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Student Makes Real-Life Portal Turret

Posted by samzenpus on from the could-you-come-over-here? dept.

lukehopewell1 writes "A Penn State robotics student has gone to the effort of building a working, automated turret from the video game series Portal. Powered by a webcam, Arduino boards and hacked up USB-missile launchers, this is one serious piece of kit that is just as adorable as its in-game counterpart. "

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  1. Not enough bullets by ebunga · · Score: 4, Funny

    And it doesn't even fire the entire bullet.

  2. Re:Yes by HeLLFiRe1151 · · Score: 4, Funny

    It's from Penn State, what else would you expect?

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  3. Turret dialogue by Erbo · · Score: 4, Funny
    "Did you hear that?"

    "Someone is coming. Quick, tell them you see them."

    "Why? I don't see them."

    "It scares the hell out of people."

    "R-O-F-L! All right. I see you."

    "Ask her if the's still there."

    "Are you still there?...She didn't say anything."

    "No shit, Sherlock."

    "What should I say now?"

    "Come out, bitch!"

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz5cl131KTk

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