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December 22, 2007
monome 40h kit
MAKE Flickr photo pool member's unboxing and assembly of the monome 40h kit - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Dec 22, 2007 03:00 PM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Kits |
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Webcam + cardboard = joystick
Webcam + cardboard = joystick!
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Dec 22, 2007 09:00 AM
DIY Projects |
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PopSci Bug Labs build-a-BUG challenge
Here's your chance to win a BUG module with this contest from PopSci and BUG labs...
We’re excited to announce that we’re launching a special PopSci.com contest with Bug Labs, the folks behind BUG, the open, modular consumer-electronics hardware and Web-services platform that you can use like Legos to build practically any gadget you can dream up. And even more exciting, the grand prize will be a BUGbase and the first batch of four BUGmodules!Launching soon, the BUG platform comprises the BUGbase: a mini Linux computer with 128 megabytes of RAM, a 532-megahertz ARM processor, built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB, and a rechargeable battery. The first set of four snap-on BUGmodules includes:
- GPS receiver
- digital still/video camera
- touch-sensitive, color LCD screen
- accelerometer/motion sensor
With these cool capabilities in mind, the world is yours. What would you do with a gadget that can sense its location, has Wi-Fi capability, accepts input via screen or USB, can detect motion, and is capable of capturing photos and videos?PopSci Bug Labs build-a-BUG challenge - Link.That's precisely what we want you to show us.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Dec 22, 2007 01:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Gadgets |
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December 21, 2007
SMT Soldering time lapse
Fake0Name writes -
An evening of me assembling and doing some testing on two different projects at my job. The big board is part of a data aquisition system, The small is a motor controller. I designed them both. Note: Neither board is finished at the end of the video. The small one needs a chip (a MAXII CPLD), which I have to order, And the big one is having issues because apparently digikey sent the wrong voltage regulator. Fortunately, I caught the problem before the errant voltage (2v instead of 1.2) destroyed anything
Related:
HOW TO - SMD soldering (Surface mount devices) - Link.
Solder surface mount parts with a toaster oven... - Link.
Quick helper for surface-mount soldering - Link.
HOW TO - Make a surface mount soldering iron - Link.
HOW TO - Salvage surface mount components - Link.
Hot soldering action (videos) - Link.
Using SMT components in your electronics projects - Link.
Surface mounting with hand-soldering tools - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Dec 21, 2007 07:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics |
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PVC pipe storage
Neat (and cheap) way to store stuff using PVC pipe - Link.
Related:
PVC Light box / light tent - Link.
Portable PVC conduit antenna mast - Link.
DIY PVC multiple guitar stand - Link.
More DIY Musical Instruments: PVC Recorder - Link.
Low power LED PVC flashlight - Link.
PVC Sprinkler water toy - The KidWash! - Link.
HOW TO - Make a PVC bike rack - Link.
More PVC - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Dec 21, 2007 06:00 AM
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Project Big Bird - Autonomous wirelessly controlled hovercraft
Project Big Bird, an autonomous wirelessly controlled hovercraft - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Dec 21, 2007 05:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics |
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Radio modem
Here's a radio modem using an "iPod" FM Transmitter and a regular FM receiver. Using the programs provided, you can send messages between two computers at 9600 bps - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Dec 21, 2007 04:00 AM
DIY Projects, Wireless, iPod |
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December 20, 2007
Wii Nunchuck controlled robot
Frank writes -
I connected a Wii Nunchuck controller to an Arduino, which takes the data from the controller's I2C data bus, decodes it, and send the data to the robot with a radio transmitter. Charlie uses a radio receiver to get the data, and it will control the drive servo system and the pan tilt servo system using the data. The Nunchuck has a 3 axis accelerometer, a joystick, and 2 buttons, it is absolutely awesome to use with a RC robot like this.Wii Nunchuck Controlled Robot - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Dec 20, 2007 07:00 PM
Arduino, DIY Projects, Electronics, Gaming, Robotics |
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Theremug - tea based theremin!
Theremug, a tea based theremin! Thanks Zach! - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Dec 20, 2007 12:00 PM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Music |
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Ruffles flyer
Wonko writes -
I made this at lunch time today from the bag that held my potato chips and the toothpick that was in my sandwich. At first it was a little hard to balance because it was so small, but it did fly. Added a deep dihedral to the wing in an attempt to balance flight and now it works really well.Ruffles flyer - Link.
More:
HOW TO - Supercharge a paper airplane - Link.
