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[basdxz]

Cranium, on 06 March 2013 - 04:15 AM, said:

I would say that to provide balance, it should only be able to be used as a peripheral with a PDA. It would essentially be a monitor only, with no input or interation outside of the gui of the PDA itself. This would be akin to using a bluetooth headset. You could wrap the peripheral, then write to it just like the monitors. But that's it.

EDIT: Example program:

local hud = [u][b]peripheral.wrap("top")[/b][/u]
hud.setCursorPos(1,1)
hud.setTextColor(colors.red)
hud.write("Turtle statistics display")
hud.setCursorPos(1,3)
hud.setTextColor(colors.white)
hud.write(<turtle information retreived via rednet on the PDA>)

Shouldn't it be peripheral.wrap("head")? I mean then you could have a set of CC armor on you as head, body, legs, boot or only top and bottom your way. I support the idea if I can put viruses on the PDA's so they can blind people using the hud helmets XD.

[Dlcruz129]

Cranium, on 06 March 2013 - 04:15 AM, said:

I would say that to provide balance, it should only be able to be used as a peripheral with a PDA. It would essentially be a monitor only, with no input or interation outside of the gui of the PDA itself. This would be akin to using a bluetooth headset. You could wrap the peripheral, then write to it just like the monitors. But that's it.

EDIT: Example program:

local hud = peripheral.wrap("top")
hud.setCursorPos(1,1)
hud.setTextColor(colors.red)
hud.write("Turtle statistics display")
hud.setCursorPos(1,3)
hud.setTextColor(colors.white)
hud.write(<turtle information retreived via rednet on the PDA>)

Yeah, this would be better. Also, I don't think the helmet should constrain your vision. There shouldn't be a border for the screen.

[basdxz]

So basically your PDA runs Android OS and the hud helmet is google glass that is made to display stuff from you android? I hope this does work .

[InDieTasten]

Bubba, on 27 February 2013 - 10:47 AM, said:

I might be able to imagine implementing this as a non-interactive basic text HUD (actually could be pretty neat). Still seems a bit of a stretch though.

oh yeah. it would be really nice to see the actual reactor heat or something always in the hud...
the idea is really good as far as it hasn't the option for the carrying player to insert any input. would be more like you smash a monitor on top of a helmet

[Wiesdendarm]

file:///C:/Users/Jelmer/Desktop/Picture%201.pngAlright to make this a bit more clear and to know how it could be here are some pictures:

Spoiler

This one is maybe a bit hard to code to get the picture sized right and stuff but its just an idea.

Spoiler

So this one is a bit easier its a name tag that you can only see when you have the helmet on.
(i got this idea from my post of the name tag)

And yes i know im bad at editing pictures but this does the job.

-Wies

[MudkipTheEpic]

I'd think it should have an opacity of ~50 percent.

[TheArchitect]

That looks fun, but item ID is against company policy. IF such context-sensitive display is even implemented, Block names could be displayed; not item IDs.

While I probably wouldn't use it much, I do believe this is morphing into an interesting idea.

[Left4Cake]

or

[Wiesdendarm]

TheArchitect, on 02 April 2013 - 10:26 PM, said:

That looks fun, but item ID is against company policy. IF such context-sensitive display is even implemented, Block names could be displayed; not item IDs.

While I probably wouldn't use it much, I do believe this is morphing into an interesting idea.

Ehm i didnt ment the block id but the but the computerID

[Awesomesause200]

This would be great if you could display cords as your moving that so the f3 menu wouldnt fill a quarter of your screen and possably lag

[Lyqyd]

Awesomesause200, on 07 May 2013 - 11:59 PM, said:

This would be great if you could display cords as your moving that so the f3 menu wouldnt fill a quarter of your screen and possably lag

Have you looked into the various minimap mods that are out there?

[merpelicous]

Jarle212, on 27 February 2013 - 10:35 AM, said:

Sammich Lord, on 27 February 2013 - 09:26 AM, said:

They will NEVER add Google Glass into the damn game.

It whould not be like google glasses. Mor like the the ordenary computer screens without
A background.

So google glass?

[Jarle212]

merpelicous, on 20 May 2013 - 02:28 PM, said:

Jarle212, on 27 February 2013 - 10:35 AM, said:

Sammich Lord, on 27 February 2013 - 09:26 AM, said:

They will NEVER add Google Glass into the damn game.

It whould not be like google glasses. Mor like the the ordenary computer screens without
A background.

So google glass?

No, google glasses can record this can't. HUD ~= Google glasses.

[Xalithar Daskel]

I really do like this idea in the fact that it would effectively function as a very handy tool that, if in the hands of a skilled programmer, could make for some very informative HUDs, but what is missing is a method in which to program it with.

What I would propose in order to program this item is to craft a special type of Computer that is designed specifically to allow one to begin writing the code for this item, to make it so one is able to use it. One can only begin entering the code in the item as long as the item is put on the Computer, but once that item is removed, you cannot do anything with that Computer. This makes it possible to program more than one of these "Helmets" that will let one check what is going on. However, the "Helmet" should not have any ability to use the Rednet unless it is Advanced.

[MudkipTheEpic]

The helmets wouldn't run the code, the upcoming PDAs would. The PDAs would wrap/call it with the name "helmet" or whatever they decide to call it, and use it like a monitor.

[cogilv25]

Helmet could contain an EEPROM Chip to store the program in it and could function somewhat like a floppy disk..?

[JJRcop]

cogilv25, on 21 May 2013 - 05:50 PM, said:

Helmet could contain an EEPROM Chip to store the program in it and could function somewhat like a floppy disk..?

*AHEM*

MudkipTheEpic, on 21 May 2013 - 04:59 PM, said:

The helmets wouldn't run the code, the upcoming PDAs would. The PDAs would wrap/call it with the name "helmet" or whatever they decide to call it, and use it like a monitor.

[Left4Cake]

Think Sonys Smart watch but in a Google glasses format.

Product placement lol.

[cogilv25]

JJRcop, on 22 May 2013 - 02:20 AM, said:

cogilv25, on 21 May 2013 - 05:50 PM, said:

Helmet could contain an EEPROM Chip to store the program in it and could function somewhat like a floppy disk..?

*AHEM*

MudkipTheEpic, on 21 May 2013 - 04:59 PM, said:

The helmets wouldn't run the code, the upcoming PDAs would. The PDAs would wrap/call it with the name "helmet" or whatever they decide to call it, and use it like a monitor.

how does a PDA get code on it..? and yeah I seen that earlier but I would be pretty annoyed with a wire connected to my cool futuristic themed glasses and my pocket if it were real life unless it's Bluetooth I guess haha

EDIT: btw is there any confirmation that this idea could happen (The Helmet or Glasses)? :DD

[MudkipTheEpic]

A PDA would be a portable computer with files and key/mouseclick support.