Description

Cerberus combines two devices, a tripwire mine with a motion sensor and a claymore, to make flag captures and checkpoint holds a real challenge. Depending on its settings, it can hit friend and foe alike.

Design

A body styled on the US M18A1 and Russian MON-50 mines, in tough matte black plastic with nothing sticking out.
8 IR emitters, 2 IR sensors and a red LED on the front; two 2 W speakers for a realistic blast.
A charging socket with rubber cap and the power button underneath; a capped slot on top for an explosive charge.
Ribs with bolt holes and two side loops for a Velcro strap, so it hangs on a tree or post, or simply lies on the snow in winter.
IR motion sensing that filters interference for 99.8% stable operation, so accidental triggers are rare. It was chosen over bulky PIR lenses to keep the body clean.
21 x 15 x 8 cm, 580 g; 2.2 Ah Li-ion battery for 36 hours.

How it works

On switch-on it reports the battery level, then counts down 5 seconds and arms. It detonates when the motion sensor trips (3 m), when another mine or grenade goes off nearby, or when it is shot down from 100 HP (shots depend on weapon damage). The guaranteed blast radius is 12 m. Afterwards it beeps and shows its LED for 10 minutes.

Settings (no PC needed)

Plug the supplied key plug into the charging socket and switch on. You will hear "Settings mode". Use the Nano remote (small button selects, large button changes) or any remote ("admin kill" selects, "new game" changes). Wait 5 seconds to save, and power-cycle to exit.

Sounds: minimal (stays discreet, saves battery) or all
Activation: detonation hits everyone nearby; shot respects team colour and credits the kill to the player who laid it
Mode: classic (armed at switch-on) or extensive (one "New game" per detonation, remembers who shot it)
Motion sensor: off (saves battery, no accidental blasts) or on

In settings mode, shoot the front sensor to give the mine your team colour and ID. Or set the colour with a PRO remote, in which case the ID is 127.

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