The Order of the Science Scouts of Exemplary Repute and Above Average Physique has merit badges for science-y types, perfect for lab coats… all of them are hilarious. Which ones would you earn? The “MacGyver” badge. In which the recipient has demonstrated that his/her science communciation prowess was handy in simplifying a potentially challenging scenario. […]
These paper logic goats look like a lot of fun and a great way to learn about logic gates, they’re not free, but only a couple bucks… The central processing unit lies at the heart of every computer, a vast collection of microscopically small switches and logic-gates. Now, through the power of paper we bring […]
“thelastnameavailable” posted up a few nice surface mount soldering videos – if you’re in to soldering, then this is for you. YouTube – thelastnameavailable videos – Link. More: HOW TO – Salvage surface mount components – Link. Using SMT components in your electronics projects – Link. HOW TO – SMD soldering (Surface mount devices) – […]
This looks interesting… a linear stepper motor controller kit, open source, for CNC machines… Open Source! Circuit Diagram, PCB (Board) Layout, and PIC Software all available online. (Kit/PCB sales support PICList.com) Also: user code modifications. Standard step + direction inputs easy connection to a parallel port for up to 7 units. Use with standard CNC […]
Funny story, actually not so much – I “almost” lost all my data on my main system and a back up drive in a weird flood (water) incident and then a burnt out hard drive on the sole survivor laptop. Using a bunch of tools, hot air gun and coffee I restored about 99% of […]
This might be the coolest ring ever – apparently it was designed in 3D, then 3D printed, then cast in silver – incredible. Pipe by ~gandolfi on deviantART – [via] Link. Related: Silver sterling Gandolfi (artist’s site) – Link.
Jenny stopped in and we chatted about metal etching, she later made her own cards for a lot cheaper than I was — Cheap as in you still need a laser, but cheaper… …pt made his using metal blanks found here, but I decided I needed a cheaper and quicker method. So I started looking […]
