dryan Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I'm trying to control a USB missile launcher (pic) using autoit3. There are already several programs written in other programming languages that do this (listed at the bottom).So my first (probably stupid) question is: Is it possible to incorporate one of those programs into an autoit program, so I could call their functions?Since I'm guessing not, how would I go about using autoit3 to send commands to the launcher using USB? I've found some other topics about using usb (for controlling a bluetooth connector and for a K8055 interface board) but nothing seemed useful to me.My final goal is to take in commands (direction of movement and duration) from an external source and relay them to the missile launcher.Worst comes to worst, I could always send keystrokes to the other programs. Any ideas?Python: PyMissilehttp://scott.weston.id.au/software/pymissile/Java: Java USB Missile Launcherhttp://java.roysolberg.com/usb/C: Missile-Controlhttp://ian.jeffray.co.uk/linux/Perl: USBlauncherhttp://www.earth.li/~noodles/blog/newer-fire.htmlPerl: Device::USB::MissileLauncherhttp://search.cpan.org/~gmccar/Device-USB-...leLauncher-0.03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I cant really help with your problem, but i just gotta say, I WANT ONE! Omg!! that would be so great! You could take them to a lan party and have missile wars =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthquake Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Agree! Where to get those? Ill build some onto my case! This would be a great fun at LANs!!! Yes, I am a noob! But at least I try to learn!Moddingtech.de - Home of the german Modding-Scene! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryan Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 ThinkGeek.com ($40 + S/H) (Out of Stock)KlearGear.com ($55 + S/H) (In Stock) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardCopy Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 ThinkGeek.com ($40 + S/H) (Out of Stock)KlearGear.com ($55 + S/H) (In Stock)Mine are only $20 when out of stock Contributions: UDF _DateYearFirstChildren are like Farts, you can just about stand your own.Why am I not a Vegetarian?...Well...my ancestors didn't fight & evolve to the Top of the food chain for me to survive on Salad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryan Posted November 12, 2006 Author Share Posted November 12, 2006 For those interested, ThinkGeek has them in stock now for $40. (In addition, after dealing with KlearGear, I wouldn't recommend doing business with them.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 From what i just read you load the software and move your mouse or use the keyboard to move the launcher and click mouse to launch, so I guess you could control it with Autoit.The USB Missile Launcher is locked and loaded. It’s the latest thing in office cubicle warfare – the ultimate in geek chic!Just connect your missile launcher to your PC or laptop via USB - we truly believe this is WHY the USB was invented in the first place! Load the software (Windows 2000 and XP compatible) and acquire your unsuspecting target!The launcher pans 180 degrees and tilts up to 45 degrees. A simple move of the mouse will aim your harmless soft foam projectile...and with a click it’s bombs away, complete with cool sound effects!The USB Missile Launcher comes with software compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP and is connected to your PC or laptop via USB. 3 x AA batteries are also required (not included).The included software will allow you to navigate the missiles trajectory with your keyboard or mouse - the launcher pans 180 degrees and tilts up to 45 degrees.Once you have selected your target, the fire button will activate a sound effect and launch a missile.Each of the three included darts comprise harmless soft foam material for safety around the house or in the office. [u]Scripts[/u]Minimize gui to systray _ Fail safe source recoveryMsgbox UDF _ _procwatch() Stop your app from being closedLicensed/Trial software system _ Buffering Hotkeys_SQL.au3 ADODB.Connection _ Search 2d Arrays_SplashTextWithGraphicOn() _ Adjust Screen GammaTransparent Controls _ Eventlogs without the crap_GuiCtrlCreateFlash() _ Simple Interscript communication[u]Websites[/u]Curious Campers VW Hightops Lambert Plant Hire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmanexe Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 If nothing else you can minimize one of the other progs to the tray and send ControlClick commands? Should work but i can't be sure... Time + Effort = Constant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cue Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I wonder if you can attach a web cam to it and use pixelsearch to make it autoaim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryan Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Yeah, it looks like I'm going to end up sending keystrokes to another program. (Probably *not* the program that comes with it, because other programs provide the ability to move diagonally.)@Cue:Someone has created a motion tracking missile launcher using python. See it on youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzKay Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Yeah, it looks like I'm going to end up sending keystrokes to another program. (Probably *not* the program that comes with it, because other programs provide the ability to move diagonally.)@Cue:Someone has created a motion tracking missile launcher using python. See it on youtube.Are any of those projects opensource? # MY LOVE FOR YOU... IS LIKE A TRUCK- # Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Hook one of these things to a roomba, and you would have a moble weapons platform for your office! The Vollatran project  My blog: http://www.vollysinterestingshit.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryan Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 @AzKayI would consider all of the programs listed at the top to be open source (based upon what they say on their websites and/or source code).Furthermore, the Python version is the one that implements motion tracking, which based on an open source project called Motion.Python: PyMissileLicense here -Scott Weston <scott@weston.id.au>Java: Java USB Missile Launcher"Q: Wow, this is cool. Can I use your lib for my own apps?A: Sure, go ahead, do whatever you want. " -R. SolbergC: Missile-Control"If you do use it, do as you like, but please leave the credits in the code and drop me an email." -Ian Jeffray <ian@jeffray.co.uk>Perl: USBlauncherGNU General Public LicensePerl: Device::USB::MissileLauncher"This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the same terms as Perl itself." -Greg McCarroll <greg@mccarroll.org.uk> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzKay Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Well, I guess your best bet would be to look at the source code, and see what you can make of it. # MY LOVE FOR YOU... IS LIKE A TRUCK- # Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Robertson Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Looks interesting. I looked at the java code, and I think I'll have a stab at translating it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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