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Thanks to its innovative gameplay and quirky humor, Portal became an instant hit when it was released in 2007. Characters became cultural icons, quotes became memes and the game became …read more Continue reading 3D Printed Portal Turret Moves and Talks Like the Real Thing
The Timex Datalink was arguably the first usable smartwatch, and was worn by NASA astronauts as well as geek icons like Bill Gates. It could store alarms, reminders and phone …read more Continue reading Arduino Keeps Your Classic Timex Datalink in Sync
While the phrase “I built my own computer” might sound impressive to the uninitiated, anyone with an interest in modern computer hardware knows that there’s really not much to it: …read more Continue reading Designed From Scratch And Fully Handmade: The Modular Coleman Z80 Computer
The classic arcade game Cyclone has attracted many players, along with their coins, thanks to its simple yet addictive gameplay. In its most basic form it consists of a light …read more Continue reading Going Around in Circles With Homemade Arcade Classic Cyclone
As any cat owner will tell you, a cat’s ears are great indicators of its state of mind: pointed forward if they want your attention, turned backwards if they’re angry, …read more Continue reading These Mind-Controlled Cat Ears Move With Your Mood
When [tdw] wasn’t feeling well one day, his wife suggested that it might be due to poor air quality in their home. While an ordinary person could have simply opened …read more Continue reading Sensor Playground Keeps Track of Indoor Air Quality Through The Cloud
While most computer users make do with just a keyboard and mouse, power users often have multiple additional input devices. Gamers use joysticks or dedicated mice, CAD engineers have specialized …read more Continue reading Modular Multi-Input Macro Keypad Integrates Mouse and Joystick
Large mechanical seven-segment displays have a certain presence that you just don’t get in electronic screens. Part of this comes from the rather satisfying click-click-clack sound they make at every …read more Continue reading Silent Stepper Motors Make Electromechanical Clock Fit For a Living Room
The humble mouse has been an essential part of the desktop computing experience ever since the original Apple Macintosh popularized it in 1984. While mice enabled user-friendly GUIs, thus making …read more Continue reading Avoid Repetitive Strain Injury With Machine Learning – And Pikachu
While gliding might be the most calm and peaceful way of moving through the air, launching a glider is a rather noisy and violent process. Although electric winches do exist, …read more Continue reading A Custom Radio And Telephone System For Glider Winch Operators