SolidWorks 3D Virtual Simulation
Johnathan Boyer of Aztec Engineering developed a 3D simulation and virtual prototype of ZV PRO and ZV LITE using SolidWorks—a powerful modeling platform capable of virtually prototyping any physical system. He successfully modeled a riflescope at a 25-yard range, simulated precise adjustments using trigonometric calculations without live fire, replicated a scope bump and corrected it via proximity sensing, and created a digital twin that linked the coordinate systems of the rifle and scope to the smartphone using a pixel grid within the app.
Physical Testing
Testing replicated real-world target practice conditions using a simulated smartphone application. A physical smartphone served as a stand-in for various sensors and digital devices, collecting live data instantly and feeding it into the app. In the final product, the smartphone will perform all necessary computational functions and generate outputs for sighting in the rifle at the desired range. During testing, the phone provided the required sensor inputs for boresighting, while calculations were executed on a separate laptop.
Observed Outcomes
Scope adjustments made during testing matched predicted shot deviations from the simulation, validating the underlying computations. Testing confirmed Zero Verify’s ability to predict mean point-of-impact and support repeatable sight adjustments under controlled conditions.