You know the way if you happen to were a child, the box something came in was almost as fun because the toy itself? Well, that does not ought to change as you grow old — provided you’ve retained that creative spark. Ben Purdy apparently kept his imagination nimble and, with the aid of a projector, a piezo element and an Arduino (needless to say), turned a plain ol’ box right into a real life Minecraft block. Hit the cube with a stick, or anything really, and the projection-mapped image starts to deteriorate and particles tumble off as you mine it. You will not actually be capable of turn your harvested materials into structures or tools, but it’s still a good suggestion to maintain an eye fixed out for Creepers. Don’t miss the trio of videos after the break.
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