HOW TO – iPaq controlled Roomba
Michael’s iPaq controlled Roomba how-to “Add an iPaq to your Roomba, take over the world! (or, well, maybe just your house). Part I in a series documenting my Roomba platform/swarm project.” – Link.
Technology
Robots In The ICU
From our pals at Robot Magazine – “Robots today play an important role in hospitals. Dr. Michael Black, a pediatrician who specializes in cardiac surgery, uses the RP-6 telepresence robot to visit a greater number of patients in a working day than was previously possible, and the quality of his care has been enhanced as […]
Take It Apart dot net
Neat site devote to taking stuff apart! “This site is a resource to be used by anyone who wishes to see — for any reason — how to take apart certain electronic devices.” – [via] Link. Pictured here – Sega Genesis take apart!
Motion sensitive LED throwies
The LED throwies are becoming a platform! RockyT has a variation using motion sensors – “Designed to be placed/thrown on moving targets, these throwies utilize a crude motion sensor.” Link. HOW TO – Make LED Throwies – Link. HOW TO – LED throwies with on/off tabs – Link.
Tiny web server kit controls devices
Owen writes – “I’ve got one of these [Siteplayer] and they’re great. A tiny webserver that plugs straight into your network and allows you to control real world devices. I’m sure other Makers could find plenty of uses for them.” Link.
Blink a LED
Own writes – “I found this site a while ago and always keep it close at hand for doing quick tests when I move to a new type of PIC. Great for when your new free samples from Microchip.com turn.” – Link.
Videos from Roomba fights!
Chris shot some great videos from our underground Roomba brawl at Etech – some of the videos are from the cameras we mounted during the actual throw down – Link.
