Thanks to Bill Alessi for sending in the details of the NeuroDreamer Sleep Mask that he and Mitch Altman are working on. It is an open hardware project that currently has almost $15K of the $66K of funding needed. The mask has RGB LEDs inside that are controlled by a microcontroller to give you a pleasant sleep experience. If you are wanting to make your own or a variation
If you have ever wanted to try out a breathalyzer without being pulled over by the cops the Droidalyzer is the device for you. It connects to your Android phone using bluetooth and gives you an idea if you should be taking a cab even if you feel fine to drive. It also gives you some quick launch buttons based on the results such as call a cab or call
Check out this 80 Talking Teddy Ruxpin Doll Exhibit, it grabs emotional sayings from the net and says them using a synthesized voice. One of the Teddy Ruxpin dolls speaks the phrase and a spot light illuminates the doll talking. Inside each doll is a custom made board which animates the eyes, mouth and lips.
If you use your CNC machine to make metal parts you will most likely need a way to soften the edges a bit before you use the pieces. Neo7cnc built this quick and dirty DIY Parts Tumbler using a plastic coffee can filled with BB pellets, a small motor slowly turns the can and after a few hours your parts have rounded edges and have a nice polished finish.Â
If you have an iPad you know that there will come a time when you need to have it stand on it’s own. Watching a video, reading a recipe, following some online steps for your next project are all times when you will want a stand. The next issue is that you will want a different viewing angle for each situation. There are some iPad covers that have some
When you have a circuit idea in your head you used to reach for a napkin and a pen. More recently you probably launched a browser on whatever computer is closest but what if you could simply grab an iPad. Well that day has come. Now you can design your next circuit design on your iPad which is probably closer to you than your computer. It might not be
Mr Home Scientist shows us how to Make Silicon Metal using a Thermite including Sand. If you haven’t seen the destructive power of thermite before have a look at this video where some is used to kill a hard drive. If you intend to play with the stuff be very careful and only use it in an environment where there isn’t much around that can’t burn, a kitchen sink
