Jeffrey McLarty

I just caught wind of Newspond.  I think it’s their 3rd day running, and I’ve watched the number of stories “surface” climbing right before my very eyes.  It’s a good idea, but still a news source based on the masses opinion of what is “good” news.  The masses are not smart. But, I must say, these guys did a terrific job on the site design and graphics.  It is this.  If they “tweak” the algorithms right, it could be powerful.    I haven’t used it yet, but I did sign up for an account.  I wonder how much time they spent on this creation, like I’m talking man hours.   I want to partner with Ian or Chan for a project I have an idea for, but sigh…sadly now does everybody else on the Internet start-up front.

Good Job Boys, way to make an impact.

I’ll be checking in on the site and closely watching the Alexa data, it should be interesting.

Thiago Avila and I are building a Smart Projector for our final mechatronics project. We are going to measure with a web cam where the screen is using image detection techniques. Then, use a PSoC controller, RS232, the Cypress CY3210-EVAL1, a servo, some motors, some fans, a laptop, a fresnel, a very bright light & ballast, a special lens, and a LCD monitor he tore apart to build an auto-focusing, auto-keystone correcting, home made theatre system.

We named it Hector, The Projector. Stay tuned.