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October 22, 2005
Tutorial for LEDs and transistors
One of the most asked questions when I venture out to meet other Makers or folks just getting in to making things usually is - "Are there any simple how-tos that explain transistors, LEDs (Light Emitting Diode), etc.." so, here's one I dug up from my bookmarks to check out. If you have others that we haven't covered, post up in the comments or via our "suggest a site". Link.
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Oct 22, 2005 12:29 AM
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Papercraft cars...
Here's a pretty good group of paper templates you can download, print and make your own papercraft car. The site is not in english, but it's pretty easy to figure out and best of all - it has a lot of paper cars I haven't seen on other sites, like 5 different types of Fiats. Link.
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Oct 22, 2005 12:28 AM
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Bell Labs science experiment kits...
Wonderful way to learn about computing - these ought to be on the back of cereal boxes. CARDIAC (cardboard illustrative aid to computation) illustrates the operation of a computer without actually being a computer. It is a very practical aid to understanding computers and computer programming. [via] Link. We have a ton of great Maker-like kits on Make 04 too.
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Oct 22, 2005 12:27 AM
Computers, Kits, Toolbox |
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DIY Monitor riser
Homemade ergo-monitor riser made from a half-inch thick piece of 24" x 48" birch plywood, some ABS plastic drain pipe (1 1/2" diameter), and some plastic spray paint. Very simple, under $20 and might save some neck pain. Link.
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Oct 22, 2005 12:23 AM
Computers, DIY Projects |
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Hand stitched DOS commands
The 21st century equivalent of the 18th century's "Home Sweet Home" - a hand-stitched version of the 'tracert' DOS command, which is normally used to trace the specific network points that join one computer with another computer on the Internet network. the electronic tracert journey is determined by IP addresses of destinations, & how many milliseconds it takes to reach them. for those appreciating the art of data visualization stitching, see also lorenz manifold or other clothing-based examples. [via] Link.
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Oct 22, 2005 12:18 AM
Crafts |
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iTrip for iPod nano - neat hack...
I really like Griffin's iPod accessories, mostly because I think they have the best hackers. The new iPod nano iTrip looks like an excellent piece of engineering, but if you look close at the screen they're not only use the FM add-on in dock mode (screen says disconnect) - the image which is normally a blinking O with a line through it is replaced with a Griffin logo. Digging in the firmware you find these things, but they're doing this via the dock connector. Nice hack. I hope to take one apart soon. [via] Link.
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Oct 22, 2005 12:15 AM
iPod |
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Accidental invention points to end of light bulbs
The main light source of the future will almost surely not be a bulb. It might be a table, a wall, or even a fork. An accidental discovery announced this week has taken LED lighting to a new level, suggesting it could soon offer a cheaper, longer-lasting alternative to the traditional light bulb. The miniature breakthrough adds to a growing trend that is likely to eventually make Thomas Edison's bright invention obsolete. Thanks Rob! Link.
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Oct 22, 2005 12:12 AM
Science |
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Panoramic VR movies - VRMag
If you're really in to creating and viewing your own panoramic movies VRmag has a lot of good articles, resources and movies (I found the free Windows based pano maker I was looking for there) - the site also uses a a panoramic movie to navigate the site as well. Not exactly how you'd navigate most sites, but quite appropriate for the pano-fans out there. Link.
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Oct 22, 2005 12:12 AM
Imaging |
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3D games and more for the PSP
This is interesting - Konami and Sony are doing 3D glasses for the PSP and they appear to work with more than just games - since the PSP does web, you could make 3D web sites and your own 3D images to view...3D game playing will be possible with "Metal Gear Acid 2," scheduled for release on Dec. 8 in Japan. The goggles, to be hooked up to the game console, can also be used to view images other than those of video games. Link.
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Oct 22, 2005 12:10 AM
Imaging, PSP |
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Grand Challenge 2005 link purge
John Wiseman rounds up all the details from the Darpa 2005 Grand Challenge and then some. If you're curious on how the computer driven cars were able to finish the course, along with the comparisons from last year, videos and the course data file - check it out. [via] Here and here.
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Oct 22, 2005 12:10 AM
Robotics, Transportation |
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Segway Smart Motion comes to robots...
Looks like the Robosapien folks will be adding the Segway balancing technology to their product offerings. Press snippet - WowWee Ltd, parent company of WowWee Robotics, the #1 consumer entertainment robotics company, and Segway Inc., maker of the Segway Human Transporter (HT), today announced they will co-develop a range of WowWee products that will incorporate Segway Smart Motion technology. The best part of this will be picking up a fairly low-cost toy robot that uses Segway Smart Motion, and making something with else with it. Link.
