Comment Clear USB Atari-style joystick Made in USA (Score 1) 262
They're on pre-order for the next batch, but if you're looking for a nice retro controller, then check this one out...
http://www.reflexaudio.com/products_joystick.htm
Submission + - Pixel Qi displays available in the Maker Shed (makezine.com)
pfignaux writes: From the MAKE blog:
Well, I finally get to let the cat out of the bag. We've got Pixel Qi screens available in the Maker Shed as of today. If you're unfamiliar with Pixel Qi (pronounced "chee") and their amazing 3Qi transflective display technology, here's a bit about them from the announcement:
These screens look like standard LCD screens in ordinary room light, but take them outside in the sunlight, and see the difference! The Pixel Qi screens are bright and easy to see, even in direct sunlight. Like standard LCD displays, Pixel Qi displays show quality full-color images, full-motion video, and high screen brightness. Each pixel in the Pixel Qi screen is mainly reflective, but still has about the same efficiency as a standard LCD when backlit, enabling the user to experience a crisp image with excellent contrast and *brightness* in any light. The Pixel Qi screens consume 80% less power in the reflective mode making them a great choice for "green" applications.
Well, I finally get to let the cat out of the bag. We've got Pixel Qi screens available in the Maker Shed as of today. If you're unfamiliar with Pixel Qi (pronounced "chee") and their amazing 3Qi transflective display technology, here's a bit about them from the announcement:
These screens look like standard LCD screens in ordinary room light, but take them outside in the sunlight, and see the difference! The Pixel Qi screens are bright and easy to see, even in direct sunlight. Like standard LCD displays, Pixel Qi displays show quality full-color images, full-motion video, and high screen brightness. Each pixel in the Pixel Qi screen is mainly reflective, but still has about the same efficiency as a standard LCD when backlit, enabling the user to experience a crisp image with excellent contrast and *brightness* in any light. The Pixel Qi screens consume 80% less power in the reflective mode making them a great choice for "green" applications.
Comment Best way to teach programming to children (Score 1) 704
You might wan to check out this thread on O'Reilly Answers. One commenter is teaching kids with XNA Game Studio and included a link to their Moodle site. They also posted some comments from the 12-14 year old kids taking the class along with a link to their methodology.
