221 replies to this topic

[ChunLing]

The inherent limitations of an item rather than a block (can't output redstone signals, thus cannot directly control any larger system) and the fact that trying to write anything but the simplest programs while you're walking around is just plain dumb, both suggest to me that it isn't really necessary to limit this item.

One use that would be really good (and address the needs of people wanting indestructable computers) would be to have the PDA allow wireless access to a computer in range, so that you could use your PDA as a secure key for a system that wasn't exposed to view anywhere.

[PixelToast]

best idea EVER

[cyberzwerg]

Hey Made a Picture for it />
http://www.picz.to/image/bdz2

[cyberzwerg]

ChunLing, on 24 July 2012 - 03:48 PM, said:

The inherent limitations of an item rather than a block (can't output redstone signals, thus cannot directly control any larger system) and the fact that trying to write anything but the simplest programs while you're walking around is just plain dumb, both suggest to me that it isn't really necessary to limit this item.

One use that would be really good (and address the needs of people wanting indestructable computers) would be to have the PDA allow wireless access to a computer in range, so that you could use your PDA as a secure key for a system that wasn't exposed to view anywhere.

or as logistic system control />

[ChunLing]

There is actually already a remote control peripheral that allows a lot of the functions discussed here. What it doesn't allow (by specific design) is access to the console screen. Which you can by just carrying around a computer and placing it when you want to use it, then breaking it when you're done. I still want to be able to just use an item to open up the console and send wireless rednet messages...but at this point we're only talking about not having to place and break a block to do it, so I kinda feel like it's not worth bothering anyone about.

[Xfel]

I think the pda should also be hand-holdable like a map. You might not be able to type then, but you could see the reports.

[cyberzwerg]

hmm would be cool like a map but you can still type without an interface or something

[Pharap]

Forget laptops, I prefer this idea, so much more possibility and it would pretty much reflect the advances in tech in the last few years (with the whole smartphone craze being similar to the PDA bbeing able toe do messaging, as well as the putting into disk drive reflecting phones connecting via usb to computers) as well as being a nice throwback to the days when PDAs were a geek must-have.

To make it fair in survival though, make it require gold (since most computers have gold in them, and it would make sense from a technology advancement point of view: as you find better materials, you can make better things etc)

[cyberzwerg]

Got a new idea : You can put the pda in a drive (maybe not the floppy drive ) and then copy programs to it or manage it />
For drive:
SSS
SRS
SGS
S=stone
r=redstone
g=gold
For pda:
I I I
I DI
IGI
I =iron
D= diamond
g= gold

[Teraminer]

That is what I said too /> +1.

[cyberzwerg]

two guys.. same idea ^^ yeah maybe like a batter which has to get charged ...

[Teraminer]

Btw I realy REALY hope dan already knows about this ideas.

[Sebra]

Xfel, on 05 August 2012 - 05:57 AM, said:

I think the pda should also be hand-holdable like a map. You might not be able to type then, but you could see the reports.

Is any way to intercept keyboard input when holding map-like item?

[dimitriye98]

Sebra, on 12 August 2012 - 07:18 AM, said:

Xfel, on 05 August 2012 - 05:57 AM, said:

I think the pda should also be hand-holdable like a map. You might not be able to type then, but you could see the reports.

Is any way to intercept keyboard input when holding map-like item?

Of course, a mod modifies the actual code of the game, there's no reason why not.

[Xfel]

In general, yes. However, Computercraft and many other mods use mcforge, which allows them to be added without base class manipulation, which means there is a better compability between mods. And I don't think mcforge has a hook for catching key bindings in a foreign gui.

[PixelToast]

Xfel, on 13 August 2012 - 05:31 PM, said:

In general, yes. However, Computercraft and many other mods use mcforge, which allows them to be added without base class manipulation, which means there is a better compability between mods. And I don't think mcforge has a hook for catching key bindings in a foreign gui.

you dont need a hook, just get direct keyboard input

[Liude]

I way to make this not so op is to make it be only able to store and run one program with maybe a size restriction. You would still need a computer to write the program it runs, and it wouldnt be able to edit programs or interface with the world, as well as having a potentially smaller screen compared to the computer.

Limiting execution speed is a bad idea.

[acoollegodude]

There should be an all-purpose docking station for charging the battery, downloading programs and interfacing with monitors.

[Expenox]

That'd be awesome!

[basdxz]

I support this! I want this in CC. Maybe use redstone as fuel for it?