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Monthly Archives: October 2013
Dangerous Prototypes » Blog Archive » uCAN: A protocol stack for microcontroller networking
The author basically is suggesting using CAN protocol for talking to different embedded systems for low power. Good idea, he even has an arduino shield to help support it. http://dangerousprototypes.com/2013/10/09/ucan-a-protocol-stack-for-microcontroller-networking/
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Hacking the Airfresher for a bathroom fan
OK this looks a bit lame, but its self contained. The author took an airfresher, arduino, and a few other parts and basically made a bathroom fan that would turn on when the humidity hit a certain level. Clever hack … Continue reading
WeMo now has a lightswitch
At $50 a switch, WeMo (Belkin) makes an outlet switch (plugin) that can be controlled via WiFi. And now they have a lightswitch that does the same thing. This is the better way towards home automation than the other existing … Continue reading
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Need a simple circular sander, use a PC fan and a PS
This was just too funny to ignore. My 2 cents, harbor freight may have a better solution. But if you need to sharpen something on the fly, here is a good workaround for a sander. http://www.instructables.com/id/Improvised-Electric-KnifeTool-sharpener/
ACS under investigation for funny accounting practices
Looks like the law is catching up to ACS on some of its accounting problems it had before Xerox bought it out. Which makes one wonder, since Xerox went thru this already in the late 90s/early 2000s, you think they … Continue reading
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Xerox a Top Innovator according to Thomson Reuters
Of course its all based on patent filings. I see a few problems here. It could be the patents are just filed for a war chest and trading. The other issue is most patents have been in the works for … Continue reading
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An Arduino “Radar” Installation | MAKE
Nice project where the author uses an arduino with some ultrasound sensors and a servo to make a “radar” like application. The only thing that worries me is the data displayed on the laptop seems to be a full swing … Continue reading
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Servo-controlled Lightswitch
Nice write-up and directions on instructables on building a remote light switch control with a slide/toggle switch. I have seen similar stuff with dimmer switches, first time I seen one done this way. Its a good hack as the author … Continue reading
An Extracurricular And Deadly Use For Pencils
Have I mentioned I love the slingshot channel? This time he has what looks like a modified chinese crossbow into a revolving shooter. Fun to watch. http://lilyhnewman.kinja.com/an-extracurricular-and-deadly-use-for-pencils-1441832795/@lilyhnewman?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmodo%2Ffull+%28Gizmodo%29
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How to use a 16-bit A/D with an Arduino
Nice write-up on using an analog to digital converter from TI with an arduino. http://tronixstuff.com/2013/07/02/tutorial-arduino-and-the-ti-ads1110-16-bit-adc/
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