Have a look at these two cool Secret Box projects that PICing4fun has uploaded. They were created years ago but he just recently got them online. They are both built around PIC microcontrollers and the code was written in native ASM machine language. The first one is a 6 sided box in the form of a dice, you need to roll the dice in a way that a certain pattern
If you are into DIY equipment have a look at the Home Made Mill that Kenneth Maxon built, it is just one piece of equipment in his dream workshop. I am sure envious of his cave of creation, I am trying to think of something that couldn’t be built in there. ” The CNC project also included the design and construction of three independent forced air cooled twenty six volt
Have you ever been cut off by the most irresponsible driver in the world? Well what you need is a Harpoon Car Attachment to teach them a lesson. Simply ram them with the harpoon and bring them to a stop, if you still aren’t satisfied release the tear gas. Via: TechEBlog
If you are looking for something cool to do with your iPod Touch have a look at what Dave Phipps has done with his ’69 Pontiac GTO. Using an iPod Touch interfaced to a RedEye controller he now has remote control of many features. He has a good range (WiFi range) and can remotely open the windows, doors trunk and soft top. He can also start the car and rev
Viktor over at Karosium has been playing with his Fonera router. Looks like they are charging for the routers now, I got mine when they were still free. Viktor was able to hack the router to allow him to connect it to 1-Wire devices. “On the hardware side I opted to use a DS2480B 1-Wire Line Driver chip. This chip is used in the DS9097U adapters so it’s basically the
If you want to add some of those cool video where the camera swoops in from overhead or pulls back into the sky? Well if you are handy with the tools and have $10 dollars to spare why not make your own! This DIY Camera Crane uses two lengths of wood that pivot on the stand which allows the camera mount to stay true. Thanks for sending it in Andrew.
The prize this week is a cable tester to help you with troubleshooting. This contest will run for one week (March 20 – 26, 2010) . 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. This week you will need to be specific as to the make of the item. Please do not
