Van-sized StreetWriter prints messages, burns rubber

Concocting zany printers seems to be all the rage these days, and if the sugar, 3D, and film renditions weren't sophisticated enough for you, this creation is giving new meaning to taking your word to the street. In a DIY endeavor that eerily resembles one we recall from years back, the StreetWriter project stuffs a computer-controlled industrial spray painting unit into an extended-body cargo van, where it can then roll up to unsuspecting sections of pavement and drop all sorts of textual delight. Granted, the prints can really only be deciphered from tall buildings or low-flying crafts, but we're sure it needs all eight of those cylinders to skedaddle if caught printing on public property. No word on how long this bad boy's been rolling about, but be sure and click through to get a closeup of the innards.

[Via CNET]

[Kennyb123 @ Jul 13th 2007 10:22AM]

What did it write in the lawn? "No More Prisons" ?

[Rohit Kapur @ Jul 13th 2007 10:23AM]

"No more ..." ???

Can't decipher.

[michael @ Jul 13th 2007 10:32AM]

I think it says "No More Falcons". Funny, considering that my HS is the Jersey Village Falcons.

[Justin @ Jul 13th 2007 10:34AM]

Ummm, this van has been decomissioned and is from 2001. Way to go CNET, you always bring us the newest info...

[Mile @ Jul 13th 2007 10:46AM]

I'm going to make a 2 nozzle version for my motorcycle.

You'll still only be able to read it from buildings, but you'll have to use binoculars.

[anderesp @ Jul 13th 2007 11:31AM]

this can bring a whole new world for marketing and advertising.

[PJK @ Jul 13th 2007 11:47AM]

An interesting idea that will doubtlessly be used for dozens of acts of hilarious and innovative public vandalism. Causing some poor hapless city worker endless frustrating hours scraping this shit off the roads/playgrounds that they use it on to spray vapid pointless slogans that makes them feel good. Makes them feel like they're making a difference. While Mr City Worker takes out his frustration on his wife and kids by being angry all the time and possibly even the odd beating.

Way to go you creative team of innovators!

[Bob7k @ Jul 16th 2007 9:04AM]

id fix the crazy cityworker and his abusive habits than the vandals first.

[Nick @ Jul 13th 2007 11:55AM]

The name of the picture from the website is "no more prisons". I don't know/care why.

[sane @ Jul 13th 2007 12:22PM]

it looks like it says, "No More Felatio" but that can't be possible.

can it?

[Mile @ Jul 13th 2007 12:46PM]

No more pelicans. Obviously, his backyard has some type of pelican infestation and their poomp is horrible.

[Kit @ Jul 13th 2007 1:02PM]

The name of the picture on the site is no more prisons, I'm guessing that's what it says

[Dave @ Jul 13th 2007 1:14PM]

If you go to the website linked through the first photo (NO MORE PRISONS) you will find a whole host of information. The van here is actually a 2001 model that has been decommissioned. The new StreetWriter is a trailer that is pulled by a car.

http://www.appliedautonomy.com/sw.html

[Mile @ Jul 13th 2007 1:47PM]

Stoopid.

[teo @ Jul 13th 2007 2:11PM]

i think they would call this a print driver

[Fubar @ Jul 13th 2007 3:25PM]

That's so awful, I just had to click the plus sign....