CN113865426A

CN113865426A - Weapon simulation system

Info

Publication number: CN113865426A
Application number: CN202111257468.5A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 隋文涛; 范士海; 王�锋; 管锁; 徐濬川; 李程; 马乐圣; 孙连君
Original assignee: Nanjing Ruichenxinchuang Network Technology Co ltd
Current assignee: Nanjing Ruichenxinchuang Network Technology Co ltd
Priority date: 2021-10-27
Filing date: 2021-10-27
Publication date: 2021-12-31
Anticipated expiration: 2041-10-27
Also published as: CN113865426B

Abstract

The invention discloses a weapon simulation system, comprising: a switching device and a control circuit. The switching device is arranged in the simulated weapon and is provided with an air inlet channel connected with an air source and an air outlet channel for air flow to flow out, and the switching device is used for guiding or blocking the flow of the air flow; the control circuit is connected with the switch device and is used for controlling the on-off time of the switch device so as to control the gas output and realize the simulation of the working parameters of the weapon. According to the weapon simulation system provided by the embodiment of the invention, the switch device is adopted to control the flow and the cut-off of the air flow, the control circuit is used to control the on-off of the switch device, various light weapon simulation equipment with the weapon work simulation function can be adapted, the high-fidelity simulation can be carried out on the working parameters of different weapons, such as the recoil length, the recoil acceleration, the continuous firing working speed and the like, and the application range is wide.

Description

Weapon simulation system

Technical Field

The present invention relates to weapon simulation, and is especially one kind of weapon simulation system.

Background

In the military, the use of weapons is necessary to be mastered for each soldier, but not all weapon training is real-gun live ammunition, and with the technological progress, many weapon training are trained by using a simulation training device, so as to achieve the training effect. However, the simulated weapon training device in the prior art has few corresponding reduced weapon types and poor reduction authenticity, the training effect is general, and particularly, high fidelity reduction cannot be achieved in the aspects of simulation such as recoil length, recoil acceleration and continuous firing working speed of the weapon, so that the training effect is poor.

The information disclosed in this background section is only for enhancement of understanding of the general background of the invention and should not be taken as an acknowledgement or any form of suggestion that this information forms the prior art already known to a person skilled in the art.

Disclosure of Invention

The invention aims to provide a weapon simulation system which can perform high-fidelity reduction simulation on various working parameters of various simulated weapons.

To achieve the above object, an embodiment of the present invention provides a weapon simulation system, including: a switching device and a control circuit. The switching device is arranged in the simulated weapon and is provided with an air inlet channel connected with an air source and an air outlet channel for air flow to flow out, and the switching device is used for guiding or blocking the flow of the air flow; the control circuit is connected with the switch device and is used for controlling the on-off time of the switch device so as to control the gas output and realize the simulation of the working parameters of the weapon.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the switch device includes a valve body formed with the inlet channel and the outlet channel, a valve element disposed in the valve body for blocking the inlet channel and the outlet channel, and a control assembly installed in cooperation with the valve body for controlling the valve element to operate.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the control assembly includes an electromagnetic coil, a magnetic core, and a spring, the magnetic core is installed in cooperation with the electromagnetic coil, the valve element is installed in cooperation with the magnetic core, the spring is installed between the magnetic core and the valve element, and the electromagnetic coil is electrified to cooperate with the magnetic core to generate an electromagnetic induction force to drive the valve element to move.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, a chamber communicated with the air inlet channel and the air outlet channel is disposed in the valve body, the valve core and the spring are both disposed in the chamber, the valve core is movable in the chamber, one end of the magnetic core extends into the chamber, and a sealing ring is disposed between the magnetic core and a sidewall of the chamber.

In one or more embodiments of the invention, the weapon simulation system further comprises a fixing plate mounted in cooperation with the simulated weapon, and the switching device and the control circuit are both mounted on the fixing plate.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the control circuit includes a control module and a driving module, and the control module implements control over the switching device through the driving module.

In one or more embodiments of the invention, the control circuit further comprises a type/mode selection module for enabling selection of a simulated weapon type and/or operating mode.

