The prize this week is a loupe magnifier, this will let you get a close look at whatever you are working on. This contest will run for one week (Sept 11 – 17, 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. Please do not give the answer in the comments.
The Geek Group shows us how to build a Bucket Capacitor. The process uses 12 beer bottles, I can think of a better way of emptying those bottles rather than dumping them in the bush. Looks like the crimp on connectors worked well here for Chris but I have never had much luck when crimping ring terminals onto solid wire, I normally solder them in place. “The parts you will
The guys over at iFixit have taken apart the tiny new iPod Nano 6th Generation iPod. Not sure I like the way the new 6th Generation iPod Nano has gone, the form factor has shrunk tremendously and because of this there are lots of features that are now missing, most notably is the camera. The coolest thing about the new Nano is that it has a touch screen though. I
