Simple may be a relative term for this project. It takes some soldering skill and electronics knowledge to make this thermometer. Everything about this build is well documented, and it really is a good place to start learning about I2C communications and electronics. This thermometer can be used as a standalone thermometer with LCD display […]
This has to be one of the coolest lamps out there. It reminds me of those expanding spheres you can find in most toy stores. I don’t have any more information about the lamp, but I thought it was still worth a quick post. I believe the lamp was originally made for the 2007 Dutch […]
My pal Jesse Hurdus, who helped me out on my robot book, was also part of Virginia Tech’s VictorTango Urban Challenge Team. He writes to Robots.net: “Thought I’d send some interesting news your way. Team VictorTango’s base vehicle platform for the Urban Challenge (which placed third, just behind Stanford), is now being sold as a […]
Robot rock! the Trons practicing “Sister Robot” in the lounge before their up and coming Ignition Fringe Festival shows! I think Ham (vox and rhythm guitar) is sooo dreamy! Who’s your fave? – The Trons [via MatrixSynth]
Eric Archer makes some incredible electronic instruments – Among his collection is the money synthesizer, a geometric oscillator[as seen above] modified to produce complex patterns similar to the engraving designs found on currencies throughout the world – I’m not interested in counterfeiting. I’ve wandered into this area simply to explore the beautiful, peculiar patterns that […]
Here are some videos and photos from Robogames 2008 in San Francisco, CA! RoboGames is the world’s largest open robot competition with over 70 different events. Combat robots, walking humanoids, soccer bots, sumo bots, and even androids that do kung-fu. Some robots are autonomous, some are remote controlled. Photos from Robogames 2008. Related: Scott Beale […]
This project uses a Nokia 6100 LCD and breakout board along with a hacked, tiny digital picture frame and can wirelessly download mages from Flickr to display on the screen. This is a great project with some detailed instructions including circuit diagrams and parts list at the link below. Flickr images on a Nokia LCD