In one or more embodiments of the invention, the control circuit further comprises a data storage module for storage of various parameters.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the control circuit further includes a communication module, and the communication module is configured to implement communication between the control circuit and the upper computer PC.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the control circuit further includes a power supply module, and the power supply module is configured to supply power to each module in the control circuit.

Compared with the prior art, the weapon simulation system provided by the embodiment of the invention adopts the switch device to control the flow and the cut-off of the air flow, controls the opening and the closing of the switch device through the control circuit, can be adapted to various light weapon simulation equipment with the weapon work simulation function, can perform high-fidelity simulation on the working parameters of different weapons, such as recoil length, recoil acceleration, continuous firing speed and the like, and has a wide application range.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a weapon simulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an exploded schematic view of a switchgear according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a switching device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a system diagram of a control circuit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a partial schematic diagram of a control module according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of an oscillation module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a reset module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of a voltage regulator module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of a drive module according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a type/mode selection module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of a data storage module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram of a communication module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of a power module according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram of a first voltage conversion module according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram of a second voltage conversion module according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram of a third voltage conversion module according to an embodiment of the invention;

fig. 17 is a schematic diagram of an indicator light module according to an embodiment of the invention.

Detailed Description

The following detailed description of the present invention is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but it should be understood that the scope of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments.

Throughout the specification and claims, unless explicitly stated otherwise, the word "comprise", or variations such as "comprises" or "comprising", will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element or component but not the exclusion of any other element or component.

As shown in fig. 1, a weapon simulation system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a switching device 1, a control circuit 2, and a fixing plate 3. The fixing plate 3 is installed in the simulated weapon 100', the fixing plate 3 is installed in a hand-held protective cover of the simulated weapon 100', the switch device 1 is installed on the fixing plate 3, and the control circuit 2 is arranged on the PCB and is installed on the fixing plate 3 through the PCB. Of course, in other embodiments, the control circuit 2 may be provided externally.

The switching device 1 is used to direct or block the flow of an air flow. The control circuit 2 is connected with the switch device 1 and is used for controlling the on-off time of the switch device 1 so as to control the gas output and realize the simulation of the working state of the weapon. The weapon working parameters comprise parameters such as stroke generated by simulating recoil of the weapon, acceleration of recoil, working speed during repeating and the like. The control circuit 2 can be communicated with an upper computer, and can be self-adapted to various control schemes according to different weapon work simulation requirements.

As shown in fig. 2 and 3, the switching device 1 includes a gas pipe connector 11, a plug 12, a valve body 13, a valve core 14, a control assembly 15, a cover plate 16, a screw 17 and an end cover 18.

The air pipe joint 11 is matched with the valve body 13, and the air pipe joint 11 is arranged at the end part of the valve body 13. The number of the air pipe joints 11 is two, and the air pipe joints are divided into an air inlet pipe joint and an air outlet pipe joint. An inlet passage 131 and an outlet passage 132 are formed in the valve body 13. The plug 12 is installed at one side of the valve body 13 to block the intake passage 131 from one side. The inlet channel 131 is connected with an external air source through an inlet pipe joint, the outlet channel 132 is installed in a matching way with an outlet pipe joint, and the outlet channel 132 is used for air flow outflow. The valve element 14 can block the air inlet channel 131 and the air outlet channel 132, a cavity 133 communicated with the air inlet channel 131 and the air outlet channel 132 is formed in the valve body 13, one end part of the valve element 14 is arranged in the cavity 133, and the valve element 14 can move in the cavity 133 and can block the air inlet channel 131.

