Face Tracking Nerf Turret Project (Inspired by Michael Reeves)

Thanks again to Michael Reeves for inspiring me to start to learn to code! Videos like the ones linked below made it seem like learning to code was less of a big thing. With that, I am very new at this, those of you who look at my code in the video, feel free to tell my how bad it is and/or make suggestions to improve it.

Michael's Videos:

Things included in this project:

Python videos:

[afriendlywizardwholikescol]

I love how he is inspired by the 4 year old acne child crack man thing

[dookieblaster]

Can you make a video on the code for this please, love the vid!

[cathal]

This is amazing, maybe you should try adding a clip so it could shoot multiple times without needing to reload. I also do coding, I really like this idea.

[julianlandwehr]

Awesome project! Maybe try putting some explosives in those nerf darts?

[snazzyengineering]

Something to add to your code in the future: If you sample twice (for a speed calculation), you could probably write a simple fire control loop to lead the motion. Trigger it when the velocity is under a certain setpoint. Well done!

[vlogginggabes]

Reading the description made total sense because
also hi from reddit

[PuerinTheHunter]

It is cool how it chose the biggest target among those 4 dudes.

[erichu]

It's quite a fun way to train one's reaction capability, ha

[JoeGator]

How about a how-to video on how to program this stuff? Really cool concept that no one is teaching on Youtube. Cool!

[Suitednzooted]

If a guy in his bedroom can come make this, just imagine what kind of insanity DARPA has with a cnc .50 cal mounted on top of a small fast armored vehicle. The implications are seriously terrifying.

[PhysicsViolator]

Imagine you program this thing to fire at someone smiling / laughing straight in the mouth bring ur friends and tell a few jokes

[soufiboy]

cool project im gonna try it on my friends defently

[stady]

How about making that cool Salt gun that kills bugs work on auto sentry mode to kill bugs in ur house? Or does the webcam not have good enough resolution to detect bugs like tiny mosquitos? Awesome vid and inspiring!

[MichaelMacGyver]

I'm leaving a comment to interact and show my support of the channel.

[woolfy]

Awesome project! I've always wondered how much faster, it can get with tracking. And somehow be more stabilized. Stepper motor, maybe? idk.

[PyccoloSantos]

That should work with my current project, a walking robot who recoginize 3D enviroment with xbox scanner, It could run at street shooting airsoft bb at people, ty sir.

[nibs]

Are Michael Reeves inspired videos a youtube category now

[Jirayu.Kaewprateep]

That is a nice project but why you had to attached some camera at the picture ⁉

You made my day man!
Hahahahhahha thanks

[tinfoilhatsarethenewblack]

Great video, but why does your room look like a motel room