[Gumstix-users] Gumstix for laserTag system

[Garth L. <ga...@ya...>]

Hi folks, I'm a CS guy so all this embedded stuff is
new to me. I would like some expert advice as whether
the lasertag system that I would like to pursue is
feasible using Gumstix.

I found the following site:
http://www.lasertagparts.com/mtdesign.htm

what I would like to do is the following:
Have a harness with 4 IR receivers in the front and
back connected by bluetooth to a waysmall in a fanny
pack. 
Connect three IR receivers for the helmet by bluetooth
to the way small.
Connect the gun to gumstix as well by bluetooth.
Maybe use gumstix in the gun itself to power the IR
LED.

A question: Can a system such as described get enough
power from a rechargable battery to last 3-4 hrs.

If anybody with embedded experience would be
interested in building something like this it would be
cool to create an open source project so others might
be able to create their own. Contact me if interested.