As shown in fig. 3, a control unit 15 is installed in cooperation with the valve body 13, and the control unit 15 is used to control the operation of the valve element 14. Control assembly 15 includes an electromagnetic coil 151, a magnetic core 152, and a spring 153. The electromagnetic coil 151 is mounted on the end of the valve body 13, the cover plate 16 is positioned between the electromagnetic coil 151 and the valve body 13, and the cover plate 16 is fixedly mounted on the valve body 13 by screws 17. The cover 18 is mounted to the other end of the electromagnetic coil 151, and the cover 18 and the lid 16 are respectively located on both sides of the electromagnetic coil 151. The solenoid 151 and the gas joint 11 are respectively located on both sides of the valve body 13. Core 152 is fitted to electromagnetic coil 151, and core 152 has one end portion extending through cover plate 16 into cavity 133 and the other end portion extending into electromagnetic coil 151 to be fitted to electromagnetic coil 151. The other end of the valve element 14 protrudes into the magnetic core 152. A sealing ring 154 is provided between the magnetic core 152 and the sidewall of the chamber 133, and airtightness is ensured by the sealing ring 154. The magnetic core 152 is formed with a protrusion with a sealing ring 154, the protrusion is embedded into the end of the sidewall of the cavity 133, and the cover 16 also acts as a stop for the protrusion. Spring 153 is located within chamber 133, and spring 153 is mounted between core 152 and spool 14. Solenoid 151 is energized to generate electromagnetically induced force to actuate valve element 14.

High-pressure air enters the valve body 13 through the air inlet pipe joint, passes through an air inlet channel 131 in the valve body 13 and reaches the valve core 14; when the electromagnetic coil 151 is not energized, the end of the valve element 14 blocks the intake passage 131 by the spring 153. When solenoid coil 151 is energized, high pressure air enters chamber 133 and flows into outlet passage 132, and finally emerges from the outlet fitting to the actuator by pulling on valve element 14 in conjunction with electromagnetically induced forces generated by core 152. By controlling the electrifying time, the gas output can be controlled, the on-off interval is controlled, and the simulation working parameters are consistent with the real weapon working parameters.

As shown in fig. 4, the control circuit 2 includes a control module 21, a driving module 22 connected to the control module 21, a type/mode selection module 23, a data storage module 24, a communication module 25, and a power supply module 26 connected to each module. The control module 21 controls the switching device 1 via the drive module 22. Type/mode selection module 23 is used to effect selection of simulated weapon type and/or operating mode. The data storage module 24 is used for storage of various parameters. The communication module 25 is used for realizing communication between the control circuit 2 and the upper computer PC. The power supply module 26 is used for supplying power to each module in the control circuit 2.

The control circuit 2 and the upper computer PC realize wireless communication, and the scheme is controlled in a self-adaptive mode according to different light weapon work simulation requirements. The control circuit 2 can independently perform operations such as PC end instruction control, parameter setting and the like, is convenient to install and disassemble, and can adapt to the work simulation requirements of light weapons of not less than 16 different types.

The control circuit 2 has the characteristics of supporting lithium battery power supply, being provided with special charging equipment, supporting PC end instruction control and parameter setting, supporting 16 weapon type selection or mode selection, supporting weapon aging performance test and monitoring and the like.

As shown in fig. 5, the control module 21 is an integral core control part, and is connected to other modules in a hard manner, and drives the driver module 22 to work and communicate through firmware programming, so as to implement the intended functions of the system. The control module 21 includes a chip U1, a resistor R1 connected to pin 1 of the chip U1 and ground GND, a light emitting diode D1 and a resistor R2 connected in series with each other and connected to pin 14 of the chip U1 and the +3.3V port, a resistor R4 connected to pin 8 of the chip U1 and the USART2_ TX port, and a resistor R5 connected to pin 9 of the chip U1 and the USART2_ RX port. The model of the chip U1 is STM32F042F6P 6. Pin 6 of chip U1 connects to the Cylinder port. Pin 7 of chip U1 connects to the AUX port. Pin 10 of chip U1 connects to the S1 port. Pin 11 of chip U1 is connected to the S2 port. Pin 12 of chip U1 connects to the SCL port. Pin 13 of chip U1 connects to the SDA port. Pin 17 of chip U1 connects to the S3 port. Pin 18 of chip U1 connects to the S4 port. Pin 19 of chip U1 connects to the SWDIO port. Pin 20 of chip U1 connects to the SWCLK port. Pin 2 of chip U1 connects to XTAL1 port. Pin 3 of chip U1 connects to XTAL2 port. Pin 4 of chip U1 connects to the RST port. Pin 5 and pin 16 of chip U1 connect to the +3.3V port. Pin 15 of chip U1 is connected to ground GND.

