Snake Skin Car
I bet this car doesn’t get stolen very often. If you are looking for a head turner this car that is painted to look like snake skin should suffice. More pictures after the jump. Via: eGlobe1
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CoilOSapien – Robosapien Coil Gun
This is an intro video of the CoilOSapien, Marcus will provide some build details in the near future! Video after the jump. “DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME KIDS!!! The coilgun is controlled using the V2’s remote and is able to fire 8 shots with it’s electronic reload. The charging time varies but is around the 5-10sec mark between shots, a red indicator light shows when the unit is charged
Miniature Helicopter Packs Bug-Like Brain
Looks like less is more when trying to master flight. This small helicopter is using a brain that is based on the brain of an insect! “As tiny as insect brains are, they can still perform extraordinary acrobatics in the air that human flying machines have yet to match. Now scientists reveal a miniature helicopter, with an electronic brain inspired by insects, that could help lead to better takeoffs, flights
Accordion Folding Chair
This is one of the coolest chairs I have ever seen. It looks very sturdy, with a few modifications I could see this being used as the seating that is stored in the closet waiting for an occasion where you have lots of guests. A cloth band that locks the folds in the selected configuration could keep the chair from re-contorting over time. Video after the jump. Via: India Uncut
20,000 Watt Speakers Made from Ice and Snow
These snow and ice speakers are not you everyday outdoor speakers. I am sure the 2007 Michigan Tech Winter Carnival had no shortage of good music with these things belting out the tunes. “As part of a statewide snow sculpture competition, some Michigan Technological University students have added balance to the millennia of snow angel production–through the evils of rock. System includes: Source Member’s computer with optical out, s/pdif Processing
RF probe
This instructable shows how to build your own RF probe. The parts needed might already be in your parts bin! “Probe for measuring in the Radio Frequency range built inside an earphone jack, designed to have minimum capacitance and complete shielding. What is needed: A diode. Germanium point contact, OA79 or 1N34 is the preferred and traditional choice. But a modern substitute will be a schottky (gold bonded) diode. These
Induction HeatingMagical – non-contact heat
Ever wonder how induction heating worked? Me too… Penguin Labs has an informative article about some of their experiments. “Induction cookers, furnaces, stoves and all that jazz are now widely used. You put your metal saucepan on top of an innocent looking glass plate and it magically heats your food with no flame and almost no waste heat. They are able to heat certain metals up to their melting points,