Making a paper airplane a day... for 300 days - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Dec 20, 2007 11:00 AM
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TV-B-iGone
Bladdo writes -
Mitch the creator of TV-B-Gone gave us a truly great device. A tiny little keychain that has the ability to turn off or on virtually any tv in under 70 seconds. The only problem is people catch on... people know about tv b gones now adays and look for them. You have to come up with new ways to cloak your tvbg so you can turn off tvs in public and not get caught. Then I had this idea, what about a tv b gone in an ipod! I carried on with the idea and was quite satisfied with my results :)TV-B-iGone - Link.
Related:
HOW TO - Make a vintage remote TV-B-Gone case mod - Link.
Tv-B-Gone hat - Link.
TV-B-Gone - 20 IR LEDs + 9V = 90 ft range! - Link.
TV-B-Gone in the MAKE store - Link.
TV-B-Gone HIGH POWERED KIT! - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Dec 20, 2007 10:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Music |
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SMT Joule thief
Parany made very small Joule Thief by SMT common mode choke coil and other SMT parts - Link.
Related:
HOW TO - Make a Joule thief - Link.
Make a Joule Thief - Weekend Projects Video Podcast - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Dec 20, 2007 09:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics |
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Super simple vactrol construction
(LED + LDR)Tape = Vactrol. A Vactrol is an optoisolator device used for channel switching amplifiers... Try one with a 555 blinker circuit in place of a potentiometer for instant vibrato... Link.
Related:
Blinking eyes circuit for halloween gadgets - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Dec 20, 2007 08:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics |
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Record more than 45 seconds of audio or video on the XO - OPLC laptop
Brian has a new OLPC, so that means he's going to be hacking it a lot... He writes -
Hackszine.com: Record more than 45 seconds of audio or video on the XO laptop - Link.
If you go into the Record activity on the XO laptop, you'll find that you can only record a maximum of 45 seconds of video and audio. But since almost everything in this little green wonder is written in Python, it's very easy to fix this. Open up the Terminal activity, cd to /usr/share/activities/Record.activity, and then use su to become root:
$ cd /usr/share/activities/Record.activity
$ su
#
Now, make a backup copy of constants.py:
# cp constants.py constants.py.orig
Open constants.py in vi, and look for these lines:
DURATION_15 = 15
DURATION_30 = 30
DURATION_45 = 45
Add the following line right after the DURATION_45 line (you can put whatever you want instead of 240--this is the number of seconds):
DURATION_240 =240
Next, find these lines:
DURATIONS.append(DURATION_15)
DURATIONS.append(DURATION_30)
DURATIONS.append(DURATION_45)
And add the following line right after the DURATION_45 line:
DURATIONS.append(DURATION_240)
Stop the Record activity if it's already running, restart it, and you'll now have an option to record for more than 45 seconds.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Dec 20, 2007 06:00 AM
Computers, DIY Projects |
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MAME cocktail cabinet build photos
Check out MAKE Flickr photo pool member Trevor's MAME cocktail cabinet build photos, nice work! - Link.
Related:
Homemade MAME arcade cocktail-style machine - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Dec 20, 2007 04:00 AM
DIY Projects, Gadgets, Retro |
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December 19, 2007
HOW TO - Make and use conductive glue and thread
Instructable on how to make your own conductive fabrics, thread, glue, and tape, and then use them to make potentiometers, resistors, switches, LED displays and circuits.
Conductive Glue And Conductive Thread: Make an LED Display and Fabric Circuit That Rolls Up. - Link
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Dec 19, 2007 08:00 PM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Instructables |
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Give the Best of MAKE
If you're looking for a perfect last-minute gift for a DIYer on your "nice" list, Best of MAKE is just the ticket, especially if s/he is not already a subscriber to the magazine.
For the book, we chose 75 of our favorite projects and a few tutorials from the first ten volumes and packed them into a gorgeous 380-page full-color book. It's like an issue of the magazine on steroids AND human growth hormone. A great way of sharing your enthusiasm for the new "handy heyday" with family and friends.
Available in the Maker Store or wherever fine dead tree editions are sold.
The Best of MAKE - Link
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Dec 19, 2007 04:00 PM
DIY Projects |
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Xmas Ornaments to DIY-ish 360 fisheye lens
Fun trick to do with Xmas Ornaments, make a DIY-ish 360 fisheye lens - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Dec 19, 2007 12:00 PM
DIY Projects, Holiday projects |
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Old CDROM = Xmas lights
Here's how to repurpose an old CD-ROM drive and turn them into last-minute flashing Christmas lights - Link & more.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Dec 19, 2007 11:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Holiday projects |
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Hacking the USB i-buddy
Tom hacked the USB I-buddy to work on linux with libusb and python, details and more here - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Dec 19, 2007 09:00 AM
DIY Projects, Gadgets |
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