2013

Bitcoin-Operated Pool Table

  Stuart Kerr sent in some details about their Bitcoin-Operated Pool Table. With Bitcoin getting more traction as time goes on I think we will start to see more systems like this game that will accept bitcoin as an option. “Basically we’ve made a pool table where payment can be made by Bitcoin instead of (well actually as well as) cash! It works pretty well, with a Raspberry Pi controlling

DIY Laser Cut Cable Carrier Chain

  If you have a laser cutter or CNC machine you probably have a Cable Carrier Chain (or want one). They are quite expensive but with this DIY Laser Cut Cable Carrier Chain project you can simply make your own if you have a laser cutter. Martin Raynsford wanted to add one to his laser machine but didn’t have the time to wait for one to be mailed. You can

DIY RC Hovercraft

    ScratchBuiltAircraft had some extra parts laying around and decided to slap together a quick RC Hovercraft. It looks very controllable even though the control system is a simply small serve that deflects the air. Looks like the heavy duty garbage bag does a good job and sure keeps the cost down!  “Electronics: 70mm EDF  60amp ESC  1x 9gram servo  4cell 3000mah LIPO Battery  Deans extension Turnigy 9x  TX/RX

Name the Thing Contest – 238

    The prize this week is an 6V 0.6W Solar Cell. This contest will run for one week (August 31 – September 6, 2013). Ending time is based on central standard time. To enter, identify the item above and what it can be used for. Please note the image above is a side view of the thing. Please do not give the answer in the comments. Send an email

Android Powered Camera - Smart Cube

  This is really funny. How convenient would it be if you could have a camera that was powered by Android? Thanks to Michael for sending it in, he spotted it on Droid Life. “Features Always connected (3G/4G & Wifi) Android 4.2 Jelly Beanâ„¢ Advanced photo editing software Social Media apps Easy access to Dropbox and Flickr”  

Waterproof Electrical/Electronic Spray

  This Waterproof Electrical/Electronic Spray by Nano Protech looks amazing. Not exactly sure I understand how it works though. At first I thought it sealed the electronics but they demonstrate a socket and light bulb still operating after they are coated and then screwed together. Obviously the coating isn’t an insulator since the bulb is still making contact and it isn’t a conductor since it isn’t shorting out. I would