Neat, Ben @ arstechnica.com spotted this $50 breakout box turns the GP2X game system into completely open Linux system – “The Breakout Board plugs into the EXT port of the GP2X and turns it into a full computer with 4xUSB ports, RS232, Audio and Video out & Jtag. You can plug in various USB devices […]
It sounds menacing, but it’s not – here’s how to make a vinegar/baking soda grenade – Link. Related: Why does this work? “Ask a scientist” Acid/base neutralization: HC2H3O2 (acetic acid) + HCO3- (bicarbonate ion) —-> H H2CO3 (carbonic acid) + C2H3O2- (acetate ion) H2CO3 —–> H2O + CO2 The foaming is the liberation of CO2 […]
We are delighted to announce that we have decided to host a European Maker Faire the evening of Wednesday, September 20 in Brussels, Belgium. This event is free and open to anyone possessing the Maker spirit. All Makers are welcome! The hours are 1930 to 2130, and the location is the Hotel Le Plaza, Brussels, […]
Here’s how to make a simple 8×8 animated LED signboard using a PIC (source included) – [via] – Link. Related: PIC microcontrollers – a beginner’s guide – Link.
Finally, a personal blimp – “The goal of this work is the creation an aircraft capable of silent, steerable, sustained, and affordable flight. No such craft exists today. Construction of the first human-carrying Personal Blimp is complete. Tethered flight testing began in Q2 of 2006. Free flight testing is expected to begin in August of […]
H.R. (Bart) Everett made a 1/3-scale fiberglass replica of the A-4 Skyhawk for his son, he writes – “I constructed this 1/3-scale fiberglass replica of the A-4 Skyhawk, flown at the time by the Blue Angels precision flight demonstration team, in the late 70s while stationed in Montgomery, AL. I had initially intended to build […]
Flickr user tofuttibreak scanned in an old out of print knitting booklet that has more clear and concise knitting instructions. The simple illustrations are great. It’s a handy reference to bookmark when you just can’t remember how to cast on or do a slip stitch. [ via ] Link.
