Thanks, @Noble 10!
I have seen that, as it happens; if you're building a rifle and not too comfortable with electronics it's a really good deal. However, for the BR85 I need it to look exactly like this:
...Which definitely isn't a seven-segment display. Due to the awkward yet characteristic shape of the housing and lack of short-run options on custom-shaped OLED panels, my only option is to recast that section and construct a projection module to recreate that high-res monochrome flat panel look. The theory is pretty straightforward, I have the general gist straightened out in my head. We'll see what it'll be like in practice.
You're certainly far from too late, too. I doubt I'll start any electronics until early next year, once the first run of kits are shipped and I can sit back and focus on my own copy for a short time. If all the R&D on the scope, ammo counter, etc goes according to plan, I'm intending to offer that stuff as aftermarket accessories (ammo counter will require some chop-shopping of the original part). They won't be cheap though, since it'll be a short run of off-the-shelf parts. I'm estimating around $150 or so apiece for the ammo counter and scope, based on my cursory research so far and estimated build time. Need LCD screens, cameras, processor boards, lenses... I don't know if anyone else will want "the definitive" BR85HB or if I'm just crazy and have the right skillset, but we'll see about that in a couple months!
It's always good to maintain awareness of the build help available for people; maybe someone else reading this needs just that thing! Even with my comfort with electronics, there are some things I'd likely just farm out- like the Needler sound board, for instance.
Check this out!! This was recently brought to my attention a while ago. I hope I'm not too late...
http://www.westaby.net/store/index...._id=24&zenid=fcf206388eaf90f8f6f34758f15c8103
This includes the ammo counter and the bevel.
I have seen that, as it happens; if you're building a rifle and not too comfortable with electronics it's a really good deal. However, for the BR85 I need it to look exactly like this:
...Which definitely isn't a seven-segment display. Due to the awkward yet characteristic shape of the housing and lack of short-run options on custom-shaped OLED panels, my only option is to recast that section and construct a projection module to recreate that high-res monochrome flat panel look. The theory is pretty straightforward, I have the general gist straightened out in my head. We'll see what it'll be like in practice.
You're certainly far from too late, too. I doubt I'll start any electronics until early next year, once the first run of kits are shipped and I can sit back and focus on my own copy for a short time. If all the R&D on the scope, ammo counter, etc goes according to plan, I'm intending to offer that stuff as aftermarket accessories (ammo counter will require some chop-shopping of the original part). They won't be cheap though, since it'll be a short run of off-the-shelf parts. I'm estimating around $150 or so apiece for the ammo counter and scope, based on my cursory research so far and estimated build time. Need LCD screens, cameras, processor boards, lenses... I don't know if anyone else will want "the definitive" BR85HB or if I'm just crazy and have the right skillset, but we'll see about that in a couple months!
It's always good to maintain awareness of the build help available for people; maybe someone else reading this needs just that thing! Even with my comfort with electronics, there are some things I'd likely just farm out- like the Needler sound board, for instance.