EEG-Actuated Watermelon Exploder

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EEG-Actuated Watermelon Exploder

Chris Cprek of Louisville’s LVL1 hackerspace demonstrates a EEG-controlled machine that blows up watermelons.

Brad and I created Mind over Melon. Ever since I was a boy, I’ve dreamed of exploding things with my mind. At LVL1, we now have the technology to make this dream come true. Using a hacked Star Wars Force Trainer, Arduinos, XBees and a solenoid valve, we’ve developed Mind over Melon. It’s a game where you focus your mind to an intense level of concentration; and explode a watermelon. It’s a combination of David Cronenberg’s classic sci-fi film “Scanners” and Gallagher.

If you want to see it in action, watch this video! But Chris and Brad, can haz more details?

4 thoughts on “EEG-Actuated Watermelon Exploder

  1. Bob Alexander says:

    I fear my mind would only be able to blow up a grape.

  2. Smashing watermelons with your mind power | ENTERUNLIMITED.COM says:

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