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# DIY Digital Billiard Kits
'OpenPool' Converts Billiard Tables into Interactive Digital Displays

By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-03-18 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openpool
References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/511536811/openpool-digital-billiard-diy-kit?ref=category) & [openpool.cc](http://www.openpool.cc/)

OpenPool is a high-tech billiards system that converts any old billiard table into an [interactive experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-game-collection) where game elements are digitally transformed.

The system is surprisingly easy to set up. All you have to do is attach a Kinect 2 motion sensor and a projector onto the ceiling using the OpenPool mount. The motion sensor tracks ball locations to millisecond precision, while the [projector generates cool visual effects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixybeam) around the moving ball.

OpenPool also includes a [pocket detector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoreboardtv) that can be fitted into the table's pockets. The detector sends signals every time a ball falls in a pocket.

The whole OpenPool system is designed to accommodate any billiard table, and requires minimal investment. OpenPool is an open-source system (hence the name), so you can create and add your own effects.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.3/10
- Popularity: 29% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Interactive Billiard Tables:** The trend of converting traditional billiard tables into interactive digital displays using motion sensors and projectors presents opportunities for immersive gaming experiences.
- **High-precision Motion Tracking:** The trend of using advanced motion sensors, like Kinect 2, to track ball locations with millisecond precision opens up possibilities for more accurate gaming and training applications.
- **Open-source Gaming Systems:** The trend of open-source systems, exemplified by OpenPool, allows for customization and the creation of unique effects, providing opportunities for innovation and collaboration.

### Where This Applies

- **Gaming Entertainment:** The gaming entertainment industry can leverage the trend of interactive billiard tables to enhance the gaming experience and attract a wider audience.
- **Sports Training:** The sports training industry can benefit from the trend of high-precision motion tracking to provide athletes with more accurate feedback and analysis during billiards practice.
- **Sensor Technology:** The sensor technology industry has opportunities in developing and improving motion tracking sensors for interactive billiard systems, enabling more precise ball tracking and immersive experiences.

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