phara Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Want to figure out how to randomize the beep. Anyone know if flash can do that? I can't use VB since it isn't cross platform. I'll send you a Flash Movie clip with a randomized beep that works anywhere from two to four seconds. Just create a new layer, Open the FLA that I'm sending you and drag it from my library to anywhere on your stage. It will work anytime you click the mouse. I'll record the beep this evening and embed it in the movie clip and then send it over. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMinzghor Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 Very cool Matt....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phara Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 Matt, New improved and easier to implement random timer, see my newest post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwmagnus Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Matt, This is pretty cool. Just happened to have the LCD projector hooked up and made for some interesting dry practice. Next I'd love to see a stage set up and I could practice cover, swingers, movers, popers & no shoots in my living room! Keep it revolver firendly, LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phara Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Matt, Hold the phone!!! Here is a more streamlined version of the random beep generator. It uses far fewer lines of code and only one movie clip. First, put this actionscript into the first frame of the main time line movie actions: //generates random number from 2 to 4 Math.floor(Math.random()*3)+2; ranNumber = Math.floor(Math.random()*3)+2; trace(ranNumber); Second, create a 2 frame movie clip called "beep". Frame 1 has a "stop" command. Frame 2 has the beep sound. Make the beep sound an event sound. Create a new layer on the main timeline called "beepMC" and drag the "beep" movieclip on the stage. Select the "beep" movieclip and add this actionscript: onClipEvent (enterFrame) { getTimer(); trace(getTimer()); if (_root.ranNumber == 2 && getTimer()>6000) { _root.beepInst.gotoAndStop(2); } else if (_root.ranNumber == 3 && getTimer()>7000) { _root.beepInst.gotoAndStop(2); } else if (_root.ranNumber == 4 && getTimer()>8000) { _root.beepInst.gotoAndStop(2); } } Finally, make sure you give the "beep" movieclip the instance name of "beepInst". The 6000, 7000, and 8000 numbers are in milliseconds from the time the main movie starts to play. You can fine tune these numbers to get the delays the way you want. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firewalker Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 Thanks Matt this is so cool. now i can take down my shot up old targets ( off my wall) and just dry fire at my monitor Honestly good job i love the swinger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBurkett Posted July 2, 2004 Author Share Posted July 2, 2004 Hey everyone, now there is two new dryfire drills with a random beep from 1-4 seconds for draw practice. Thanks to brianenos.com member phara! Check them out at Burkett Video Post up any other drills you think would be cool. Thanks, Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBurkett Posted July 5, 2004 Author Share Posted July 5, 2004 Just posted another one, thanks to Paul Hara, with an adjustable size target for drawing on! Really cool! Thanks Paul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eye Cutter Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 great job MB!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eye Cutter Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Matt: can you do a version using classic target boards, instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBurkett Posted August 11, 2004 Author Share Posted August 11, 2004 Thanks to Phara an Enos member, we are rocking with Classic targets and Regular ones on the new drills!!! Check out the newest ones online. Swinger with adjustable speed and movable barricade. Par time with either target and adjustable times. Have fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eye Cutter Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 this is great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted August 15, 2004 Share Posted August 15, 2004 fantastic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosshooting Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 The dry firing drills are great! Now everyone can practice even during work hours! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerT Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 OK, now that I have a computer in my dryfire area, I can truely appreciate how much these online dryfire drills ROCK! Don't have to use my timer, don't have to push a start button ever time, you have someone (Matt) going through the entire "Shooter Ready, stand by, reholster" commands. This is AWSOME. Thanks Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley45 Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Anybody know if there is somthing like this out there to download to a palm? I really like to have some type of timer that says "shooter ready, stand by etc" with an adjustable par time beep like on Matt's website. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I have been a bird hunter most of my life. I know to lead a bird with the SG. But for some reason I never realized you need to lead a moving target with a handgun. Matt, your mover with sights made the light come on. thanks for spending the time on a great training aide. dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBurkett Posted January 23, 2005 Author Share Posted January 23, 2005 dajarrel, Thanks! Glad you like them! Take care, Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalmas Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 You can also use this awesome feature as you match RO, my dry practice routine contain a weely match and I use computer as RO.. Dalmas dry stage to make a dry match perfect it would be a cool feature if there was a way to stop the timer, it starts as usal but you can stop the clock by pressing the space bar.. Now that would be cool....hint...hint With 7 months of winter I get ver creative in my dryfire.. today I use a WWII cricket (used by airborne troops in Normandy) to stop the timer so I can keep track of times.. Matt - Your site rocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierruiggi Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 That "spacebar" stop sounds like a good idea. Not 100% accurate, but close enough to gauge your "dry fire COF". The stage would have to end next to the computer though. I agree about Matt's site; nicely done and full of info to the shooter. Looks like the site is made to help shooters to become better; unlike others I've seen that gave me the impression of existing only to sell products disregarding the shooter as a person. But, truth to be told, what surprised me most about MB was his "nice guy aura". He always answers mails, forum topics, questions and I've seen him provide his home phone number on more than one occassion to offer his help. Matt, you are a gentleman and an example on what a top notch sportsman should be like. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamakiri Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 Matt, I just wanted to add my voice to the appreciative chorus of those who have checked out your dryfire drills. I just tried them out last night and already I can see that they're likely to become a regular part of my practice. (I live in northern Vt; we just had a couple weeks of sub-zero weather, and dry fire is definitely the thing at this time of year.) One thing that's great about this sport is that many of those at the top of the mountain are willing to point out the path to those of us still struggling up the slope. Thanks for your time, effort, and generosity-- and thanks to all the computer savvy folks who also contributed. Elye Alexander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerwas Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 Ditto on what everyone else is saying to you Matt. Your site is outstanding. Thank you very much for your efforts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
askomiko Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Wow, just found those. Superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 OK, I have been practicing my draw tonight. Started with a par time of 1.3 sec. No problem. Went to 1.1 sec, not much trouble either. I got it down to 0.80 par time and successfully making it about 85% of the time. Backed it up to 1.0, got it down almost everytime without feeling rushed. Now remember, I have never shot a match, and have NEVER tried drawing until about 1 hour ago!!!!! I am one happy camper. Freaking Left thumb is sore tho from the saftey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarcher Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Matt, this is COOL, thanks! I have a question that might not even make any sense, but here goes. I am trying to figure out how far back to stand from the target when it is at 100%. So when the target is at 100% what percentage of a real target is it? I guess this depends upon the size and resolution of my monitor. But do you see what I am getting at? How do I relate distance from the monitor to distance on the range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now