Channel 9 Microsoft http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/Dev/App_Themes/C9/images/feedimage.png Channel 9 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/c4f.Richard-Davis/Posts Channel 9 keeps you up to date with the latest news and behind the scenes info from Microsoft that developers love to keep up with. From LINQ to SilverLight – Watch videos and hear about all the cool technologies coming and the people behind them. http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/c4f.Richard-Davis/Posts en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:40:43 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:40:43 GMT Rev9 2 1 25 MSN Spaces Photo Booth
  An online Photo Booth where you can take photos using your webcam and publish them instantly on your MSN Spaces site!
Richard Davis
SharpLogic Software

Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 3-6 hours
Cost: $100-$200
Software: Visual Basic or Visual C# Express Editions, .NET Framework 2.0, DirectX End-User Runtimes (April 2006) Full Download, Phidgets device libraries
Hardware: Phidgets Pan & Tilt Camera Kit, Webcam (at minimum Logitech QuickCam Messenger webcam), Xbox 360 controller (optional)
Download:

Overview

Remember those old-fashioned, coin operated photo booths of yesteryear? Now you can have as much fun giggling and taking pictures of yourself and your friends using the MSN Spaces Photo Booth! And instead of passing around over-exposed wallet-sized photos, you can publish your photos instantly on your MSN Spaces site!

Camera Control

Control the movement of your webcam and snap still shots using an Xbox 360 game controller!

Upload your photos instantly and share with your friends

Take pictures of your friends or your family members, and instantly upload them to your MSN Spaces online account to share with others!

For step-by-step instructions to create your own Photo Booth, download the whitepaper.

Click here for larger image
Take pictures of your friends!
Click here for larger image
View your photos online at your MSN Spaces account

Links

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/articles/MSN-Spaces-Photo-Booth   An online Photo Booth where you can take photos using your webcam and publish them instantly on your MSN Spaces site! Richard Davis SharpLogic Software Difficulty: Easy Time Required: 3-6 hours Cost: $100-$200 Software: Visual Basic or Visual C# Express Editions, .NET Framework 2.0, DirectX End-User Runtimes (April 2006) Full Download, Phidgets device libraries Hardware: Phidgets Pan & Tilt Camera Kit, Webcam (at minimum Logitech QuickCam Messenger webcam), Xbox 360 controller (optional) Download: C# Download VB Download Overview Remember those old-fashioned, coin operated photo booths of yesteryear? Now you can have as much fun giggling and taking pictures of yourself and your friends using the MSN Spaces Photo Booth! And instead of passing around over-exposed wallet-sized photos, you can publish your photos instantly on your MSN Spaces site! Camera Control Control the movement of your webcam and snap still shots using an Xbox 360 game controller! Upload your photos instantly and share with your friends Take pictures of your friends or your family members, and instantly upload them to your MSN Spaces online account to share with others! For step-by-step instructions to create your own Photo Booth, download the whitepaper. Take pictures of your friends! View your photos online at your MSN Spaces account Links Download the whitepaper MSN Spaces Photobooth.net Find a photo booth near you http://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/articles/MSN-Spaces-Photo-Booth Wed, 01 Nov 2006 06:48:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/articles/MSN-Spaces-Photo-Booth Richard Davis Richard Davis 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/articles/MSN-Spaces-Photo-Booth/RSS Skype Home Automation
  Set up your own remote home automation system - read the temperature of your house, find out what song is playing on your home system and control the volume, all through instant message commands.
Richard Davis
SharpLogic Software

Difficulty: Intermediate
Time Required: 3-6 hours
Cost: $100-$200
Software: Visual Basic or Visual C# Express Editions, .NET Framework 2.0, Windows Media Player 10, Phidgets device libraries, Phidgets Interface Kit examples, Skype version 1.2.0.48
Hardware: 8/8/8 Interface Kit, Temperature Sensor, four LEDs, Force Sensor, Touch Sensor, Light Sensor, 12Volt Computer Fan (DC powered), Power MOSFET transistor (STMicroelectronics P16NF06/IRF510), 9V Battery (Phidget 8/8/8 digital output is not enough to power 12V DC fan), 9V Battery Connector, wire for connecting the digital output of the Phidgets Interface Kit to the Power MOSFET, scissors, small Phillips (flat-head) screwdriver
Download:

 

Overview

Set up your own remote home automation system - read the temperature of your house, find out what song is playing on your home system and control the volume, all through instant message commands!

Chat with your Home Server

Through an easy-to-use instant message interface, you can send commands to your home computer to monitor things like the temperature, lighting or even sensory touch. Find out what music is playing and control the audio volume.

Extend your Automation

This project is a first step towards complete home automation - add on components to fully control your home's lighting and other electrical appliances.

For step-by-step instructions to automate your home using Skype instant messaging, download the whitepaper.

Click here for larger image
Enter home automation commands through Skype Instant Messenger
Click here for larger image
Skype Automation Server—monitor temperature, light, force and touch

Links

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/articles/Skype-Home-Automation   Set up your own remote home automation system - read the temperature of your house, find out what song is playing on your home system and control the volume, all through instant message commands. Richard Davis SharpLogic Software Difficulty: Intermediate Time Required: 3-6 hours Cost: $100-$200 Software: Visual Basic or Visual C# Express Editions, .NET Framework 2.0, Windows Media Player 10, Phidgets device libraries, Phidgets Interface Kit examples, Skype version 1.2.0.48 Hardware: 8/8/8 Interface Kit, Temperature Sensor, four LEDs, Force Sensor, Touch Sensor, Light Sensor, 12Volt Computer Fan (DC powered), Power MOSFET transistor (STMicroelectronics P16NF06/IRF510), 9V Battery (Phidget 8/8/8 digital output is not enough to power 12V DC fan), 9V Battery Connector, wire for connecting the digital output of the Phidgets Interface Kit to the Power MOSFET, scissors, small Phillips (flat-head) screwdriver Download: C# Download VB Download   Overview Set up your own remote home automation system - read the temperature of your house, find out what song is playing on your home system and control the volume, all through instant message commands! Chat with your Home Server Through an easy-to-use instant message interface, you can send commands to your home computer to monitor things like the temperature, lighting or even sensory touch. Find out what music is playing and control the audio volume. Extend your Automation This project is a first step towards complete home automation - add on components to fully control your home's lighting and other electrical appliances. For step-by-step instructions to automate your home using Skype instant messaging, download the whitepaper. Enter home automation commands through Skype Instant Messenger Skype Automation Server—monitor temperature, light, force and touch Links Download the whitepaper Skype Home Automation Forum Home Automation.org http://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/articles/Skype-Home-Automation Wed, 01 Nov 2006 06:47:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/articles/Skype-Home-Automation Richard Davis Richard Davis 1 http://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/articles/Skype-Home-Automation/RSS