Vision System
Overview
A vision system refers to a marker’s electronic or mechanical anti chop mechanism such as eyes or sensors that prevent firing when a ball is not fully seated in the breech.
Key Points
- Prevents paint chopping by verifying ball presence before firing.
- Includes infrared, laser, break beam, and reflective eye systems.
- Crucial for high rate fire and fragile tournament paint.
- Requires regular cleaning to maintain reliability.
- Works alongside dwell and pressure tuning for smooth cycling.
Details
Vision systems are essential for modern electronic markers. They ensure the marker fires only when a paintball is properly chambered, preventing chops that lead to barrel breaks, reduced accuracy, and mid game failures.
Common types of vision systems: Break beam eyes – Detect ball presence when a beam is interrupted. Reflective eyes – Sense ball surfaces using light reflection. Mechanical anti chop systems – Soft tip bolts or delayed cycle mechanics.
A reliable vision system allows: High rate firing without skips. Use of brittle tournament grade paint. Improved consistency in rapid snapshot battles.
Maintenance is crucial. Dirt, paint, or debris on the sensors can cause: False readings Misfeeds Firing delays Increased risk of chops
Vision systems work best when paired with proper loader speed, smooth bolt systems, and consistent paint to barrel conditions.
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