In addition, a friend turned me on to a new set of IR light bars from PyxLED. These bars are extra bright and can be ordered in custom sizes. For testing, I've ordered a batch of these bars in .5 meter lengths.
I've done some initial testing using the light bars with the existing Locus build. The bars are extremely responsive. The result is clean touch events from corner to corner. Very exciting.
Finally, I have been doing experimentation with additional screen materials. I've tested GlassVU, ICE HoloContra, and ProLight Films. The GlassVU dark grey material is slick, but lacks the angle of view required for horizontal installations. The HoloContra is lovely stuff, the material gives an excellent contrast with the black being slightly grey. The horizontal usage of the HoloContra product is good, but not perfect -- good enough for most uses however.
The ProLight Films however, show stunning results in the horizontal mounting department. Additionally, the ProLight dark grey gives blacker blacks and richer colors. As a result, this is the material I'm currently planning to use for our two test builds.
Which brings me to the next topic. In addition to the large format table using our NUIT touch interface, we're working on the final designs of the Locus touch tables.
As soon as I've received the two table prototypes I'll post photos.
