SilentQ writes – “A few months ago I picked up a Geiger counter. I had no idea what to do with it. Then one day, I was playing with it, and looked at the analog meter, and thought I would try a hardware CPU load meter. I’ve seen all sorts of software analog meters, but […]
This week’s “Gadget Freak” article from Design News shows you how to build your own trailer light hookup – “Trailer rental firms insist that tow vehicles provide operating lights — turn, tail and brake lights for every towed vehicle rented. Easy to do if the tow vehicle is wired that way, but a pain if […]
Inventgeek has the start of a DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) dance pad – can be used with the free/open source Stepmania we’ve posted about before – Link. Related: StepMania: A DIY Dance Dance Revolution – Link. $10 Kraft dance pad hacking – Link. Disassembly / modification of Kraft GamePad – Link. Use your feet to […]
FrankG writes – “Here some more adventures with the “Electric Bike” project, this installment covers upgrades for extended range, road tires and a small rant on cheap electronics…” – Link. Previous: Electric bicycle (part 1) – Link. Electric bicycles – Link.
The secrets of making marionettes, from Popular Mechanics 1934 – Link.
Alan writes – “Here is a simple LED mirror ball project that can be completed in less that an hour and should not cost much money. My daughter is getting interested in electronics and she wanted to make something for her room.” – Link.
Tim Knowles attaches markers to trees and they draw as they move – “…Knowles attaches pens to the tips of branches of various trees; placing paper in front of them he allows the chance movement of the wind to dictate the composition of the final drawing. The artist surrenders final control of the work, questioning […]
