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Legos + Donkey Kong = Awesome!

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Take 2 classic childhood loves - Lego and Classic Arcade Games, throw in a dash of robotics and you have a working Lego interpretation of the  arcade classic Donkey Kong, complete with intro music and barrel-jumping Mario. See it in action below. Front: Back: Great job, Dan Kressin See more details at http://wrench.vib.org/lego/donkeykong/

Gyroscopic Robotic Arms - in Space

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

from New Scientist Newton's Third Law (action <-> opposite reaction) is a doozy in space.  So when you add  a robotic arm into the mix, there is a lot more to take into consideration out in the stars where  misdirected forces can potentially throw orbits dangerously out of whack. Cornell University aerospace ...

DIY Random Laser Cat Toy

Friday, August 8th, 2008

I've never taunted my cat with a laser toy, but apparently they are fascinated by them. Here's what happens when the technically inclined decide to amuse their cats. They even offer the source code and project details at their website.

Hungry? Try the USB Popcorn Popper

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

USB Popcorn Maker - Watch more free videos Who needs a microwave when you can make your own hot and tasty popcorn right at your computer?