BoosterVision is selling a 1-watt transmitter/receiver and CCD camera system for high-power rocketry. Not bad for $280. An included 12db Radome RX antenna increases range up to 15,000 feet.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 11:08
cryptonoid writes -First thing i did was flash dd-wrt firmware on it. Since FONera router has gpio pins i decided to use one of those pins to control AC loads or turn a switch ON/OFF remotely.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 11:06
You know that someone is going to cry fraud any time there's a how-to on extending wi-fi range. And this one is no exception (read the Comments).
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 11:01
Here's a directional Wi-Fi antenna made from Labatt's Blue cans - [via] - Link. .
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 11:00
Interesting, a $99 solar powered outdoor WiFi access kit -
Priced at just $99, Meraki Outdoor can send a signal up to 700 feet. Paired with Meraki's existing indoor $49 Mini, the Meraki Outdoor repeater can power access for dozens of households sharing one high speed connection.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 11:00
Adam @ Lifehacker's how to on installing linux on a Linksys WRT54GL - "Of all the great DIY projects at this year's Maker Faire, the one project that really caught my eye involved converting a regular old $60 router into a powerful, highly configurable $600 router.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 10:56
Ever wonder how Apple's wireless hotspots work? Here's a how-to on turning your Airport basestation into an almost-aquarium. Now you just need to figure out how to put fish and water in there without frying everything first.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 10:54
Shawn writes - "This site has some shortwave tube radios you can build yourself. " - Link. .
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 10:52
Lorne writes - "Here are some pictures from my collection of vintage wireless sets, amplifiers, loudspeakers, test equipment, valves (tubes) and other items of interest.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 10:51
Doug made a simple battery pack for Ham radio'ing while backpacking, it's housed in a giant Altoids tin, he writes -
"I have a 10 cell 'AA' NiMH battery pack (12V @ 1.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 10:49