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April 13, 2006
Parallel port powerSwitch project
Sebastian writes - "pp_powerSwitch is a TCP/IP based server, which controls a power switching device through the parallel port. Besides Java, I used a bit C to handle the parallel port I/O. I use it for controling heating, lamps, computers, coffee machine and other things (device has eight ports)." - Link.
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Apr 13, 2006 09:59 AM
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HOW TO - Make a guitar pickup winder
Guitar Attack has a clever way to wind up guitar pickups using a sewing machine and an old fan - [via] - Link.
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Apr 13, 2006 05:32 AM
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Build your own DVR
Adam's DIY DVR guide on LifeHacker - "With all the potential controversy and uncertainty surrounding TiVo firmware upgrades, the time to build your own DVR has never been better. With your own DVR, you can get all the benefits of a TiVo and more without the recurring cost for subscription. This week, I'm going to show you how simple it is to turn your computer into a DVR. After that, I'll show you a few ways that I use my DVR to take it beyond TiVo." - Link.
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Apr 13, 2006 03:53 AM
Computers, DIY Projects, Home Entertainment |
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HOW TO - Rackmount your gear for cheap
Will's DIY rackmount how-to on Engadget - "Our simple network rack is an easy project that can really clean up a home network installation. Just a few square feet of floor space now keeps our cable modem firewall, Ethernet switch, server, wireless AP, KVM, monitor, keyboard and UPS neatly tucked away -- in a (decently well ventilated) closet, for example. It's also built to support rack mount hardware of shallow depth, like a router (the real kind) or network switch, so if you want to clear off that folding table in the basement, check out today's how-to..." - Link.
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Apr 13, 2006 02:55 AM
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Recording Electroplankton
Here's a little recording test using a Nintendo DS lite, Griffin PSP headphone splitter and the Japanese version of Electroplankton - click here to listen (MP3)....
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Apr 13, 2006 01:49 AM
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April 12, 2006
Alka-Seltzer Rocket
Dan sent in this fun how-to on Steve Spangler Science on building an Alka-Seltzer rocket - "What happens when you have a build-up of gas? Don't answer that question! The gas in question is carbon dioxide and the explosion is nothing short of fun. Warning: It's impossible to do this activity just once. It is addicting and habit-forming. Proceed at your own risk!" - Link.
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Apr 12, 2006 10:52 PM
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HOW TO - Make a motion detector for your computer
Josh writes - "Motion detectors typically have 4 wire connections. 2 for DC power and 2 for telling you if the circuit is open or closed.
Most motion detectors will be a normally open circuit. But check it out with a multimeter.
Now you can plug in your mouse to your computer and when someone triggers your motion detector you get a mouse click. What can you do with that you might ask? Well I'm using it for a multimedia installation where I trigger some sounds and projections when people get close enough.
After I made this I found some other stuff on the web that shows a similar idea but using a keyboard connector. If you need lots of inputs thats the way to go." - Link.
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Apr 12, 2006 09:17 PM
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Mobile repeater and mesh node
Mattw writes - "What happens when the grid breaks? Communications need to be restored. After Hurricane Katrina hit, BellSouth announced that it would take 3 months to restore phone lines. Volunteers using WiFi gear were able to connect churches and community centers within the first weeks and within three days of setting up an asterisk call server, routed 10,000 phone calls. Reliable backup infrastructure can be brought up in hours or minutes if you are prepared and have a plan in place.
Here is a plan for a mobile mesh repeater node to be used while you are setting up permanent installations, doing site surveys or for completely mobile teams." - Link.
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Apr 12, 2006 06:12 PM
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Tiny Nixie clock
Joevennix writes - "Here's a tiny, Nixie Clock, originally to be fit in an altoids tin." - Link.
Related:
Other Nixie Tube projects - Link.
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Apr 12, 2006 02:21 PM
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DIY Contact mics
Dan writes - "Here's a nice how-to I found on contact mics, I think it's a good compliment to the DIY electric drums article as you need the same module for both." - Link.
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Apr 12, 2006 12:43 PM
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HOW TO - Make Scottish small pipes from PVC
Rob writes - "Here are plans for making your own bagpipe out of PVC, and brass tubing! I haven't made these, I just ran across it while looking for something else, but it sure looks like a neat project! " - Link.
Related:
More PVC projects - Link.
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Apr 12, 2006 11:37 AM
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Make a LED lamp from a bottle
Alan shows you how to make a LED lamp from ..."the beautiful blue glass bottle that the Bawls soft drink comes in. I tried one the other day and thought the glass bottle could be used for something interesting. At first I was just going to stick an LED into it, but I wanted something a bit more interesting. So I threw together a quick and dirty circuit that uses a photo-cell to turn on a transistor which powers an LED. The parts should cost only 2 or 3 dollars, and are available almost anywhere." - Link.
