Some interesting lightgun alternatives

[vertygo]

Just came across these links, thought I'd share:

http://www.zerosign.net/index.php/powerglove-mouse/

http://www.zerosign.net/index.php/2006/08/24/soap-how-to-make-a-mouse-work-in-mid-air/

http://www.gyration.com/c-2-mice-keyboards.aspx

Not really practical, but I really like the experimentation.

[wbassett]

When I started looking for a viable 'light gun' solution to stuff in some pretty cool airsoft guns I picked up a Gyration Gyrotransport air mouse.  It's kinda cool but is useless as a light gun because you can't make it track where you are pointing.

It's a shame because if it would have worked, the Gyrotransport is tiny, as in 1 1/4" wide by 2 1/2" long.  It would easily fit inside anything!  But... it doesn't work for a light gun.

ActLabs actually played with this same tech and even briefly had a gun using it forsale (you can still buy them for $20) but they quickly pulled them from production because of the complaints about the tracking issues.  I'd love to see a Wii mote that small!