Boingboing had an interesting bit posted regarding a new alarm technique being used to alert deaf people in case of emergency. The concept uses the pungent aroma of horseradish extracts. Shiga University of Medical Science Hospital cooperated with the makers and carried out experiments to see if the horseradish smell can wake up people from […]
For those leathermen(and women) out there – The leatherman tool company has released a new slimmed down multitool product, clocking in at a little over 5 ounces. Rain Day magazine shares their hands-on impressions: The Leatherman Skeletool is a minimalist’s multi-tool. It has a pair of plier, a blade, wire cutters, bit driver, and a […]
Openmoko is an open source cell phone that runs a version of Linux. The creators have now published the CAD files for the Neo enclosure, bring the openness to a whole new level. You can design your own phone! – [via] Link. Related: OpenMoko: $300 Linux-powered mobile phone – Link.
The DELO watch by Aeolab (Elise Co and Nikita Pashenkov) is the coolest thing to come to boring wrist watches since old school Pac-Man watches from the 80s. Check out the video for some pretty nice time change customization graphics you can set on the prototype. DELO Watch – Link
File under “Cool-looking-industrial-devices”: The EXAscan is a handheld 3D laser scanner small enough to fit in a carry-on size suitcase. It uses 3 high resolution cameras in conjunction with a self-positioning target system alleviating any need for external tracking devices during scanning. And on top of all that it looks like special issue starfleet equipment. […]
Is it possible to be in love with a bike stand? Yes! …a bikestand with airpump(Heklucht), type Ypenburg The product has been conceived for an art project in Ypenburg (a newly build neighbourhood in the Netherlands). Eight products will be placed in front of eight houses. The goal of the project is to stimulate an […]
RoboGeek sent in this great set of photos of Spectrum Z510 3D printer objects he made. First, I love Make! I saw your Christmas wish (a Spectrum Z510 3D printer) and smiled. I had the job/privilege to work with one of these at a previous job. I am an AutoCad and MicroStation drafter and the […]
