Compatibility: An 8-Bit Musical [Kickstarter]
I'm not one to sing the praises (no pun intended) of musical theatre. It's just not my thing. That said, even I can appreciate this one. Compatibility is a musical about an aspiring sci-fi writer who bides his time working at an electronics repair shop. As geeky as that sounds, the best part of this production is the fact that it'll have a musical score inspired by music from classic 8-bit video games. Nice!
Compatibility is currently in Kickstarter mode, but its creators have yet to raise a penny of its $300 goal. If you want to help this production get off the ground, head on over to its Kickstarter page.
Hands-On With Lego's Upcoming Ultimate Collectors Series R2-D2 [Tested]
In Friday's installment of GeekBytes, we mentioned the Lego recently announced a 2100-plus-piece R2-D2 set. Norm over a Tested had a chance to get a close-up look at this sweet-looking Lego kit. Head on over there for plenty of pictures, and try not to drool on your keyboard.
Make Your Own Tron-Themed Couch [Make]
A few weeks ago, we spotted a sofa modeled after the icon video game Space Invaders. It was impressive and all, but Becky Stern over at Adafruit may have one-upped it with this sofa that looks like it came straight out of Tron. The couch has EL wire attached around its edges, and if you see it in a dark room, you might feel like you've been transported to the Grid. Visit Adafruit for full instructions, and check out the sofa on video:
[via Make]
Geek Reads: Making Things See [Amazon]
Ever wanted to program using a Kinect, but were never quite sure where--or how--to start? The new book Making Things See: 3D vision with Kinect, Processing, Arduino, and MakerBot, might be a good place to start. The book covers various topics regarding Kinect programming, and we can't wait to check it out. The book retails for $40, and you can grab it on Amazon. [via The Verge]
GeekTech Must-Reads...
- Meet The Robotic Luggage That Follows You Like a Dog
- Qbo Gets a 3D Motion Camera Upgrade, Becomes a Robot Trailblazer
- 3D-Printed Connectors Let Your Lego Bricks Talk to Your K’Nex, Settle Their Differences
Get more GeekTech: Twitter - Facebook - RSS | Tip us off