JediJeremy
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I've always found immense inspiration in books and movies - especially science fiction - and every now and then I look at the technology on my bench and realize it's possible to build it. Or at least, a closer approximation than we had.
Here's the kind of thing I mean: I just built a Lightsaber that finally makes you feel like you're actually holding one.
Before that I built a Linux smartwatch into a Captn' Jack Harkness "Vortex Manipulator". (Which required inventing a new user input system)
I like to build and fly robots around. They're not fully autonomous yet, I treat them more like an extension of me: But I never crash, so it's not very interesting to watch.
I suppose in one sense I don't really make props, but actual things. But they're not completely "real" either. They explore the space in between. Artifacts, perhaps.
So, what should I make next? I need ideas! Inspiration Fuel!
What small, overlooked, simple device, or ability, exists in your favorite 'verse, that you always thought should exist in this one? Gadgets from old cartoons? Even alien sensory capabilities.
Some caveats; it's got to be physically possible. No working TARDISs... can't get the exotic matter parts. I've tried.
And it MUST NOT be a weapon. No Baterangs, plasma pistols, tank missiles, projectiles, or directed energy systems of any kind. Real ones of those are NOT fun. And you can't take them to cons.
Ineffective anti-weapons are cool. (like lightsabers - a huge unmissable glowing buzzing plastic round bouncy "sword" which is fundamentally less dangerous than a broom handle, that's totally fine. Although, in truth, mine could potentially start fires if mishandled badly.)
I'm also interested in collaborations with people who have skills that I don't... prosthetics, costuming, cosplay, social media... who might be interested in longer-term projects. I'm into wearables now, and a touch of transhumanism too. Time to raise the bar on the species.
I'm always ready to discuss crazy ideas at unorthodox.engineers@gmail.com and I'll be checking in here regularly to answer questions.
Thoughts?
Here's the kind of thing I mean: I just built a Lightsaber that finally makes you feel like you're actually holding one.
Before that I built a Linux smartwatch into a Captn' Jack Harkness "Vortex Manipulator". (Which required inventing a new user input system)
I like to build and fly robots around. They're not fully autonomous yet, I treat them more like an extension of me: But I never crash, so it's not very interesting to watch.
I suppose in one sense I don't really make props, but actual things. But they're not completely "real" either. They explore the space in between. Artifacts, perhaps.
So, what should I make next? I need ideas! Inspiration Fuel!
What small, overlooked, simple device, or ability, exists in your favorite 'verse, that you always thought should exist in this one? Gadgets from old cartoons? Even alien sensory capabilities.
Some caveats; it's got to be physically possible. No working TARDISs... can't get the exotic matter parts. I've tried.
And it MUST NOT be a weapon. No Baterangs, plasma pistols, tank missiles, projectiles, or directed energy systems of any kind. Real ones of those are NOT fun. And you can't take them to cons.
Ineffective anti-weapons are cool. (like lightsabers - a huge unmissable glowing buzzing plastic round bouncy "sword" which is fundamentally less dangerous than a broom handle, that's totally fine. Although, in truth, mine could potentially start fires if mishandled badly.)
I'm also interested in collaborations with people who have skills that I don't... prosthetics, costuming, cosplay, social media... who might be interested in longer-term projects. I'm into wearables now, and a touch of transhumanism too. Time to raise the bar on the species.
I'm always ready to discuss crazy ideas at unorthodox.engineers@gmail.com and I'll be checking in here regularly to answer questions.
Thoughts?
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