Check out a video after the jump to see Patel's projectorgun in action. We'd hate to find ourselves on the business end of that bad boy.
[Via Hack a Day]
Laser projector stuck to Wii Remote for faux 360-degree immersion
by Griffin McElroy 
on May 12th 2010 3:00AM
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Check out a video after the jump to see Patel's projectorgun in action. We'd hate to find ourselves on the business end of that bad boy.
[Via Hack a Day]
Reader Comments (18)
Posted: May 12th 2010 3:05AM leksicon said
would of had more immersion without the hud.. neat trick though
Posted: May 12th 2010 3:35AM Serious Kriss said
I saw that a few months ago, although with a better setup: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZQxB1nGAJo
Posted: May 12th 2010 3:49AM Mike Sylvester said
But with a laser projector, you don't lose focus when shifting perspective or moving from one wall to another.
The ShowWX seems like a really versatile device. I'm surprised nobody's yet used one with the Playstation Eye to create a portable multitouch "Surface."
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The ShowWX seems like a really versatile device. I'm surprised nobody's yet used one with the Playstation Eye to create a portable multitouch "Surface."
Posted: May 12th 2010 3:59AM DarknessBear said
I liked the part in the video where you couldn't see anything
Posted: May 12th 2010 4:03AM The Blank Mage Returns said
It's amazing how many people are finding awesome ways of utilizing Nintendo's sensor bar.
Except Nintendo.
Except Nintendo.
Posted: May 12th 2010 10:10AM DigTheDoug said
"It's amazing how many people are finding awesome ways of utilizing Nintendo's sensor bar..."
...but still can't figure out how to use a tripod.
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...but still can't figure out how to use a tripod.
Posted: May 12th 2010 2:15PM The Aquacharger said
I'm sure Nintendo has tried a lot of cool tech ideas for the Wii, but in the end (since they're a buisness) it's all about pricing. Sure, this would be amazing. But, as someone said, that's like $100+ thing he's using. I doubt there's a way for nintendo to price effectively market that.
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Posted: May 12th 2010 5:41AM (Unverified) said
The Wii = ahead of it's time!
Posted: May 12th 2010 6:17AM nighttime said
this is great for mr. blurrycam's cousin, mr shakes
Posted: May 12th 2010 6:42AM Pure Black World Tendency said
"Someone's shooting me...somewhere...oh there!" - Famous last words in any FPS.
Posted: May 12th 2010 7:57AM greyseal said
This would be perfect... if only my home had a tiny, cylindrical room. Perhaps I can go crash a barn silo somewhere.
Posted: May 12th 2010 9:13AM The Blank Mage Returns said
"Damn kids, get yer newfangled vidja games outta mah barn!"
*Kids with elaborate projector helmets scurry away*
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*Kids with elaborate projector helmets scurry away*
Posted: May 12th 2010 8:42AM Edge of Blade said
Laser gun.
You're doing it wrong.
You're doing it wrong.
Posted: May 12th 2010 12:42PM RuanCaiman said
So, if he's using the fusion to get orientation - it's a $100 sensor, what is he using the wii controller for? publicity?
At any rate it's a cool use of a micro-projector - anything that can be set up for HMD use could use the same setup.
At any rate it's a cool use of a micro-projector - anything that can be set up for HMD use could use the same setup.
Posted: May 12th 2010 1:14PM RuanCaiman said
Okay, now I see from his site (eclecti.cc) that he's using the joystick and buttons on the wii remote.
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Posted: May 12th 2010 12:57PM Misfit Toy said
The sensor is attached to a laptop on my back. That must be interesting. Sorta like these guys http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ytblp2ScGI&feature=related
Posted: May 12th 2010 1:15PM 831 Son said
Off-topic, but Joystiq, get a new comments system already. The "YOU DID IT" stuff is beyond annoying. Yes, I have an account, it's your stupid software that sucks.
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