Wow, this is a mega-uber guide to using USB as a power source, handy! The Universal Serial Bus (USB) has become a popular method of connecting computer peripherals. The original USB 1.1 specification limited data rates to about 12 Mbits/sec. The updated USB 2.0 spec increases those rates to up to 480 Mbit/sec. Both versions […]
To track running/jogging distances I’ve tried all the wrist based GPS units and I’m not really that interested in the iTunes Nike product yet – So for now, I’m using the (free) Gmaps pedometer. You usually know where you start and where you turn around, so it’s as accurate as it needs to be for […]
Gary writes in – I’ve worked a bit with BASIC Stamp microcontrollers from Parallax, specifically the BS2p40. Last week I noticed one in the hands of a character in episode 20 of season 6 of “24.” It showed up again in episode 21. Without giving too much away, this chip (on “24,” not mine!) is […]
David writes in – NAND flash chips are used in all sorts of electronics for storing information/firmware etc. If you are interested in trying to get the information out to study, then I may have something useful for you. This is how I read the flash chip without removing it from the device. uC Hobby […]
Chipwhich sent in this solar powered microbot based on a Picaxe (PIC with bootloader) – This is a small solar powered progammable robot. It’s design was inspired by BEAM robots, but whereas those devices are usually entirely hardware based, I favor systems which rely on software. Allowing programmability, however basic, introduces a whole new level […]
J_Hodgie writes – This instructable will show you how to create a multifunction platform with a thermometer, chronograph (count up timer), count down timer, and light display. It is also intended to be a platform for other analog sensors or any other functions you can think of. instructables : Multifunction Digital Thermometer – Link. Related […]
Matt wrote in with his article for the instrument he to his local Dorkbot music event in Columbus last week, he writes – This project started as an instrument for Sonic Tooth, our local Dorkbot music event. I was looking for something where you could put any sound into the mix. As an instrument, it’s […]
