or slower bursts (maybe as slow as 3 and as fast as 10) would be ideal. Ultimately it needs to be able to hold up to the NVH of an automotive application. I do not imagine this is a very complex item to build, but I have sooo much time to invest in the fabrication of the truck, its armor and weapons that being able to outsource the weapon controller would be a major help.
I would love to hear from anyone who might be willing or able to help... thanks!
