Neat Ideas for School project

So heres the deal, I'm in a Computer Systems Technology program and I've been assigned a 3 month Project. I've chosen to do mine on some sort of embeded system. The project has to implement a database of some sort, and be programmed in a language we're learning (java, C, python, etc.. and god help me even assembly). A few examples of what I could do are:

-Some form of weather Station, which would stream data to a database and onto a dynamic website.

-Some sort of Security project. We have all sorts of gadgets to use, like proximity sensors, cameras etc..

-A robot of some design

Basically we just need to come up with an idea of some way to show our programming and problem solving skills, but it still has to be fun and interesting. So i'm basically asking if anyone has any ideas, or gadgets that would suit a project like this. Thanks for the help =)

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I don't know what to say about your project, but I sure could use a pair of pants.

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This coming from the tin cup shanty Irishman. Nice.

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fensus wrote :

Basically we just need to come up with an idea of some way to show our programming and problem solving skills, but it still has to be fun and interesting. So i'm basically asking if anyone has any ideas, or gadgets that would suit a project like this. Thanks for the help =)

If your problem solving skills are bringing you to this place then you indeed need help.. but not the kind of help that you will find around here.

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fensus wrote :

So heres [missing apostrophe] the deal, I'm in a Computer Systems Technology program and I've been assigned a 3 month Project [unnecessary capital] . I've chosen to do mine on some sort of embeded [misspelling]system. The project has to implement a database of some sort, and be programmed in a language we're learning (java, C, python [missing capitals] , etc.. and god help me [missing comma] even assembly). A few examples of what I could do are: [should be semi-colon, not colon]

-Some form of weather Station [unnecessary capital], which would stream data to a database and onto a dynamic website.

-Some sort of Security [unnecessary capital] project. We have all sorts of gadgets to use, like proximity sensors, cameras etc..

-A robot of some design

Basically we just need to come up with an idea of some way to show our programming and problem solving skills, but it still has to be fun and interesting. So i'm [missing capital] basically asking if anyone has any ideas, or gadgets that would suit a project like this. Thanks for the help =)

How about a spellchecker? :whistle:

Edit: missed one... :lol:

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..*FART!*..[/as expected]

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fensus wrote :

(java, C, python, etc.. And God help me even assembly). \

Llama, I believe that these two also should have been in caps...

Can I get a ruling? I know personally a lot of people here wouldn't do it, but if he's using (H)is name, then he should capitalize it...

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JustPlainJef wrote :

Llama, I believe that these two also should have been in caps...

Can I get a ruling? I know personally a lot of people here wouldn't do it, but if he's using (H)is name, then he should capitalize it...

It''s not a logical AND so no need to capitalize that one.

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@Jef and Llama

You two really are getting beyond a fcuking joke...

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Jef - I left the "and" as it was, since the triple dots were used for effect rather than to end the sentence, and so the "and" is a conjunction and not capitalised. Had it been the start of a new sentence it would have been two points because starting a sentence with a conjunction is poor grammar.

I thought about capitalising "god" since by contect he was referring to a specific deity (in the Jewish/Christian/Islamic tradition) but I feared starting a god-row which would undermine and distract from the humiliation of the poorly-educated n00b.

@AV. You're just jealous that you lack our l337 sp3ll1ng & gr4mm4r sk1llz.

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@AV. You're just jealous that you lack our l337 sp3ll1ng & gr4mm4r sk1llz.

Yes, but at least I have a large ****.

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anywho, moving on from all the awesome feedback. Glad to see lotsa helpfull people on this forum. Has anyone ever programmed a propeller processor? and if so, what application did you use it for?

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BigMac wrote :

If your problem solving skills are bringing you to this place then you indeed need help.. but not the kind of help that you will find around here.

Yah, im really coming here asking for you to hone my problem solving skills... not for a fresh idea from other people interested in my field. I'm EXTREMELY glad you took the time to offer some insight. Or if you're somehow trying to turn my attempt at asking for help into a forum flame, I've obviously come to the wrong forum.

[quotemsg=515430,10,58173]Jef -

I thought about capitalising "god" since by contect he was referring to a specific deity (in the Jewish/Christian/Islamic tradition) but I feared starting a god-row which would undermine and distract from the humiliation of the poorly-educated n00b.
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and the fact that im in school, trying to learn programming doenst seem to stop you from calling me a poorly-educated n00b. As if any educated person would ever call someone a n00b, let alone reject them for spelling errors, on a forum no less.

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I never claimed to be educated myself...

