MonkeyHumper writes – “My wife wanted a hammock for the backyard, and Sketchup came to the rescue. I found the easiest way to build in Sketchup is to build a bunch of standard lumber sizes and use them over and over again. I can’t wait to make it… “ – Link. Check out other projects […]
Running Mac OS X on Intel is so 3 months ago, Brian is running OPENSTEP on a Thinkpad 755C – “No major trickery to get this to work… just installed a SCSI CD-ROM drive into the ThinkPad Dock and did the install. I do have to pass the “rootdev=hd0a” arg when I boot up, though.” […]
Here’s a cheap DIY IrDA interface using used parts, you can use this to communicate with cell phones and other IR devices from your PC – Link.
Ok folks, remember that cool web camera from Logitech that has an “avatar and accessory” feature that maps characters and objects on human faces real time? (Video here). Well, our interest was in the files, which seem like they’re moddable – so far we were able to view the XML files and “see” the JPEGs […]
Bruce writes – “Students were given the responsibility of choosing a microcontroller project, then designing and building it. This year’s projects include an RFID reader, swing robots, an autonomous helicopter, and an 8-channel music controlled fountain.” – Link.
Leoricksimon sent in his lab power supply project, we’ve covered a few here, but this is one of the best – “Make your own lab power supply complete with adjustable voltage with presetable constant current. Using single LM324 op amp and stripboard layout included.” – Link. Previous: Lab Power Supply & more – Link.
Jeff writes – “Here’s my first stab at an electric powered vehicle – A plastic Adriondack chair from Target, with headlights, keyed ignition, speed control in the pistol grips, foot pedal steering, under armrest neon lighting etc. Cruises the neighborhood at about 12mph. Surprisingly comfortable with aircraft (rudder) like steering footpegs.”
