The Syrp Magic Carpet Professional is a revolutionary tool for filmmakers and photographers. With its sleek design and advanced features, it provides users with the ability to capture smooth, cinematic shots. The main idea is to revolutionize the way people shoot videos and photos by providing them with a professional and versatile tool..
The players operate the machine via a control desk, and a giant calculator is used to display the game score. The steep ramp had an incline of almost 30° which meant that he had to use a light ball to be able to propel it around the play field. The main user controls are the two flippers, and building giant ones was a big challenge. Solenoids or coils would not cut the ice, and he settled for pneumatic cylinders – easy to control, powerful, not too loud, and the museum already had a compressed air supply readily available. But it still took him three iterations before he could get it right. The plunger, which initially propels the ball, was built from PVC pipes and a hair dryer. Each play field element was built as a separate module to make assembly and maintenance easier. All featured a 220V AC supply, a sensor (either an IR distance sensor or a light barrier) to detect the ball, and an Arduino. Actuators were built from hair dryers and portable fans. Each of them have their own sound effects too – either a hacked toy or a speaker controlled by the Arduino. After everything was built, taken apart, transported, and reassembled at the site, the Galactic Dimension worked without a glitch, and without releasing any magic smoke. To top it off, Andreas Harre, who’s been the German pinball champion for several years in a row, also played the machine when he visited Phæno – and was totally excited about it!
Installation artist Niklas Roy recently revisited this old classic game and built Galactic Dimension a supersized pinball machine for Phæno an amazing science center in the German city of Wolfsburg. The majority of stores in the US now rely on these to speed up the ordering process, while also enabling more customization for customers with less fuss.
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Flipper Zero Mayhem Hat Adds Camera, More Radios
For a device advertised as the “Multi-tool Device for Hackers”, the Flipper Zero already offers a considerable list of onboard capabilities. But some hard decisions had to be made to get the retail price down, so features like WiFi and Bluetooth had to be left off. Luckily, there’s an expansion interface along the top of the device which makes it possible to plug in additional hardware.
One of those expansions is the “Mayhem Hat” from [Erwin Ried]. This board adds many requested features to the Flipper Zero, as well as some that might not seem as obvious. The addition of an ESP32-CAM brings WiFi and Bluetooth to the party, while also unlocking access to the highly-capable ESP32Marauder firmware and the plethora of security research tools therein.
But the camera also enables some interesting features, such as motion detection and the ability to read QR codes. It even lets you use the Flipper as an impromptu digital camera, complete with an onscreen viewfinder reminiscent of the Game Boy Camera.
What’s more, the Mayhem Hat features its own expansion capabilities. There’s a spot to plug in either a CC1101 or NRF24l01 radio module, both of which are supported by community developed plugins that allow the user to sniff out and hijack signals. There are also extra pins for connecting your own sensors or hardware. In the demo video below you can see the device automatically detect the popular DHT11 environmental sensor and display the current temperature and humidity readings.
[Erwin] has the Mayhem Hat up for sale on Tindie, but as of this writing, is currently out of stock. Apparently, demand for the add-on boards is just as high as for the Flipper Zero itself — not a huge surprise, given the excitement we saw around this platform during its $4.8 million Kickstarter campaign.
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Reviews for "Exploring the Features of Syrp Magic Carpet Professional"
1. John - 1/5 - I was extremely disappointed with the Syrp Magic Carpet Professional. The build quality was poor and the construction felt flimsy. The rail didn't glide smoothly and there was noticeable friction throughout the movement. I tried to adjust the roller bearings, but it didn't improve the performance. I also found it difficult to set up and it took a considerable amount of time to get it leveled and stable. Overall, I regret purchasing this product and would not recommend it to others.
2. Sarah - 2/5 - I had high hopes for the Syrp Magic Carpet Professional, but unfortunately, it didn't meet my expectations. One of the major issues I had was with the weight limit. It claims to have a significant load capacity, but when I tried using it with a heavier camera setup, it struggled to maintain stability. The slider also had a lot of play, which resulted in shaky footage. Additionally, the pricing of this product is quite high compared to other sliders on the market with similar features. I would recommend exploring other options before considering the Syrp Magic Carpet Professional.
3. Alex - 3/5 - While the Syrp Magic Carpet Professional had some useful features, I found it to be overpriced for what it offers. The motion control system worked well and allowed for smooth and precise movements, but I encountered issues with the build quality. The rail had some imperfections that affected the smoothness of the glide, and I also noticed that the end stops were not accurate. The set up was relatively easy, but I expected better performance given the price point. Overall, I would say it's an average slider, but there are better options available at a more reasonable price.