The Latest in Hobby Robotics 03
Frits and Rik are back with another episode of The Latest in Hobby Robotics! Find out about the coolest projects this week. Go to http://blog.stage.makezine.com/?p=91043 for more info on the projects in this episode.
Technology
Collin’s Lab: Brainwave Beats
Measuring brainwaves is not just for neuroscientists anymore. So, how shall we use our newfound sensory powers?
Tell Us What You’d Like To See In MAKE, Win A Subscription
We’ve had some great feedback lately to our contest questions, so we’ve decided to throw the door wide open on the latest element14 giveaway and see what flies in! The comments on the landing page are rocking along great, so far, but we want your input, too! So now’s the time to dust off your “I always wished MAKE would…” file, flip open the cover, and let us know what’s inside. We’ve got ten subs to give away, so there’s plenty to go ’round. Thanks for your time and attention!
News From The Future: People Who Make Your iGadgets Have Anti-Suicide Agreements
And you thought the iTunes EULA was pretty demanding? “You are NOT allowed to commit suicide: Workers in Chinese iPad factories forced to sign pledges” – Factories making sought-after Apple iPads and iPhones in China are forcing staff to sign pledges not to commit suicide, an investigation has revealed. At least 14 workers at […]
Scotch Tape Renders Frosted Glass Clear
OK, so, maybe the fact that, under vacuum, Scotch tape will emit enough hard x-rays to image the bones in your finger is slightly more impressive, but this is still a pretty cool trick. My off-the-cuff explanation: Glass is frosted because of tiny imperfections in the surface, which refract passing light a’whichaways. The tape adhesive fills ’em in and, because its outer surface is flat, the rays can pass through more or less straight again.
An Airgun Pellet Shattering A Jello-Filled Xmas Ornament…
…is just one of almost a thousand beautiful moments captured as high-speed photographs in Flickr user Alan Sailer’s photostream. I recommend starting with his “My Favorites” set.
Lego Mindstorms Eggbot
Mike Brandl’s Globe Plotter can draw the shapes of the continents on a white ball. For this robot the coordinates of the continents were prepared as a zigzag line, drawn with a green felt tip pen. After the continents are drawn the robot switches colors from green to black. With this pen the continents are […]