How to Make a Cheap Multitouch Pad

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Multitouch Mini (MTmini) - a Cheap Multitouch Pad

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MTmini discussion thread: Box
-Piece of Clear Flat Sturdy Material (ie. Glass, acrylic, plexiglas)
-Paper (ie. printer paper, tracing paper, almost any paper)
-Webcam or Video Camera (I use a Philips SPC900NC)
-Computer (dual core recommended, but not needed)
-Optional Picture Frame

Total Cost: $5 - $50

-Finger Tracking Software-
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-Touchlib: touchlib to use front illumination xml file.

-THERE WILL BE A MAC VERSION OF THE TRACKING SOFTWARE SOON. ALSO A PACKAGED VERSION WITH TRACKING SOFTWARE AND EXAMPLES/DEMOS COMBINED. STAY TUNED!

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How to Make a Cheap Multitouch Pad

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nice gadget
cool PC gadget for pc enthusiast..
By macmac20008 1210312545 Reply Spam [+1] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~6688347~~
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hmmmm
do you need to run the camera through a separate program (for it to be on)
By sunny141993 1210574343 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~8531677~~
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doubt
should we compulsarily need glass
By sunny141993 1210573942 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~8531677~~
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oops
didnt work for me. the website needs to be more clear with instructions..as do you.

how tall of a box do you need?
do you need to run the camera through a separate program (for it to be on)
etc...
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revolutionary
if it works, just genuis...my cogitations in this case...u should better bring as fast u can to a patent!
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niuce
niuce
By purenrg 1210536829 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~8556661~~
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Awesome!
Very nice video 5*

Will have to try to build that. Is there any way to speed up the finger recognition i.e. making your fingers better seen on the top of the box?

And what software was that photo application? Is it like multitouch-designed or can be used with a regular mouse?

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great
5 ***
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this was featured on slashdot...
bad to me I didn't make the video :(

5 *'s for that dood!
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instructable
i read your instructable on instructable.com
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great
cool
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