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In case Soylentils were looking for other DIY projects that are NSFS (Not Safe For School), this project came up on the Featured list on Instructables:
The PiTank is a web controller tank built for a competition at my school's robotics club. The project took about two weeks to complete with all 5 team members participating in various aspects. Its main projectile are ping pong balls (up to 3).The firing mechanism is based on a spud gun. The PiTank is controlled using a web browser and is capable of real-time video streaming. It is powered by a Raspberry Pi and an Arduino, along with a few other components. Here is a picture of the completed project and a demonstration video.
The instructable itself will touch on every aspect of the build but will not go into the small details. However, links to other useful tutorials and reference guides will be provided.
(Score: 2) by VLM on Tuesday September 22 2015, @01:49PM
About a decade ago there was a big squeal over people connecting webcams and rifles to the internet and letting people "hunt over the internet". At least it was a big squeal where I live, because hunting is a zillion million dollar industry.
I also know of the subculture of military vehicle restorers who have de-milled tanks and trucks and jeeps and stuff. I have a cousin in law who skillfully restored a jeep. They really were POS, but they were tough and simple.
I also know of mens playgrounds in Germany and other places where you can rent time on a bulldozer in a sand pit and F around for awhile. I'd like to try that someday.
Anyway I figured this was some combination of the above. Drive a real full sized antique tank over the internet on some kind of training course. That would be kinda cool. Although the linked story is OK too.