Starter Kit - Getting Started Guide (new version)

http://www.thesentryproject.com/
We're using a newer controller that allows us to sell the software kits for much less.
We've been testing this controller for a few months now and I think customers will be very happy with it. It is part of the reason we were able to get such smooth motion out of our camera sentry.
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6De_VMVD76k)

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[Rundfunk90]

any possibility to use this on linux? and have you thought about using something more embedded than a netbook?

[Sniperson2002]

@Rundfunk90

I was asking him the same question.

It is written in .NET so I don't think much we can do for linux compatibility unless you want to chance purchasing it to try wine or cxoffice. I personally don't want to purchase a laptop just to have something to install windows on.

[243rf34ew]

@Sniperson2002 There's always the free demo on the site.

[243rf34ew]

@Rundfunk90 I've explored all of that. Porting to Linux would be a lot of work for a tiny, tiny market. The more embedded options actually cost more than just using a $250 netbook with XP on it.

[GlitchesofWar]

@243rf34ew Never heard of Mono? .NET implantation for Linux.

[243rf34ew]

@GlitchesofWar Yep. It would be fine for cookie-cutter apps but mine messes it all up.

[XUberPwnerXXX]

@JewTubeExposed Yes if you don't mind breaking laws and have servo's with enough torgue and power to move the gun. I suppose with the right set-up you could use a minigun :L

[MrMouldybanana987]

I bought one :D

[JewTubeExposed]

Would it be possible to hook this thing up to a real gun?

[Gonamez]

did you write it?

[GlitchesofWar]

@243rf34ew Mind asking how? all my programs are compatible, or do you use any native Windows dlls?

[Sniperson2002]

@243rf34ew

The reason I mentioned purchasing it to try it out is because I personally have had the most issues with getting the software (your software, directx, .NET and drivers ) talking to the serial/USB port from inside an emulated bottle. I'm no pro on linux but getting windows apps to see a USB device has always given me problems.

Awesome project though. One of these days I'll install windows on something to try out the trial. Until then I'll continue to giggle at the trampoline test.