Electronic gaming table! Sort of...
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Electronic gaming table! Sort of...
So this is something that I have been looking into. As some of you might know I work in the Library teaching IT.
Now I am thinking of getting a hold of one of our multimedia projectors and using it to project a map/dungeon onto a desk.
I think I could we could use this to run a Space Hulk like game. I have a single board computer called a Raspberry Pi that I can hook up for this type of thing. It would mean building a stand that looks down onto the table but I am sure I could do this.
So what do you lot think of the feasibility of this type of this, I am not talking about a touch table gaming board, yet. Just a way of showing 2D maps.
I will have to try this and will keep you lot posted!
Now I am thinking of getting a hold of one of our multimedia projectors and using it to project a map/dungeon onto a desk.
I think I could we could use this to run a Space Hulk like game. I have a single board computer called a Raspberry Pi that I can hook up for this type of thing. It would mean building a stand that looks down onto the table but I am sure I could do this.
So what do you lot think of the feasibility of this type of this, I am not talking about a touch table gaming board, yet. Just a way of showing 2D maps.
I will have to try this and will keep you lot posted!
david Michie- Member 2
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Re: Electronic gaming table! Sort of...
Arent these normally projected upwards at a translucent tabletop??
Gordony- Member 3
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Re: Electronic gaming table! Sort of...
Yes they are normally projected at a wall. However I have seen stands which allow you to project downwards and I think I can rig one up.
So now I just need to create a dungeon or a space ship to project. I will keep you posted!
So now I just need to create a dungeon or a space ship to project. I will keep you posted!
david Michie- Member 2
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Re: Electronic gaming table! Sort of...
So I am still looking into wether I should create a new slide for the spaceships or cobble togther some copyright free old Space Hulk bits.
Yes I know that they have tyo be copyright free and not actual scans or old pictures.
I think this will really be the problem, getting the look right. I am not bothered about the hardware bit just the software.
Yes I know that they have tyo be copyright free and not actual scans or old pictures.
I think this will really be the problem, getting the look right. I am not bothered about the hardware bit just the software.
david Michie- Member 2
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Re: Electronic gaming table! Sort of...
I have managed to lay my weasily black hands on a touch screen so I just need to figure out how to load up some stuff. No I cant use Vassel cause its a library and we cant break any rules.
I will keep you informed.
I will keep you informed.
david Michie- Member 2
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