Open source PCB design tools
Here’s an OK list of open source PCB design tools (for making printed circuit boards) – as always, if you have any resources that are better/different post’em on up in the comments – Link.
Tools
Nixie clocks & kits for collectors and designers
TubeHobby has a pretty nice selection of Nixie tube kits that I haven’t seen around until now… like this GPS Nixie clock dev board – “NCDB V1.3 is a GPS Nixie Clock without enclosure. Clock contains main board and tube’s board with IN-8-2 nixie tubes. Board is fully assembled, ultrasonically washed and tested…This flexible, professionally […]
Trossen Robotics – Robot kits, parts, sensors – Robot controllers
Matt (from Phidgets USA) has a new robotics store, if you’re in to robotics, go check it out – “We have worked hard to create a new retail site for the community of robotics developers and we hope that Trossen Robotics will become a valuable resource for all. We invite you to stop by and […]
Open source MP3 player kits
Here are a couple open source MP3 player kits, PCB/schematics & source are all available – Link.
Toolmonger’s Top 5 tools this week…
Chuck from Toolmonger does a great round up of their Top 5 tools of the week, check it out – “This week we found ProVision’s “Eagle” fiber optic scope, a $225 lighted scope that’ll fit through the plug hole into an engine cylinder to show you what’s really going on in there, and we reviewed […]
Gloom-II – Mini-sumo robot (Modded Solarbotics Sumovore kit)
Mr_tentacle posted a bit about his new robot, the Gloom II – he writes “Gloom II replaces the original “Gloom”, which died of unknown causes. This is a Solarbotics Sumovore kit, which is a decent kit as these things go, but had a few issues, the biggest being a flawed trace on the main board […]
Timed, washable soap/ink for kids – SquidSoap
This soap is meant for kids, but looks like tons of fun- “SquidSoap works by applying a small ink mark on a person’s hand when they press the pump to dispense the soap. The ink is designed to wash off after the hands are washed for about 15-20 seconds, which is the time recommended by […]
