Comments on: SenseSurface: Custom inputs on your lcd screen

By: S.J.G.

S.J.G. — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:22:06 +0000

Really usefull and handy :-)
Like this : http://www.arturia.com/evolution/smf/index.php?topic=2108.msg6695#msg6695

By: amk

amk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:11:54 +0000

definitely interesting, but not really practical. if you’re doing just one thing you might as well go with a more reliable, solid, permanent interface. if you’re doing multiple things than you’re stuck carrying around a bag of magnets, and having to rearrange them every time you switch apps…

By: Adrian

Adrian — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:47:19 +0000

Just…wow. I want this.

I’m betting, without reading the article yet (as I’m on my way to bed) that this uses similar magnetic resonance technology to the Wacom boards that can sense up to 60 degrees of rotation…but cooler.

I hope to learn more about this, and maybe apply some of it. It would really rock for live performances (DJ, FL Studio, etc.). It just looks so flexible and cool. Sliders and such would be neat, too..and I bet a fair bit more easily doable.

By: larry-sanchez

larry-sanchez — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:37:41 +0000

if you read the article you will find that it is all based on mangets..

By: jelengar

jelengar — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:50:06 +0000

Great, but i just wish there were more details. Any1 knows how is it supposed to work? does each knob has a battery + transmitter, or are the knobs just dumb passive elements (magnets perhaps) and the whole magic is preformed by the thingie behind screen?

By: supernova_hq

supernova_hq — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:04:09 +0000

Now that is what I call a genuine novel approach to increasing interface usability!

No more dremelling to add another knob to your panel, just stick it on!