Month: March 2011

More on the iPod-controlled GTO

In this follow-up to a video that Adam posted almost one year ago today, muscle car modder Dave Phipps gives a more detailed tour of his networked, iPod Touch-controlled ’69 GTO, and describes how he’s utilized the RedEye universal remote. Look, this dude has a 100-pair punchdown block in the trunk of his car! Here’s […]

Energy Harvesting – Is It For Fools?

Energy Harvesting – Is It For Fools?

Energy Harvesting – Is It For Fools? by Jeri Ellsworth… Extremely funny video! Jeri build’s a pedal powered 1980’s Nintedo excise bike to shows several ways to harvest energy with Linear Technologies power management products.   LTC3109EUF – Auto-polarity, Ultralow Voltage Step-Up Converter and Power Manager LTC3588EMSE – Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Power Supply It’s a […]

Where Have All the Robots Gone?

Where Have All the Robots Gone?

Right after the Japanese earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster, I began jokingly mentioning to friends: “At least Japan has lots of robots that can help.” Then, as the days have worn on, and the tragedies mount, I started seeing comments on Facebook and blogs, asking: “Where are the robots!?” Where are the robots? Japan is […]