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Oct 22, 2005 12:09 AM
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MAKE hits Rolling Stone
I've been meaning to post this up since I am reminded about it in all the airports I've been in lately - On page 96 of the October 6 Rolling Stone, MAKE was named "Hot Magazine" in Rolling Stone's yearly hot list. It's on stands now, for another week or so. Link. It's a bit timely too, the current issue of MAKE is our music theme issue with 9 DIY music projects.
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Oct 22, 2005 12:01 AM
Announcements |
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October 21, 2005
The HiFiMac
Rob has a great Mac mod - He turned an old hifi system he got from a prop clearance from the local actor's workshop for $10 bucks in to a rocking Mac stereo system complete with the Sonic Impact Portable T-Amp. If you like this project, in MAKE 04 we also have Mr. Jalopy's LP-to-MP3 convertor cabinet. Link.
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Oct 21, 2005 06:00 PM
Computers, Home Entertainment |
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The $2.77 CVS camera helmet mount
Cory writes "I got a CVS disposable video camera a few weeks ago with the idea that I would use it to make some videos of local trails to put up on my site. I also saw a nice howto for mounting the camera to a helmet that inspired me. The howto I saw involved drilling the helmet, and I did not want to do that, so I came up with my own design. My mount design is simple, easy to mount and dismount, does not destroy the helmet or affect the balance of the helmet, and is very cheap." Link.
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Oct 21, 2005 05:55 PM
DIY Projects, Imaging |
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The Macquarium
We've covered other Macs made in to aquariums before - and here's another great one using a Mac plus. The site details the choice of tank, lights activated via the Mac keyboard, heater and lot of interesting Mac-meets-aquarium hacks. The entire thing even fits inside the case. Thanks Liz! Link.
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Oct 21, 2005 05:49 PM
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HOW TO make a solderless breadboard carrier
Adam writes "I cut out a tackle box, attached two breadboards to the lid, and spaced them .6 inches apart, allowing proper spacing for a DIP40. I attached some binding posts, and now I have a great way to transport projects to and from the lab." [via] Link.
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Oct 21, 2005 04:25 PM
Electronics |
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The Craft Technology Group
The project section has a lot of great things to check out...Craft technology refers to the interweaving of computation with craft materials both new and old. This blending can take many forms, including the application of specialized software to aid in the design and construction of crafts (such as mechanical toys and paper sculpture) and in the creation of craft objects with embedded intelligence. Thanks Paul! Link.
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Oct 21, 2005 01:19 PM
Crafts, Electronics |
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Bowden's Hobby Circuits
Excellent resource - A small collection of electronic circuits for the hobbyist or student. Site includes over 100 circuit diagrams, links to related sites, commercial kits and projects, newsgroups and educational areas. Most of the circuits can be built with common components available from Radio Shack or salvaged from scrap electronic equipment. Most all of the circuits have been built and tested and believed to perform as described, however possible mistakes may be found. Link.
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Oct 21, 2005 01:15 PM
Electronics, Kits, Toolbox |
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Nissan's Pivo - Murakami electric car...
Nissan unveiled Pivo, its imaginative electric car concept, in partnership with renowned Japanese artist Takashi Murakami at the company's Nissan Ginza Gallery in downtown Tokyo. Pivo, which will be on display at this year's Tokyo Motor Show, features an innovative cabin that revolves 360 degrees, eliminating the need to reverse. Thanks to its compact body, the car is also exceptionally easy to maneuver. Pivo is powered by Nissan's compact, high-performance lithium-ion battery and its unique Super Motor, resulting in zero emissions. Link.
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Oct 21, 2005 01:01 PM
News from the Future, Transportation |
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DIY E-Paper Kit
$3,000, but it's tempting...E Ink's Active Matrix Electronic Paper Display (EPD) Prototyping Kit is designed for product designers, engineers and technologists who want hands-on access to a high-resolution paper-like display. The kit includes a production sample of a 6" SVGA (800 X 600) active matrix display made using E Ink Imaging Film, along with all of the hardware and software necessary to produce a fully functional portable device. The prototyping kit is based around the Gumstix single-board computer, which combines a 400 MHz Intel XScale® PXA255 processor with a Bluetooth transceiver, USB, a serial port and an MMC card reader. For mobile prototyping, the kit also includes two Li-ion batteries with a total capacity of over 4000 mW-h, and an integrated battery charger. [via] Link.
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Oct 21, 2005 12:40 PM
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