None ATM. Vendors are supposed to sign up on their site to get technical data package to build these applications. I hope they've just went with some version of USB protocol for this, but 3V and 9V power probably means something more proprietary.
there's no data its just a wrong term he used for everything is connected to that battery on the back like a source of power for every attachment across these rails like one of those chargers smart phones tend to use. this isn't really anything new they just slapped chargers onto the thing to prevent overarching cables.
@@cosmosequation6672 No, he explicitly said there are data lanes between the plugs on the rail, and one of the use cases they already implemented is turning power to NODs on and off depending on accelerometer data from the mount.
@@nolanfrancis5291 yeah I can see that being a factor when wanting to sell to the civ market but to DOD an extra couple k per helmet to a brand that essentially already kinda has the monopoly on the market I don’t see that being a problem. Just look at L3 for the quads
@@urielmartinez2161 literally, like just say "we made arc rails that can make using nods and the IVAS easier instead of dancing around the topic like "data-sharing", modular whatever lol ...
This is definitely going to allow the United States Armed Forces to "utilize" an "agile modular multi-domain force multiplier" that will allow "synergistic nesting" towards "partnered interoperability" allowing the upper hand against a "near peer adversary" in "multi-domain warfare" eliminating a "friction point" in current "capabilities".
Why should my flashlight talk to my strobe? 1:26 Also, the amount of batteries on the helmet remained the same. Its still 7 in total, like the "old" system had. keep counting.
Going to play devil's advocate and say the benefit is you need less dedicated counterweight since more weight is pushed to the back. Overhyped and likely going to be stupid and fully proprietary? Yeah. A worthwhile technology to pursue at least in part? Yeah probably
It's 6*AA in one package bolted to the back of the helmet, where counterweight usually goes anyway. I'd say it's a definite improvement over having 4-6 scattered all around the helmet, including 1-2 in the NVG on the arm stretched out in front. And no, your strobe probably has no reason to talk to your flashlight. Your NODs, otoh, can tell the flashlight\strobe to switch from white light to IR as soon as they turn on, and that's just off the top of my head.
Okay, so all the weight is both lower on the helmet and closer to the head--which is _outstanding_ . But how much lighter is it compared to the previous gen. set ups?
If you run a slick helmet then this will make your helmet heavier. If you run accessories such as strobes and lights this will make it slightly lighter and sleeker.
@@ivaniuk123 I figured so. But how much is _slightly_ lighter? Especially given this helmet system will probably cost $2,250$+ without accessories (batteries only).
@@Polemicist_try $2500 for the rails $1100 for the battery pack and $480 for the cable for your NVGs. The set of strobes are $540. The Princeton is $170 and the surefire is $330. TNVC has the whole set up for $4,630
@@wltr118 NIGGA WHAT?! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 These contractors are out of their minds! They're already making millions from our tax dollars. Why do they charge so fing much for their products?! *_Omfg_*
@@wltr118 If you're worried about the price you aren't who this product is for. It's designed for MIL use first. It's made in mind that you're using $10k+ NVGs w/ a $5-10k ECOTI addon.
Maybe just me but I’m not buying proprietary components to “plug into” the arc rails when i already have a helmet setup. Lack of cables, big whoop, everyone already manages cables. They are tucked away or zip tied and not going anywhere. I just fail to see a purpose
@@Ryan-cv9meA battery pack is not a computer. They keep saying data transfer but all the battery pack does is supply power/bolts to your devices. If anything it is an over glorified ops core that just some happens to neaten up the idea of having wires externally. And I bet this will still cost an arm and a leg. Nothing they said is groundbreaking
Invent a problem, sell the solution. There was a single cable on the "old" helmet shown, and youd still need that cable if you ran the powered rails! BS.
Seeing the title before opening up the video and then the use of the word "data" being used throughout made me think this was some sort of beginning of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier like tech. The description and showcase of the RAILINK made it sound as such, but this is just consolidated battery space for a helmet set up.
