Video from the NASA/VCU FIRST robotics competition – A lot of durability and articulation seem required for this bot-bout. It’s really amazing what a group of high school students can crank out in six weeks. Get a closer look at some of the players and makers involved: NASA Langley Research Center/VCU School of Engineering FIRST […]
You can easily update your Twitter status from the command line using cURL. The Tech-Recipes blog posted this handy command line hack: With cURL installed, you can post to Twitter from the terminal window by using the following syntax: curl -u yourusername:yourpassword -d status=”Your Message Here” http://twitter.com/statuses/update.xml You will receive a response containing the XML […]
The Minthesizer is a low voltage, low power, analog synthesizer. The board is almost entirely made from surface-mount components, so you better have a steady soldering hand if you try and make one for yourself. Check out the link for more information about the build, including the schematics. – Link Related: Matchbox Synthesizer – Link
Using rechargeable batteries is a good idea, but charging them is sometimes a lengthy process. This DIY battery charger could solve that problem. The charger has several safety features, including protection from overheating, and is well documented. – Link Related: DIY battery charger – Link
Typically the creation of a hologram involves lasers and various other expensive equipment and materials. William J. Beaty figured out a low-tech way to create your own holograms using a simple abrasion technique that requires only a compass and a chunk of plastic. He came across the idea while walking through a parking lot, noticing […]
Regine at We Make Money Not Art posted a nice roundup of the interesting projects going on at Kitchen Budapest. She writes: Kitchen Budapest, a new media lab which opened its doors in June 2007, invites researchers, designers and artists to explore the convergence of mobile communication, online communities and urban space but also their […]
Ben sent in his tremolo effects pedal that he made out of a couple of 4066 IC’s. The circuit has its limitations, since it is based on an LED chaser, but the overall effect is pretty cool. Ben is a long time reader, and a first time submitter to the MAKE blog. Let’s hope he […]
