High Tech Kids Game

[Skewworks]

@HughB

@ Skewworks - this is such a great idea and a great looking UI too. One question, do you pre-load the map data or can you have a node on the mesh that pulls the map data and sends it out to each individual? Or is there just not enough bandwidth for that?

I have them on the SD cards. When the GPS first gets a lock it uses a lookup XML file to know which grid, if any, you’re on. Then it loads up the grid definition and images.

Kept as XML & GIF though, they should be small enough to transfer in a reasonable amount of time.

[Gary_Beaver]

@Architect

Body heat can be harvested to power the device:

Off Grid Energy Independence by IDTechEx

That’s really cool, imagine a tile built into the seat of a office chair and providing electricity to that cubicle or office.

[Gary_Beaver]

@ Skewworks - I may “borrow” your idea, I really like the idea of getting the kids involved and I think a game like this is a great way to do it.

[Architect]

@Gary

@Architect

Body heat can be harvested to power the device:

http://www.energyharvestingjournal.com/articles/flashlight-powered-by-body-heat-00005592.asp?sessionid=1

That’s really cool, imagine a tile built into the seat of a office chair and providing electricity to that cubicle or office.

Or a Freman style costume. Muad’Dib!

[Skewworks]

@Gary

@ Skewworks - I may “borrow” your idea, I really like the idea of getting the kids involved and I think a game like this is a great way to do it.

Please do!

[Gary_Beaver]

@ Architect - As soon as you have the costume done, you have to show the pictures! ;D

[Gary_Beaver]

@ Skewworks - I will also give proper attribution! :whistle: