This is one very cool looking Propeller Clock Build! It is based on the ATmega324P and was programmed in BASCOM-AVR. There is more information in this forum post (translator needed). Unlike my Spinning Display project this one does not have wire connections to power the rotating section instead it uses induction to power the spinning section. Thanks for the tip Muris.
Our good friend Bob Davis has been doing some more high voltage tinkering. He has been working on another High Voltage Washer Launcher, this is a new and improved version of some of his past high voltage projects. If you are just looking for some explosive fun have a look at 4:35 and 5:45. I love the use of the safety broom. 🙂 “My old 8 capacitor power supply is
Amit Pate, a graduate of Computer Science from Vishveshwarya Technological University developed SixthSense which is a Gesture Controlled Computing Device. We have seen similar Gesture Controlled Devices before, with the cost being only around $300 this could be something we see commercialized in the near future. Via: HG Comments “In a simple way, a gesture-controlled wearable computing device that feeds you relevant information and turns any surface into an interactive
Ever wanted to have a alarm system that could fit into your pocket? Well have a look at this Zippo Burglar Alarm, it’s pocket sized since all the electronics are stuffed into a Zippo lighter. It is based around a Picaxe microcontroller which controls a few IR LEDs and monitors an IR Receiver module. The alarm is a piezo buzzer which is also mounted in the tiny case. “It works
Most of us have seen the game of life, and those programmers among us have probably had to implement this game in code. Windell Oskay and Lenore Edman of Evil Mad Scientists Laboratories have made a huge version of this game for a new exhibit at the San Jose Museum of Art. I can see they got lots of use out of their laser cutter in the making of the
I am lucky to live in Manitoba where we have an excess of hydro electric power that is sold to our neighboring provinces and states. I have not been impacted with the results of my electrical grid being shut down due to excess demand. Our friend David Pedersen from Volunteer Lab Rat has devised an Intelligent Power Consumption Adjustment Device which would help to remedy the issue many places have
These DIY Motorized Rollerblades would be perfect for people who like skating but want a bit more distance and speed capability. Via: Zedomax “The blades have the following characteristics: All-wheel drive with four hub motors, which are the most compact drive solution possible. The motors add minimal drivetrain drag to the system, so the skates can still be used normally. I contend this should always be available as a backup
