DIY telepresence RC car
Charles Palen writes in to share his RC telepresence car. By combining a remote control car, netbook, and his homebrew USB-based RC Interceptor, he was able to create a robot that could be controlled over a WiFi connection.
Computers & Mobile
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for digital gadgetry, open code, smart hacks, and more. Processing power to the people!
Power outlet with USB charging ports
You can pre-order yours now at Fastmac. Supposedly they will ship “in early 2010.” Or you could just make your own. If you try it, remember Louie the Lightening Bug: “You gotta play it safe around electricity.” [via Slippery Brick]
OpenFrameworks for magic projection
Zach Lieberman’s been working with the Virtual Magician on Magic Projection 1.0, an OpenFrameworks-based projection system for interactive magic shows. Very cool! More: The EyeWriter
Handmade recycled oak wine barrel furniture
Etsy sellers Stil Novo Design make one-off hand-crafted furniture from reclaimed French white oak wine barrel staves. The pieces are good-looking and quite reasonably priced for handmade furniture. [Thanks, Camilla!]
Google Goggles mobile visual search
It was only a matter of time before Google came out with a visual search product. Google Goggles is geared towards the mobile market and allows anybody with the ability to snap a photo to receive relevant information.
Old school bluetooth handset
Maker Jarek Lupinski recently came across some older phones his school was recycling and decided to build this utilitarian bluetooth handset using an old bluetooth headset and some chunky buttons.
Buying a new printer instead of ink?
I saw this image on reddit, I really hope we’re not at the point where more and more people are just going to buy new printers each time they run out of ink…
