Passive solar collector
FrankG writes – “[Here is] the revised DS1615 data logger with PCB layout… This is part of a larger project, a passive solar collector.” – Link. Related: Other solar projects – Link.
Technology
OMNIZERO.2 – Technical robot marvel (Video)
Tempusmaster writes – “Thank you very much for bloging our post and video coverage of the Layerd-X robot…Many visitors to our site asked who the top robot turned out to be, so we put together a post with video covering OMNIZERO.2 – Maeda-san’s robot that is truely amazing. It won the technical ‘demonstration’ phase by […]
Wet playing of reel tapes
Susan writes – “Marie O’Connell writes a guest-article on Richard Hess’s blog about audio tape restoration. O’Connell’s piece is mind-blowing for its ingenuity. She solved the problem of Sticky Shed Syndrome with an IV bag, tubing, piano felt, windshield wipers, and a tape deck… oh, and of course, isopropyl alcohol.” – Link.
Robotic solar powered sunflower
Hobbyman writes – “The robot sunflower is made from plastic parts taken from old CD drivers and junk home equipment; a small dc motor and reduction gear from the CD-R sawed together with some plastic parts, a tiny solar panel, some other plastic parts taken from an old aquarium filter and a simple, 4 transistor […]
Jetta-iPod remote mod
John sent in this great iPod control mod for his car! – “A modified wireless remote mounted to car steering wheel in carbon fiber…” – Link.
Circuit bent Furby
bMc has a short and sweet circuit bending guide for a 2005 Furby – “This little 2005 Furby Doll emulates Speech and Audio from any source. HE or she, spits out the glitched circuit bent audio with animated mechanical antics.” – Link. Related: Circuit Bending. Modify a Casio keyboard (or other electronic audio stuff) and […]
RC Spy video car with night vision camera and headset
For under $200, this looks like a lot of parts to procure and projects to make – “For missions where remote surveillance won’t suffice, capture confidential information with the compact Digital Spy Camera secured to your sunglasses. Be sure to set the time-stamping Alarm Kit to protect your possessions while you’re out gathering evidence. Used […]
