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This wiki exists due to all the hard work a group of Sinden lightgun users have put in to making lightgun gaming easier for their fellow lightgun users.
 
This wiki exists due to all the hard work a group of Sinden lightgun users have put in to making lightgun gaming easier for their fellow lightgun users.
  
If you haven't picked up a Sinden lightgun yet, make sure to check out the official [https://www.sindenlightgun.com/ Sinden website] where you can purchase a modern lightgun that works directly with newer LCD television screens and doesn't require any additional hardware, such as sensor bars, to function.
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If you haven't picked up a Sinden lightgun yet, make sure to check out the official [https://www.sindenlightgun.com/ Sinden website] where you can purchase a modern lightgun that works directly with newer LCD television screens and doesn't require any additional hardware, such as sensor bars, to function. Instead it uses a software generated border, read by the gun's camera to determine where you are aiming during gameplay.
 
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== Who we are ==
 
== Who we are ==
  
This wiki is maintained by fellow lightgun enthusiasts and has been created by users, for users. Andy Sinden has provided some resources to help sort out certain issues however this wiki isn't maintained by him or his staff and is created by volunteers like you.
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This wiki is maintained by fellow lightgun enthusiasts and has been created by users for users. Andy Sinden has provided some resources to help sort out certain issues; however, this wiki isn't maintained by him or his staff and is created by volunteers like you.
  
If you want to help out with this wiki or discuss an issue you're having, check out the super friendly people in the [https://discord.gg/XDuTnMqg98 Sinden Discord]. It's run by many of the same volunteers who've created this wiki and contains tons of tips and tricks plus mods and 3D prints you can use to make your lightgun experience even better.
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'''If you want to request an account to contribute to the wiki, visit the [https://discord.com/invite/XDuTnMqg98 Sinden Discord], and make a request in the #wiki-development channel.'''
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If you want to help with this wiki or discuss an issue you're having, check out the super-friendly people in the [https://discord.com/invite/XDuTnMqg98 Sinden Discord]. It's run by many of the same volunteers who've created this wiki and contains tons of tips and tricks, plus mods and 3D prints you can use to make your lightgun experience even better.
  
 
== Classic games you can play with a lightgun ==
 
== Classic games you can play with a lightgun ==
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Lightgun games have existed since the early 80's and today there are lots of lightgun compatible games available to us. <br>
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Lightgun games have existed since the early 80's, and today there are many lightgun-compatible games available to us. <br>
 
These include: <br>
 
These include: <br>
 
* [[:Category: Steam_Games|Steam games]] such as [[Blue Estate]], [[Madbullets|Mad Bullets]] and [[The_House_of_the_Dead_Remake|The House of the Dead: Remake]] plus [[:Category:Steam Games|many others]].
 
* [[:Category: Steam_Games|Steam games]] such as [[Blue Estate]], [[Madbullets|Mad Bullets]] and [[The_House_of_the_Dead_Remake|The House of the Dead: Remake]] plus [[:Category:Steam Games|many others]].
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== What systems can you play on ==
 
== What systems can you play on ==
Currently, Sindens work well on a [[Getting Started|Windows PC]], [[Raspberry Pi Setup Guide|Raspberry Pi]] (we call the Pi images BareBones here) and [[Linux Unix Guide|Linux]]. <br>
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Currently, Sindens work well on [[Getting Started|Computers running Windows]], [[Raspberry Pi Setup Guide|Raspberry Pi]] single-board computers (we provide an image for the Pi called BareBones) and [[Linux Unix Guide|Linux]]. <br>
Lightgun compatibility has also been added to Batocera and with proper adapters, can even work on the [[OG Console Setup Guide|PS2]], with hopefully more original consoles in the future.
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Lightgun compatibility has also been added to [https://batocera.org/ Batocera], and with proper adapters, lightguns can even work on the original [[OG Console Setup Guide|PlayStation 2]], with hopefully support for more original consoles added in the future.
  
