April 6, 2006

RSStroom Reader
What Were They Thinking

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Looking for a gift for the person who has everything? Why not get them a RSS printer for their washroom. “Introducing the RSStroom reader by Yi Tien Electronics, with this gadget you’ll be able to print the latest RSS headlines directly on to rolls of toilet paper. It also features Wi-Fi Connectivity, USB 2.0, and RSS 2.0/Atom compatibility. This reader interacts with your toilet bowl “biometrically” which basically means when

Pneumatic LEGO Wheel
DIY Hacks

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Philippe Hurbain has created a pneumatic LEGO wheel. This wheel has no electronics and is controlled by two hand pumps, also made from LEGO. There are very detailed construction details available on his site that were created using LeoCAD and some LeoCAD plugins. “The principle is simple: * a piston is pressurized and contract. * this contraction causes an arm to pull out the wheel. This arm pushes on ground