Cool Gadgets

A look inside a 10GHz Microwave Link

  Mike takes apart a 10GHz Microwave Link. You can see that this is a really precision piece of equipment, the wave guide piece is very interesting. Not sure what the cost of this is but I can guarantee it would not be cheap. There is quite a lot of electronics on the transmitter which as you would expect is very nicely laid out, there is obviously a lot of things

Molson Canadian Smart Beer Fridges

  Molson Canadian knows how to make an interesting Beer Fridge. While most would simply give the high tech illusion Molson Canadian has actually went to great lengths to allow the tech in the fridge to actually work the magic. In all cases the goal is to unlock the fridge to enjoy some cold beer. The methods to open the fridge has changed from version to version. There is one

DIY Hot Wire Foam Cutter Machine

  If you are into foam cutting this DIY product is sure to give you some inspiration to make your own.  The system takes an image which is processed so that it can be cut with this PVC built system. The tolerances are not very good at 0.5 to 1mm but for foam cutouts that is probably all you need. If you would like to purchase one instead of building

3D Printed Latte Art

  If you are looking for an extra boost in the morning, how does a custom message just for you printed on your coffee sound? That is exactly what this 3D Printed Latte Art Machine does! “The Ripple Maker employs 3D printing and inkjet technology to adorn the top of your hot beverage with complex designs that could take the form of someone’s name, their face, or even a personalized message to the attractive customer

Computer Printer made from a Typewriter

  Chris Gregg made a an interesting Computer Printer made from a Typewriter, the typewriter is an old mechanical style and there is a bunch of electronics and solenoids attached to make the magic happen. The solenoids press the appropriate keys to type on the keyboard. One issue is that a microcontroller with enough outputs to drive this number of solenoids is not that common in the DIY space. Chris

CRT TV Flyback Transformer High Voltage Power Supply

    We have seen lots of interesting projects made for little money using scrap electronics like Microwave Ovens, for this project you will need a piece from another throw away item, a CRT TV.  This CRT TV Flyback Transformer High Voltage Power Supply by Robert Gawron is cheap and easy to build since the main part can be found for free in a discarded old TV. It sure makes

Pocket NC 5 Axis CNC Mill

  If you shop is in need of a new toy a Pocket NC 5 Axis CNC Mill might be just the thing! I have had so much fun with the Laser machine and the CNC machine that I have but none of the equipment I have is well equipped to work with metal. Also a basic CNC machine can only move in the X and Y axis and drop the cutting