Orchid XP v8 wrote:
>>> 2. Why would such a leathal device not have emergency stop buttons 
>>> all over the friggin' place?
>>
>> Actually, I think E-Stop is required for anything that moves. We have 
>> a mill saw that cuts pieces by moving them on a conveyor, there's a 
>> trip wire around the whole thing that is connected directly to the 
>> E-Stop. Also, I believe e-stop has to be wired as a normally closed 
>> switch, meaning if the wires to the button failed, e-stop would be 
>> automatic.
> 
> Sounds plausible to me... (Although presumably it depends how close 
> human being will be getting to the thing?)
> 

Pretty close, actually. They have to be able to load the lumber into the 
machine.

> 
> LOL! I field day is *exactly* what they would have with most of the 
> Halflife game. (Although admittedly some of it only *became* unsafe 
> after the accident.)
> 
> I gotta admit, I kinda love the reverse psychology of the warning signs 
> though. ("Do not obstruct laser." Oh, OK, that must mean I need to 
> obstruct the laser to advance to the next level...)
> 

Almost reminds me of the little flash game "You Have to Burn the Rope"

http://www.mazapan.se/games/BurnTheRope.php

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