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June 4, 2007
Soldering iron (writing) pen
Super simple and fun - Got an old soldering iron, turn it into a pen! - [via] Link.
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Jun 4, 2007 02:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics |
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Homemade CatCamera
Another cat project today... J.Perthold made a camera that takes pictures automatically... from a cat! -
Sometimes I have some challenging ideas, or crazy like some other people would say. This time I thought about our cat who is the whole day out, returning sometimes hungry sometimes not, sometimes with traces of fights, sometimes he stay also the night out.
When he finally returns, I wonder where he was and what he did during his day. This brought me to the idea to equip the cat with a camera. The plan was to put a little camera around his neck which takes every few minutes a picture. After he is returning, the camera would show his day. First I thought about transmitting live pictures from a remote RF camera, but the equipment is too expensive and battery consumption is too high.So the idea was born and split into these parts:
- find small, lightweight, inexpensive digital camera
- develop a controller for the camera
- protect the camera from cat attack
- mount equipment to cat
WebWorld of J.P: Project - CatCamera using VistaQuest VQ1005 - [via] Link.
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Jun 4, 2007 01:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics |
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HOW TO - Make SUPER CATNIP... isolation of nepetalactone from catnip
Talbotron22 shows you how to make SUPER CATNIP... isolation of nepetalactone from catnip -
At least two thirds of domestic cats "enjoy" the effects of Nepeta, a.k.a. "catnip." But do they it enjoy it enough? If humans were able to isolate the active ingredient in catnip, could we not use it to become omnipowerful CATGODS? Imagine the possibilities! What fool wouldn't want their own personal cat army? A massive fuzzy force with which to execute your every bidding? A united, unquestioning militia that requires nothing other than unfettered access to the super-powerful catnip products that give their adorable cuddly lives meaning?instructables : isolation of nepetalactone from catnip : intro - Link.Nepetalactone is the active ingredient in catnip.* Today we are going to isolate nepetalactone in its pure form through a steam distillation. The distilled liquid will be extracted with an organic solvent (toluene), refined, then evaporated to give the final product.
Now I know what you're thinking: is it safe for cats to be around such a concentrated extract of catnip? Hell yes! Within reason. And we're all reasonable people. Pure nepetalactone has been studied on cats extensively. In fact, "catnip oil" that is available from botanical stores is essentially just nepetalactone, and it is widely used in homeopathic medicine. More details later.
* Note: pure nepetalactone will not enable you to create a cat army.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jun 4, 2007 12:00 AM
DIY Projects, Instructables, Science |
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June 3, 2007
The week in tools
Chuck drops some tools of the week on us -
Toolmonger readers tell us that they consider palm sanders archaic, recommending instead random orbital sanders for more control and power. We looked at a slick new one from Festool that switches between random orbital and pure rotary - to remove material quickly - on the fly. Readers also gave us the low-down on deck screws, comparing Deck Mate's famous offering to standard square-drive and the more recent LOX anti-camout models. In short: square-drive offers the best price-to-performance deal, but YMMV. MAC Tools also announced an expansion of their spline-type spherical sockets this week. These sockets (like those offered by Snap-on, Husky, and others as well) can handle 6-point, 12-point, splined, Torx, square, and even half-rounded fastener heads. Readers enjoyed our mention of unusual electronics supplier Sparkfun. We met them at Maker Faire, and quickly added them to our "little black book." Finally, we made our yearly Father's Day gift recommendation: a good-qualty-but-not-too-expensive pocket knife - the kind he'll carry every day and use in projects for years to come.Toolmonger ยป Toolmonger's Top 5: The Week In Tools - Link.
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Jun 3, 2007 04:00 PM
Toolbox |
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Weekend Projects: Mousey The Junkbot
As the end of the weekend approaches, don't forget to learn how to make Mousey the Junkbot!
Watch the podcast - Link
Read the PDF Article - Link
Subscribe in itunes and have it downloaded automatically - Link
Posted by Bre Pettis |
Jun 3, 2007 01:06 PM
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Recycle cans into nice trays
Here's how to turn old cans into serving trays - Link.
Related:
House of Beer Cans - Link.
How Many Cans? How Much Money? - Link.
It's all made from cans... - Link.
