Touch box 08/06/2007 Craig writes – Recently I have been exploring Physical Computing. I have always preferred learning new subjects by developing self-defined...
HOW TO – Sprinkler control with embedded linux 08/06/2007 Dave writes – Arek combines a wireless router, NAS, and a USB Bit Whacker to take control of his sprinkler...
DMX Coffee pot, Mark II 08/06/2007 Wesley writes – I was reading the entry on the computer controlled coffee maker and I thought of this- its...
Analog oscilloscope Pong 08/06/2007 Here’s a simple analog pong game for an oscilloscope using six chips (no microprocessor) – thanks John! – Link.
RPM analog clock 08/06/2007 Here’s a cool analog clock driven by PICAXE controller, thanks Paulo – Link.
HOW TO – NES Controller iPod Remote 08/06/2007 By embedding a PIC microcontroller into an NES controller, it can be converted into a replacement for Apple’s iPod remote,...
HOW TO – Convert a cheap USB to serial cable for TTL 08/06/2007 Here’s a how-to describing a modification to a cheap Prolific USB-Serial cable for programming an Arduino board – Link.
Baking SMT – toaster oven surface mount component soldering 08/06/2007 Wagner writes – Baking SMT on a cheap kitchen toaster oven is not difficult. You just need some patience and...
Austin Summerfest 2007 08/06/2007 David writes – We attended the Austin Summerfest ham meet up. I took along my limited digital camera to capture...