How to Make a Raspberry Pi Motion Tracking Airsoft / Nerf Turret

In this video we show you how to build a DIY motion tracking airsoft (or nerf gun) turret with a raspberry pi 3. The airsoft turret is autonomous so it moves and fires the gun when it detects motion. There is also an interactive mode so that you can control it manually from your keyboard. We used an airsoft gun for this project, but you can easily change modify this build to use a Nerf instead. This project is small, lightweight and entirely battery operated.

We created two separate operation modes: Interactive and Motion Detection. Interactive allows you to control the turret remotely and stream live video. Motion Detection uses openCV and computer vision to track moving targets in front of the camera.

Since this device fires projectiles, please use the necessary safety precautions while operating the turret. :)

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MATERIALS
1 x Raspberry Pi 3

1 x Electric airsoft gun

1 x Raspberry Pi compatible webcam (We used a Logitech C210)

2 x Micro usb cables

2 x 90 degree metal brackets

10 x #8 1/2" screws

16 x #8 washers

8 x M3 screws

1 x 2' by 2' 1/4" MDF sheet

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*Disclaimer*
The methods shown in this video should be used
as a guide only. We do not endorse firing projectiles at live targets.

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ACCIDENTS OR INCIDENTS ARISING FROM INDIVIDUALS
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[rdoetjes]

Here’s a pro-tip guys. If you need two of the same, cut them at the same time by stacking two pieces of MDF on top of each other. That also makes finishing them easier, because you sand and vile the same amount and through holes align perfectly.

[techuila]

Tiny adjustment: just add an airsoft laser on one of the rails and on video it will show exactly where the barrel is pointing. Bonus points: add an IR laser so only the camera can see the laser but not the people being shot!

[jerowns]

Thank you for this!! I plan on making a Glados/Jarvis like ceiling mounted following camera to start workshop livestreams. This video is definitely going to be helpful

[agwheeler]

I want to create a spotlight that will follow any trespassers who wander down our driveway at night looking to break into our car. This is perfect solution. Thank you.

[Bidoofs_chosen]

How much was all the materials, and also, can you list the supplies needed in the comments and where to find these parts? Pls and thank you

[brandonclayton]

Does the camera have to be connected to the computer as well as the raspberry pi at the same time to do the interactive mode? Is it possible to load that motion tracking code onto the raspberry Pi and running independent of a computer?

[tactusxii]

Raspberry pie seems to lag For object tracking. I'm trying to speed the processing time so I can better track moving targets.

[roundthetrack]

It’s taken awhile for me to see this….totally awesome project to do with the family

[asadmahmood]

can you please upload to shoot a target by image processing (face detection) and gesture control gun

[SciHeartJourney]

Excellent project. You should make a product to put this on security cameras.

[plongkie]

Hi Hacker House! Like your long videos. Very informative and good for beginners.. I just want to ask what software did you use making the model?

[rasmusljungdahl]

Gonna use this to make a war machine (ish) shoulder turret! thank you!

[amazingsciencebros]

This is awesome! Thank you for the inspiration and instructions. We are trying to build our own, but with a big Nerf gun and trying to use Scratch 2 instead of Python (not sure how we will do the facial recognition, but it’s easier for us kids;) We got it to fire the gun and a laser pointer so far ... take a look and give us some tips:)

[mRendyIrawan]

Do you think it would be possible to use this tracking turret program to make a motion tracking spot light that I can put in my backyard?

[arnoldjiujitsufuckboi]

1:06 am
Brain:dude get some rest bro
Me: nah I think I’ll design an airsoft killstreak

[MrSzymon]

Hi, great project! Which program did you use to make a 3d project of it?

[ravenweikel]

imagine winning an airsoft round by setting this up and drinking beer

[luisneuner]

nice pretty good build how long did it take to build that

[RayneD]

Great projects! Keep 'em coming. Subscribed.

[projects]

I designed the same project as yours How to Make a Raspberry Pi Motion Tracking Airsoft / Nerf Turret but while checking the stepper, I get heat on the IC in the stepper operation shield. What is the reason and how do I get rid of it?