Who says that cool things can’t be made using bubble gum and Popsicle sticks. 🙂 This PIC Microcontroller Based Writing Robot is much more than a collection of gears, drinking straws and string, watch the video as David who built the robot is able to make the robot draw with a pen.
If you are thinking about Halloween already have a look at the Remote Control Halloween Skeleton Riding a Skateboard that Rodger Cleye put together. If the Skeleton isn’t scary enough have a look at the model that he stuck onto the board. Not sure which one would scare the kids more?
Have a look at this crazy University of Pennsylvania Quadrotor, just think about the issues getting stable flight not to mention the flight recovery this Quadrotor is capable of. Via: Make and Engadget
Jason sent in his latest creation, it’s a 1.25kJ Coilgun. Check out the cool video of it below, you will get a good overview of how it works and see it in action. I like the fact that he is re-using some parts in the build like the cell phone charger for some of the low voltage circuit needs. By the looks of the damage caused by the gun I
Instructables member drj113 has put together a powerful Networked DIY Watering Controller. It has a AtMega168 at its heart and uses a RTC to keep accurate track of time. Where I live there is no restrictions on lawn watering but this is a good flexible system that can save you costly fines if your area imposes lawn watering restrictions. “The sprinkler controller is built on the base of my Adruino
The prize this week is a coax cable stripper, I think this is the first time we are giving away something that was the item to guess. This contest will run for one week (Sept 18 – 24, 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
So you have probably heard all about the Open Hardware Summit which is being held in New York on September 23rd. If not you should click here to read what it’s all about. Hacked Gadgets is one of the sponsors of the event but I will unfortunately not be able to attend, this means that I have 2 tickets for a Hacked Gadgets reader who will be in New York