As shown in fig. 6, the control module 21 further includes an oscillation module 211, and the oscillation module 211 includes a capacitor C1, a capacitor C2, a crystal oscillator Y1, and a resistor R3. The crystal oscillator Y1 and the resistor R3 are connected in parallel, one end of the crystal oscillator Y1 is connected with the ports of the capacitor C1 and the XTAL1, and the other end of the crystal oscillator Y8932 is connected with the ports of the capacitor C3 and the XTAL 2. The other end of the capacitor C1 and the capacitor C2 are connected to ground GND. The oscillating module 211 is used for providing a reference signal for the chip U1.

As shown in fig. 7, the control module 21 further includes a reset module 212, and the reset module 212 includes a capacitor C6, a chip U3, a resistor R9, and a switch S2. The chip U3 has a model number MAX809TEUR + T. One end of the capacitor C6 is connected to the pin 3 and +3.3V port of the chip U3 and one end of the resistor R9, the other end is grounded, and the pin 1 of the chip U3 and one end of the switch S2 are connected. The other end of the resistor R9 is connected to pin 2 of the chip U3 and the other end of the switch S2 and the RST port.

As shown in fig. 8, the control module 21 further includes a voltage stabilizing module 213, and the voltage stabilizing module 213 includes a capacitor C7, a capacitor C8, a capacitor C9, and a capacitor C10. The capacitor C7, the capacitor C8, the capacitor C9 and the capacitor C10 are connected in parallel, one end of the capacitor C is connected with the +3.3V port, and the other end of the capacitor C is grounded GND.

As shown in fig. 4 and 9, the driving module 22 is controlled by the control module 21, and the driving module 22 is driven to realize corresponding control, so as to achieve the flow of the air flow. The switching mode and the switching duration of the driving module 22 are controlled by the setting parameters of the control module 21 and the programming parameters of the real-time upper computer PC. The driving module 22 includes a resistor R19, a PNP transistor Q1, a resistor R23, a resistor R24, an NMOS transistor Q2, a schottky diode D6, a diode D4, an interface J3, a capacitor C12, and a capacitor C13. One end of the resistor R19 is connected with the base electrode of the PNP triode Q1 and the Cylinder port, and the other end is connected with the emitter electrode of the PNP triode Q1 and the VCC _5V port. The collector of the PNP transistor Q1 is connected to one end of the resistor R23. The other end of the resistor R23 is connected to one end of the resistor R24 and the gate of the NMOS transistor Q2, and the other end of the resistor R24 is connected to GND and the source of the NMOS transistor Q2. The cathode of the schottky diode D6 is connected to the drain of the NMOS transistor Q2, and the anode is grounded GND. The anode of the diode D4 is connected to the drain of the NMOS transistor Q2 and the pin 2 of the interface J3, the cathode is connected to the +24V port and the pin 1 of the interface J3, and the cathode of the diode D4 is further connected to the positive terminal of the capacitor C12 and one terminal of the capacitor C13. The other end of the capacitor C12 and the other end of the capacitor C13 are simultaneously connected to GND. Interface J3 is used to connect with solenoid coil 151.

As shown in fig. 4 and 10, the type/mode selection module 23 facilitates docking different weapon simulation devices by manually dialing to select an appropriate simulated weapon type and/or operating mode. The type/mode selection block 23 includes a Switch1, a resistor R11, a resistor R12, a resistor R13, and a resistor R14. The Switch1 has a model number A6H-4101. Pin 1, pin 2, pin 3 and pin 4 of the Switch1 are respectively connected to the S1 port, the S2 port, the S3 port and the S4 port. Pin 8, pin 7, pin 6, and pin 5 of the Switch1 correspond to one end of the connection resistor R11, one end of the connection resistor R12, one end of the connection resistor R13, and one end of the connection resistor R14, respectively. The other end of the resistor R11, the other end of the resistor R12, the other end of the resistor R13 and the other end of the resistor R14 are all grounded. The type and/or operation mode of the adapted simulated weapon is selected by manually toggling the Switch 1.