 
== Start Here ==
 
== Start Here ==
Just purchased or received your new lightgun and not sure where to start? This is the area for you. <br>
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Just purchased or received your new lightgun and wondering where to start? This is the area for you:
Ideally, most users will want to test and configure their lightguns on a Windows PC first. <br>
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It has the most support and newest software and is likely the easiest to setup and diagnose any issues you might be having. <br>
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Ideally, most users want to test and configure their lightguns on a Windows PC first. It is the platform with the most support and the newest software and is likely the easiest to set up and diagnose any issues you might be having.  
Of course, if you're heading directly to a Pi or a console, we have you covered as well. <br>
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If you're already set up and having issues, make sure to check out the [[Troubleshooting]] section. <br>
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Of course, if you're heading directly to a Pi or a console, we also have you covered.  
Take a look at your options below and remember that all areas of this wiki can be quickly accessed from the menu options on the left of the screen.
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If you're already set up and having issues, check out the [[Troubleshooting]] section.  
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Take a look at your options below, and remember that you can access all the areas of this wiki from the menu options on the left of the screen.
  
 
==== Windows ====
 
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* [[2 player|Dual Gun Setup Guide]]
 
* [[2 player|Dual Gun Setup Guide]]
 
* [[Multi Monitor Configuration]]
 
* [[Multi Monitor Configuration]]
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'''GRS Sinden Target Pro Shotgun'''
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* [[Shotgun|GRS Sinden Target Pro Shotgun]]

Latest revision as of 17:58, 23 March 2024

Welcome to the Sinden Wiki

This wiki exists due to all the hard work a group of Sinden lightgun users have put in to making lightgun gaming easier for their fellow lightgun users.

If you haven't picked up a Sinden lightgun yet, make sure to check out the official Sinden website where you can purchase a modern lightgun that works directly with newer LCD television screens and doesn't require any additional hardware, such as sensor bars, to function. Instead it uses a software generated border, read by the gun's camera to determine where you are aiming during gameplay.

Picture of all 3 Sinden lightguns.

Who we are

This wiki is maintained by fellow lightgun enthusiasts and has been created by users for users. Andy Sinden has provided some resources to help sort out certain issues; however, this wiki isn't maintained by him or his staff and is created by volunteers like you.

If you want to request an account to contribute to the wiki, visit the Sinden Discord, and make a request in the #wiki-development channel.

If you want to help with this wiki or discuss an issue you're having, check out the super-friendly people in the Sinden Discord. It's run by many of the same volunteers who've created this wiki and contains tons of tips and tricks, plus mods and 3D prints you can use to make your lightgun experience even better.

Classic games you can play with a lightgun

Terminator 2
Duck Hunt
Time Crisis 2
Star Wars Trilogy
Virtua Cop 2
Jurassic Park Arcade
House of The Dead Scarlet Dawn
Mad Dog McCree
Point Blank
Battle Clash
Wild Gunman
Lethal Enforcers

Lightgun games have existed since the early 80's, and today there are many lightgun-compatible games available to us.
These include:

What systems can you play on

Currently, Sindens work well on Computers running Windows, Raspberry Pi single-board computers (we provide an image for the Pi called BareBones) and Linux.
Lightgun compatibility has also been added to Batocera, and with proper adapters, lightguns can even work on the original PlayStation 2, with hopefully support for more original consoles added in the future.

Start Here

Just purchased or received your new lightgun and wondering where to start? This is the area for you:

Ideally, most users want to test and configure their lightguns on a Windows PC first. It is the platform with the most support and the newest software and is likely the easiest to set up and diagnose any issues you might be having.

Of course, if you're heading directly to a Pi or a console, we also have you covered.

If you're already set up and having issues, check out the Troubleshooting section.

Take a look at your options below, and remember that you can access all the areas of this wiki from the menu options on the left of the screen.

Windows

Pi & Linux/Unix

Console

Use-Case Specific

GRS Sinden Target Pro Shotgun