just bought two......good job woot...good job...

I've been wanting one of these from the first time Marks & Spencer offered it in the UK, and this is absolutely the best price by far.

Check out the open source driver here:
<A HREF="http://wordpress.com/tag/usb-missile/">http://wordpress.com/tag/usb-missile/</A>

mgdsh wrote:Can you hook 3 up to 1 computer.... and launch them all simultaneously?

to answer my own question: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmZ-QKglyrc&mode=related&search=

Of course, as usual, WOOT forgot this IS Mac OS X compatible, with the following free software:

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/30149

Swordman comes through again, for all the people that own REAL computers!

spamwarrior wrote:dammit, now I've gotta buy a USB hub...

Watch out... one of the reviews here says "The launcher can't be plugged into a USB hub. It must be plugged into the ports on the computer."

We have nerf wars at work with nerf guns, I figure this would add to my artillery :D

YES !!! It works with Mac !!!

Free, open source application for controlling this device available here:
http://dgwilson.wordpress.com/2007/02/02/usb-missile-launcher-14e-release/

Joystick with camera setup

OK, Ok, so I bought one. I wonder if I can set up motion detection with my webcam without going nuts.

Of course, the people in the "space" where I work are cuboids that make Dilbert's people llook positively charming. I don't think they've even _heard_ of a sense of humor.

godman wrote:
AWESOME!!

Now I need to buy a CHEAP webcam... someone find a cheap webcam for me... I'm soooo gonna do this remotely to someone!!!

A good reason to go for 3 & add another account for a battery of 6....12...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmZ-QKglyrc

This is hilarious!! Great way to keep away the pesky coworkers!

Dude, I telecommute, so I think I can set this up on my remote computer at the office and fire at will from the safety of my own home. Of course, I may not get the missiles back. Can you buy replacement missiles or will tampons work as replacement missiles?

Dude, this is remote warfare!

This was pretty much the only thing I asked for for Xmas, didn't get it then so I'll finally get one now!!

powerpiglet wrote:

Watch out... one of the reviews here says "The launcher can't be plugged into a USB hub. It must be plugged into the ports on the computer."

That just means you need a powered hub to supply the juice to run this thing.

I just want to add that this item is extraordinarily hackable for those who are so-inclined.

Steve Jobs should have thought of this first. It could have been the "iLauncher."

Now this is a useful "tool". LMAO I can't imagine anyone with enough intelligence to use a computer buying one of these. To each his own toys, but I wouldn't have stayed up to check something like this out.

Swordman wrote:Of course, as usual, WOOT forgot this IS Mac OS X compatible, with the following free software:

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/30149

Swordman comes through again, for all the people that own REAL computers!

Right on! Good Show@

... no dart adapters? *raised eyebrow*

This thing is way bitchin'!
In for 2!

I'm in the military, I would if this could be considered a "training device" for us chair warriers....Hmmmm.

timskrastins wrote:you can use on OS X:
http://dgwilson.wordpress.com/

usually goes for $39
http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/warfare/8a0f/
http://www.google.com/products?q=usb+rocket+launcher&btnG=Search&show=dd

with twice the range of the old 'missle' launcher

Does it come with the software for Mac OS X? Also, if I don't have soft Windows or any windows software capabilities will it still run on my mac?

kwelles wrote:Steve Jobs should have thought of this first. It could have been the "iLauncher."

That would be WONDERFUL, then you can plug in your iPod and it will launch missiles in tune to the music. The world needs more iStuff, we're not dumb enough yet.

akleifg wrote:youtube usb missile launcher to see it work... isn't all that its cracked up to be

I completely disagree. Youtube has plenty of great vids with this woot! What did you expect from a foam missile shooting USB controlled device? A Shiatsu?

Best woot of the year-to-date!!
I wish this was a Four for Phursday so I could get a dozen.

I plan on running an extension cable outsite the doors in the house as I already have cameras. Solicitors will feel the nerf

I've seen one of these in action. As you can probably tell, it's not going to be the most accurate thing, however, the missiles fly about 10 ft, and can fire about 3 a second.

There's a little program that comes with it, and you can also use arrow keys and space bar to fire.

It's fun, and about 10 dollars more on other websites.

My Cat is not going to like this as much as I am................here kitty, kitty, kitty

This would probably not be a good career move... using it at the reference desk in the library....hmmmm But....

damn woot and their worthless stuff i cant help but buy...

ap210 wrote:

I completely disagree. Youtube has plenty of great vids with this woot! What did you expect from a foam missile shooting USB controlled device? A Shiatsu?

Shiatsu? Massage? Annoying flat faced dog?

In for one! Finally have a use for that old joystick and webcam I have laying around! This should be fun!

There does appear to be a Mac OS X diver for it...

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/30149

SWEET!! I bought one... second Woot ever for me.

This will be pointed at the chairs in my office where my employees sit for meetings. I DARE them to defy me now!!!! MWuhahahahahah!!!

buy a hub, add 3 of these to it, tip all of them with tacks and nobody in the office will smurf with you. nice.

I'm really glad I opened the forums on this one and saw the Mac Version for the controller. THIS IS EXCITING!!!

Some of you people have no sense of humor or playfulness .... This thing should be required cubicle warfare equipment. It beats the hell out of trying to hide your online gaming. I'm In for a few ... and I retired from the cubicle-life 7 years ago!!
My entire staff would have been armed to the teeth!!!!

Twice the range of the missile launcher at half the price?
I'm in.
Now to retrofit it with an Airsoft BB gun as described in Make Magazine.
Die, Lenny in Sales!
DIE!
(Sure, you could do the Roomba thing, too. Maybe I'll tackle that later.)

I think this is really awesome. If I didn't work at home, I'd be in for one or two. AMAZING price too.

Yes you can easily use razor blades dull end within the nerf for real pain.

z0mg this is smurfing ribs! Ok, Woot says it's compatible with XP & ThinkGeek says 2K, XP & Vista. Anybody used one with Windows 2K? I want to get one for work, but only if know it'll be compatible with my machine.