Nyquist's Sniper | Python | Page 1

real jasper Feb 18, 2026, 7:09 PM

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Hey! I just started a new project that I brainstormed with Gemini AI, combining my Electrical Engineering expertise with a fun game concept. My Gemini conversation can be found at https://gemini.google.com/share/8eef75fb2139. GitHub is https://github.com/bpythonistic/sniper-game. I created the first Jira sprint as well, so if anyone wants to collaborate, just PM me your email address, and I can add you to the Scrum project.

Tech Stack:

Backend (The Physics Engine)

Language: Python 3.14
Framework: FastAPI
Math Kernel: NumPy / SciPy (for signal generation and noise simulation)
Database: PostgreSQL (storing user stats, signal configurations, and level presets)
ORM: SQLAlchemy / SQLModel
Package Manager: Pixi (pixi.prefix.dev)

Frontend (The Scope)

Language: TypeScript
Framework: React
Build Tool: Vite
Visualization: HTML5 Canvas / SVG (for rendering waveforms)
State Management: React Hooks / Context API

I'm also using Pixi for dependency and environment management.

Let me know what you think!

unreal gust Feb 21, 2026, 2:58 PM

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Being an electrical engineer, I find this so cool!
I see the idea and it could be a game i would play for fun.

However, if you want to make it playable to non-engineers, i think you will need to add some good game (or even RPG) mechanics or intro/learning levels.

thorny bolt Feb 21, 2026, 3:03 PM

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I would make some shapes with it

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or make it hit a wall and bounce

real jasper Feb 21, 2026, 5:27 PM

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unreal gust Being an electrical engineer, I find this so cool! I see the idea and it could b...

Thanks for the feedback! I’m currently trying to get my scope rendering WebSocket to work correctly (the target waveform is now handled in the backend). Perhaps I should commit what I have now to the GitHub repository for some assistance…
But I am definitely interested in adding RPG mechanics eventually; that would be cool!

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Haha, I just realized that I got ahead of myself.... based on Gemini's suggested roadmap, this step shouldn't have involved frontend changes.

thorny bolt Feb 21, 2026, 5:41 PM

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real jasper Thanks for the feedback! I’m currently trying to get my scope rendering WebSocke...

just add the ability to simulate multiple waves that can hit objects and bounce or if you really want to show how stuff communicate:

like make it dynamic so if for example you added wireless headphone and phone they both will be sending/recieve multiple waves

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and that will get alot of people hook

real jasper Feb 21, 2026, 5:41 PM

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So I simply stashed the changes to the WaveformVisualizer.tsx component.

real jasper Feb 21, 2026, 5:45 PM

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thorny bolt just add the ability to simulate multiple waves that can hit objects and bounce ...

The original idea was to have the sniper's targets show up as waveforms on the scope, which will alias if the scope's sampling frequency doesn't meet the Nyquist criteria (sampling frequency needs to be greater than twice the target's frequency).

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If the target is aliasing, you will most likely miss

thorny bolt Feb 21, 2026, 5:46 PM

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okay

real jasper Feb 21, 2026, 5:47 PM

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However, that does give me an idea. Maybe on more difficult levels, you could have multiple interfering targets or obstacles that reflect or block the signals...

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In that case, the scope would be more of a 2D map, including the locations of targets.

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Perhaps you could even upgrade to a Real-time Spectrum Analyzer (RSA) scope for advanced target analysis.

What is a Spectrum Analyzer and why do you need one?

Learn all about the different spectrum analyzers including SA, VSA, RSA, and RF. Tektronix experts explain their primary function, how to use them and popular engineering applications.

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Then you could identify targets based on their RF signatures

real jasper Feb 21, 2026, 7:15 PM

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@unreal gust Are you interested in helping by reviewing pull requests on GitHub, or possibly even joining the Jira project?

unreal gust Feb 21, 2026, 7:50 PM

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Thanks but i really don't have the time to get involved in any projects for the next two years, i already don't get much free time on weekends 😅
I've starred the repo so i'll keep an eye on it

real jasper Feb 21, 2026, 7:51 PM

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okay, no worries

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Maybe I can convince one of my former coworkers to collaborate on it. He has a PhD in EE and knows a lot more about RF than I do...

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