In this GSR-Monkey (Skin Conductance Measurement System) Martin Sona uses the principle of galvanic skin response to plot some data onto a grid. Two people can be connected and monitored at the same time. I can imagine using this system as a two way lie detector, how often do you get to turn the tables when performing a lie detector test? Via: Hacked Gadgets Comments “The hardware (besides the PC
Our friend Frank from theworkshop.ca has just completed the Dune Buggy Electric Conversion Part 4. We have been following this project right to the stage it is now, as in part 3 of the Dune Bug E build there was lots of fabrication. The machine is really taking shape now! The re-use of existing mechanical parts is great, it demonstrates that there is no need to always run out and
Check out this cool VISIONS OF THE AMEN art exhibit. The Strings are attached to motors which are modulated based on the pitch and volume of the singer. I can imagine something like this on stage at a concert, with lots of cool lighting it would be an incredible effect. Thanks Michell “A sculpture built around the property of spinning strings sweeping out sine waves. The really clever part is
A Turing Machine is something that you just think about, it isn’t a physical machine. Well now it is! Mike Davey has spent some time to create one. Mike built his Turing Machine to look the part however inside you will fine a Parallax microcontroller as the heart. Via: Make and HackADay “A Turing machine is a theoretical device that manipulates symbols contained on a strip of tape. Despite its
Have you ever been cut off by the most irresponsible driver in the world? Well what you need is a Harpoon Car Attachment to teach them a lesson. Simply ram them with the harpoon and bring them to a stop, if you still aren’t satisfied release the tear gas. Via: TechEBlog
If you are looking for something cool to do with your iPod Touch have a look at what Dave Phipps has done with his ’69 Pontiac GTO. Using an iPod Touch interfaced to a RedEye controller he now has remote control of many features. He has a good range (WiFi range) and can remotely open the windows, doors trunk and soft top. He can also start the car and rev
You might remember the Snow Removal Robot that we featured here last year. Well now there’s another snow blower to add to the snow removal automation list. The RoBo Blower is a remote controlled snow blower that allows you to remove all the snow you want from the comfort of your living room. Thanks Chip. “Herb Spencer is the inventor of The RoBo Blower. He is a master tinkerer and
