Daniel writes – “Here’s a homemade version of the Power Squid, a variation on a power strip. Instead of plugging your cords into a strip, you get power by plugging into little extension cord outlets that look a little like tentacles. In a regular power strip, big transformers block nearby outlets. In the Power Squid, […]
Mac 595 writes – “Here’s a low cost development tool which provides an interface from a CompactFlash Card to a Microchip PIC Microcontroller, with source code to perform byte read and write operations to the card. Also, an IDE header on the board allows access to the CF Card without a microcontroller, allowing a PC […]
I’ve never ordered from here, anyone? Seems like they have a lot of great stuff (check out the catalog) – “Antique Electronic Supply is your source with the largest supply of new old stock and current production vacuum tubes in the world. We also have an enormous supply of parts, supplies and literature for your […]
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This heat activated color changing paint looks like it would be a lot of fun for projects, a tub/shower that changes color based on temperature is awesome – “Eclipse is a single event heat reactive basecoat that changes from Black to White or from Blue to White. Eclipse can be sprayed through any standard paint […]
Jack sent in his woodworking project books for kids, he writes – “I’ve used BUILDER BOARDS, which are like giant notched popsicle sticks kids use to make their own playhouse, for over ten years and they are finally catching on at children’s musems. My book gives plans on how to make them. WOODSHOP FOR KIDS […]
TangMu writes “Recycle your used drinks cans into potential fire hazards!! A modern take on the paper lantern… now even shinier” – You will need: Any size or shape of drinks can (Preferably unopened as of yet as we need the flat top to balance the tea light on) Something to put said contents of […]
