PrimeRig
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The control interface would have to lease on a first come first served basis with a timeout, or else you get 20 people trying to go 20 different ways.
The existing HakHouse missile system already employs a Java based queuing system - http://www.hakhouse.com/missile/ - I wouldn't think it would be too hard to scale that code to something larger with more inputs.
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And just for the hell of it. A mockup WebGUI for a mockup WebTank.
Could be one page with full control or multiple pages for individual functions.
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no need for ITX based linux system...
La Fonera 2.0 is running linux and you can compile any C source for it ...there are over 3000 plugins for it available
operate your webcams; it should be able to handle your turrents & driving if you have the proper drivers for it :-)
I don't think software would be limiting factor - (nor do I know the processing overhead for any given webcam) - but I'd be seriously surprised if a Fon 2.0 could handle all of the following simultaneously...
- The video feed from 5 webcams (3 stationary + 2 attached to each launcher [not pictured] as per the current HakHouse turret)
At least one audio feed from one of the webcam mics
Fwd/Rvs independent motor control for the two treads (ideally with incremental control, e.g. click forward once on the WebGUI and travel forward 6 inches in physical reality)
Servo or stepper control for the main turret
IRC client
Display of IRC output to VFD
Battery status monitor (perhaps overlaid on one of the webcam feeds and/or VFD)
Then again, perhaps it's just a question of bandwidth. I'd be curious to see how much processing a Fon 2.0 could handle.
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Ok, granted we're getting a little into John Connor fantasy land - but that's the point of a concept, right?
Version 2.0:
- RC tank chassis used as based - probably easier to control two treads either going forward or reverse
Much larger battery
Ability to self charge via dock
Greatly increased range of motion
Twin USB launchers with independent control
Ustream chat display
Fonera router with USB - I know the HakHouse has a bunch of these laying around
3 fixed position webcams for driving "awareness"
Possible need for an ITX based linux system due to greatly added hardware complexity
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Note: nothing is necessarily to scale - just kind of shoot from the hip brainstorming.
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Helo first time poster here.
Decided to give this a try.
Here's how it turned out.
Nice vector skills artistan - you've got the eye.
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I'm sure I'm not the only one who has seen the web-enabled USB missile launcher with queuing and had this idea...
NASA's got one, perhaps it's time for Hak5 to join the club.
I ran across this page describing in great detail how an RC truck chassis, webcam, and DD-WRT Linksys (with dual serial port mod) can make a web-enabled mobile A/V platform.
http://www.jbprojects.net/projects/wifirobot/
I've slapped together a few quick and dirty renders of what I thought a Hak5 version might look like... enjoy.
Now with driver and gunner.
And, of course, optional hardpoints could be included so the Rover serves a greater purpose than just firing foam missiles.
The possibilities are really endless -some with greater potential than others- could also be used as a mobile platform for the weaponized pineapple (let loose in a mall), a dedicated in house beer courier, mobile camera mount, protege for Evil Server, etc...
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god from them pic's darren it's easy to see that evil server has taken a pounding over the last few years, all battered an discoloration maybe time to upgrade him or atleast drive a stake through his processor in the middle of the night an start again.
I think Evil Server has lost a few battles over the years.
BTW - maybe this was covered in an early episode - but what is that HAL 9000 orb modded into his case? Where did it come from? I've never seen one quite that substantial.
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Evil Server - National Flag Style - rocking the side mounted USB missile launcher a la Mozambique.
I couldn't figure out a better place to post the .eps, if there is one, would someone let me know;
http://www.filedropper.com/evil-server-flag-primerig
4 colors...
Project Idea: HakHouseRover
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Please do elaborate on your foreseen problems. That's part of the fun of doing this.