Art Of The Can - Art made from Red Bull cans... - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jun 3, 2007 09:00 AM
DIY Projects, Green |
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June 2, 2007
Robosonic Eclectic: Live Music by Robots and Humans
LEMUR: League of Electronic Musical Urban Robots presents Robosonic Eclectic: Live Music by Robots and Humans
May 31 - June 2nd, it's a fantastic show - congrats to Eric Singer and his entire team for putting together a wonderful show. Tonight is the last night, if you're in NYC this is show not to miss!
Robots + string quartet
Robots + string quartet
Robots + string quartet
Stunning! Bre has photos too - Link.
Performing Live:
They Might Be Giants: Robots + John and John
JG Thirlwell (Foetus): Robots + string quartet
Morton Subotnick: Robots + live percussion
George Lewis: Robots + virtuoso jazz trombone
Plus Solo Robot Works by:
R. Luke DuBois and J. Brendan Adamson
3-Legged Dog Art and Technology Center
80 Greenwich Street, NYC
May 31, June 1st & June 2nd, 8:00 pm
Tickets: $20 - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jun 2, 2007 08:00 AM
Events |
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June 1, 2007
Make Mousey The Junkbot - Make: Video Podcast
This weekend, make Mousey The Junkbot, a cute little light sensing robot that will skitter across your floors like a real mouse! This project was in Make: Volume 2 and was conceived and written by Gareth Branwyn of streettech.com.
Mousey is a mouse made of scavenged materials. Above is a common LM 386 Op Amp which is the chip that balances the input from the IR emitters to make the robot light seeking. If you're not a scavenger you can also get the parts from solarbotics.com.
Weekend Projects is sponsored by Microchip Technology. Check out their seminars and 16 bit contest.
Make sure to download the pdf and read the article for all the background and step by step instructions! If you want to get the Make: Video Podcast and PDFcast downloaded automatically, you can subscribe in itunes. - Link
Posted by Bre Pettis |
Jun 1, 2007 03:00 PM
Kits, MAKE Podcast, Robotics, Weekend Projects |
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Make Mousey The Junkbot - Make: PDFcast
I've enjoyed Gareth's writing for a while and it was great to finally meet him at Maker Faire. He was giving workshops on how to make Mousey the Junkbot and I got him to explain a little bit about it on tape and got inspired to make my own Mousey. Gareth wrote the article that appears in this pdf and was originally published in Make: Volume 2. Download it and you've got all the instructions you need to make a light seeking computer mouse! - PDF Link
If you're subscribed in itunes, this is in your podcast library waiting for you! Subscribe Link
Posted by Bre Pettis |
Jun 1, 2007 02:00 PM
Kits, MAKE Podcast, Robotics, Weekend Projects |
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Toenail necklace
Jan Ryerse made a necklace out of busted toenails from marathon running, yikes-
Ryerse, who estimates he's run more than 50,000 miles, also says ultrarunning gives him a profound sense of well-being. It helps him sleep better and raises his energy.A Trail Runner's Blog: Making Your Own Toenail Necklace - [via] Link & more.But, he says, an ultrarunner's body will do some strange things in an ultramarathon. For instance, hands and feet swell to the point where a runner may have to change into larger shoes. And they frequently lose toenails.
"They get black from pounding into the top of your shoes," Ryerse says. "I have a toenail necklace. From a distance it looks kind of nice. It looks like it's made of seashells."
Most ultrarunners will tell you that the shared experience of mentally and physically battling the incomprehensible is by far the biggest draw.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jun 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Arts, Crafts, DIY Projects, Made On Earth |
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PC USB oscilloscope
Hobbylab has a pretty nice looking PC USB Oscilloscope for $170 -
PC USB Oscilloscope is a great tool for your microcontroller projects! Simply connect the device to the computer USB port, run the Windows application and you can analyze the UART, SPI, I2C and 1-Wire interface signals. In the same box you get Oscilloscope, Logic analyzer, Spectrum analyzer, Recorder and Logic generator with a lot of potentialities for the affordable price!PC USB Oscilloscope / UART, SPI, I2C, 1-Wire Logic Analyzer. Great for PIC and AVR projects! -Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jun 1, 2007 11:00 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics |
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MAKE @ bookstores
MAKE Flickr photo pool member curiouslee spotted a nice MAKE collection @ the MIT press bookstore -in- a hardware hacking section! - if you find MAKE displayed and sold somewhere like this let us know and post in the MAKE photo pool! - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jun 1, 2007 10:00 AM
Announcements |
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Build a universal wireless repeater appliance
Jason @ Hackszine writes -
The beta-v24 version of the DD-WRT firmware has a new feature that allows it to function as a standalone range expander. This is similar to the functionality provided by a wireless distribution system (WDS) network configuration, but unlike traditional WDS, the repeater router emulates a standard client connection to the parent router. This eliminates the need to have two DD-WRT supported routers, running the same firmware, both set up specially for this purpose.Complete instructions for getting this set up are available at the DD-WRT forums - Link.Simply put, you can configure a single repeater appliance and it will work in conjunction with the wireless router you normaly use at your home or office, regardless of the primary router's model or firmware. There's even an "AutoAP" option, which will allow your repeater to automatically monitor and connect to the access point with the strongest signal.
