Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Tuesday 11 August 2015

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Infinite Slinky Escalator
 
 
Tuesday August 11, 2015
 
Watch: The Infinite Slinky Escalator
 
Sometimes, it's the little joys in life. Take, for example, Matthias Wandel's infinite slinky escalator. No longer are the travels of our slinkies hamstrung by the number of our stairs! Check out the video of his success (and many failures). 
 
 
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Hoverboard
4 Real Hoverboards You Can't Ride Today
 
Last week, Lexus unveiled its hoverboard. While behind the scenes it was shown to run on a predetermined path, it reminded us of the other attempts to capitalize on the sweet promises of Back to the Future II's far future of 2015. So, who has made the best hoverboard? Here are a few contenders. 
 
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Maker Faire New York
 
 
 
Time Lapse Rig
Build a Motion Control Rig for Time-Lapse Photography
 
With an Arduino and a stepper motor, you can precisely control the panning of a camera during a time-lapse. Using an LCD keypad shield as an interface, you can set the starting and stopping positions, and set the duration of the time-lapse.
 
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Parser Drill
Definitely not Boring: Old Tech Drills Any-Shaped Hole
 
Capable of drilling a hole in just about any shape (including ones with sharp corners), the parser drill is a perfect example of the quirky ingenuity of craftspeople from the past. The tool allowed a variety of shapes to be routed out of wood, bone, or ivory with precise repeatability. See how it works.
 
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Hammer Multitool
Turn Your Hammer Into a Multitool
 
You probably already have a multitool, but sometimes your hammer might just be closer at hand. This "ultimate hammer" includes a ruler, bit driver, bottle opener, and a magnet for stashing a few nails. Check out how to make your own.
 
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Pi Radio
Rebroadcast Internet Radio with a Raspberry Pi
 
Internet radio is a great way to listen to stations from all around the world, but getting it to your stereo is even better. Use a Raspberry Pi and Adafruit FM Transmitter to rebroadcast an internet radio station over the FM band, so it comes into your home stereo like a regular radio station.
 
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Parrot AR Drone 2.0
Parrot AR Drone 2.0
 
Lift off with the AR.Drone 2.0 from Parrot, capture the whole thing, and share it! This quadcopter is controlled intuitively using a smartphone or tablet. View the Earth in 720p high definition and share your experience with everyone. Better yet, these vacation photos won't put your friends to sleep!
 
$299.99
 
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MakerCon NY