Schematics are the functional diagram of electronic circuits. With so many designs available on the web, understanding how to read schematics can unlock a world of possibilities for the electronics maker. In fact, if you can read a schematic, you can build a circuit before even understanding how it works! [Via Laughing Squid]
Many people (myself included) have been impressed by the Laser Ball so I wanted to share it with the world. I originally envisioned the Laser Ball as a upgraded LED poi but after several variations its gone well beyond just another poi ball. Now it reminds me more of a lightsaber training droid… Want to […]
A simple way to make a laser microscope at home using a simple laser pointer, a syringe full of filthy water, two glasses, and a blank wall. [Via GTDW]
If you’re a regular user of the Google Reader RSS tool, you may have noticed that the most recent revamp hasn’t just attracted the usual complaints when any user interface is changed but, for some people, has caused serious performance problems. In my case I found that at one point (when I was scrolling through […]
What you’ll need: 1 X 1/4″ Pop up basin drain 1 X 1/2″ Extension tube 4 X rubber bands 1 X 1/4″ Slip nut and washer 2 X packs(of 4) O rings 1 X 1/4″ Slip joint washers (preferrably black) 1 X 3/4″ Hole cover Black magic marker (unless you gotblack slip joint washers) [Youtube […]
Want to make one for yourself? Just follow the (relatively) simple instructions right here. [Via]
Want to make your own? Just download the plan and follow the instructions! [Source: Paper Poseables| Via Super Punch]
B-Reel is not playing around, even though, technically, they are. The production company has rigged up one of those things we thought we’d have in the year 2000: mind-controlled toys. Using a Mindwave headset for measuring brain activity, an Arduino unit and a Processing script, a team of developers managed to hack together what you see […]
Holy crap this is impressive. George Katz of Air Command Water Rockets has launched a 2 stage cluster water rocket 800 feet into the air. We arrived at the launch site around 8am as usual and started setting up. It was overcast and there was a bit of a breeze going, but at least it […]
Getting antsy about all the changes on Facebook? Well, there’s a way for you to take a sneak peak now before the new feature launches next week! David Daw over at PC World magazine lays out the step-by-step instructions on how to hack your way into Facebook’s new Timeline.