As shown in fig. 4 and 11, the data storage module 24 is used to store parameters obtained by setting the instructions and saving the programmable parameters, so that when the system is powered on again after power off, all functions can be used normally. The data storage module 24 includes a resistor R22, a chip U6, a capacitor C18, a resistor R20, and a resistor R21. Chip U6 is of type 24 Cxx. Pin 1 of chip U6 is connected to the +3.3V port through resistor R22.

Pins

2, 3, 4 of chip U6 are all connected to ground GND. Pin 8 of chip U6 is connected to the +3.3V port and is connected to GND through capacitor C18. Pin 7 of chip U6 is connected to ground GND. Pin 6 of chip U6 is connected to the +3.3V port through resistor R20. Pin 6 of chip U6 is connected to the +3.3V port through resistor R21.

As shown in fig. 4 and 12, the communication module 25 is configured to establish wireless communication between the upper computer PC and the system, so that the instructions and setting parameters of the upper computer PC can be transmitted to the system, and the system can upload the action data executed after responding to the instructions and transmit back and read the corresponding setting parameters. In other embodiments, the communication module 25 can be used to establish wired communication between the upper computer PC and the system. The communication module 25 includes a switch S3, a resistor R10, and a resistor R15. Switch S3 is model 418121160802. Pin 1 and pin 2 of the switch S3 are both grounded GND, pin 4 of the switch S3 is connected to the MD0 port and to the +3.3V port through a resistor R10, and pin 3 of the switch S3 is connected to the MD1 port and to the +3.3V port through a resistor R15.

Pin 1 of interface J2 connects to MD0 port. Pin 2 of interface J2 connects to MD1 port. Pin 3 of interface J2 connects to the USART2_ TX port. Pin 4 of interface J2 connects to the USART2_ RX port. Pin 5 of interface J2 connects to the AUX port. Pin 6 of interface J2 connects to the +3.3V port. Pin 7 of interface J2 is connected to ground.

As shown in fig. 4, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17, the power supply module 26 includes a lithium battery, a lithium battery charging interface P1 and a lithium battery power supply interface P2 connected to the lithium battery, a switch S1 connected to the lithium battery charging interface P1 and the lithium battery power supply interface P2, a second voltage conversion module 262 connected to the switch S1, a first voltage conversion module 261 connected to the second voltage conversion module 262, a third voltage conversion module 263 connected to the first voltage conversion module 261, and an indicator light module 264 connected to the third voltage conversion module 263. The charging of the lithium battery can be realized through the lithium battery charging interface P1, the first voltage conversion module 261 and the second voltage conversion module 262. The lithium battery is powered externally through the lithium battery power supply interface P2. The switching of the charging and discharging is achieved by the changeover switch S1.

As shown in fig. 14, the first voltage conversion module 261 includes a capacitor E1, a resistor R16, a resistor R17, a schottky diode D3, a chip U4, an inductor L2, and a capacitor C11. The positive terminal of the capacitor E1 is connected to the +24V port and one terminal of the resistor R16, and the negative terminal of the schottky diode D3, and the other terminal is connected to the ground GND and one terminal of the resistor R17. The other end of the resistor R16 is connected to the other end of the resistor R17 and also to pin 3 of the chip U4. The anode of the schottky diode D3 is connected to one end of the inductor L2 and the pin 1 of the chip U4. The other end of the inductor L2 is connected with a pin 4 and a pin 5 of the chip U4, the pin 4 and the pin 5 of the chip U4 are simultaneously connected with one end of the capacitor C11 and a VCC _5V port, and the other end of the capacitor C11 is grounded GND. Chip U4 is model SX 1308. The first voltage conversion module 261 is used for converting the 24V voltage into the 5V voltage.

