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The Wii Remote has an infrared camera in the front that is normally watching for the infrared LEDs that are mounted in the sensor bar. This camera is actually quite sensitive and can be used for some cool things! Jcl5m has come up with a method that uses reflected IR light from small reflectors to provide the Minority Report style interaction.
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Carlos demonstrates how to build a simple IR detector. Looks like it could be done for a dollar or two.
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Here is a creative way to carve your pumpkin next year! Have a look at this Instructable for more details. |
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Congratulation to the last contest winner.
Send an email to contest @ hackedgadgets.com with “Name the Thing Contest” as the subject, and the message body consisting of: The item to guess was a Knife Switch (close to the bottom of the page), Congratulation to the people who guessed it correctly. The winner is Justin H. Thanks to all who entered.
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This LEGO NXT robot is sure to be a hit at your next outdoor fireworks show. Just line it up and let it go. It uses a MINDSTORMS NXT, two light sensors (one for navigation and other to detect a lighted fuse) and an Ultrasonic detector (to adjust the torch arm height depending on the height of the fireworks fuse wire. It uses three motors - two for motion and and the third for the torch arm elvator.” |
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Pre-loaded with 187 licensed classic arcade games … the Gamerator has everything from Tecmo Bowl to Pac Man, Street Fighter to Galaga, and 180 more games in between (see below for full list). NOTE: Buyer will receive the original licensed copies of all games listed. These are not emulators or knock-offs, they are the original games. Other Gamerator features include … * A refrigerated interior capable of holding a pony keg of domestic beer * A 24 inch flat screen television * Two conveniently-placed cup holders to house your beverage while playing In addition, the Gamerator can be fully customized to your particular needs. Virtually any video game system on the market (past or present) can be hooked up to the Gamerator … XBox 360, Wii, PS3, PS2, NES, Genesis, etc. NOTE: Most gaming systems require an adaptor (not included) to use the dual joystick system, though all can be played with original system controllers. As is, the Gamerator runs using an XBox (adaptor included).” |