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Pong, Anytime, Anywhere

As part of the ECE 476 Microcontroller Design course at Cornell University, two students have taken the game of Pong and added a new twist. This version of Pong can be played on any flat surface using two laser-sensing paddles and a laser projector that projects the Pong ball. The entire project only set the duo back $48. Hit the link below to get all of the nitty-gritty details about the game, how it works and even videos of the two designers—Adrian Wong and Bhavin Rokad—playing the game. Nice work guys. –Travis Hudson

Project Page [Via Slashgear]

6:00 PM on Thu May 10 2007
By Travis Hudson
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formicae at 05:13 PM on 05/10/07
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I bet their parents are proud.

Except their moms, who are probably really cheesed off about their boys' terrible posture.
gadgetfanatic at 05:17 PM on 05/10/07
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One question, How do they keep score?
TheCapt at 05:38 PM on 05/10/07
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I'm impressed. This is a hell of a project to do. I really like all the techno babble with how they made it (I'm an Engineer, go figure). With the plans they layed out, this should be on the DIY sites pretty soon I would think. Or this could be a nice set to put together in electronic shop, or science class.
object.session at 06:09 PM on 05/10/07
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i was going to say i was most impressed with the cost, since usually at schools like cornell, they spend a lot of money on their senior thesis project. then i realized that this was for a regular course. very impressive, guys! and it not only works, but it works at a speed that could actually be fun to play at.
homer_s at 06:15 PM on 05/10/07
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Yeah finally something my coworker and I can do with all those hours of nothing to do at work. ;)
Demial at 06:52 PM on 05/10/07
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I know I should keep my raw geekness to a minimum (lest it increases to become a beacon, which draws bullies from miles around to come beat me up), but this is full of win and the internets!!!!1one
atomx at 07:29 PM on 05/10/07
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At first I thought this was a trailer for the new Harold and Kumar movie!
craighyatt at 09:02 PM on 05/10/07
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very nice work guys! i am happy to see a creative and well-executed project. and it looks like you had fun doing it. that's the best way to learn.
tucker at 09:57 PM on 05/10/07
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adrian "harold" wong is my brother-in-law. i really had no idea what he was learning for $40,000 a semester at cornell.

now i know.

it's pong.
tysondabney at 10:09 AM on 05/11/07
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nice, i would throw down the fifty dollars for this. could be cool for the kids.
BigDanInTX at 11:04 AM on 05/11/07
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This would work alot better on a table-top. Hang the projector above it. Now...imagine a pseudo 3D one... oooh! Holographic projector!! =-D (*mind continues to wander*)