This page contains information about servicing individual components or features of FreeETarget
Quick Links
Version 6.2 supports a browser interface that can be used on a tablet.
Please note that this is in development and you should still use the PC Client for the extensive control functions that are available.
Large Scale WiFI in a Target Range
FreeETarget has evolved from a simple target that was used by individuals to a sophisticated training device used in large target range. This document describes the setting to simply access multiple devices in a shooting range.
While FreeETarget was designed as a low-cost Electronic Scoring System it includes features for training athletes to shoot better
Version 5 allows you to use your FreeETarget in a variety of ways. The Version 5 Service Manual explains how to assemble your target and get the most out of it’s operation.
Service manual topics include:
- An overview of the main components
- Commissioning, how to make it work
- LED Indicators, what they mean
- Multifunction Switches, configuring it for your needs
- WiFi Operation, how to connect WiFi for your range
- Settings, the internal settings and options for the target
- How to download firmware
- Troubleshooting
Want to learn how the target converts a shot into a score. This document explains the design and the math behind the process
This is the master document that defines the interface between FreeETarget and the outside world
While FreeETarget was originally designed to use conventional ISSF paper targets, advanced users may need to use witness paper to ensure that all shots are correctly identified and logged. The Using Witness Paper document provides instructions for making your own witness paper drive and how to install it in a target.
In addition to the usual USB and WiFI connections supported by the target, there is an Accessory Connector that lets you plug in different interfaces such as a Token Ring or RS-422 interface. See Using the Accessory Connector
FreeETarget supports a number of serial interfaces between the target and the PC Client. This document Optional Serial Interfaces give summary to the interfaces and how they can be used.
Installing Illumination (LED Lighting)
The target has provision for installing LED strip lighting in the target and controlling its brightness in software. Since each country has its own electrical rules and regulations that make it impossible to include LED lights with every international order. To get around this problem you can purchase the hardware locally and install it yourself. Installing Illumination gives you instructions and suggestions for obtaining the hardware.
Building a Five Bay Rapid Fire Target. Five targets can be connected in a network to aggregate the shots. When combined with the rapid fire settings in the PC Client, the target can be timed in a number of rapid fire events.
Using the Browser Interface
The browser interface is a simple interface that lets you use the target with a tablet or browser.
Large Scale WiFI in a Target Range
Targets can be put on a network so that a target can be accessed anywhere in the range.
Training with FreeETarget
While FreeETarget was designed as a low-cost Electronic Scoring System it includes features for training athletes to shoot better.
Version 6 Service Manual
Version 6 is aimed at supporting multiple targets in a shooting range.
Features include
- Access a target by name instead of an IP address
- Use a web browser to track the shots
- Lockdown the configuration with a password
This document contains the information to setup your Version 6 FreeETarget along with how to use the various features such as WiFi and settings.
Theory of Operation
This document explains how the FreeETarget converts a pellet shot into a score.
Interface Control Document
This is the master document that defines the interface between FreeETarget and the outside world
Using Witness Paper
How to build and assemble a witness paper drive
Using the Accessory Connector
Target Illumination
Optional Serial Interfaces
Building a Five Bay Rapid Fire Target