Laser cutter contest

smittex · **Joined:** Sat Apr 23, 2011 11:07 am **Posts:** 189

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hackaday ... Y3PU6cpyw/

We can win a cnc laser cutter by doing a project using light. 2 things come to mind that I've been wanting to do. 1) Steven and I have discussed creating a computer using light (and prisms and mirrors) by mimicking the behavior of transistors. Instead of electrons flowing, photons would be flowing. 2) a digital light spectrograph using diffraction film and a cmos imaging sensor to digitize the light spectrum. Is there any interest in here for these projects or contest? Do you have any "light" project ideas?

Happyk · **Joined:** Fri Feb 05, 2010 10:35 pm **Posts:** 71

even if we don't win i think a light (no pun please) computer would be fun to build. Also a great way to demo how a computer actually works. Finding the components might be tough though.

smittex · **Joined:** Sat Apr 23, 2011 11:07 am **Posts:** 189

So far, there has only been ONE entry in this contest. Can we garner more support for a project using light?

Here's the link to the rules, etc.
http://www.buildlounge.com/2011/10/07/b ... er-cutter/

3+ prizes! Cnc laser, green wickedlasers laser, Electroluminescent wire starter kit, and El wire "bonuses".

Odegard · **Posted:** Sun Oct 30, 2011 3:20 pm

Although it may not be unique, would the Glass Brick Pixel project qualify as an entry?

smittex · **Joined:** Sat Apr 23, 2011 11:07 am **Posts:** 189

I would say so! If we want to make it unique, how about making a shooting game from the ol' NES gun or bazooka? Or have it display scores of some game like from the arcade cabinet?

Is Jonathan a regular on the forums? Maybe we should get him involved in the conversation! He's a very smart and motivated guy from what I've been able to gather. Might as well put him to work ;-)

smittex · **Joined:** Sat Apr 23, 2011 11:07 am **Posts:** 189

After seeing this cool post from hackaday regarding creating a "camera" using leds instead of a cmos sensor( http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hackaday ... MrW0xco8E/) , I remembered an idea I had a few years ago: using a monitor as a "camera" for "spying" or possibly even video conferencing (without additional equipment.) Would anyone be willing to work on this with me for this contest?

Tzarina · **Joined:** Fri Mar 12, 2010 4:14 pm **Posts:** 5

Hey, my group is currently in this contest! We did the Aurora Digitalis light show. I even wore my LED skirt, which you can see in this video.

We sure could use some more votes, if anyone wants to help out. I can answer any questions, too.

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