ShotMarker Electronic Target

Published on November 26, 2019
Duration: 61:34

This video provides an in-depth review and practical demonstration of the ShotMarker Electronic Target System. The instructor covers setup, calibration, interface navigation, and real-world performance with various firearms and calibers. Key features like supersonic bullet detection, LoRa communication, battery life, and the web-based interface are detailed, along with user experience and potential improvements.

Quick Summary

The ShotMarker Electronic Target System uses four ultrasonic microphones to detect supersonic bullets, communicating via LoRa to a web interface. It offers features like group size analysis, velocity measurement, and calibration for accurate shot placement tracking, though it's limited to supersonic rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to ShotMarker System
  2. 00:20System Components: Microphones & Sensor Hub
  3. 01:12Comparison: ShotMarker vs. Silver Mountain Targets
  4. 02:05Pricing and Battery Life
  5. 03:03Basic Setup and Connectivity
  6. 03:41Accessory Kit Contents
  7. 05:05Cost Justification and Target Camera Alternative
  8. 06:50Ordering and Shipping Experience
  9. 11:15Pricing of Components and Accessories
  10. 14:04On-Range Demonstration and Interface Walkthrough
  11. 14:39Access Point Settings
  12. 16:48Target Settings and Calibration
  13. 17:29Available Target Faces
  14. 19:07Shot Simulator and Group Boxing
  15. 23:14Calibration Process Demonstration
  16. 25:23Velocity Comparison: ShotMarker vs. Lab Radar
  17. 26:37Shooting with Diamond Targets
  18. 28:30Group Size Analysis and Measurement
  19. 31:29Shooting with NRA SR-1 Target
  20. 33:36Sighting In with ShotMarker Calibration
  21. 35:30Target Frame Installation and Setup
  22. 40:50Rapid Fire Testing
  23. 43:48Off-Target Detection Test
  24. 45:30Measuring Groups and Comparing to ShotMarker
  25. 51:18Wishlist and Interface Improvements
  26. 56:06Overall Performance and Potential
  27. 59:01Future of Electronic Targets and Competitive Shooting
  28. 61:08Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ShotMarker Electronic Target System?

The ShotMarker is an electronic target system that uses ultrasonic microphones to detect supersonic bullets. It communicates wirelessly via LoRa protocol to an access point, displaying shot data like velocity, group size, and impact location on a web interface.

How does the ShotMarker system detect shots?

The ShotMarker system uses four ultrasonic microphone sensors placed at the corners of the target. These sensors detect the sonic boom of supersonic bullets as they pass by, triangulating the bullet's path and impact point.

What are the limitations of the ShotMarker system?

A primary limitation is that it only detects supersonic bullets. Subsonic ammunition, pistol rounds, or very slow rifle rounds may not be registered. The system also requires careful calibration for accurate group size measurements.

How accurate is the ShotMarker system?

The system is generally very accurate, with measured group sizes closely matching the reported values. The instructor found measurements to be within a few thousandths of an inch, though potential errors up to a quarter-inch are noted.

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