Continuing the Wii posts, I came across this ridiculous use of a Wii remote. Basically boys with access to robots and a little too much time on their hands came up with this… This was originally found on HackADay a constant source of people’s hardware hacks.
Yep, the future is here. Not only can you have your eye’s lasered, watch robots playing football, you can also enjoy actual holograms…
The guys at Betaminds (seem a clever bunch) are importing them for sale and hire right now.
Check out their promotional video, or even better hire one (and if you do can we come play on it?)
A while back Chris at PixelSumo posted something that lead me to Floor it!, a fantastic project which allows kids (of all ages) to race radio controlled cars around their own built tracks but with digital elements that allow scoring, oil slicks, boosts etc. This is a project that we absolutely love, probably because it’s an elegant solution to something we’re passionate about (*).
(*) Bringing back to kids the joy and imagination of building your own games, preferably away from the screen.
Phil Worthy, a dab hand at Processing, has created a similar formula of creation and play, and ended up with another great way to race around your own tracks. Check out his Line Rider project.
(While on Line Riders, if you’ve got time to spare have a look at www.linerider.org, be prepared to lose at least half an hour)
Also, while there make sure you also see my favorite piece: Shadow Monsters, live shadow puppets created and enhanced (complete with weird voices) through your own hands.
If you haven’t seen it already here’s an example of Nintendo’s Wii controller in action. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess was bound to be a flagship project, and they seem to have picked the perfect example of what Nintendo’s new control system will be capable of. Can’t wait to get playing.
Saw this little beauty - which was run at ComeOutAndPlay - and it made me laugh. Not a new idea, pong must be one of most ‘adapted’ games (e.g. big, small), but never has it been done with quite such silly hats.
The game relies on the players to hear the ball, then run to position to hit back. More explanation can be seen at www.sonicbodypong.com
Last night was Bristol’s first official Dorkbot evening. The event - dubbed as “people doing strange things with electricity” - was a relaxed affair of drinks and a few people showing off their gadgets.
It’s purpose was get an idea of interest and gather ideas for future events. This seemed to go well with the next few months already booked in.
We’re looking forward to future events where we can expect more projects and more conversation. Although if they just bring back the remote control car covered in Play-doh I’ll be happy.
Future events will be advertised on http://dorkbot.org/dorkbotbristol/
