Janus Innovations

Micro HD Wireless Webcam for IoT

2016-07-01T15:35:00.001-07:00

This showcases my prototype for the IoT wireless HD webcam using the Omega Onion.

Get plugged in: https://community.onion.io

Omega Onion Computing Module

2016-06-21T17:35:00.001-07:00

This is an image of a few prototypes that I made using clever cable hacking, soldering and the Omega Onion platform.

Parts:
Omega Onion
Omega Breakout Board
Omega mini
Lipo Batteries (500mah and 1000mah)
Hacked USB cables.

Special note: I found some DIY USB connectors on Adafruit's website for $0.95!!! Worth every penny if you're hacking cables to make your project work!

Omega Onion micro-computing Module Design

2016-06-20T17:37:00.001-07:00

This is my design for a portable computing platform using the Omega Onion as https://omega.io the IoT of choice.

This particular design was used for the rechargeable Arc Reactor Bracelet design in an earlier post.

Future plans include reducing the size by 20-30% and optimizing the power consumption.

With a 500mah lipo battery, this module will run for approximately 8+ hours on a full charge. (I actually recorded ~10 hours on the default OS build!)

The bracelet uses 5 Adafruit DotStar LEDs running two colors each at 50% brightness for 1:41:52 (almost two hours).

Again without software optimization for power usage.

Smart Bracelet using the Omega Onion and Adafruit DotStar LEDs

2016-06-15T20:34:00.000-07:00

Just a quick post of the completed project. More details:

http://sunajtech.blogspot.com/2016/06/omega-onion-micro-computing-module.html?m=1

Here are some photos:

IPad App - ShipStorm

2011-11-16T21:28:00.001-08:00

Like a lot of developers I tried the IPhone / IPad App scene for a while. Dove right into game development and with the help of some friends and my kids came up with ShipStorm.

This is the demo. Still working on the full game but for those of you who want to dive into game development, here's my initial concept. (note: for some reason there are junk files in the zip folder when I used my MAC to zip the project...Just delete the junk files...or not).

Also, If you want to donate the the cause drop me an email ;)

DOWNLOAD SHIPSTORM IOS

New IPad Game - Shipstorm

2010-12-03T17:24:00.000-08:00

This is preview of our new game "Shipstorm" coming to iPad. The original concept was designed by my three kids; the name came from my son Ridge and graphics by my son Rhys. Featuring original music by Johnny aka "the agent". Special thanks and much love to Noah aka "the Asset".

We're Back!

2010-12-01T17:53:00.001-08:00

Ok folks. It's been a while but I'm back. This time we are developing software for IPad. This is a throw-back that you will all love...I'll keep you fans posted :)

Latest Project X CodeFreeze

2008-11-12T23:12:00.000-08:00

Ok,

Here's the latest codefreeze for project X with ZBlade.

Project X - With ZBlade Menu System

2008-11-11T16:30:00.000-08:00

We have just incorporated ZBlade Menu System into Project X...

Great YouTube Video

2008-10-19T11:24:00.000-07:00

BTW,

I'm still working on Project X. Updates s0on!

Sprite AI

2008-10-05T17:03:00.000-07:00

I'm currently working on Sprite AI. And Bug fixes. ;)

Project X - Update

2008-09-29T11:26:00.000-07:00

Here's the latest codefreeze for Project X:

Project X - First Level

2008-09-29T02:32:00.000-07:00

I'm almost ready to deploy the first level of Project X. I have completed collision detection, targeting, sprite animation and sprite health.

todo:

1. Scoring
2. AI

Remember to click the google ad at the right of the page :)

Project X - Sprite Animation

2008-09-28T17:14:00.000-07:00

I've managed to render sprite animation in the RayCaster Engine. Here's a preview.

btw, I still don't know how to take good video...but you can still see what's still going on.

Remember to click the google ad. I'm up to $2 so far :( -->

Cool Explosion Sprite Generator

2008-09-25T20:50:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for a good explosion sprite generator, look no further: http://www.kenginegaming.com/explogen2page.php

It's really easy to use. I will use some of the effects in the next Project X update.

Project X Source Release

2008-09-21T19:01:00.000-07:00

This release of Project X works with the new Zune 3.0 firmware update.

Here's what I have so far:

1. Pixel Level Collision Detection

2. Sprite Rotation

Here's what's needed:

1. Sprite Movement Animation

2. Background Textures

3. Sprite Kill Animation

Here's the TODO List:

1. Sprite Health

Please remember to click on the google add, because the more you click the adds...the more I get paid. Also I will setup a "donate" button soon.

Janus

The source to Project X is avalible here:

XNA Game Studio Express Update

2008-09-21T14:14:00.000-07:00

Ok...I found my problem. It turns out that the XNA Game Studio Express (CTP) doesn't work. In order to use the Zune 3.0 firmware, it must be used with XNA GSE (Beta) which can be downloaded here: XNA Game Studio Express (Beta)

Also, the conversion from CTP to Beta must be performed manually. Directions to do this can be found here: http://creators.xna.com/en-us/XNAGS3BetaReadMe

Updates to Project X coming soon ;)

Waiting For The Next XNA CTP Release

2008-09-21T12:53:00.000-07:00

Well, I did what I don't usually do. Upgraded the firmware on my Zune before refering to the forums and you guessed it, XNA GSE doesn't work. Good news though, It appears that we will be allowed to deploy games to the zune without manual deployment...Just upload the game and go.

I'll keep you posted as the updates come out.

Enhanced Collision Detection

2008-09-20T01:01:00.000-07:00

I don't know why my videos suck, but hopefully you can make out what's going on. I have increased the sensitivity of the collision between the "shooter" and the "enemy" down to "pixel-resolution". I have also added navigation at the top left of the screen.

Project X Targeting and Collision Detection

2008-09-16T20:25:00.000-07:00

Ok... It's been a couple of weeks. I had a couple of hours to test a "proof of concept" on the targeting and collision detection of the game. Here's what I have so far.

Project X Video

2008-09-06T10:53:00.001-07:00

Here's a sample of the work completed so far using a 30Gb Zune and XNA 3.0

Project X Video

2008-09-06T10:26:00.000-07:00

This is where we're at so far. Managed to get the XNA framework working and deployed a basic 3D game engine developed by Nick Gravelyn 2008.

Project X

2008-09-02T17:42:00.001-07:00

Project X is a sudo 3D 1st person shooter created for Zune. Coming Soon.