Nixie Tube kits
TubeClock has a really nice selection of Nixie tube clock kits, any makers buy and build one of these from them? Post up in the comments… Link.
Technology
HOW TO – Make a temperature-based fan controller without a thermistor
Nick made a temperature-based computer fan controller that use a reverse-biased diode for temperature sensing – From a design standpoint, the only complaint I have about my Shuttle small form factor desktop is the extremely fragile on-board fan controllers. All three have died over the past two years after being used to regulate the single […]
Clive had an engagingly surreal stage presence…
Karen sent in the latest (and new) GadgetFreakUK – Special effects designer Clive Mitchell’s electric match controller is intended for producing small-scale special effects like a confetti rainstorm. An electric match is a common device for firing pyrotechnics on stage – it works by passing a current through a thin nichrome wire, which in turn […]
Physical computing with the Arduino
The Arduino platform is an affordable way to start monkeying around with microcontrollers, embedded programming, and physical computing. Hackszine reader scjohannes sent us this link to a Arduino “getting started” guide on Instructables: Do you wish to earn your geek card – pronto? Lets get started! This guide will start you on the path to […]
Parallel Port clock
This is great! An analog quarts clock movement driven from a parallel port, Thanks Toby! Link.
Skype for Nokia N800 coming July 2007
Kevin C. Tofel posts some big news+a great photo (shown above) for N800 fans: Skype support for the Nokia N800 is right around the corner. I got a chance to see it, but it won’t be available as a download until some time in July. The Nokia N800 already supports Gizmo for VoIP, but the […]
Automatic temp controller data logger for a slow cooker
Automatic temp controller data logger for a slow cooker from Circuit Cellar Issue 154 May 2003 — Most chefs would argue that barbecuing is more art than science. Nevertheless, John introduced ATmega8-based technology to the procedure. The result? An automatic temperature controller that eliminates the need for constant vigilance when slow cooking. Circuit Cellar – […]