Monthly Archives: January 2013

No new hardware changes for Raspberry Pi for 2013

Posted on January 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

Sounds like the author plans to keep it stable for the next year for now. http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/17/raspberry-pi-creator-doesnt-expect-a-sequel-in-2013/  

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Another Coffe Table Arcade with RPi

Posted on January 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

Not too much for directions, but still an interesting setup for an arcade into a coffee table using an LCD and a Raspberry Pi. http://www.ikeahackers.net/2013/01/lack-arcade-coffee-table.html

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Arduilay, 8 channel relay box with Arduino

Posted on January 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

This is neat, its directions on how to build an 8 channel A/C relay box with an arduino.  Why would this be useful?  Well if you are setting up a Haloween or Christmas lighting display for one…. http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduilay/%22

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How Fluid Coupling works

Posted on January 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

Video done in the 50’s about how fluid coupling (think transmissions) work.  Its pretty good and still applies today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leCEmJA0WsI

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Print your own hamburger out, it will only cost 1/3 a Mill.

Posted on January 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting concept where the use of a 3D printer to print out “meat”.  Only problem is the cost of materials will run around 300,000.  But still its an interesting proof of concept. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20972018

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Where is my 3D Printer (Xerox)?

Posted on January 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

I don’t usually do blog posts (not including my own), but this one was pretty good. Basically the Author goes on about why the big print companies haven’t built a 3D printer when they have all the building materials to … Continue reading →

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Cool Looking Unicycle with an Arduino Controller

Posted on January 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

OK this is a cool looking self balancing unicycle that uses an arduino under the hood to manage balancing.  Would I build one?  Heck no… http://hackaday.com/2012/12/14/self-balancing-unicycle-using-arduino-and-sparkfun-imu/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29  

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Android Garage Door Opener

Posted on January 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interestng writeup…not sure if I would use the expensive hardware to do this thought…(arduino, shield, etc) http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-Garage-Door-Opener-No-Andriod-programing/  

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Starcraft Broodwars running on Android

Posted on January 19, 2013 by robertwilkie

Via a Windows Emulator.  Still pretty impressive, now if the guys where not so small on the phone screen I might beable to place. http://www.ubergizmo.com/2013/01/starcraft-brood-wars-running-on-android-thanks-to-winulator-app/?utm_source=mainrss  

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Super Wifi Antenna

Posted on January 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

OK I stopped drooling.  It sounds promising but a bit pricey (120$).  However….I am a little doubtful on the range of a mile.  It looks like its only powered from the PC’s USB port.  No external power supply…so I question … Continue reading →

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