Could this be the Gym of the future? It is an interesting idea. “What about creating green gyms where people pay their memberships as normal, but then use swipe cards before and after they get on the machines. The difference here is that the machines would all be linked to a large central generator, so if you are really working out you will be generating much more energy than is
The Miuro is a crazy gadget that takes mobile media to the next level. Looks like a cool hackable robotics platform. The price is a bit too steep for the casual hardware hacker though… “A new, $930 robot from Japan’s ZMP Inc. called Miuro is designed around the Apple iPod. Built in partnership with audio giant Kenwood, it basically transforms an iPod — which clips into the top of the
This contraption must have been lots of fun to create. The LEGO skill shines through on these modules! Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 “Idea: Develop a Mindstorms/Technic creation (not competition) in which people of all building levels can participate. Each person can build one (or more) module(s). All modules will be assembled to form a large “Rube Goldberg “-ish bucket-brigade type contraption. A Great Ball Contraption loop was
The Alcohol Stove is the perfect DIY accessory for your next camping trip. “Top burning alcohol stoves are generally dependable and easy to operate, just light and wait for your food or water to heat up. They also produce a circular array of individual flames similar to a gas range. The stove shown above is made of two 12oz pop can bottoms. Twenty-four jets were drilled around the outer base
Arstechnica has a good review of the LEGO Mindstorm NXT. Seems like a great product, the biggest thing that this system has against it seems to be the price though. At $250.00 you will need a big paper-route to pay for it. “Opening the new Mindstorms box set off the same spasm of joy, a sense of wide-open possibility that reminded me of those childhood toys. It was clear,
Are you tired of using the Techno Scarf to get some privacy? Why not simply use these SVGA glasses. “i-glasses SVGA3D Pro is a wearable, portable, high-resolution monitor designed specifically for a wide variety of computer applications and it supports stereoscopic 3D computer imaging! Connect the SVGA3D Pro to any computer’s 15-pin VGA port for an instant, giant screen view in complete privacy – a simple yet effective solution to
If you are running out of screen realestate a new Radius 320 is sure to solve that problem. “The Radius 320â„¢ incorporates three 20.1″ LCD panels into a continuous display system with a total resolution of 5.76 million pixels. With the individual panels wrapping around the user, the Radius 320â„¢ provides an ergonomically-friendly viewing experience across a 50-inch diagonal. Independent of operating system, the Radius320â„¢ can be used on Windows,
