HOW TO – Solder SMD components
Spark Fun Electronics shows you how to solder SMD components (and shows a nice Simon kit!), tons of videos and step-by-steps… Link.
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CLARAty – Reusable robotic software framework
NASA released the first installment of their CLARAty reusable robotic software framework to the public, the modules have: math infrastructure, device drivers for motors, cameras, computer vision, image, and 3D processing… You can check out CLARAty here – Link.
HOW TO – Make a Green Lantern ring- glowing version
Honus writes – Here’s how to make your own resin cast Green Lantern ring.This a complete overhaul of my original instructable on how to make a Green Lantern ring, which previously only showed how a cast sterling silver ring is created. Since many people don’t have access to silver casting equipment I decided to show […]
HOW TO – Build a camcorder
Jonas made a DIY camcorder, he writes – I have always wanted a camcorder for myself and not just any camcorder. I wanted one a bit like a professional broadcast camcorder, where I would be able to mount ad-ons like pre-amps, lights and all the other ever so cool stuff you’ll see professionals packing. However […]
HOWTO use the Wiimote buttons in Flash
A while back, WiiNintendo posted the keycodes that are detectable by Javascript when the Wii’s buttons are pressed. With this ability, you can create Javascript games that will play on your Wii. Unfortunately, even though the Wii browser ships with the Flash plugin, those keycodes cannot be detected natively in the Flash environment. Quasimondo came […]
3310 Nokia LCD & PIC 12f683
Pyrofer writes – Here’s a single chip game watch – using only a nokia 3310lcd and a pic 12f683. I’ve written a boulderdash clone you can wear on your wrist powered by a single cr2032 battery, lasting several days & the whole thing is very low power. Large scrolling maps mean the small screensize isnt […]
For sale: Bomb Squad Robot Pedsco RMI-3 nuclear & industrial
Be you own City of Boston bomb squad, bidding starts at $10k – Attention, robotics enthusiasts, law enforcement agencies, or parents who are too scared to venture into your teenager’s bedroom… up for auction at LabX this week is one Bomb Squad Robot Pedsco RMI-3. Perhaps one of the top coolest items to be listed, […]