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Broccoli Curry

I am my alt's alt's alt.

Join date: 13 Jun 2006

Posts: 1,660

02-21-2008 01:37

Knowing there's quite a big sailing community in Second Life, I wondered if anyone had ever heard about this device:

http://www.raildriver.com/products/shipdriver.php

It's basically a desktop console that replicates the real controls from a boat, that can be plugged into "Microsoft ship simulator" (which I've never heard of before). I'm familiar with this company's "train driver console" and was surprised to see a ship version.

Although it's not due out till summer 2008, I thought I'd mention it in case someone might find it useful.

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Lance Corrimal

I don't do stupid.

Join date: 9 Jun 2006

Posts: 877

02-21-2008 02:07

From: Broccoli Curry

Knowing there's quite a big sailing community in Second Life, I wondered if anyone had ever heard about this device:

http://www.raildriver.com/products/shipdriver.php

It's basically a desktop console that replicates the real controls from a boat, that can be plugged into "Microsoft ship simulator" (which I've never heard of before). I'm familiar with this company's "train driver console" and was surprised to see a ship version.

Although it's not due out till summer 2008, I thought I'd mention it in case someone might find it useful.

uhm... i fail to see the connection between that and sailing.
sailboats are the kind that uses the wind to get moving, you know.

Jezabell Barbosa

Muah™

Join date: 11 Mar 2007

Posts: 896

02-21-2008 04:55

I would love to sail, last night we could not even make it our of the harbor

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Lindal Kidd

Dances With Noobs

Join date: 26 Jun 2007

Posts: 8,371

02-21-2008 08:27

From: Jezabell Barbosa

I would love to sail, last night we could not even make it our of the harbor

I'll take you and Ken sailing tonight. But, just to let you know, my yawl is to me what Trout's biplane is to him. Wear your life vests.

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Jacquelin Seisenbacher

Registered User

Join date: 22 Dec 2006

Posts: 156

02-21-2008 09:06

Ours is a 50' ferros cement catch, but it can move fast once it gets going

...waaaiiiit... you ment in SL! (couldn't resist bragging

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Broccoli Curry I am my alt's alt's alt. Join date: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 1,660	02-21-2008 01:37 Knowing there's quite a big sailing community in Second Life, I wondered if anyone had ever heard about this device: http://www.raildriver.com/products/shipdriver.php It's basically a desktop console that replicates the real controls from a boat, that can be plugged into "Microsoft ship simulator" (which I've never heard of before). I'm familiar with this company's "train driver console" and was surprised to see a ship version. Although it's not due out till summer 2008, I thought I'd mention it in case someone might find it useful. _____________________ ~ This space has been abandoned as I can no longer afford it.
Lance Corrimal I don't do stupid. Join date: 9 Jun 2006 Posts: 877	02-21-2008 02:07 From: Broccoli Curry Knowing there's quite a big sailing community in Second Life, I wondered if anyone had ever heard about this device: http://www.raildriver.com/products/shipdriver.php It's basically a desktop console that replicates the real controls from a boat, that can be plugged into "Microsoft ship simulator" (which I've never heard of before). I'm familiar with this company's "train driver console" and was surprised to see a ship version. Although it's not due out till summer 2008, I thought I'd mention it in case someone might find it useful. uhm... i fail to see the connection between that and sailing. sailboats are the kind that uses the wind to get moving, you know.
Jezabell Barbosa Muah™ Join date: 11 Mar 2007 Posts: 896	02-21-2008 04:55 I would love to sail, last night we could not even make it our of the harbor _____________________ ”Persons who find themselves disenchanted with the whole system of situational obligations in society may seek out those places where reverie is likely to be tolerated.” - Erving Goffman
Lindal Kidd Dances With Noobs Join date: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 8,371	02-21-2008 08:27 From: Jezabell Barbosa I would love to sail, last night we could not even make it our of the harbor I'll take you and Ken sailing tonight. But, just to let you know, my yawl is to me what Trout's biplane is to him. Wear your life vests. _____________________ It's still My World and My Imagination! So there. Lindal Kidd
Jacquelin Seisenbacher Registered User Join date: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 156	02-21-2008 09:06 Ours is a 50' ferros cement catch, but it can move fast once it gets going ...waaaiiiit... you ment in SL! (couldn't resist bragging ) _____________________ "Be yourself, everyone else is already taken" Oscar Wilde Kleineschwein by Seisenbacher ~ Clothing, Skins and more... In world http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Eyre/48/112/25 blog http://kleineschweinpages.blogspot.com/