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Okay, this is about as far away from gaming as I can get and still feel comfortable about posting it here. However, it is just so freaking cool to my inner nerd that I have to share.
Microsoft is giving you the chance to win a real live(???) robot. Just enter the Robo-Champs competition and see how you do against other robot programmers in various challenges like navigating through a maze. You will need some technical know-how like how to program since it uses C# and robotics is not exactly entry-level geekery. The contest is all done virtually on your computer using a simulated game space, but the finals will involve uploading your program into a real robot and watching it go (if I understand the contest rules correctly).
I don't know where I'm going to find time to do this between school and gaming and other time wasters, but I'm sure going to try.
Competition Site: RoboChamps (You will need to install Silverlight to view it, so if that makes you squeamish see the Major Nelson link first. He has alternatives you can install instead)
Source: Major Nelson
Microsoft is giving you the chance to win a real live(???) robot. Just enter the Robo-Champs competition and see how you do against other robot programmers in various challenges like navigating through a maze. You will need some technical know-how like how to program since it uses C# and robotics is not exactly entry-level geekery. The contest is all done virtually on your computer using a simulated game space, but the finals will involve uploading your program into a real robot and watching it go (if I understand the contest rules correctly).
I don't know where I'm going to find time to do this between school and gaming and other time wasters, but I'm sure going to try.
Competition Site: RoboChamps (You will need to install Silverlight to view it, so if that makes you squeamish see the Major Nelson link first. He has alternatives you can install instead)
Source: Major Nelson
Since I have a birthday coming up *hint hint* I'm looking around for that perfect something to put on my wish list. Something that matches my personality, something both fanciful and practical, full of whimsy and common sense.
Behold, the most adorable drum mod ever!
Not only do they help muffle the tappity taps, they keep your drums warm and cozy! Yes, they really are crocheted Rock Band drum kit cosies ... and they match your drum pads!
Unfortunately, they are on sold out right now (I imagine they take quite a long time to make) but she takes custom orders.
Now if only I could find someone to knit me a gig bag.
Behold, the most adorable drum mod ever!
Not only do they help muffle the tappity taps, they keep your drums warm and cozy! Yes, they really are crocheted Rock Band drum kit cosies ... and they match your drum pads!
Unfortunately, they are on sold out right now (I imagine they take quite a long time to make) but she takes custom orders.
Now if only I could find someone to knit me a gig bag.
And the award for Coolest Guitar Hero Mod goes to......
Full article with details on how to do it are here. This is for the Gibson SG from Guitar Hero 1 & 2, but there is some discussion on how to do it for the X-Plorer and other guitar controllers in the comments..
Full article with details on how to do it are here. This is for the Gibson SG from Guitar Hero 1 & 2, but there is some discussion on how to do it for the X-Plorer and other guitar controllers in the comments..
