I have seen lasers used to "dazzle" security cameras before but they normally use visible light and need pinpoint accuracy to be effective. I had never thought about using an array of IR LEDs (infrared light emitting diodes) to create a permanent result that would not be noticeable to anyone else around. Original Version, Translated version "IR.ASC is an infrared light – to the device before Divining infrared surveillance cameras.
A Hacked Gadgets reader took his Almost There project up to over 42,000 feet a few years ago and documented the process. Looks like Near Space is gaining some popularity recently. Here is a list of projects that are worth a look: Near Space Project 1 Near Space Project 2 Near Space Project 3 Near Space Project 4 "So, here’s what I decided to do. Use a Pressure
This Canadian inventor from Antigravity Research who holds the world record in bottle rocket launches wants to launch a rocket into orbit! Is it possible? After watching some videos and poking around the inventors site I am thinking that if it is possible that Antigravity Research will be the company to do it. Watch the videos for an example of this powerful technology. "They’re made by attaching plastic
There are many products that will allow you to hook up your latest audio gear to your car stereo but none of them will give you the sound quality of this Ford Ranger MP3 Radio AUX Input MOD. "I recently purchased a new cell phone and wanted to play my MP3’s in my truck. My truck has the factory radio in it and did not alow me to do this.
Finally a robot that can do all the mundane chores that I hate to do. 🙂 So what if it looks like it may kill you when you sleep, just think of all the laundry it will do for you. I am not sure if Smart Pal is the robot of the future, but it is a step in the right direction! "The robot moves freely on its wheeled
This Gun Robot project can monitor the entrance to your fortress and ward away any enemy attacks! The servo action seems nice and smooth, next step would be to make it IP based so that you could have the unit at work and control it from home. 🙂 "The bot is totally controlled by an external joysitck or joypad. The app uses DirectX DirectInput to get the data from
The winner for last week will be announced soon. The prize this week is a portable hard drive enclosure. This contest will run till mid next week (February 16 – 20, 2008) . Ending time is based on central standard time. To enter, identify the item pictured above and give an example of what can be done with it. Please do not give the answer in the comments.
