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August 25, 2014
Sintratec: Affordable Home SLS Printer Coming Soon
Desktop Selective Laser Sintering, or SLS, is a highly sought after item in the 3d printing world. SLS printers print by layering fine powder, then selectively “sintering” or melting it with a laser. Since there is a solid “cake” of powder, no support materials are necessary. Typically these machines are […]
New Project: DIY Sound Effects
I give a very brief overview of how to create sound effects, how to record them, and even how you can automate sound effects.
New Project: Make-an-Entrance Party Doorbell
Next time you host a party, wouldn’t it be great if your guests could choose what kind of entrance to make? The Make-an-Entrance Party Doorbell lets them do just that. It’s a wireless doorbell that has four buttons. Your guests can select between themes you choose, say, royal fanfare, heavy […]
The ChalkJET Writing Machine
“Way back” in 2009, students in the UC Berkley “ME 102″ class came up with this excellent automatic chalk-spraying machine. It uses 8 cans of spray-chalk to spray the message of your choosing onto the sidewalk or street as you push it along. This device is controlled by two Arduino […]
Surplus Tank Yoke Becomes an Incredible Game Controller
What do you get when you combine surplus military hardware with a computer interface? In this case, probably the beefiest computer game controller you’ve ever seen made out of an old M1 Abrams training simulation’s turret yoke. This controller functions as a “twisty yoke,” as featured on the Star Wars […]
Roll up, roll up, for the Trondheim Maker Faire
Roll up, roll up, once again for the greatest show (and tell) on Earth, and the second Maker Faire in Trondheim, Norway.
August 24, 2014
Biometric Golf Cart Security System
If you live in an area where golf carts are used to get around like Youtuber “ramicaza,” you might consider carrying a key around for your golf cart a hassle. I suppose one could simply install a switch instead of the key to start the vehicle up, but if you […]
Smart Cap Is A Fully Functional AR/VR Headset
An alternative to Google Glass costs just a fraction as much and has its own unique style.The Smart Cap was designed around the Raspberry Pi SBC, USB camera and LCD with an external microphone for voice commands.
August 23, 2014
Upcycled Guitars Made From Abandoned Homes
Wallace Detroit Guitars are making musical lemonade by using dissembled wood from Detroit's abandoned homes to create beautiful upcycled guitars.
League Of Legends Fishbones Rocket Launcher
Harrison Krix of Volpin Props designed an exact replica of League of Legends Fishbones rocket launcher.Unfortunately, it won’t actually fire real munitions.
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