Biomimicry is an interesting concept, we always think that our solutions to the problems that face us are solid and sound. Janine Benyus shows us that it’s a good idea to see if the world around us has already solved the problem. Looking to Nature for Inspiration could be something that we start to see more of in the future. We used to say why reinvent the wheel, I wonder
We have all been in the situation when you have some expensive electronics that you need to pack in a bag to take it on the road. Often there are not enough padded separations available to allow you to place one item in each section. There are a few options, you could use some bubble wrap, a few towels, some cardboard. The guys from Deadly Computer Blog have come
This one minute video above demonstrates how you can make a Paper Record Player with only a piece of construction paper, a needle and some tape. It is so interesting to see how simple the pressed record technology actual is. Now compare that to CD and DVD technology, you need a ton of tech to make heads or tails of the tiny pits that are burnt into those! Interested
When you are driving down the road in a modern car and a tune comes on that you don’t know you can press the info button to see who sings it and what the name of the song is. This data is courtesy of the Radio Data System. Edin has made a circuit so that you can add this data to your own radio such as the vintage radio
This Oscilloscope Display project uses no external components! All you need is the microcontroller and a power source. Source code is provided so you can build your own. Via: Electronics Lab "After programming the micro via the ICSP connector, place a jumper between the pins VDD and VPP (reset input tied to Vdd). The oscilloscope will be set for 2mS/div on X axis and 1V/div on Y axis. One
This shoe hack allows you to play MIDI with you shoes! No more boring walking around, now you can play a tune where every you go. 🙂 "I’ve put together a pair of shoes that, with a little help from an Arduino, will let me trigger MIDI signals. There are FSRs (Force Sensitive Resistors) in the heels and toes of the shoes, which serve as the tap sensors. Basically,
This Magic Mirror is an interesting way to get caught up on what is happening today. It will tell you how your stocks are doing, the local weather and more. It is also sure to be the most elaborate door bell that will be a conversation piece to all who see it. The software and electronics needed are sold as a kit. See the install steps here. "Take that
