Hands-on with the Delta Six gun controller (video)

Hands-on with the Delta Six gun controller (video)

Glimpses of the Delta Six have been teasing an ultra-realistic and motion-enabled gaming controller since last fall, and now that it’s back on Kickstarter, we’ve gone hands-on with a prototype to see just how it handles. Though hardware and software tweaks have been made since it first surfaced, its creator David Kotkin says the peripheral is roughly 80 percent complete. For example, the beta version we took for a spin was only compatible with the Xbox 360, but the final product is set to play nice with the PS3, PC and Wii U, in addition to next-gen consoles via a software update.

Hold the matte black prototype in your hands, and you’ll notice it has a fair amount of heft to it. Its weight didn’t take an immediate toll on this editor’s arms, but some light fatigue was noticeable after about 20 or 30 minutes of play. The hardware is actually a stock airsoft gun that’s been gutted and stuffed with Xbox 360 controller parts, a rechargeable battery and an Arduino. According to Kotkin, the faux firearm’s code will be made open source, and users will be able to program it to their heart’s content.

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Delta Six gaming gun returns to Kickstarter, boasts Arduino innards

Delta Six gaming gun returns to Kickstarter, boasts Arduino innards

The Delta Six gaming controller first hit Kickstarter last fall, but the plug was pulled from the crowdfunding effort by its creator David Kotkin, as he reckoned it wasn’t on track to generate enough support. With hardware and software refinements made over the last few months, the peripheral has just been relisted on Kickstarter. In case you need a refresher, the peripheral puts a premium on realism and motion-enabled gaming. Thanks to accelerometers, gyroscopes and buttons in odd places, users can do things such as bring up in-game sights by looking down the plastic rifle’s barrel, or steady their shot by pulling the faux weapon close to their arm.

Now, the campaign is asking $159 for controllers with black or white paint jobs and orange tips, as a second look at production costs indicated the project’s original $89 price tag was too low. This time around, the funding goal has been locked in at $100,000, instead of a cool half a million. As for internals, the shooter is toting an Arduino, which opens up the hardware to software updates and customization. Not only will the blaster work with PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and the Wii U, but it’s set to boast compatibility with next-gen consoles through an update, to boot. If the Delta Six reaches it fundraising mark, it’ll ship out to supporters in December. Check out our hands on with the contraption or head past the break for Kotkin’s video pitch.

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Source: Kickstarter

The Daily Roundup for 05.06.2013

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You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours — all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.

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Dead Space Plasma Cutter Replica Uses Real Lasers to Slice Through Alien Limbs

We’ve seen some Dead Space Plasma Cutters before – even some with real lasers, but hey, lasers are always cool, so check this one out and be very impressed. The craftmanship and attention to detail here is simply stunning.

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It was made by Patrick Priebe of Laser Gadgets. This weapon can actually do some serious damage, which is great if you find yourself on a derelict spaceship full of killer aliens.

Just like the video game gun it can go from vertical to horizontal and back again and as shown in the video, it can burn things of course.  It’s powered by three bright 30mW green lasers for aiming, and a 1.5W blue laser for burning stuff. While Patrick doesn’t offer plans or a build guide for his Plasma Cutter, he will build and sell you one if you have enough money.

[via Obvious Winner]

World’s First 3D-Printed Gun Test Fired

We talked about the controversial practice of 3D printing guns in the past, only the gun wasn’t entirely 3D-printed in that case, it was only a component for an AR-15 rifle. Now, a company called Defense Distributed has now test fired the world’s first fully 3D-printed gun. The weapon in question is a single shot pistol.

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The only components of the pistol not 3D printed are the firing pin and the bullet itself. The firing pin used in the weapon is a small nail.

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The gun was test fired using a “remote triggering system” consisting of a long piece of string. It fired a .380 caliber pistol cartridge successfully – one time. The second test firing reportedly resulted in a misfire. The people behind the 3D printed pistol project also test fired the weapon using a larger 5.7 x 28 rifle cartridge. The weapon exploded when the larger caliber rifle cartridge was used. Check out the video below to see the gun in action.

