[Changing college major...]

I think it is really dependent on how far along you are with engineering.

You came to the same conclusion I did, but I was a junior working as a computer lab rat when I realized it so I plugged along and walked out with a BSME and got a job as a UNIX guy way back. Now I am security guy working on a MSCIS when I have the time so I don't think it puts a cap on your career as well.

I hope that helps.

[A mobile missile launcher]

That's a pretty neat idea.

I have a Spykee sitting around that might make for a good platform to try something like that.

I know it has a mini USB hook up and I have a older missile launcher, so I wonder if something like that might be manipulated with the code.

Might have to find some time to mess with it.