Star Trek’s Enterprise: In Your Hands

In support of the new Star Trek movie that is coming out, a very cool site is online that allows you to hold the Enterprise in your hands: www.Experience-the-Enterprise.com. You visit the site, install an Active-X browser plugin, print out an image (that’s used to control the movements), and get your webcam fired up. (Yes, you need a webcam.)
Here’s a video of what happens:

I tested it myself with a black/white printout, OLD webcam, and not so fast computer. Worked really well. However, controlling it is like trying to cut your hair in the mirror, awkward. (Practice a bit before showing others.)

Some real Trek-fans told me there were errors in the narration that goes with it: “Lieutenant Sulu” instead of “Ensign Sulu”, etc., etc. I don’t know. Just know it was FUN! Check it out: www.Experience-the-Enterprise.com.

(Or, just kick back and let Shatner pick the videos: youtube.com)

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Get Ready For Hawaii Geek Week: Mactoberfest and more!

Love technology?  Thinking about starting your own blog site?   Curious about Macs?   Check out the Mactoberfest coming up on October 19th.  It’s part of “Hawaii Geek Week“.   Mactoberfest events include: Keynote speaker will be Lorelle VanFossen a WordPress blogger, swap meet, door prizes, and more! Free, on the University of Hawaii, Manoa campus.

And, that week there will be other events including:

• Digital Photo Walkabout – October 19
• Web Weavers Workshop with Lorelle – October 22
• Windward Community College Tech Fair – October 24

See you there!

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