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Arch Ball Clock

7 Lip 2009 17:58 | http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... | ∞

DIY Clocks are great since there is an inherent motion element. Most of the clocks that we use are very boring but that doesnt have to be the case, have a look at this Arch Ball Clock for example. It tells the time in a very interesting way. Code...

Spinning LED Display using Fan Motor

6 Lip 2009 22:38 | http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... | ∞

Csaba Bleuer has completed version 2 of his spinning LED display. Here is what version 1 of the spinning LED display looked like. "Improvements are: The rotation speed is 25/s instead of 7/s like in the earlier version, thanks to a cooling fan mo...

XBox 360 Laptop Version 5

5 Lip 2009 13:49 | http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... | ∞

Ben Heck has just finished his latest hack which is version 5 of the XBox 360 Laptop. This time it looks even more polished than the previous versions. Unfortunately the laptop is spoken for so if you want one of these special units you may have t...

Make your own Fireworks

5 Lip 2009 00:44 | http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... | ∞

Fireworks are lots of fun and around this time of year there are in abundance. Instead of purchasing them next time why not try your hand at making some fireworks yourself. It goes without saying that fireworks are very dangerous and great precaut...

Automatic Cat Food Dispenser

4 Lip 2009 23:46 | http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... | ∞

This is a very cool Automatic Cat Food Dispenser project. Who wouldnt want to feed their cats automatically. The project could have stopped at about 10 percent of where it is at and still accomplished the goal of automatic feeding but that would ...

Name the Thing Contest - 94

4 Lip 2009 09:13 | http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... | ∞

The prize this week is a loupe magnifier. This contest will run for one week (July 4 - 9, 2009) . Ending time is based on central standard time. To enter, identify the item pictured above and give an example of what can be done with it. Please do no...

Human Camcorder

3 Lip 2009 21:50 | http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... | ∞

Who says our youth are out of shape because of all the video game playing they do? These guys were probably influenced by a video game but have probably taken it a bit farther than is healthy. With a camcorder strapped to his head the guy does som...

Loo Log - Washroom Usage Monitoring

3 Lip 2009 18:32 | http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... | ∞

If you live in a house that has more washrooms than people you have probably come across the situation where you are waiting for one to free up. Sven has come up with a solution, use a microcontroller to capture usage information and graph it so t...

Understanding and Controlling Motors

2 Lip 2009 22:03 | http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... | ∞

Driving motors from a microcontroller will be required for a project eventually. This video by NerdKits will go over some of the basics that are needed. Thanks Humberto. "Electric motors are a key way of converting electrical power (voltage and cu...

USB Cigar Storage

2 Lip 2009 18:52 | http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... | ∞

If you have some top secret into that needs to hide in plain sight have a look at this USB Cigar. When the cigar is together there is no sign that it has been hacked! "Materials: A thick cigar An USB flash disk of small dimensions Some wire, 2 x ...

Computer Transformer Videos

1 Lip 2009 21:39 | http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... | ∞

Computer generated special effects seem to be getting better and better by leaps and bounds these days. I have watched the first video at least 6 times and cant seem to find any flaws in it. I am still a pushover for real innovation thought like ...

HD Projector Build

1 Lip 2009 00:19 | http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... | ∞

Maxi Huber sent in this HD projector build that he documented in a Youtube video. He purchased the kit from a German company. Looks like a cool project. "The benefits from this projector are: The price is very cheap (499€) for an HD projecto...

Coffee making Robot

29 Cze 2009 22:53 | http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... | ∞

I need one of these robots to make me some coffee in the morning! Even though I a sure there was lots of prep prior to each mini scene this robot is actually very strong and flexible! Thanks for sending it in Alex.

High Tech Roller Skates

29 Cze 2009 13:22 | http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... | ∞

Roller skating got taken over by roller blading, what technology is next? Have a look at the next generation of wheels that can be attached to your feet and take your pick. They all look very interesting but I wonder how hard they are to use? ...

Arduino Nano Drives 8X8 LED Matrix using Micrel MM5450

28 Cze 2009 15:30 | http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... | ∞

When working with a microcontroller there are never enough pins to do the job. Sure you can move up to a hundred pin microcontroller and call it a day but you will have to pay a huge price for that chip, instead it is generally better to pass off ...