AVR controlled 8 channel dimmer switch
This is pretty nice, an AVR dimmer with RC5 and serial interface and ATtiny2313 (there’s a kit too, well PCBs) — Link.
Month: July 2007
Science, tech, electronicsy videos @ Alcatel-Lucent
Huh, Alcatel-Lucent has a ton of great videos on their site — Lightwave Communications Watch the first lightwave communications system take shape at Bell Labs. Charge Coupled Device Learn about the development of the charge-coupled device (CCD) at Bell Labs. UNIX Watch Bell Labs’ Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie talk about the birth of UNIX. […]
Mr. Baybus
Mr. Baybus is a microcontroller-based fan control system. It is a completely stand-alone unit, with no computer-control whatsoever… Link. But wait, there’s more – meet Mr. BayBus2 – Link.
HOW TO – Make your own LED bulbs
Claude shows you how to make your own LED light bulbs, he writes – After many attempts to make all sorts of LED-conversions I finally found one solution that is simple and efficient. Of course, you do need a great amount of patience in making this but when you consider the countless hours of pure […]
Composite Labs
A MAKE reader / Maker Faire attendee writes in – I saw a booth they [Composite Labs] had with combots at the 2007 maker fair. They had a nice setup… I ordered a few of their kits, they are made flawlessly, and the best part is that I can compete with them at RoboGames and […]
Sandpoint well project
Glen writes – In our area, water is pretty expensive, and there is a 150% sewer charge on top as well. Also, the ground is pretty much sand except for about 6 inches of top soil that the developer puts down for the grass. The sand seems to leech the water out of the topsoil […]
Modern porch furniture from old car parts
Modern porch furniture from old car parts. Popular Mechanics 1938 – Link. Related: Car hoods roof – Link.