Multitouch Table, Mark I

I'm not even going to post a picture of my first multitouch table.
As proud as I am of my duct tape skillz... this one is strictly for my eyes only.
I'm using Seth Sandler's tutorial and the MultitouchLib for the table. The latest HELP docs.. really did help.. just had to dig to find the right one.. and VOILA! Surface with string and masking tape and a tv tray (not kidding folks). Now.. what I haven't mentioned before is my infatuation with Johnny Lee's Wiimote hacks that I've been using/playing around with for the past month. The Whiteboard App is awesome and I'm working on getting the multitouch grid working.. problems with my Bluetooth stack it seems.. oh well..

My plan is to go the route of Johnny Lee and Microsoft and use IR. For my application, I don't want to project from below the surface, I want to track what's on the surface. A more difficult challenge given the tools and technology I'm limiting myself to... well that's what makes it fun and frustrating!

Stay tuned. When I have something that won't frighten the children and small domesticated pets.. I'll post here.

Blossom Time Again

Thomas and I enjoyed a behind the scenes look at our local Blossom Time Festival Parade.
One question for all you out there... what do you call a grouping of St. Benards? A mob? An Army? A Herd?