Month: April 2008

Getting started with GALs

Getting started with GALs

“GALS,” not as in what creepy old guys call women, but GALs as in “Generic Logic Arrays.” GALs are the simplest member of the programmable logic family that also includes CPLDs and FPGAs. They are the modern replacement for the one-time programmable PAL devices that were first introduced in the late 1970’s. Unlike PALs, GALs […]

The Bulbdial Clock

The Bulbdial Clock

Reinventing obsolete devices seems quite popular now, enter the “Bulbdial” concept – I think we can all agree that sundials pretty much suck. They only have an hour hand, they don’t work at night or indoors, their accuracy changes with the seasons, and if you happen to live in the Southern hemisphere they run backwards. […]

“Safe Sparkle” Rally Update

“Safe Sparkle” Rally Update

Things are rolling full steam ahead with the Crafty Chica’s “Safe Sparkle” rally, which was spurred on by talk show host Ellen DeGeneres’ dislike for the shiny stuff we all love to use in our projects. I hope you’ll join us next Tuesday in front of NBC’s Burbank studios to help promote glitter awareness. I’ll […]