My GPS Chimes are wind chimes that are triggered by an individual's proximity to a given location -- networked via GPS, cellphone and the internet. Think of it as mile-wide radius around the wind chimes, where my networked presence and GPS location (via Mologogo) send a virtual breeze to announce my travel home.
Posted by: -soapy- on February 20, 2007 at 11:06 AM
I've read it, and I'm still clueless as to the use of this. So it checks where you are, and rings a bell when you are within the city? Does this not drive you mad when sat near it? Does it chime all day when you are at the local stores? Does it drive your wife and pets crazy?
I can see practical uses for this, like automatically turning your burglar alarm on when you go over 0.1 miles away, or an automatic doorbell, but I still don't get this use.
Void your warranty, violate a user agreement, fry a circuit, blow a fuse, poke an eye out. Make: The risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things... Welcome to Make: Online!
Weekend Project: Gourd Lanterns
Turn hard-shell gourds into decorative party lights. Thanks go to Diane Gilleland for the original article in MAKE Volume 21. To download The Gourd Lanterns video click here and subscribe in iTunes. Check out the complete Gourd Lanterns article...
More...
Sign up for the Make: Newsletter
Our Make: Newsletter covers news from maker Media, has original columns, Shed deals, and more! You can also read the archives of past issues.
I've read it, and I'm still clueless as to the use of this. So it checks where you are, and rings a bell when you are within the city? Does this not drive you mad when sat near it? Does it chime all day when you are at the local stores? Does it drive your wife and pets crazy?
I can see practical uses for this, like automatically turning your burglar alarm on when you go over 0.1 miles away, or an automatic doorbell, but I still don't get this use.
Reply to this comment
This is so cool! It's just like Mrs Weasley's clock that tell her when her husband is on his way home or in mortal danger etc... (from HP)
Reply to this comment
If your house so windy, please don't hang wind chime,it's so annoying.
Reply to this comment