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Jun 1, 2007 09:00 AM
DIY Projects, Wireless |
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Big Ball of Connectivity
Here's Paul Gierow's "big ball of connectivity" - satellite communications anywhere, anytime, via a blow-up antenna -
No, it's not a giant beach ball. It's an ultralight, ultraportable antenna tucked inside an inflatable shell that can pull down a superfast broadband satellite connection at any location. The GATR-Com is designed for disaster-relief responders, far-flung video producers and front-line troops--anyone whose job (or life) depends on getting digital information--video, Internet, calls--in and out of remote places.INVENTION AWARDS A Big Ball of Connectivity - Popular Science Link.
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Jun 1, 2007 08:00 AM
News from the Future |
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Xbox 360 - firmware mod
If you've modded your Xbox 360, but you're worried about getting banned from Live, iXtreme's firmware 1.0 for TS-H943 Xbox 360 apparently defeats all current and some future Xbox Live detection attempts... Link.
Related:
Xbox hackery @ MAKE - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jun 1, 2007 07:00 AM
Gaming |
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HOW TO - Make a light kite . . . . . developed for urban flying
Here's a Creative Common'd free kite you can make from horvath.ch called "the urban ninja project" -
build your own small zero or lightwind kite and fly with it actively in horizontal gliding, flatspin or diving mode. this kite is designed to fly in the most gentle of breezes or without any wind in confined areas like parking lots, courtyards and parks. in normal winds it hangs up there, cool for kids too...a light kite . . . . . developed for urban flying - [via] Link.
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Jun 1, 2007 06:00 AM
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Hidden stuff in your new music from iTunes
iTunes hacker Erica shows you what's hidden inside those new un-DRM'ed music files from Apple, open one of the songs via terminal and you'll see some of your account information inside the file - Link - it seems like these have always been in there (part of the ID3 tags).
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jun 1, 2007 05:00 AM
Music |
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Simple workbench AND MEGA WORKBENCH ROUND UP
Here's a pretty simple workbench, Sketchup file included... Splendidus writes -
This is the workbench we designed and built for the apartment living room. The workbench needed to allow us to work on our electronics projects either standing or sitting on a stool. We also needed to build a workbench that would come apart easily enough to make moving it bearable. This same basic design would be very easy to scale depending on your own needs.instructables : Workbench - Link.
Related:
Make Podcast: Weekend Projects - Make a Workbench - Link.
Workbench plans - made with Sketchup - Link.
DIY Refrigerator workbench - Link.
Cement Topped Workbench - Link.
MADE - MAKE workbench - Link.
Workbench! - Link.
MAKE, er MADE a work bench - Link.
Workbench - made - Link.
HOW TO - Build a workbench/cart from bed frame angle iron - Link.
HOW TO - Build a Workbench/Storage shelf - Link.
Pegboard workbench organizer - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jun 1, 2007 04:00 AM
DIY Projects, Instructables |
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New stuff from Weller
The Weller blog is on fire, well sorta - there were three updates today with some products...
The WSB 80 Solder Bath - Link.
The WHP 80 Preheating Plate - Link.
Weller Therma-Boost Soldering Gun - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jun 1, 2007 03:00 AM
Electronics |
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HOW TO - Turn a teddy bear into a puppet
Here's a fun one from HGTV - turn an old teddy beat into a puppet.. - [via] Link.
Related:
- Puppet kits - Link.
- Weekend Project Podcast: Shadow Puppet Monsters - Link.
- Shadow Puppet Making Instructions - Link.
- Giant dinosaur puppet - Link.
- HOW TO - Make your own Chewbacca puppet - Link.
- How does a puppet sit on a stool? - Link.
- Grim reaper puppet - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jun 1, 2007 02:00 AM
Crafts, DIY Projects, Kits |
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