Jellyfish Interface

Before “Microsoft Surface” became a tablet computer, that name referred to a multi-touch capable video table.  We had a TV stop working recently, so I’ve decided to turn its remains into my own multi-touch coffee table.  I’m about halfway through, and here’s a video test:

One reactor earring is done.  I still have to connect to the requisite ear-attachment bits, and I do have to hook it up to a tiny microcontroller, but it works pretty well 🙂  Here’s it next to Mama Reactor:

It’s time for a side project!  Also, it is time to try 3D printing.  Based on a mildly-incoherent discussion during one of our costume work sessions, I’m going to try to make “arc reactor earrings”.

They’ll look like our full-sized reactor props (this: http://bit.ly/LuQVZv) , but tiny. If it works, they’ll also light up (SMD LEDs) and spin (quartz watch movement). Before you mention the weight, I’ve got that figured out, too…

The 3D model is 24mm across, to give some scale – a touch larger than a quarter.