Comments for Mike McCracken

Comment on Audio Ping Pong by mike

Fri, 02 May 2008 22:51:39 +0000

Ross - Ha! that’s awesome! I hadn’t seen that. I feel less dorky already.

Ray - I hope you don’t feel robbed. I love the exploratorium. It is true, though, that every time I go there I leave with more ideas than I came with.

Comment on Audio Ping Pong by Ross

Fri, 02 May 2008 22:14:43 +0000

Check out Sonic Body Pong- http://www.sonicbodypong.com/

Same thing, but you get to WEAR the paddle!!

Comment on Audio Ping Pong by Ray G

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:04:40 +0000

OOPS! My bad… you DID credit the Explo. How did I miss that?? Sorry.

Comment on Audio Ping Pong by Ray G

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:40:15 +0000

Hey, did you steal Audio Pong from the Exploratorium without crediting us , or did you re-invent this independently? We’ve had this on our floor for three years, though not with an accelerometer as the input device, that’s a nice wrinkle. BTW, Bill Meyer was the developer of the Explo exhibit.

Comment on Audio Ping Pong by Ruth

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:13:49 +0000

Your invention is an exciting idea for accessible gaming. Games are needed for kids with disabilities (and adults) who have visual impairments or need hands free games- and this game would work. I have quadriplegia and can tell you that I’ve researched accessible gaming and the field is wide open.

Comment on Audio Ping Pong by mike

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:07:48 +0000

muriani - great idea. Program this into an iPhone and clip it to your hat! A bit more computing power than the Atmega128, too.

Comment on Audio Ping Pong by muriani

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:53:47 +0000

I just realized.. this could be accomplished easily on an iPhone… I just purchased one… PROJECT TIME!

3-axis acclerometers, full stereo sound support (of course), it’s the perfect base device! A little expensive, but still…

Comment on Audio Ping Pong by muriani

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:50:59 +0000

I’ve always had a soft spot for games focusing on senses other that sight, especially since my work with the deaf. I’ve had concepts for a couple of auditory-centric games, but just haven’t sat down and started punching out code :p
Good work! The only things that could make it better you’ve already touched on, proper panning, and volume control. Although, I think if you get one you’ll get the other fairly easily. My only suggestion is maybe to have an occasional reference *beep* at the tone where the “goal line” would be at first? Just to give some kind of spatial reference.

A multiplayer setup would be loads of fun, even if it’s just 2 players.

Comment on Audio Ping Pong by Per Nilsson

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:05:04 +0000

This is awesome, Mike! Much creds for cranking out these projects on your spare time.

Sure, you could use better sound generation for a more enjoyable experience, but key is precision in game play, and enough margin of error for the player, so that you can play at a high level without losing instantaneously to the ever-precise computer master.

I am kind of deaf on my right ear, does it come with a calibration utility? .`)

I wrote a blog entry on this, you can check it out on intwo.ca!

Comment on Audible Avatar by Dorkbot: AudioDork at Meet at the Pig: a Seattle events calendar for geeks, makers, hackers and worldchangers

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:13:20 +0000

[…] It looks like the Dorkbot folks are still recovering from their “Strange Things” show back in December and January, but they’re getting back into the swing of it with a full new meeting in March. The dorks will be hosting an audio-themed event this month, with three guests: Jim Owen (electronic /orchestral composer), Doug Haire (Sonarchy, KEXP), and Mike McCracken (Audible Avatar). Dorkbot is no longer about people doing strange things with electricy… it’s about people just doing strange things. And if you go, you’re always guaranteed to see something brilliant you haven’t seen before. Market this little piggy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]