Wearables

The real life TRON race…

The real life TRON race…

TronThis is from earlier this year, but I didn’t see how it was done – so here it is. Ever want to make your own TRON lightcycle game? But not a video game, real life! Here’s a page that details how a group of racers hacked up gear and software to make a real life TRON racing game. Ingredients: “gps-receiver, backpack with laptop(Tatonka Serverpack with Gateway Solo 2500), keyboard, trackball (from old broken laptop), helmet (giro switchblade) with display (old viewfinder)” Link.

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Make a hard drive belt buckle…

Make a hard drive belt buckle…

55865703 5Ba2Acdeb1 THere’s a Flickr photo set on making a belt buckle from a hard drive. Ingredients: Hard Drive platter (Jaz disk), paper clip, hacksaw, screw(s), and small sheet of basswood (for guide). Out of the recent “technology” on a belt projects, I think I like this one the most – it’s subtle but still recognizable. [via] Link.

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Intel’s Urban Atmospheres at the SFMoMA

Intel’s Urban Atmospheres at the SFMoMA

56928239 03D130772B SMake pal Jacob hit the Urban Atmospheres presented by Intel. “Welcome to a party where the guests are tracked by RFID and their location is graphed overtime. They are represented by a baron a projected bar graph whose color changes depending on their location in the party. More information about this opening can be found on the Urban Atmospheres website.” Link

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Calling all tips

Calling all tips

I’m starting to gather interesting tips people have, from how to best clear ice from a frozen car to great websites that make your life easier. Making things is great, but sometimes the little stuff is just as good. If you have a favorite tip (the kind that gets you slaps on the back and free drinks), send to tips AT makezine DOT com….

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Energy Generating Backpack

Energy Generating Backpack

Energy BackpackLawrence Rome, a biologist at the University of Pennsylvania has led the development of a backpack that can generate around 7 watts of electricity, without solar cells, and actually providing a more comfortable backpack in the process. Taking advantage of vertical motion, much like some wave generators, the backpack harnesses body movements while hiking. Link.

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eWatch – super PDA watch

eWatch – super PDA watch

Ewatch Rev1 Thumb Fossil isn’t going to SPOT any longer, looks bad- but this watch project looks amazing! eWatch is a wearable computing system that can be worn on your wrist. It has several sensors that gather information about the user and the environment. It can attract the user’s attention with visual and/or tactile notifications. eWatch supports wireless Bluetooth communication which allows it to interface with a computer, PDA, or cellular phone. The wrist watch form factor allows open exposure to the environment making it ideal for ascertaining user state information. This also means that eWatch is instantly viewable and always accessible to the user. Link.

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