Editing History of paintball markers (section)

== Electronic markers (1990s) ==

The development of electronic firing systems represented a significant change in marker technology.

Electronic controls allowed the trigger to activate an electrical switch rather than directly operate the firing mechanism.

Solenoids could then control pneumatic functions involved in firing and reloading.

=== Shocker ===

The original [[Smart Parts Shocker]] was developed by PneuVentures and distributed by [[Smart Parts]].

Introduced in 1996, it used electronic controls and a dual-solenoid pneumatic operating system.

The Shocker was among the early commercially available electronic tournament markers.[6]

Smart Parts subsequently developed revised versions, including the Shocker Sport and later Shocker SFT.

=== WDP Angel ===

The [[WDP Angel]] emerged during the same period as the original Shocker.

Developed in the United Kingdom, it used an electronically controlled pneumatic mechanism and became widely associated with professional tournament paintball.

The Angel helped establish electronic firing systems as a commercially important category of competitive markers.

Both the Angel and Shocker were demonstrated at the 1996 International Amateur Open.[6]