Actually, I think a DDR finger version for the lazy person might be a better game.
Heck, why stop at just those four pads used in the life-size game. We could use ALL the keys, and then it's also an educational touch-typing game! Of course, at it's basic level, DDR itself is "touch typing for the the feet", which makes me wonder why it caught on so well (aside from the exercise benefits). Does keeping score and doing it to music really count so much? If so, it might work to write a program for secreta^H^H^H^H^H^H^H administrative assistants that will play music and keep score of their typing. That'll give them something to talk about in the break room...:)
I agree, but why stop there? Conceptually, if they have the power to turn those three keys on and off, they might as well just (virtually) push those keys themselves.
The big problem comes in with setting up permissions and such. Otherwise we'd already see similar solutions popping up.
Actually, shellfish toxins are enough to kill anyone. My first thought was, "I sure hope they use the right kind of shell".
Maybe the shellfish bandages could be distributed to the enemy or something...
Because pixels on different layers can be turned on and off...if a pixel 10 layers back is on but none of the ones in front of it are on, then it will have more depth than one turned on in the first layer. I am assuming the "sheets" have thickness, and if not, they can be spaced apart.
Anyone know if the pixels can be turned off so as to be transparent? If so, you could stack a bunch of these and have a very nice 3D display. Of course, if it's only slightly transparent, it'll probably be opaque after 4 or 5 layers.
This will bring new meaning to a funny image I saw that had the hand-written message "I kant tipe so i rite on the screen wit a krayon"
Seriously though, I've seen enough professors accidentally write on a projector screen (instead of the whiteboard behind it) and leave a relatively permanent mark. I can only imagine how many people will accidentally jot down a quick note to later realize they just ruined a VERY expensive piece of paper...
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Except that you'll also need to by the 3D Face/Body Monitor as well...otherwise the only way you benefit is that the camera can tell you "Yes, this is the porn star you're looking for"
In addition to the other replies to your post, there's the engineering challenge to it.
Lots of us on solar car teams are there because we wanted something classes can't/don't/won't offer: practical experience. You can get all the equations right on the exam, but if you don't know how it connects to the real world, it's no good. For many students, this is one of the few ways to do something fun and challenging that's related to their coursework in some way.
Also, it looks good on a resume. Lots of people would rather hire someone with experience than someone without.
But that's all for the perspective of why the student would want to do it. As for why the race officials want to do it, I'd guess it's mostly the same reasons, it's fun, it's educational, it's good for the environment, and they probably secretly hope that one team someday will come up with an excellent idea with practical effects (if it hasn't happened already).
Kinda makes you wish solar cars had air conditioning (note: they don't. The most drivers will get is a tiny fan and a small duct running from the wheel area to their head.)
The race speed limit is 65 miles per hour for each car. An observer travels with each team, sits in one of the chase vehicles, and notes if and when that speed limit is broken.
Also, the problem with a closed circuit race is public attention. The race has several purposes, one of which is to make the public more aware of alternative energy sources. IAASCR (I am a solar car racer) and let me tell you, when you're driving one of these solar cars, you get lots of people stopping and looking, some taking pictures. Plus, there's typically 15 to 20 media stops along the route, usually in a Wal-mart parking lot or something to that effect, and those also draw sizable crowds.
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"hey, if you stole a copy, then that's one thing. But don't try and get free support from us too."
Hmm...maybe what they could do is start releasing the software for free and then charging for support.
Nah, I must be crazy. A business model like that would never work.
It's seven words. And, it just so happens to be those seven obscene words the FCC won't let you say on TV...
Yeah, a soothing message would help the driver of this vehicle a lot.
Did I mention this vehicle is autonomous?
Good thing this vehicle is autonomous. Otherwise they would want to equip it with an Apple escapePod.
Hmm...my first guess was "Microsoft", but then I realized you said open source, not shared source (whatever that's supposed to mean).
Your post seems to suggest this keyboard will kill it's users. Count me out.
Actually, I think a DDR finger version for the lazy person might be a better game.
