Want to build some electronic devices that will literately self destruct? Many people say that is what electronics do already compared to electronics built 15 years ago. It wasn’t that long ago that devices were built like tanks and designed to last as long as possible. These days I think most devices are designed to just outlast the warranty period. Scientists are working on a method of building electronics
 Rob Hemsleysent in this great hack that he did using the Crayola ColorStudio HD Pen. By swapping our the stock Microchip PIC 16F505 controller with a Attiny 44 (same pinouts) he is now able to make the $30 device operate as he would like. If you are interested in doing some hacking of your own have a look at the code which is available here. “The Crayola ColorStudio HD
 If you are a bike rider and hate wearing a helmet this Invisible Bike Helmet might be for you. I am not sure how sensitive it is, I am hoping a strong pat on the back doesn’t activate the sensor. 🙂 “Hövding is a bicycle helmet unlike any other currently on the market. It’s ergonomic, it’s practical, it complies with all the safety requirements, and it’s also subtle and
Thanks to Matt White for sending in a project that they are working on and could be ready to sell very soon called the LEDMorpher. You might remember the Spinning RGB Ball project that we featured a few years ago which is similar to this project. They are fundraising to raise the $79,000 they need to put it into production. Looks like a fun unit to sit on your
 Washing machines last a long time but when yours ends up kicking the bucket you might want to make a huge coffee roaster out of it. “The setup consists of the roaster itself, a propane gas stove, an electricity extension cord for the motor, and a big pan to rapidly cool the beans when they’re done (to prevent overroasting).”
Microwave ovens are often discarded because they are old and don’t match the look of your other kitchen appliances anymore. Have no fear, there is a good use for these ovens. You can use the MOT (Microwave Oven Transformer) found inside for some high voltage fun or simply make a pressure vessel bomb out of it. Tesla500 on Youtube has been having fun with these for years. Have a
Maxxarcade shows us how he services a Crown K1 Amplifier. Goes to show that computer motherboards are not the only thing that are plagued by dry caps. The amplifier faults out as soon as it is powered up and you can tell that Maxxarcade has a ton of experience with this equipment since he immediately knows where the problem lies. I am quite surprised with his troubleshooting technique though.
