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May 28, 2007

Robotic microcontroller programmer (with video)

by @ 6:43 pm. Filed under Electronics

Automated robotic microcontroller programmer
Anyone who's read this blog for any amount of time knows that I love microcontrollers and projects made with them. Well, here's a microcontroller project that creates more microcontrollers. Is this the beginning of a Terminator-esque future?
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May 21, 2007

Phidgets: Easy to use USB circuit goodies

by @ 3:15 pm. Filed under Electronics

Phidgets controller
If you've ever wanted to be able to add easy USB interfacing to your electronic circuits, the Phidgets USB modules might just be what you need.
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May 15, 2007

Did you know: future, globalization, tech (video)

by @ 12:35 pm. Filed under Fun Stuff, Video

What will the future hold?
This video will put things in perspective. The world is moving fast - will we be able to keep up?
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May 13, 2007

Steam powered turbine radio control tank

by @ 9:47 am. Filed under Fun Stuff, Video

Homebuilt steam turbine powered tank
Looking like something out of the Wild Wild West (preferably the original series!) this homebuilt radio controlled tank is powered by a steam turbine. Video inside.
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May 12, 2007

Fun Google Maps trick

by @ 1:11 pm. Filed under Fun Stuff

diving.jpeg
Through the wonders of e-mail, I found a bit of humor in Google Maps.
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May 7, 2007

Open source PCB design and layout

by @ 6:04 pm. Filed under Electronics, Software

gEDA screenshot
Using the gEDA tool suite, you can design your own schematics and circuit boards on any platform that support X Windows, including Mac OS X.

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May 1, 2007

Devel board combines logic analyzer, micros, etc.

by @ 7:57 pm. Filed under Electronics

The PLAICE development board
Combining the features of a FLASH Programmer, In-Circuit Emulator, and High Speed Multi-Channel Logic Analyzer, the PLAICE is a fertile platform to learn FPGA programming, Verilog, VHDL, microcontroller interfacing, and many other useful electronics-related skills.
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