Open source MP3 player kits
Here are a couple open source MP3 player kits, PCB/schematics & source are all available – Link.
Tools
Toolmonger’s Top 5 tools this week…
Chuck from Toolmonger does a great round up of their Top 5 tools of the week, check it out – “This week we found ProVision’s “Eagle” fiber optic scope, a $225 lighted scope that’ll fit through the plug hole into an engine cylinder to show you what’s really going on in there, and we reviewed […]
Gloom-II – Mini-sumo robot (Modded Solarbotics Sumovore kit)
Mr_tentacle posted a bit about his new robot, the Gloom II – he writes “Gloom II replaces the original “Gloom”, which died of unknown causes. This is a Solarbotics Sumovore kit, which is a decent kit as these things go, but had a few issues, the biggest being a flawed trace on the main board […]
Timed, washable soap/ink for kids – SquidSoap
This soap is meant for kids, but looks like tons of fun- “SquidSoap works by applying a small ink mark on a person’s hand when they press the pump to dispense the soap. The ink is designed to wash off after the hands are washed for about 15-20 seconds, which is the time recommended by […]
1930’s Home moviemaking kit review
James @ Retro Thing reviews a movie making kit from the 1930’s – “Inside the box are several complete scripts, special props mentioned in the scripts, title cards, even pre-made animated titles to splice in! Since home movies had no sound abilities, the scripts play like old silent films. This strikes me as a quite […]
$39 MP3 player board, OS ARM programmer and rubber buttons
Spark Fun dropped some new electronics – I really want to make a DIY MP3 player with the new board…. A ready to go VS1002 MP3 decoder board. Includes SD socket, battery holder, voltage regulation, and audio jacks. Add your choice of controllers and you’ve got a configurable MP3 player! – Link. A new beefy […]
Embedded Linux starter kit
Adding to the list of interesting kits… EMAC has a $399 embedded Linux starter kit – “Embedded computers are integrated into all sorts of common equipment, from soda machines to incubators. Since these systems require high reliability and low failure rates, more and more companies are loading Linux onto these embedded computers. The Linux Starter […]