Zombie Laser Tag
Zombies are our friends right? The guys over at The Transistor has put together tons of junk and made a cool game.
Electronic Hacks
Typewriter automated using Solenoids
Remember ZORK? Take a look at this typewriter which has been automated by hooking up tons of electro-mechanical goodness to an old typewriter! Thanks for the tip Jack. “Each key is attached by fishing line to a solenoid, an electromechanical device that pulls down when electric current is passed through it. The solenoids sit behind and underneath the typewriter in a multi-layer structure. The solenoids are connected to a MOSFET,
A Look Inside GirlTech Sugar Cubes
Joby Taffey from EE-Fail cracked open a GirlTech Sugar Cube to see what made them tick. You are able to decide what type of device you have by playing with the configuration jumpers. I am not surprised at how shitty the build quality looks, I guess the only QC is if the thing works and not how well it was constructed.
Mr. T Flying Halloween Ghost
Wow, check out this cool Mr. T Flying Halloween Ghost. This contraption is guaranteed to put the scare into some kids in your neighborhood! Have a close look at the ghost above, those aren’t fancy shoulder pads, those are helicopter blades. With a bit of electronic magic this ghost can fly through the sky. 🙂 Thanks Michael. “Mr. T is a built on a very simple aluminum frame. There are
Lightning Simulator Project
Saying this project is a Lightning Simulator is a bit of an understatement since it is also a breathalyzer, a music light show and much more. It’s setup on an outdoor patio and looks like it is tons of fun! Check out the build log for lots more information on this complex build. Via: Make “The project also needed sound for the Breathalyzer feature as well as some of the
Electronic Candy Dispenser
This Electronic Candy Dispenser by Noel Portugal is sure to put some smiles on the adults who are lugging their kids around in a few days. You might remember the Text Messaging Security System project that Noel did earlier in the year. Via: ioBridge “When trick-or-treaters show up at my house they can text, call, or tweet a code displayed on an LCD screen to get theirĂ‚Â HalloweenĂ‚Â candy. They can also
LED Halloween Pumpkin Display
Halloween is just around the corner, this LED Halloween Pumpkin Display is sure to make a kid looking for some candy stop for a second look. This project by Mike Szczys from Hack a Day used a ton of LEDs and is able to display any message to your Halloween guests. Thanks Mike. “The display I built has 70 LEDs. If you individually address each LED you’re going to need