VIMBY – Take On the Machine: Crashspace 1 This is the next hackerspace challenge. In this episode Crash Space builds a Sidewalk Instrument which uses ultrasound elements to determine how far people are in various places on the sidewalk in front of their space. The distances are then converted into musical notes by using solenoids to bang on things like clay pots and bottles. Via: The Transistor VIMBY – Take
I have seen projects that use the resistance of objects around us as feedback into an electronic circuit but I didn’t know that inkjet ink was conductive. I would have thought that it would not have been but I guess at least the type that the project creator is using is. Unfortunately I only have laser printers around me these days since I can’t stand the issues surrounded by replacing
Damia Soler created this cool Paper Sundial Creator, at first I thought it was just a template you could print, cut and stick. I could not have been more wrong, this paper sundial is full of tech. You use this sundial creator web page to find the building that the sundial will be mounted to, then based on your time zone it plots a custom Sundial for your exact location!
Have a look at the cool project that the guys over at Pumping Station: One made, it’s a Tron Bike! You can see the look they were going for below the video below. Via: Make “By far the coolest part of the project was making UV reactant ice cream. The secret ingredient in this is Fluoroscine, whose only side effect is turning your urine neon yellow. “
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 (October 16 – October 22, 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.
Remember the MegaHex that we featured here earlier this year? Well the Aerobot RC copter was recently on location showing off what it’s good at. I can just imagine how much effort it would have taken to get these shots using traditional equipment. My favorite effect is poolside shot where the camera explodes into the air. I think I will have to volunteer to operate the copter next time it’s
I’m not much of a gamer but I think this Racing Simulator by Motion Sim could cure me! Have a look at the first video below to get an idea of what this system can do. The company that makes it is actually in the industrial automation business so they clearly have a good handle on what is needed to fling around the 300KG that the system is rated to
