Eyebeam demonstrating Cubit DIY multitouch table

DIY multitouch surfaces may be relatively new to the do-it-yourself library, but we have a feeling they won't be fading anytime soon. Engineering and design firm Eyebeam has spent the weekend demonstrating a kit (Cubit) that enables folks to build their own multitouch tables, and all individuals will need to provide in order to enjoy their very own is an "inexpensive" video camera and projector, among other small pieces of hardware. Unfortunately, details beyond that are pretty scant, but we'd count on hearing a lot more in the coming days now that it has stolen the limelight at Maker Faire.

[Thanks, Duke]

[Jeff Hodges Posted May 5th 2008 7:49AM]

They use the openframeworks C++ or C# library to program this table and as far as I know it uses FTIR or Frusturated Internal Reflection.

[nevyn Posted May 5th 2008 7:53AM]

Very hard to find their site. It would sort of help if you linked to it :P There's one at http://eyebeam.org/project/cubit and one at http://nortd.com/cubit/ which seems to be down.

I want to buy this *now*.

[(Unverified) Posted May 5th 2008 8:00AM]

I can't wait until everything is multi-touch! This brings us one step closer to that day.

FTIR = Frustrated Total Internal Reflection
As far as I know, that's how most multi-touch setups work

Also, in before stupid cliche's!

[DragonPhyre Posted May 5th 2008 8:21AM]

Well, at least this stuff is getting more attention from everybody--which will only put pressure on Surface to finally... Umm... Surface.

I don't want Surface--but I want the places I go to have it. Trains, tables, airports, etc.

[dardub Posted May 5th 2008 12:58PM]

I thought they already surfaced at AT&T stores.

[Sponge Posted May 5th 2008 8:21AM]

Wouldn't the Wii remote white board be better?

[frankenbeans Posted May 5th 2008 9:08AM]

Dishwasher?

[dardub Posted May 5th 2008 1:05PM]

Finally!! Now with these plans I can finish my project to build a box.

[(Unverified) Posted May 5th 2008 1:49PM]

I'm not sure about the whole box idea — even though Microsoft Surface seems to be leading the way with this form factor.

Here's the obvious question: where do you put your legs if you intend to work with this device for any length of time while being comfortable?

The cube thing just doesn't work its magic on me ; )