Although I can recommend that you introduce yourself to Mr Apostrophe if you want anything you write to be taken seriously.

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Hey Fungus. Fcuk off. [/big and clever]

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Back with a vengeance, our lad Rob!

Nice to see you, mate.

What the f*ck you been up to?

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I'll PM you

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Reply to RobD

Mate, don't be sorry.

I sincerely asked and you sincerely replied -- absolutely nothing wrong with that.

We'd all been wishing you the best, Rob, and whilst I can't talk for the lads, you know we're damn sorry to hear that news you just listed.

Well, at any rate, my boozed-up convict arse is one that is glad to see you check-in.

That Irish lad of ours will be a trifle happy too, I suspect.

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Cheers Brett, I do appreciate it.

And I must admit, I could do with some insults from Wingy, he's had it too easy for the last couple of months.

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Reply to RobD

F*ckin' oath he has!

I'd actually wager that the man himself has been, at times, a trifle bored without having you around to banter with.

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Wingding has been too busy enjoying Llama's knob.

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"What's a Llama?" DVDPiddles, circa mid 06.

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audiovoodoo wrote :

Yes, but at least I have a large ****.

You have a large string of four asterisks? A large string of anal beads?

@ RobD - Why does the convict get a PM? Can't we all hear about it? We all float down here!

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Convicts are..."special" people. lolz

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llama_man wrote :

Jef - I left the "and" as it was, since the triple dots were used for effect rather than to end the sentence, and so the "and" is a conjunction and not capitalised. Had it been the start of a new sentence it would have been two points because starting a sentence with a conjunction is poor grammar.

fensus wrote :

(java, C, python, etc.. and god help me even assembly)

Wouldn't the "etc..." include assembly, making that part redundant?

llama_man wrote :

@AV. You're just jealous that you lack our l337 sp3ll1ng & gr4mm4r sk1llz.

-10,000 pedantary for using leetspeek. Turd.

fensus wrote :

and the fact that im in school, trying to learn programming doenst seem to stop you from calling me a poorly-educated n00b. As if any educated person would ever call someone a n00b, let alone reject them for spelling errors, on a forum no less.

No, the fact that you completely missed the stickies means you are a poorly educated n00b. Had you read said stickies, you would have seen that we don't like you and we don't want you here and we would have rejected you even if your spelling was perfect... So sit down and relax or get the fock outta here, ass bandit.

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JustPlainJef wrote :

-10,000 pedantary for using leetspeek. Turd.

-10,000 pedantry for spelling "pedantry" wrong. :lol:

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CRAP!

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Owned.

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@Llama

+10 smug bastard.

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BomberBill wrote :

"What's a Llama?" DVDPiddles, circa mid 06.

lol cool man you rockz i just added yuo to me buddy list ok cool man the intell boys are loozin bigtime th amd for sure bud huh ok cool man i goota ger be back in 20min by[Piddy]

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I actually saw two Llamas in a field when I was out on that bike ride yesterday. [/True] They really are ugly fockers. [/Also true]

Reply to audiovoodoo

They have a fairly sh!tty attitude too.

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A more anally retentive species I have yet to see. No wonder they are the accountants of the animal world.

Reply to audiovoodoo

Which further explains why they are so pedantic and boring.

Reply to WingDing

Someone used leetspeak. The llama used leetspeak. I don't believe it, the farking llama used farking leetspeak! AUGH! DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE!

*kills llama*

*sells McLlama burger product line to McDonalds*

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Reply to mugz

I thought they already put Llama meat in their product offerings today?

Reply to BigMac

No, that was llama droppings.

Reply to WingDing

Nah, llama cum. [/special sauce, anyone?]

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Let's both squirt our filthy mess into a pot and mix it together. A steaming, hearty drink will then bring cheer to all members of the forum.

Reply to WingDing

Nominate a noob of your choosing to be the "pot".

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Reply to llama_man

I see no noobs here this morning, so let's spray our man-filth on RC's balding pate.

Reply to WingDing

Be sure to rub it in.

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Reply to llama_man

It usually melts itself in.

Reply to WingDing

Sypher can have the first sip. [/as if that would help to shut him up]

Reply to BigMac

Just stick a golden arch on the side and charge him a euro and I'm sure he'll go for that one.

Reply to audiovoodoo

You want cheese with that?

Reply to WingDing

I thought that was soon to become my line

Reply to audiovoodoo

Kinda stole your thunder, eh?

Reply to WingDing

It's about the only thing worth stealing from my life at the minute. It's alright this deciding what I'm not going to do but thinking of something else is proving hard work...

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