[via Forbes]

The Liberator, the first completely 3D-printed gun, gets test-fired (video)

The Liberator, the world's first completely 3Dprinted hand gun, gets fired video

The (almost) all-plastic 3D-printed Liberator pistol was announced by Defense Distributed late last week, but with the gun’s blueprints and construction details now live on the company’s own DefCAD design site, it’s also released a video taken during its testing. In front of a Forbes onlooker, the clip apparently shows a .380 caliber bullet being fired by the Liberator.

The only non-plastic part of the design is a common nail, which acts as the firing pin. Defense Distributed’s founder Cody Wilson has worked over a year on the project, apparently citing the one-shot pistols that were designed to be air-dropped over France during World War II as inspiration — also called the Liberator. This modern version is, however, formed of 15 components made inside a Stratasys Dimension SST 3D printer. The video of the test shot and more details are right after the break.

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Source: Defense Distributed (YouTube), Forbes, DefCAD

Lady Froggy Steampunk Gatling Gun for Dainty Death Dealing

If you’re into steampunk cosplay, you know that it’s important to have the right weapon in your arsenal. While there are plenty of manly steampunk weapons out there, there aren’t too many for the ladies. The Lady Froggy aims to change that.

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This eight-barreled, wrist-mounted gatling gun is sure to take down any evil top-hatted, mustache-twirling lotharios you might encounter on your steam-powered journey through the 1890s.

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The Lady Froggy Gatling gun is handmade by Arsenal Best Armory, using polished brass, plastic, a metallic lacquer coating and embellished with Swarovski crystals. Because what lady weapon doesn’t have Swarovski crystals on it?

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Keep in mind that the Lady Froggy Gatling gun doesn’t actually fire projectiles, but you probably will still have some ‘splainin’ to do if you try and wear it through airport security. They do have security checkpoints for dirigible flights, right?

Paper Shooter Cardboard Rifle Fires Spit Wads

I think we can all agree that growing up, getting in a spit wad fight with someone was fun right up to the point where you got hit with a spit wad. After that, it’s really gross and you really just don’t want to play anymore. A new project has turned up on crowdfunding site Indiegogo that takes spit wad wars to the next level.

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The project is called Paper Shooters and is for some cool cardboard assault rifles that are able to shoot paper ammunition up to 75 feet. These things remind me a bit of Airsoft guns, only they shoot what appears to be paper pellets. You can even create your own ammo according to the designers. The Paper Shooter comes as a kit made out a special cardboard that has been treated for durability. The kits also have a plastic skeleton and internal mechanism for durability.

A pledge of $45(USD) will get you your very own Digital Ops camo kit. For $65, you can get the blood-spattered Zombie Slayer or the blinged-out Golden Touch model, which has a shiny golden shell. For $185, you can pick up all three shooters, along with 150 pieces of ammo, and a zombie head target. Additional magazines are available for $10 each, and additional ammo sells for $8 for 50 paper wads.

Keep in mind that these are definitely not kid’s toys, and its creators say it is intended for users ages 14 and up only.

The Slingshot Channel Takes Aim at Bill Gates’ Condom Challenge

If you have been following nerd news at all, then you know that Bill Gates has issued a challenge through The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. They are offering $100,000(USD) to the person who can come up with the best idea to improve on condom technology.

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That’s not as easy a task as it sounds, but our pal Joerg Sprave at The Slingshot Channel is on top of things and came up with a solution that could one day make condoms easier to apply. There are a few kinks to work out first though.

This slingshot is pretty good at applying a condom at point blank range. They just have to work on the whole distance thing. Plus, this has got to hurt when applied to an actual person.

[via Geeks Are Sexy]

LEGO Shot First: Han Solo’s DL-44 Blaster Pistol

We all know Han Solo shot first, but looking at this awesome LEGO DL-44 blaster, I don’t even care. I just wish I had this sitting on my shelf – or in my waistband. It’s Han’s famous Greedo-killing blaster in LEGO form.

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It was made for the 2013 edition of the MocAthalon contest, by LEGO enthusiast Captain Infinity. I wish I had thought to build this blaster myself, but I know mine wouldn’t look nearly as good.

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Captain Infinity says that he had meant to build it for a while, and the competition’s “An Elegant MOC for a More Civilized Age” category was the perfect chance to do it. He focused on fitting as many details as he could into this blaster and making the shape as accurate as possible. I think he did an amazing job.

[via Brothers Brick via Laughing Squid]