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Apr 12, 2006 10:24 AM
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MAKE VIDEO PODCAST: Computer Controlled CNC Etchasketch
In between robot battles at Seattle Bot Battle IV, I got a chance to interview Scott Ferguson about his computer controlled CNC etchasketch. He can make his computer control the etchasketch. Scott usually makes robots that kill other robots, but took up the kinetic art challenge for the event.
One of the things that impressed me is that Scott positioned the servos stepper motors so that he can use a big or a pocket etchasketch by just switching the pullies and changing the settings on his computer. He also wrote the program that controlls the Etcha Sketch. Click here to get the video (MP4) delivered automatically with iTunes. This video will play on PC/Mac/Linux/PSPs and iPod video devices - Link.
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Apr 12, 2006 08:28 AM
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HOW TO Make photo cupcakes
Photojojo shows you how to put your photos on cupcakes - "Just when you thought cakes and cupcakes couldn't get any better, here come the happy and fun-loving folks over at Icing Images. Simply send them your digital photograph and they send you back edible icing! Lickety split! Your tasty photo icing arrives as sheets of sugar on paper backing, sealed in a plastic bag. You can slide it onto cakes, cookies, or cupcakes right away; or store it for up to 6 months. Instructions are included, and sizes range from 11×17 to 2.5" round so you have plenty of options." [via] - Link.
Flickr should add a new option "send to cupcake."
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Apr 12, 2006 06:07 AM
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Things to make and do - LED floodlight
Rick writes - "Here are several detailed projects to make using LEDs. How to make an 180 LED colour changing flood light. How to make a joule theif and suck the very last of the power out of that battery you thought was dead." - Link. We've covered this site before, but it's always worth another look!
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Apr 12, 2006 05:24 AM
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Parallax workshops at the Maker Faire
Our pals at ROBOT Magazine have an overview of the Parallax workshop at the Maker Faire - "If you are interested in up-close demos of robotics technology, the April 22 - 23 Maker Faire, at the San Mateo County Fairgrounds in the heart of Silicon Valley, CA, will be of interest. You'll see a 17 ft. electric giraffe, a 3 meter-span robot pterosaur and many robot kits and education-based contest exhibitions. Parallax, a keystone robotics comapany that has made microcontrollers and Basic programming available to countless tens of thousands, will be holding workshops on RFID sensors (to detect radio frequency emitting chips), ultrasonic rangefinding and accelerometer sensors." - Link.
Workshop #1: Build and Program Your Own RFID Reader.
Workshop #2: Ultrasonic Rangefinding Distance Device and Alarm.
Workshop #3: Accelerometer Sensor Basics.
Maker Faire - Link.
Related:
Parallax History - Link.
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Apr 12, 2006 02:45 AM
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DIY PC Virtual impact suit
Spook8000 writes - "The PC Virtual Impact Suit takes in-game bullet hit events into real life physical impacts on player's body. It currently supports the popular Half-Life 3D first-person-shooter game, and connects to the PC via a USB port. " - Link.
No idea if anyone built this, but an impact vest looks like a lot of fun... It sort of reminds of a project from a long time ago (over 5 years ago, yikes!)... A Pocket PC, WiFi card, Macromedia Flash (there wasn't Web 2.0 back then) and a modded "rumble" vest to let people play "real" Operation from a web site - they pull out little parts and I'd get zorked - here's the set up...
Maybe we'll get the server going again after Maker Faire, post the files let folks pull out my organs when I post an iPod case project...
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Apr 12, 2006 12:44 AM
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April 11, 2006
Alan Baker's Bar Monkey
Jon writes - "Here is some information on a Bar Monkey that I helped Alan Baker build this winter. The Bar Monkey is a device for automatically mixing drinks. The concept comes from BarMonkey.net where you can see several other versions of bar monkeys. Almost all of Alan's Bar Monkey, including the software, was designed by Alan." - Link.
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Apr 11, 2006 08:50 PM
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Graffiti Research Lab workshops!
Graffiti Research Lab workshops at Maker Faire - "Come to the Graffiti Research Lab workshops at the Maker Faire in San Mateo, California. We will be working with visitors on the creation of a giant bus mural while running workshops on making LED Throwies and Electro-Graphs." - Link.
Maker Faire! - Link.
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Apr 11, 2006 05:14 PM
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SNES mouse on a PC
Raphael writes - "I thought it was sad not to use my SNES mouse anymore so I built an adapter to use it with with a Linux PC. The adapter is identical to the one used to connect snes gamepads to a PC. It's now possible to play the Swat-the-Bug game from Mario-Paint using the real original mouse." - Link.
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Apr 11, 2006 04:50 PM
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