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-Cameron Browning
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Projection and Tracking Test
Tue, 04/24/2007 - 19:11 — cameron
This is the first attempt at building an example of the project's core elements working together. A borrowed projector (3000 luments) was total overkill for the project, and actually produced a very high amount of infrared light, interfering slightly with my tracking of the pucks. I am now using acrylic that is frosted on one side, which serves two purposes:
1) To act accept the visible light coming from the projector in order to create a display.
2) To diffuse the infrared light being reflected back into the camera off the empty spaces on the playfield.
I have also found arylic half-spheres at Canal Plastics to hold some interesting properties that apply to this project. read more »
Illuminator Kit Build
Tue, 04/24/2007 - 19:09 — cameronGot my illuminator kit in the mail from Ramsey Electronics. The device throws out a great amount of infrared light in a focussed beam. Time to build took about an hour, and the kit cost me $35 or something. Good alternative to security illuminators costing hundreds.
Coin Counting
Tue, 04/24/2007 - 19:06 — cameron
After taking an interest in quarter football, I considered the idea of using coins, something everyone has in their pockets, as game pieces. This could also provide a built-in incentive system for players if certain gameplay events result in opponents taking your money!
Unfortunately, the technical tests resulted in less-than-successful results. The coins were unable to reliably reflect light from an infrared LED into an IR camera over a sufficient area to allow for an engaging gameplay experience.
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