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“Buggy” Circuit Sculpture Based on a Tuning Indicator Tube

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Robin Kearey
A circuit sculpture based on an indicator tube

If you’ve ever used an old tube radio, you might be familiar with that mysterious little green display that helps you to tune exactly to a station. That display is …read more Continue reading “Buggy” Circuit Sculpture Based on a Tuning Indicator Tube→

Posted in Circuit Sculpture, EM34, indicator tube, magic eye tube | Tagged Art

“Buggy” Circuit Sculpture Based on a Tuning Indicator Tube

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Robin Kearey
A circuit sculpture based on an indicator tube

If you’ve ever used an old tube radio, you might be familiar with that mysterious little green display that helps you to tune exactly to a station. That display is …read more Continue reading “Buggy” Circuit Sculpture Based on a Tuning Indicator Tube→

Posted in Circuit Sculpture, EM34, indicator tube, magic eye tube | Tagged Art

3D Printed Model Roller Coaster Accurately Simulates the Real Thing

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Robin Kearey
A model roller coaster

While they don’t give the physical thrill of a real one, model roller coasters are always fun to watch. However, they actually make a poor analog of a full-sized ride, …read more Continue reading 3D Printed Model Roller Coaster Accurately Simulates the Real Thing→

Posted in 3d printed, diy roller coaster, miniature, misc hacks, physics simulation | Tagged Model

1950s Vacuum Tube Computer Replica Communicates Through USB

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Robin Kearey
The insides of a vacuum tube computer

When we talk about a “computer” today, we generally picture an electronic machine that can perform various kinds of mathematical operations, manage its program flow, move data from one place …read more Continue reading 1950s Vacuum Tube Computer Replica Communicates Through USB→

Posted in adding machine, Nixdorf, retrocomputing, vacuum tube computer

Mico is a USB Microphone Based on a Pi Pico

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Robin Kearey
A pair of RP2040-based USB microphones

When [Mahesh Venkitachalam] was experimenting with machine learning for audio applications on a Raspberry Pi, he found himself looking for a simple USB microphone. A cheap one was easy to …read more Continue reading Mico is a USB Microphone Based on a Pi Pico→

Posted in digital audio hacks, MEMS microphones, Microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi Pico, rp2040, USB microphone

“Window to the World” Brings Far-Off Places to Your Home

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Robin Kearey
A world map with a small magetic plane sitting on Japan

For those who love travelling around the world, life hasn’t been great for the past two years. World-wide lockdowns and travel restrictions have kept many people stuck inside their own …read more Continue reading “Window to the World” Brings Far-Off Places to Your Home→

Posted in home hacks, live-streaming, traveling, world map

Building MS-DOS From Scratch Like It’s 1983

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Robin Kearey

Building a complete operating system by compiling its source code is not something for the faint-hearted; a modern Linux or BSD distribution contains thousands of packages with millions of lines …read more Continue reading Building MS-DOS From Scratch Like It’s 1983→

Posted in assembly language, computer history, ms-dos, PC DOS, retrocomputing, software hacks

The Inspirer Keeps Your Mood Up With Inspirational Quotes And Soothing Music

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Robin Kearey
A wooden device with an LED display and speakers

While some people enjoy the cold weather and long, dark nights in the Northern Hemisphere these days, others may find it hard to keep a positive mindset all through the …read more Continue reading The Inspirer Keeps Your Mood Up With Inspirational Quotes And Soothing Music→

Posted in 14-segment display, inspirational quotes, misc hacks, mood, mp3 player

Automated Turret Keeps Dorm Clean, RoboCop Style

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Robin Kearey
A robotic turret shooting plastic balls at a man

Students’ dorm rooms are not generally known to be the most orderly of places. Whether it’s mountains of dishes in the sink, piles of clothes waiting to be washed, or …read more Continue reading Automated Turret Keeps Dorm Clean, RoboCop Style→

Posted in automated turret, dorm, home hacks, Microcontrollers | Tagged Cleaning

Measuring Air Quality Using Mobile Sensors for the Masses

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Robin Kearey
Anr air quality sensor mounted on a bike's handlebar

Poor air quality is a major problem for city dwellers the world over. Dust, smoke, particles and noxious gases from vehicles, industry and agriculture makes many megacities downright hazardous to …read more Continue reading Measuring Air Quality Using Mobile Sensors for the Masses→

Posted in air quality, citizen science, green hacks, pm2.5, pollution monitoring

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