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Make your own Atari 2600 labels

Make your own Atari 2600 labels

An image I saw in Phil Dangler’s photostream clued me into this awesome application: This Atari 2600 Label Maker produces authentic looking Atari 2600 “Picture Labels” using your own image and title. The “Picture Label” is the most common Atari 2600 label and features a large image on a black background. The game title is […]

Simple robot how-to

Simple robot how-to

David writes – This tutorial will show you how to make a very simple robot that will avoid obstacles on the ground. It uses no microcontrollers, no servos, and there is no need to program. The simple design make its an ideal project for those wanting to tryout robotics and also makes a great weekend […]

Bot rock with the Robotmakers

It’s called “Building a Robot,” but it’s not actually about building bots, it’s a silly-cool video featuring a plastic wind-up robot toy, called The Personal Apprentice (one of which sits on my desk staring back at me while I type this), and lots of cool analog synths, some home-built. Lots of animated patch bay action. […]