These lights by TRIKLITS cost $100 for 24 of them. This might initially seem expensive but when you consider what goes in to making them it is actually a bargain. Each light is microcontroller driven and can produce any color desired. Keep your eye on John Tokash’s Blog for more details. “TRIKLITS are a string of 24 color changing lights designed for decorative lighting. There are 30 different lighting
This clock may cost a bit more than the $10.00 models found at Wal-Mart, but I would much prefer one that sports a 8008 processor! “About every year I design and build a new clock. This year’s project is a clock based on an Intel 8008 first generation 8 bit microprocessor. Because it is a fairly unique project I’m putting more effort into the documentation. I’m also totally opening the
The R/C Beetle Battle is one way to get rid of a bug phobia! “Have you ever thought about to control your beetle fighting with friends. The Remote Controle Beetles let you and your friends to experience the Beetle’s Battle.” Via: RedFerret
I guess I lead a sheltered life since I didn’t know about the “cornstarch reaction“. Make sure you watch the end of the first video. The last video is cute… “Due to its dilatant behavior, cornstarch suspended in water is not a good analog for modeling a Newtonian lower crust. However, workers have suggested that crystal-rich magmas behave in a dilatant manner (Smith, 1997; 2000), as evidenced by brittle
This home made VR R/C car is quit well done, it seem to be quite responsive. “A gyroscope is mount on the video headset. the movement of the head control the movement of the onboard cam”
If you are looking to get your feet wet with PIC microcontroller USB functionality, this article by Sylvain Ferrand is a great place to start. To keep on top of developments in this area I would suggest subscribing to this magazine, what will it cost you? Nothing, it’s free! “PIC 18F4550 and 18F2550 are powerful microcontrollers including a full-speed USB V2.0 compliant interface . With these MCU it’s very easy
The Soap mouse looks very interesting. I wonder how long before it is a commercial product? “Soap is a pointing device based on hardware found in a mouse, yet works in mid-air. Soap consists of an optical sensor device moving freely inside a hull made of fabric. As the user applies pressure from the outside, the optical sensor moves independent from the hull. The optical sensor perceives this relative