:)
Heck, why stop at just those four pads used in the life-size game. We could use ALL the keys, and then it's also an educational touch-typing game! Of course, at it's basic level, DDR itself is "touch typing for the the feet", which makes me wonder why it caught on so well (aside from the exercise benefits). Does keeping score and doing it to music really count so much? If so, it might work to write a program for secreta^H^H^H^H^H^H^H administrative assistants that will play music and keep score of their typing. That'll give them something to talk about in the break room...
I agree, but why stop there? Conceptually, if they have the power to turn those three keys on and off, they might as well just (virtually) push those keys themselves.
The big problem comes in with setting up permissions and such. Otherwise we'd already see similar solutions popping up.
But still, it is a neat idea....
Sadly, no. The $5 Mr. Fusion you bought works as advertised only if you buy the $1,000,000 Flux Capacitor (buy-it-now listing only) that goes with it.
Just be glad Amazon didn't use their one-click-missile-launch systems
Must be the one-click-filesuit patent...
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Actually, shellfish toxins are enough to kill anyone. My first thought was, "I sure hope they use the right kind of shell". Maybe the shellfish bandages could be distributed to the enemy or something...
If your toilet is made out of paper, you got problems buddy.
Two words: Paper Cut
Because pixels on different layers can be turned on and off...if a pixel 10 layers back is on but none of the ones in front of it are on, then it will have more depth than one turned on in the first layer. I am assuming the "sheets" have thickness, and if not, they can be spaced apart.
Anyone know if the pixels can be turned off so as to be transparent? If so, you could stack a bunch of these and have a very nice 3D display. Of course, if it's only slightly transparent, it'll probably be opaque after 4 or 5 layers.
How easy is it to clean these things? I mean, if the porn industry really provides the push for new technology, they gotta be extra easy to clean.
If this paper is able to give the user a papercut, I'd say this definitely classifies as bleeding-edge technology.
This will bring new meaning to a funny image I saw that had the hand-written message "I kant tipe so i rite on the screen wit a krayon"
Seriously though, I've seen enough professors accidentally write on a projector screen (instead of the whiteboard behind it) and leave a relatively permanent mark. I can only imagine how many people will accidentally jot down a quick note to later realize they just ruined a VERY expensive piece of paper...
Except that you'll also need to by the 3D Face/Body Monitor as well...otherwise the only way you benefit is that the camera can tell you "Yes, this is the porn star you're looking for"
In addition to the other replies to your post, there's the engineering challenge to it.
Lots of us on solar car teams are there because we wanted something classes can't/don't/won't offer: practical experience. You can get all the equations right on the exam, but if you don't know how it connects to the real world, it's no good. For many students, this is one of the few ways to do something fun and challenging that's related to their coursework in some way.
Also, it looks good on a resume. Lots of people would rather hire someone with experience than someone without.
But that's all for the perspective of why the student would want to do it. As for why the race officials want to do it, I'd guess it's mostly the same reasons, it's fun, it's educational, it's good for the environment, and they probably secretly hope that one team someday will come up with an excellent idea with practical effects (if it hasn't happened already).
Kinda makes you wish solar cars had air conditioning (note: they don't. The most drivers will get is a tiny fan and a small duct running from the wheel area to their head.)
The race speed limit is 65 miles per hour for each car. An observer travels with each team, sits in one of the chase vehicles, and notes if and when that speed limit is broken.
Also, the problem with a closed circuit race is public attention. The race has several purposes, one of which is to make the public more aware of alternative energy sources. IAASCR (I am a solar car racer) and let me tell you, when you're driving one of these solar cars, you get lots of people stopping and looking, some taking pictures. Plus, there's typically 15 to 20 media stops along the route, usually in a Wal-mart parking lot or something to that effect, and those also draw sizable crowds.
Can't do that with a closed race circuit...
This points to the obvious "next big thing":
Tinfoil Contact Lenses(TM)
I won't believe it until I see it with my own eyes...
Of course, I'll need some of this new technology to make sure they really are my own eyes.