Bionic Eyes
Soon the blind will be able to see thanks to
DIY Computerized Embroidery
If you can’t afford to buy something, make it yourself. Full instructions and code are available to make your own computerized embroidery machine. “After seeing some computerized home embroidering/sewing machines in operation, we were intrigued. But they were priced in the range of a good multimedia PC system. We next happened upon a store where a large, costly embroidery system was in operation making large jacket designs. This was in
RSStroom Reader
Looking for a gift for the person who has everything? Why not get them a RSS printer for their washroom. “Introducing the RSStroom reader by Yi Tien Electronics, with this gadget you’ll be able to print the latest RSS headlines directly on to rolls of toilet paper. It also features Wi-Fi Connectivity, USB 2.0, and RSS 2.0/Atom compatibility. This reader interacts with your toilet bowl “biometrically†which basically means when
Pneumatic LEGO Wheel
Philippe Hurbain has created a pneumatic LEGO wheel. This wheel has no electronics and is controlled by two hand pumps, also made from LEGO. There are very detailed construction details available on his site that were created using LeoCAD and some LeoCAD plugins. “The principle is simple: * a piston is pressurized and contract. * this contraction causes an arm to pull out the wheel. This arm pushes on ground
Old School Nixie Clock
OK this is another Nixie clock right? WRONG! Ryan Brooks has gone old school, he built this clock around 31 year old processor technology! The controller chip is a MOS 6502, unlike modern microcontrollers this CPU requires a host of supporting circuitry and logic for it function. Ryan has all of the details you need to build your own on his site. “So, I wanted a Nixie clock and I
The Leaf Project
The Leaf is an interesting artificial intelligence and vision robotic system. It is open source, software and construction details are available on the Leaf Project Web site. There are three Leaf system developers: * Bruce Weimer who has made some other very interesting systems. * Robin Hewitt, she likes to see what makes robots tick. * Alex Brown who, no surprise, has also made some interesting robots. “From Left to
Interactive LED Dining Table
Seems to be a table theme going here. This table is sure to keep your guests entertained! I am not sure which one I like more, this one or the LED Disco Bar? If colored LEDs aren’t your thing why not have a look at a white LED table. “We made a dining table with a frosted glass top lit by 448 multicolored LEDs that respond, in a complex and