November 14, 2006

Current Limited PC Power
Computer Hacks

You might remember the article where uC Hobby demonstrated how to power projects using a computer power supply. One of the issues was that there was a possibility of causing permanent damage if something accidentally got shorted out. Dave has fixed that designing a simple current limiting circuit. With the circuit installed you can now short out the power tap and know that worst case is a 200mA draw. Have

Invisibilty Sphere using Cameras and Monitors
Electronic Hacks

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The effect of the Invisibility Sphere is interesting, looks like there are still some glitches that have to be worked out. I would love to see this using flat panel monitors with very small seams between them. “Artist attempts to build an invisible sphere. 215 monitors are placed directly opposite 215 cameras, allowing the viewer to peer directly through a eight hundred pound mass of steel, glass and electronics.” Via: