I've received some interesting comments about the Hack-a-Bat including "Wow thats a really great idea, but there is no way I could ever build anything like that", or "I would need three degrees in engineering to figure that one out!", or my favorite, "man if I could build that, I would be a millionaire!" 

Well I want to help you "get a grip" on the hack-a-bat by breaking the project down into its core components. I will attempt to help those of you out there itching to hack-your-bat. This series of articles will give you a basic understanding of how the circuitry and software works, as well as the geometry, calculus and physics involved with the project.

Posted by Guru Lloyd | tagged: Ryan Howard, accelerometer, hack, sports, Lloyd | 1 Comments

Ryan Howard talks to Guru Lloyd about the secret to a better swing, and how he started hitting tape-measure home runs...at age 12....

Posted by Jim 2.0 | tagged: Ryan Howard, behind the scenes, sports, Lloyd, video | 3 Comments

Yesterday the My Home 2.0 Crew and I presented a sneak-peek of a cool, baseball-themed, do-it-yourself project to Philadelphia Phillies MVP slugger Ryan Howard. He also hooked me and some Little Leaguers up with some batting pointers!

Posted by Guru Lloyd | tagged: Wurtz, Phillies, Philadelphia, DIY, sports, photos | 0 Comments

A new ad for FiOS TV premiered today, starring Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics.

Besides the fact that it encapsulates the coolness of FiOS TV's Multi-Room DVR into just a few seconds, I also love...

Posted by Jim 2.0 | tagged: multi-room, FiOS, sports, celebrities, HD, DVR, TV, video | 0 Comments

...or would that be "phield"? Regardless of spelling, the Philly Phanatic sure seemed impressed with our very own Techno-Guru's Major League field debut, which included not only a great toss across the plate, but some acrobatics as well...

Posted by Jim 2.0 | tagged: Phillies, Philadelphia, sports, Lloyd, video, Techno-Guru | 6 Comments

I was asked if I wanted to throw the Ceremonial first pitch at the Phillies Cubs Game Sunday. Without hesitation, I replied with an ecstatic YES!

Check out the pictures and videos from the Guru's practice session...

Posted by Guru Lloyd | tagged: Phillies, Philadelphia, sports, Lloyd, photos, video, Techno-Guru | 2 Comments

At Salesianum School. This is my first time using the Flip Video far away....

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Hello World! Guru Lloyd here... So I've been asked by several friends if I knew where they could get a Wii. My first thoughts were, "you are 25 years old! why on Earth would you want a Wii so badly."

Posted by Guru Lloyd | tagged: sports, Lloyd, Wii, games, Jesserer, Techno-Guru, Kaczor | 2 Comments

So I did the Times Square thing and it was fun, but not recommended for those with restless leg syndrome or small bladders (or bad eye sight - could you even spot the ball in the photo I took?)...

Posted by Yue | tagged: list, Segway, sports, Yue, holidays, photos, Guitar Hero, Techno-Guru | 5 Comments

If you live in the Philadelphia area, love golf and are in desperate need of a technology makeover, then have I got the weekend event for you...

Posted by Jim 2.0 | tagged: Philadelphia, sports, event, casting | 2 Comments