Electronics
Massive Flashlight: Looks Like Huge Lightsaber
Look at that beast! This 38 million-candlepower flashlight, called the Maxablaster, uses all kinds of crazy things we don’t understand. Mercury arc bulb, ultra hot plasma, gas-filled central chambers, and so on. The one thing we do understand, is that it uses 54 batteries and can put a bright spot of light on a cloud [...]
The Hacktory: Valentine’s Day Class
Bill Brasky The Hacktory taught me how to love a woman and how to scold a child. And in keeping with their tradition of teaching you romance, The Hacktory will be helping all you give that special someone an extra geeky gift.
Like a heart full of blinking LEDs.
On Saturday, February 2nd, The Hacktory is running [...]
Want: Gigantic Ipod Earbuds
Reportedly 500x the size of regular earbuds that come with Apple’s ubiquitous ipod, this pair courtesy of Fred & Friends looks like the wackiest set of computer speakers ever. I like the idea, considering the profile of the new anorexic slim laptop Apple just added to their lineup, this could make for a quirky pairing.
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The Hacktory: Microcontroller… It’s Back
The folks over at The Hacktory hosted a microcontroller class last month and now, it’s back due to popular demand. You’ll be working with Arduino boards, and no prior knowledge of electronics of programming is needed to get your controller working.
Artists use these microcontrollers to add movement and interactivity to their artwork. So check [...]
Limited Edition Bob Tom Brady Watch
Movado recently released a special edition Tom Brady Series 800 Watch, priced at a modest $2500. It’s a swiss made, limited edition chronograph, with a small run of only 500 pieces.
The wristband is made out of Kevlar, which will come in handy when someone tries to shoot you for this insanely expensive piece of jewelry. [...]
Curved Alienware Monitor: WANT
Gizmodo spotted this gorgeous Alienware curved monitor, which is over three feet wide with a 2800×900 rez. It’s put together by four seamless screens. WANT.
I’m just drooling over the idea of playing some serious Crysis on this beast.
Hey Alex, think you can get these over at Indy Hall? Please?
Via Gizmodo
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MakePhilly: This Weekend in Photos
If you’re like me, you are kicking yourself in the ass for missing this weekend’s MakePhilly. For a variety of reasons, I wasn’t able to make it, some having to do with school, others to do with animals that run around your apartment faster then you can imagine and are almost impossible to catch when [...]
GeekArt: Chris Vecchio
If you’ve yet to discover Chris Vecchio, well, you are seriously missing out. His work explores the relationship between humans and their everyday technology. Some of his work blends bone and electronics, such as the piece above, entitled Device I (Console), while others are fantastic, outdoor installations that can be experienced by anyone walking by.
“Technology [...]
Microcontroller Class at The Hacktory
Ever want to make something that moves, or add some interactivity to your art? I know I have, and my Lego Technics just ain’t cutting it these days. Josh Kopell, one of the co-organizers of MakePhilly, will be teaching a class in microcontrollers using the Arduino system.
Don’t worry, anyone can sign up for this. No [...]
