Has there been any major innovations since the 170R?

[MrBarraclough]

You're correct that the Gamma Core was the most recent big innovation in marker tech, in terms of core functionality. The newer OP and OP-R cores are simply second generation refinements of the Gamma. Worthwhile refinements, without a doubt, but not any kind of wholesale redesign. And until recently, most DYE, Shocker, Luxe, and MacDev bolt engines were Gamma derivatives.

The Gamma predates the 170R, but as you point out the 170R features important design improvements to the layout (hoseless) and eye system, making it far easier to swap between electro and mech frames.

The CS3, while using the second gen Gamma OP Core, does offer the significant innovation of allowing some of the electronics to be carried over into the mech frame. That provides access to digital pressure readouts, shot counters, game timers, etc. that were lost when switching to mech with prior generations of markers.

I'm sure someone will be along shortly to argue that I'm overlooking the Geo 5-R's improvements to the IV Core.

[scuzzy]

You're correct that the Gamma Core was the most recent big innovation in marker tech, in terms of core functionality. The newer OP and OP-R cores are simply second generation refinements of the Gamma. Worthwhile refinements, without a doubt, but not any kind of wholesale redesign. And until recently, most DYE, Shocker, Luxe, and MacDev bolt engines were Gamma derivatives.

The Gamma predates the 170R, but as you point out the 170R features important design improvements to the layout (hoseless) and eye system, making it far easier to swap between electro and mech frames.

The CS3, while using the second gen Gamma OP Core, does offer the significant innovation of allowing some of the electronics to be carried over into the mech frame. That provides access to digital pressure readouts, shot counters, game timers, etc. that were lost when switching to mech with prior generations of markers.

I'm sure someone will be along shortly to argue that I'm overlooking the Geo 5-R's improvements to the IV Core.

I did not know that about the cs3, that is really cool.

I'm really digging this OG Gtek, but I think I wanna get an aluminum feedneck.