OK when he is saying "data" and "vas" he means the system is designed to work with the military's new Vision Augmentation Systems... these are the new weapon sights and optics that transmit their optics picture to the shooters NOD's. This exists now and you can see it is use on youtube. So this helmet system is trying to get ahead of the curve to provide integrated routing, power and data transmission to work with these new hybrid optics systems... like a magnifier with integrated night vision and thermal... and then THAT image can be sent to the soldiers NOD's. Pretty cool shit.
Quick question Why not an integrated battery pack you can recharge with a usb? Individual batteries seem so outdated and the space you'd save just having one large battery pack compared to slots for individuals batteries seems like a way better idea
Why not have the battery pack located remotely and run the wires up to the helmet to take the most weight off the head? Seems like a better idea to me. Or at least have an interchangeable module so you can choose the integrated or the remote battery options.
delta will get these, then jsoc tier 1 joint, then rrc, then MAYBE ill get it in the next 10 years... LOL. love your alls products though. got my first opscore issued when i first got in and i still use it to this day. never needed a new one.
The system is compatible with any FAST high cut helmet and the one in the video is mounted to an SF. I think the rest of your question will be answered within the next week.
The more appropriate word is citizens. Also, until cheaper, private groups start replacing the current expensive government ones, highly unlikely we'll be getting access to this soon.
You guys gotta fix the arms, give em a hover over the ears setting instead of dumbo. And the cables for the amps aren't compatible with anything but your PTT. We can't connect to ton of vehicle mounted PTTs.
On the other hand, it is much less pretty than a standard ops core sf helmet, and if everything is inside the arc rails, what is it for? It was necessary to completely redesign the rails and remove the ARC sockets for standard equipment.
There are some accessories that need to be mounted to the arc rail (Ear pro, ballistic face shield) and it also ensures backwards compatibility with legacy devices.
Maybe it's just me but I like the look of an Ops-Core full of (non-integrated) attachments, duct tape, cables, and patches. 😅 Regardless (speaking as a non-user and keyboard warrior), this seems to be a very cool product addition from a company that still seems to listen and understand its customer’s needs instead of squeezing out meaningless stuff to increase shareholder value.
this is basic Phone connectivity tech and cordless stuff that computer mouse and keyboards already have for pennies on a dollar inside a simple helmet that has been wired. How much does it costs and how can you explain R&D for 10yo on a helmet tech if its above 500$? Also how does it old up to water and impacts vs wired.
I feel like the real downside to this is the modularity. I wonder what sort of Sci Fi helmet we'd get if it was designed from the ground up to be featured complete and lightweight
>feature complete >lightweight Pick one and ONLY one. Modularity is mandatory for a reason. Full-coverage frag helmet for frontline troops would need a different set of equipment than SFs high-speed-low-drag kippah, and then there's personal preference and anatomic differences. A helmet with everything built in would either weigh enough to crush your vertebrae or have to be so thin that it won't even hold random frag.
Lmao so seemed pretty cool at first, turns out to just be an overcomplicated version of what we've basically already got, and then it's going to become a legendary loot drop for some force-on-force enemy who will probably rip the electronics off and keep the helmet. why do you want to take such expensive stuff to the field, idgi. this is like something that a major would wear in an infantry battalion when theyre hanging around the rear looking cool
Why in this modern age are they still using AAA batteries they could use lithium power packs that are rechargeable as it is the Guy guy in the battery selling department
if you cant even make these products affordable then dont make these videos. instead do powerpoint presentations for the DOD. Its of waste of everyone's time
I don't know why ops core has a channel. Normal soldiers can't afford this gear. Don't get issued it. And only elements with a decent budget get their products
I always love these comments. Please send your wisdom to USSOCOM and all the other Tier 1 units in the world that use Ops-Core helmets. They could really benefit from your wisdom!
AAA is so stupid in this. Adds un necessary weight while not offering significant benefits. How do you guys even think of stuff like this while designing ?
