SAMCO Big Boy (GunCon 2 Conversion)

Turn your GunCon 2 into an OpenFIRE light gun.

The Big Boy kit provides everything you need to convert a PlayStation GunCon 2 controller into an OpenFIRE light gun. Perfect for enthusiasts who want to mix retro aesthetics with modern tracking, this kit keeps your GunCon alive and kicking.

This kit, along with the parts listed in “What you’ll need separately”, will produce a fully working and playable OpenFIRE light gun.
👉 Please note: haptics are not included — this kit does not include rumble or recoil (solenoid). Rumble and solenoid add-on kits are available separately if you want force feedback.

What’s in the kit

• Unpopulated Big Boy PCB
• 220Ω resistors ×3
• RGB LED
• 6-pin XH2.54 connector
• Header pins

What you’ll need separately

• Raspberry Pi Pico (not included)
• Camera module (not included)
• PlayStation GunCon 2 controller (not included)
• OpenFIRE firmware & GUI (FREE! - following links in guides)
• IR sensors (x2 USB Wiibars or a DIY sensor kit)

Compatibility / Notes

• Designed for the OpenFIRE firmware
• Requires soldering and basic DIY skills

Download the Build Guide