As shown in fig. 15, the second voltage converting module 262 includes a capacitor C2, a resistor R6, a resistor R7, a resistor R8, a schottky diode D2, a chip U2, an inductor L1, a capacitor C4, and a capacitor C5. One end of the capacitor C2 is connected to the VCC _5V port and one end of the resistor R6, and the cathode of the schottky diode D2, and the other end is connected to the ground GND and one end of the resistor R8. The other end of the resistor R8 is connected to one end of the resistor R7 and pin 3 of the chip U2. The other end of the resistor R7 is connected to the other end of the resistor R6. The anode of the schottky diode D2 is connected to pin 1 of the chip U2 and one end of the inductor L1, and the other end of the inductor L1 is connected to pin 4 and pin 5 of the chip U2, one end of the capacitor C4 and the capacitor C5, and the BAT + port. The other ends of the capacitor C4 and the capacitor C5 are grounded GND. Chip U2 is model SX 1308. The second voltage conversion module 262 is used for converting the 5V voltage into a required voltage.

As shown in fig. 16, the third voltage conversion module 263 includes a capacitor C14, a capacitor C15, a chip U5, a capacitor C16, a capacitor C17, and a fuse F1. The chip U5 was model AMS 1117-3.3. One end of the capacitor C14 is connected with one end of the capacitor C15, the VCC _5V port is connected with the pin 3 of the chip U5, and the other end of the capacitor C14 is grounded to GND. Pin 2 of the chip U5 is connected to one end of the capacitor C16, the capacitor C17, and the fuse F1. The other ends of the capacitor C16 and the capacitor C17 are grounded GND. The other end of fuse F1 is connected to the +3.3V port. The third voltage conversion module 263 is used to convert the 5V voltage into a 3.3V voltage.

As shown in fig. 17, the indicator light module 264 includes a resistor R18 and a light emitting diode D5 connected in series, and has one end connected to the +3.3V port and the other end connected to the ground GND. The charge status indication may be accomplished by the indicator light module 264.

The lithium electricity power supply part is converted into the required voltage of other modules and is provided for each module to use, and the special charging equipment of supporting that the part cooperation of charging provided charges for the lithium cell, and the operation of conveniently charging is instructed to the state of charging.

The foregoing descriptions of specific exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiments were chosen and described in order to explain certain principles of the invention and its practical application to enable one skilled in the art to make and use various exemplary embodiments of the invention and various alternatives and modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is intended that the scope of the invention be defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A weapon simulation system, comprising:

the switching device is arranged in the simulated weapon and is provided with an air inlet channel connected with an air source and an air outlet channel for air flow to flow out, and the switching device is used for guiding or blocking the flow of the air flow; and

and the control circuit is connected with the switch device and is used for controlling the on-off time of the switch device so as to control the gas output and realize the simulation of the working parameters of the weapon.

2. The weapon simulation system of claim 1, wherein the switch device comprises a valve body formed with the air inlet channel and the air outlet channel, a valve core arranged in the valve body and used for blocking the air inlet channel and the air outlet channel, and a control component which is installed in cooperation with the valve body and used for controlling the action of the valve core.

3. The weapon simulation system of claim 2, wherein the control assembly comprises a solenoid, a core and a spring, the core is mounted in cooperation with the solenoid, the core is mounted in cooperation with the core, the spring is mounted between the core and the core, and the solenoid is energized to cooperate with the core to generate electromagnetic induction force to drive the core to move.

4. The weapon simulation system of claim 3, wherein a chamber is provided in the valve body in communication with the inlet channel and the outlet channel, the valve element and the spring are both provided in the chamber, the valve element is movable in the chamber, one end of the magnetic core extends into the chamber, and a sealing ring is provided between the magnetic core and a side wall of the chamber.

5. The weapon simulation system of claim 1, further comprising a mounting plate mounted for mating with a simulated weapon, said switching device and said control circuit being mounted on said mounting plate.

6. The weapon simulation system of claim 1, wherein the control circuit comprises a control module and a drive module, the control module effecting control of the switching device via the drive module.

7. The weapon simulation system of claim 6, wherein the control circuit further comprises a type/mode selection module for enabling selection of a simulated weapon type and/or operating mode.

8. The weapon simulation system of claim 7, wherein the control circuit further comprises a data storage module for storage of various parameters.

9. The weapon simulation system of claim 8, wherein the control circuit further comprises a communication module for enabling communication between the control circuit and the upper computer PC.

10. The weapon simulation system of claim 9, wherein the control circuit further comprises a power module for powering the modules in the control circuit.