How To: SMD Soldering

Nice little How To video on how to solder a SMD electronic component using a wicking/soldering technique. This method is a good alternative to having an expensive reflow oven. This video is made by Spark Fun Electronics, a good place to buy prototyping components.

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Beer Lawnching Mini Fridge

No need to get up when you’ve got a fridge that will launch the beers right to you, icy cold.

Dean Kamen’s Robotic Arm

Dean Kamen, the inventor of the Segway and other amazing medical machines has been working on a robotic arm for the military. The robotic arm is supposed to allow the user to accomplish delicate tasks such as, scratching ones nose or picking up a pen. This arm might revolutionalize the way prosthetics are made. …

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Mechanical Bulls LOOK Out

This robot is looks like it is set to replace the fleet of mechanical bulls in bars around the country. If this guy was two inches taller the robot would have smacked him on the floor. Looks fun I’m next.

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The Carver One

Design by a dutch company the Carver One is a engineering marvel. The technically two seat machine is balanced with a complicated control system called Dynamic Vehicle Control (DVC) system. The system uses motors instead of gravity to tilt the vehicle based on speed and acceleration. The vehicle achieves a jet fighter type …

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Hackers Toolbox: Function Generator

One essential tool needed for experimenting with electronics is a Function Generator. A function Generator outputs various waveforms which can be used in your experiments. Common waveforms are sine, square, triangle and sawtooth which are illustrated in the below picture.

The waveforms can be adjusted by frequency’s, amplitude, and shape. The function generator …

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How To: Opening the Xbox 360

How to open the 360. Nice video for any of you that want to start modding their xbox 360. This video shows the simple steps to not breaking your case.

DIY Function Generator Project

Nice project guide that walks you though building your own function generator. The guide goes thought the electronic theory, the parts selection, the building, testing, and final mock-up of a function generator. If do any electronic work, you will definitely need a good function generator.

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Bendable LED Display

This interactive display would allow for users to talk to the clothing, having it react in different ways depending on how you talked to it. This would give the clothing a personality of its own

Quick and Easy Wireless Remote Extender Hack

This hack improves the range of similar wireless remotes. The hack basically just increases the surface area of the antenna. The only limitation would be fitting it into the plastic case. I have to try this.