What's your Favorite Extreme Feedback Device? [closed]

Answer 1

At Agitar we tried several feedback devices and I'd say lava lamps have a unique characteristic to recommend them: it takes a while for the wax to melt.

That might seem like a small thing (and it is) but the effect as that it was a race by the team to fix the build before the wax would start moving.

However one thing we learned is you want two lamps, red and green, not a blue one like in the picture. Because having a lava lamp on is kind of nice so you shouldn't be denied that just because the build is good. ;)

Answer 2

We at the Softwareschneiderei have several XFDs in place: - a lamp (no lava) - a portable fountain - a led bar - loudspeakers - wall-mounted displays - the infamous USB rocket launcher

you can read about them on our blog: http://schneide.wordpress.com/category/extreme-feedback/

So far, we find the lamp the most useful, but the portable fountain is considered the "coolest" one. The led bar is the device needing the least explanation. The rocket launcher is battery powered and needs the most attention (reloading!).

This year, we introduce at least one new device.

Answer 3

My preferred is this one https://github.com/luismreis/beacon

Answer 4

A Batman sign on the office ceiling:

http://www.jensjaeger.com/2010/04/extreme-feedback-device-the-batman-lamp/

Answer 5

The Nabaztag rabbit is quite popular, especially because there are many interfaces developped (for example for Hudson server).

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