Help stop SOPA/PIPA

Posted on January 18, 2012 by caskater

Several companies such as Google, Wikipedia and even some among my own industry (Razer), have declared today as Blackout Day in protest against the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA).

Online piracy is a serious concern and should be dealt with appropriately. Unfortunately these powerful pieces of legislation would empower government and anyone with enough lobbying influence (i.e. big corporations) the ability to ban and block users from accessing web sites and services deemed undesirable. This directly violates The First Amendment and should be stopped.

If you care about protecting civil rights and maintaining the freedom of the Internet please help join the fight.

Welcome!

Posted on January 8, 2012 by caskater

Hello Everyone! Welcome to my completely new and improved website. I’ve decided to ditch the old manual web site with a much simpler, and more interactive WordPress powered one.

Multi-Touch Table – Infrared LED Panels

Posted on November 8, 2008 by caskater

To make sure that the webcam actually does its job I’ve been working on some infrared LED panels. Each panel features 36 940nm infrared LEDs. I’ve been working on making 4 of these panels.

Here’s a panel powered on.

Here’s the backside of the same panel.

Nick & Tony – Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2008 by caskater

Multi-Touch Table – Installing the projector

Posted on October 19, 2008 by caskater

I took a bit of a hiatus from the project to find a new job but the last few weeks i’ve been back at it. Here’s a shot of the projector assembly i’ve setup for the box.

Multi-Touch Table – Stain and Finish

Posted on July 26, 2008 by caskater

The table has been sanded, stained and polyurethaned. Doesn’t she look pretty?

Next on the to do list: paint in the inside!!

Multi-Touch Table – Glass has arrived

Posted on July 18, 2008 by caskater

I just picked up the custom glass I ordered for the table. It looks very great. Simple and sleek. This table is gonna rock!

Multi-Touch Table – Construction

Posted on July 16, 2008 by caskater

After having the opportunity to play with Microsoft Surface first hand I immediately wanted to have one. However after I discovered the hefty price tag for one these tables and the fact that they are not yet available to consumers I decided to build my own. With some help from the great people at NUI Group I am well on my way to completing my new multi-touch coffee table for my living room. The table has been constructed and I am in the process of putting all the final parts together. Stay tuned for updates!

The main construction of the table is complete. I’ve constructed the box out of plywood and use 2×2′s for structural support on the sides. No nails were used around the frame of the table (just a lot of awesome glue).

Jean-Philippe Steinmetz

Random ramblings from the ridiculously rambunctious