Gadgets

Sun Logger

Sun Logger

A data logger is a device that is left to run for long periods of time, making regular measurements of external sensors. We’ll be using the Arduino microcontroller and a...

Posted by Steve Hobley

Categories: Computers & Mobile, Arduino | No Comments


IR Jammer Kit

IR Jammer Kit

These directions were adapted from alan-parekh.com. The IR Jammer project is microcontroller-based; what this means is there is a small self-contained computer that controls the unit. The IR Jammer will...

Posted by Alan Parekh

Categories: Computers & Mobile, Fun & Games | 2 Comments


Tacit: A Haptic Wrist Rangefinder

Tacit: A Haptic Wrist Rangefinder

Tacit is a wearable system that translates the distance to anything you aim your hand toward into pressure on your wrist. The closer the object, the greater the pressure. Sweep...

Posted by Steve Hoefer

Categories: Arduino | 1 Comment


Geiger Counter

Geiger Counter

This DIY Geiger counter clicks and flashes an LED each time it detects a radioactive particle. It works with most common Geiger–Müller tubes, and easily connects to radiation rate meters,...

Posted by John Iovine

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