One of the problems with traditional turbine generators is that they are only really efficient and cost-effective at large scales. They may be great for feeding the grid, but an efficient, cheap, and portable device to power your cell phone or charge a radio a wind turbine will never be. Shawn Frayne’s invention, the Windbelt, […]
Do you want your pumpkin to stand out this Halloween? Do you want more than just a candle in it? Why not try making your own flashing AVR pumkin lights: Steve posted complete instructions on our discussion forums – Link. DIY HALLOWEEN from MAKE & CRAFT! It’s here!! DIY HALLOWEEN 2007 from the editors of […]
Scenes from Maker Faire, it’s JAMMING
Narumi Ogawa let us know that she is having an Amigurumi class tomorrow at The Little Knittery from 1 to 4 pm. She is teaching the Owl, which is perfect for Halloween. The class includes owl eyes, pipe cleaner (for the beak), stuffing, and owl pattern. The Owl pattern is exclusive to the class and […]
This is a nice way of taking your PC back to the 1930s Art Deco designed world. Maybe it will also make us think back to the time when consumer electronics weren’t just pocket-sized gadgets that can be thrown away after a couple years of use. The Art Deco PC Mod – [via] – Link
Here’s a nice how-to on building a wireless transceiver for embedded RF applications. Now you just have to find a pumpkin to stick these in for the ultimate Halloween scare. How To Build Your Own Wireless Transceiver Link
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