Sentry Robot.

[Coldamus]

Now this would keep the neighbours' kids out of the yard... and the JW's
http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/samsungs-200000-machine-gun-sentry-robot

[oges]

aaah just what i need for those Indian myna birds..

[Dangermouse]

I remember last year some kid in the states made one for a couple of hundred bucks using parts from the hardware store, a laptop and an airsoft gun (basically an air rifle). It was capable of detecting movement and could pick the difference between a person and background objects. wish I could find the link....

[Dangermouse]

Oh wait, here it is...
http://www.ubeaut.biz/machinegun.gif
http://www.usmechatronics.com/old_page/turret.htm
I was considering building it for the neighbour's cat... :D

[Flowboy]

DM,

Is the neighbours' cat having problems with someone else's dog, or are you helping it keep the Mynah bird and annoying neighbour count down?

Regards,

Rob

[Dangermouse]

Actually I think it needed help with annoying neighbour's cars - particularly the one that skittled it a few months back. bird population has been feeling rather safe ever since...

[AlexS]

.... particularly the one that skittled it a few months back.

Aaaaah, pizza:D