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RFID door lock – the right way

[Pcmofo] has shared a well-built, well-explained example of how to implement an RFID key system for a door. We call this the right way because it is well thought out and functional.

Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.11.18 at 09:27

Bulbdial redux

Bulbdial redux

[Taufeeq] sent in his “Circle of Light” bulbdial clock. You may remember when we showed you Evil Mad Scientist’s version a while back, and [Taufeeq] did use it as a base but he’s added some of his own little touches.

Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.11.18 at 07:52

Laser etching fruit

Laser etching fruit

Ever annoyed by those pesky stickers on your fruit?  They never seem to pull off in one piece and they always leave a little glue behind. Well, the industry might be moving away from them in favor of laser etching each piece of fruit.

Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.11.07 at 04:47

Automated coffee bean roaster

Automated coffee bean roaster

We’ve featured several different ways to roast coffee beans over the years. This is the next logical step. [Nightlife31] shows us how to use an Arduino and a popcorn popper to create a fully automated coffee bean roaster.

Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.11.07 at 03:59

Cold cathode art piece controller

Cold cathode art piece controller

[Andrew] built a light box for an exhibition last year that displayed different colors statically. After showing it off, it went unchanged but future improvements remained in the back of his mind.

Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.11.07 at 03:36

Easy dial telephone

Easy dial telephone

[Taufeeq's] Grandmother needed to be able to call her family members but due to ailing eyesight and memory this was a difficult task. He decided to help her with this by building a telephone that will auto-dial a number at the push of a button.

Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.11.02 at 07:20

Mr. Wake, wakes up and runs

[isotope] must really hate himself. He has built a torture device of pure evil. Mr. Wake, his alarm clock robot, should be considered a torture device.

Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.10.30 at 20:18

Halloween props: Techy Jack-o-lanterns

Halloween is this weekend. If you still have some time and parts available, you might be looking to spice up your Jack-o-lantern.  We’ve found a few projects that we thought might be nice to share.

Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.10.30 at 20:08

Arduino “python” integration

Arduino “python” integration

[Cyberspice] informs us she likes snakes. Hey, who doesn’t? She’ll soon be adopting a lovely ball python and wanted to keep close tabs on the sensitive creature’s environment.

Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.10.30 at 19:53

Halloween props: Alien Costume

Halloween props: Alien Costume

[creatrope] sent in this slick Alien costume that he made for his son. The costume does look decent, but not professional. For something tossed together from parts around the house, it looks fantastic.

Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.10.27 at 15:05


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