ROV-in-a-box project kit
Here we go, a ROV in a box! (build your own underwater robot)… – [via] Link. Related: Making an PVC ROV Sub – Link. “Old School” ROV (remote operating vehicle) – Link. DIY Underwater ROV Project – Link.
Kits
Neodymics Cyclemotor electric bike conversion kit
Jeff writes – Neodymics Cyclemotor is a self contained powered wheel designed to instantly replace the front wheel of any standard bicycle. Prototype is powered at 72 volts by four unmodified Dewalt nanophosphate packs using a reverse engineered drill speed control and optical relays. Neodymics Cyclemotor electric bike conversion kit – Link.
Fuel cell car kit
When I was a kid, I lived for all of the science and tech kits I’d get for Christmas: the chemistry sets, the rocketry starter kit, the telescope set, the X-Acto hobby tool chest, etc. Today’s budding nerds get to experiment with hydrogen fuel cells, thanks to the Thames & Kosmos Fuel Cell Kit offered […]
“Green” surfboard kits
Brian writes – DIY eco-friendly surfboard building supplies. Bamboo fiberglass, stringer, and fins. Recyclable EPS foam core. Bio-plastic accessories. Eco-friendly epoxy. Comprehensive 5 DVD instructional vids show every step of the process for a great looking and even better performing surfboard your first board building project. Greenlight Surfboard Supply (warning, the site sings) – Link.
OpenTracker project
The OpenTracker project now has kits! – The OpenTracker is an APRS unit that transmits data via amateur radio Packet. Usually the OpenTracker is connected to the microphone input of a radio (generally a 2-meter handheld or mobile.) Data from a GPS receiver gets encoded and transmitted in APRS format, and in many parts of […]
QRPme – Tuna can kits
Jason writes – This amateur radio club provides kits uniquely packaged in tuna tins. When you build the kit, the tuna tin also serves as a chassis for your new project, complete with a nice label for the tin. Although most of the kits are geared towards QRP (low power ham radio) operators, Make readers […]
Linux based mobile dev kit
Huh, USB, touchscreen, WiFi looks like it has everything to tinker with… – Unicon System’s MKitâ„¢ development kit is the first and only unique mobile Linux development kit on the market. It gives professional developers and manufacturers the ability to create new handheld devices for industrial, security, educational and medical applications, as well as various […]
