This Robotic Camera for Hole Investigation system by Cannibal Robotics was built to have a look in a mystery hole. The camera can pan and tilt, the unit takes serial movement commands so that it can be driven from outside the hole using a tether cable (that can also be used to yank out the robot if it gets stuck). The system uses 4 servo motors that have been
Our friend from Another Coilgun Site is working on a new 32 LED Programmable Sequencer, the results are looking good! The board design and software interface look very good. It looks like shortly you will be able to purchase your very own.
Here is a great way to ring in the new year with some friends and technology. It allows you to wire up the fireworks before you start consuming beverages and watch your handy-work when the time is right. "The Mortars are all on the 16th channel. the "Det" channel. I’ve ran an extension cord out to the street and plugged it into a 12 volt 1 amp power supply.
If you are wanting to grow some plants indoor on a budget have a look at this LED Plant Grow Box idea. The LEDs look similar to the 10mm White LEDs that we sell but unfortunately ours don’t get marked down 80% off after Christmas. 🙁 If LEDs aren’t for you have a look at the other grow box that is shown at the The Cheap Vegetable Gardener, for
Matt has put together a good looking M1A2 Abrams RC Battle Tank. The drive system looks nice and beefy, there is a pulley system on the inside which drives a chain system on the outside where it can get wet and muddy. When this thing is loaded with some ammo I don’t think I would want to see it in a back alley. "The speed controllers I used are
Many of us are currently battling the elements. Clearing snow is a necessary task but it doesn’t have to be tiring. 🙂 There are many contraptions that allow us to use technology to give us a hand. Here are a few interesting ideas that I am sure will catch on… The one pictured above and in the video is autonomous but I think there is still room for some
We have seen lots of RFID projects over that past year but this RFID Dorm Room Door Unlocking System is sure to catch on. Using suction cups to mount the unit is a nice touch since when this hack is removed there will be no signs that anything funny was done to the lock. I predict that in the next 3 to 4 years we will be seeing this
