iFixit has cracked open a Microsoft Kinect and wow is there a ton of technology packed in there. This sensor bar is the total opposite of the Wii Sensor Bar which has virtually no tech in it. After seeing what makes the Kinect tick I totally understand why Adafruit Industries has offered a $2000 bounty for the first person to write some open source drivers for the Kinect. I have
The prize this week is a pair of wire strippers, this will this will help you prep your cables to be attached to your next great creation. This contest will run for one week (November 6 – November 12, 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
Doug Smith demonstrates how to use Pulse Injection to find problems with printed circuit boards. He built a small probe that allows him to poke around all areas of the board to see if there is any areas which are sensitive. This method is probably not economical for a hobbyist to use unless you can find the Fisher PG EFT that Doug used in the Apex Electronics bone yard for
