Videos tagged with EIW97

This guide details the setup and operation of the EIW97, an experimental electronic variant of the SA80, as demonstrated by firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson. It covers connecting the weapon to vintage and modern computing hardware, understanding its MS-DOS based software for monitoring and tailoring firing parameters, and the importance of its electronic ignition system. The demonstration highlights the project's pioneering concepts in integrated soldier technology.

This guide provides an overview of the EIW97, an electronic ignition variant of the SA80. It details the external and internal modifications, including the electronic selector, modified bolt carrier, and the replacement of mechanical trigger components with electronic ones. The guide also touches upon the specialized ammunition and programmable nature of the system, based on expert insights from Jonathan Ferguson and Murray at the Royal Armouries.