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Offline Bobboau

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Reply #20 on: August 21, 2005, 11:26:36 pm
yup
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Reply #21 on: August 22, 2005, 01:25:23 am
Looks like those infrared sensors need some work, aside from being too slow. Perhaps replace them with low-level lasers?
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Reply #22 on: August 22, 2005, 01:27:45 am
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i really need to grab some EP's of invader zim, never seen it, and doubt i ever will through normal means :nervous:
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Reply #23 on: August 22, 2005, 04:39:20 am
Heh I think that door is cool enough to want one for my house :p
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Reply #24 on: August 22, 2005, 07:08:52 am
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i really need to grab some EP's of invader zim, never seen it, and doubt i ever will through normal means :nervous:


Yes, do it.

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Reply #25 on: August 22, 2005, 07:48:32 am
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Yes, do it.

Do. It. Now.


but i can't be arsed looking for 'em :p
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Reply #26 on: August 22, 2005, 09:20:58 am
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Looks like those infrared sensors need some work, aside from being too slow. Perhaps replace them with low-level lasers?

[color=66ff00]Infra red and laser radiation would have negligable differences in detection time as far as I'm aware, there's also a matter of safety; low powered lasers would still be more hazardous than IR.

I still think the whole idea is too gimmicky to see widespread use but then crazier things have happened.
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Reply #27 on: August 22, 2005, 09:24:08 am
the sensors need to be more in the door frame, looking in, determineing how wide to open, rather than on the edges of the strips looking out.
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Reply #28 on: August 22, 2005, 09:48:26 am
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but i can't be arsed looking for 'em :p


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Reply #29 on: August 22, 2005, 10:30:26 am
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[color=66ff00]Infra red and laser radiation would have negligable differences in detection time as far as I'm aware, there's also a matter of safety; low powered lasers would still be more hazardous than IR.

I still think the whole idea is too gimmicky to see widespread use but then crazier things have happened.
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You could turn up the lasers for a burgler alarm system.
 

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Reply #30 on: August 22, 2005, 12:00:15 pm
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[color=66ff00]I still think the whole idea is too gimmicky to see widespread use.
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Plus I doubt anyone who remembers the automatic doors from The Living Daylights is going to fancy this system :D
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Reply #31 on: August 22, 2005, 12:22:01 pm
One question: what happens if when entering the door, you happen to change your "shape" quickly, like lifting your arm to check the time or whatever? I doubt the strips could be made to adjust that fast.

Anyway, it's a cool gimmick, and something I'de like to see in action at least once.
 

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Reply #32 on: August 22, 2005, 12:34:20 pm
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the sensors need to be more in the door frame, looking in, determineing how wide to open, rather than on the edges of the strips looking out.


:wtf: How the heck would they be able to work like that?
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Reply #33 on: August 22, 2005, 02:23:41 pm
Most. Pointless. Invention. Ever.  Last time I checked, a doorknob is still good enough for me. :p
 

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Reply #34 on: August 22, 2005, 02:28:11 pm
It sounds neat and everything, but it'd have to be made to work fast enough to be just as fast as opening a door. Also, what about crowds? two people walking side by side? Getting something caught in the door?

I just see too many ways for this to be an inconvenience rather than something helpful right now. But who knows :)
  

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Reply #35 on: August 22, 2005, 02:35:59 pm
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