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A random USB… hourglass

A random USB… hourglass

[Peter] thought of a creative, way to generate random entropy for under $100. The USB Hourglass combines a sand timer with a rotating mechanism and an optical beam through the center of the timer to observe the falling sand.

Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.12.24 at 22:16

Laser harp

Laser harp

[Jared] had a bunch of lasers left over from a previous project that he put to use by producing this laser harp. The look of it reminds us of a very small Koto or perhaps an Autoharp (although the chords can’t be changed on this model).

Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.12.24 at 20:23

Scan room, explore virtually

Scan room, explore virtually

[Patrick] directed us to his project for alternate realism. The final goal is to be able to walk around in a space wearing a head mounted display, exploring a virtual representation of that space.

Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.12.16 at 12:22

Set phasers to “blind”

Set phasers to “blind”

[Directive0] added a 200mW laser to his Enterprise Phase Pistol toy. This joins the ranks of hand-held laser hacks that we’ve seen around here lately.

Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2009.11.12 at 17:05

DIY Apple Remote Shield for the Arduino

DIY Apple Remote Shield for the Arduino

Have you ever wanted to make a apple remote? Or maybe want to have one of your arduino creations be able to control iTunes on your Mac, your iPod, Or your Apple TV? Now you can! Awhile back I was working on a project that that I wanted to be able to start music the on my mac through the IR receiver.

Via Instructables | Posted on 2009.11.02 at 15:16

A sunrise and sunset lamp with LEDs

A sunrise and sunset lamp with LEDs

You know it, in the winter time it is hard to get up, because it is dark outside and your body just won’t wake up in the middle of the night. So you can buy an alarm-clock that wakes you up with light.

Via Instructables | Posted on 2009.11.02 at 07:33

How To Enter the Light Up the Night! Contest

How To Enter the Light Up the Night! Contest

The nights are getting longer, but they can also get brighter. We want to know what ways you have for lighting your way or making yourself easier to see.

Via Instructables | Posted on 2009.10.30 at 18:51

Music Synchronized LED Pumpkin

Music Synchronized LED Pumpkin

This year, I decided to make my pumpkin a little more exciting. I thought and thought about it, and then I came across LED Dance Room. I figured "I could do that", and the project was born.

Via Instructables | Posted on 2009.10.30 at 18:32

Simple Halloween 'Watching Eyes' with LEDs

Simple Halloween 'Watching Eyes' with LEDs

We're having a Halloween party around my place, which is mostly taking place outdoors. I thought it would be cool to have some glowing LED 'eyes' watching from the bushes and trees around the party, so I did some googling and came across LED Throwies.

Via Instructables | Posted on 2009.10.30 at 18:22

Remote control color changing pumpkin

Remote control color changing pumpkin

Halloween is only a few days away. We're getting into the spirit by building a remote control color changing pumpkin. Channel buttons 0-8 on the remote toggle the colors of the rainbow.

Via Instructables | Posted on 2009.10.30 at 18:06


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