The parameters of exactly what would be involved are open. What I'm looking for is a self-contained tutorial unit that students could use to learn material in various courses or extend their understanding. I gave the example of a camera in my office with which I could look at papers, but the context could be anything really. This would be agood project for about 2 or three students. A device which could be mounted on a ski which measured snow speed.
Current versions are mechanical.
Now, here are the caveats. It looked like more than 40 people in the room last night from various disciplines. So that's the scoop. If you're interested in doing special problems, submit a proposal to this group so we as a group can tear it apart and rebuild it into something wonderful. RO Hi, I'll put you on the list.