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TempSnap Non Contact Temp Meas - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Gallymimus
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 21, 2013, 11:37:30 pm
content: What do you guys think of this project? One of my colleagues across the street is running this.http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/34307418/tempsnap-instant-temperature-readings-from-your-sm

author: filip_cro
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2013, 03:11:16 pm
content: 100$ looks to much for me.

author: Kjelt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2013, 03:22:13 pm
content: Quote from: Gallymimus on November 21, 2013, 11:37:30 pmTo be honest I don't see it. The example given for the wine, I bought a pro IR thermometer for $60 and never use it, I know when to get the wine from the cellar and aprox. how long it should rest. Even then, would you wait another half hour before starting dinner when this device tells you the wine is too cold or will you use your hands for 5 minutes to bring the glass up to temperature?I would rather see another device, a standalone temperature/humidity sensor that through wifi communicates with my phone when the cellar temp/humidity is not in range, now that's someting I want to buy, but then I can build that myself.

author: Gallymimus
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2013, 03:37:37 pm
content: I think it's using a TMP006 for the IR sensing. They say they have an industrial version but it isn't obvious to me which sensor they'd be using for the industrial version. Any ideas?

author: MacAttak
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 26, 2013, 05:24:02 am
content: Quote from: Kjelt on November 25, 2013, 03:22:13 pmOh, now that's a good idea for my humidor.Cool, adding it to the end of a long list of projects that I'll complete eventually.

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 13, 2013, 12:58:18 pm
content: Sounds slightly useful if you wanted to keep history of temperature readings (you'd need a way to add notes or something)But I see they say they plan to remove the internal battery - AND add a laser pointer.They aren't going to be able to harvest enough power from the headphone jack to power a laser pointer!
Bunnie Huang and Jie Qi's Circuit Stickers - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mianchen
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2013, 09:01:37 pm
content: http://www.crowdsupply.com/chibitronics/circuit-stickers

author: filip_cro
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2013, 09:21:39 pm
content: Like anybody using this will be able to program AT chip

author: Stonent
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2013, 09:35:11 pm
content: For some reason this video feels like something that Adafruit would sell.

author: mtdoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2013, 09:45:59 pm
content: I actually think this is a great idea for young children. I just bought 2 starter kits for my 2 boys.

author: tehmeme
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2013, 10:06:49 pm
content: my partner is a hobby crafter, she just went nuts watching this, gone and bought herself a pack.

author: marshallh
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 23, 2013, 05:24:32 am
content: Quote from: Stonent on November 19, 2013, 09:35:11 pmAidsfruit resale deal in 3..2..1..

author: amyk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 23, 2013, 09:12:10 am
content: Must everything these days have tons of blinky LEDs on it...?In the Shenzhen electronics market there is a building with 2 full floors and more dedicated to selling LED products.

author: Maxlor
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 23, 2013, 10:18:09 am
content: Heh I built a circuit made of copper tape strips on paper a few years ago when I needed a switch that I could close or open without any force. I guess I should have thought about marketing that idea!
DIY Delta Robot Kit - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: spetku
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 20, 2013, 12:52:15 am
content: Ok, in short... I'm making an interactive light installation that involves building A LOT of delta robots that I am going to control via EEG; an 'army' of them. To gain exposure and gather the funds I need to take production to the next level, I'm kickstarting my design as a kit.I'm new to this forum but am a fan of the video blog and figured I'd ask others here for some feedback. What is everyones interest level in making their own delta robot- and is anyone in the maker/electronics community willing to support a massive art-tech project?Any thoughts are appreciated!If you're interested in making one of these, or want to know more about my mind controlled army of robots, check out the project's site here for more details :http://lightplay.zoness.comOr visit my personal maker blog to see my other projects :http://roboticarts.wordpress.comThanks!-Sarah

author: mtdoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2013, 01:51:46 am
content: Very cool Sarah. And very nice web site(s).

author: spetku
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 20, 2013, 02:59:49 am
content: Thank you ^.^

author: Stonent
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2013, 04:02:17 am
content: I'm at work so I can't really look at the videos, but they look like something out of Megaman.
BluMote : Learning Universal remote control for your Android phone or tablet - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: woelfware
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 15, 2013, 03:41:05 am
content: Greetings fellow hackers!I'm Matt from the Woelfware team and we recently put our first project up on Kickstarter. BluMote is a new universal remote control pod which is controlled via an open source Android app and communication protocol (code on GitHub). The pod learns any infra-red (IR) code from your existing remotes and allows using extension IR blasters to connect many devices to it. Please go tohttp://kck.st/1gM1pnOto check out the BluMote project! We hope some of you find this interesting, please take a look for more details.
ServoShock: Control servos with a PS3 game controller - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: MikeH
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 14, 2013, 07:47:54 am
content: Hello everyone,I designed a small circuit that can connect with a Sony DualShock 3 controller and use it as a remote control for servos and digital I/O. I used to hack apart the game controllers and solder wires to the circuit board in order to add a game controller to my projects, but I finally decided to do it properly and never have to hack the controller again. And now it's wireless!
Am I missing something or is this wirebender WAY too expensive? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: tomgroenland
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 13, 2013, 06:17:05 pm
content: Came across this on kickstarter. It's cool and I can think of a lot of cool things to do with it. But over $3000 cool? I don't know.http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1638882643/diwire-the-first-desktop-wire-bender?ref=category

author: kfitch42
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2013, 08:07:36 pm
content: Looks like you get the actual bender thingy if you pledge $2,500, $2,750, $2,950, or $3,200. The irregularity of the intervals bothers me a bit... but if you pledge $3,750 you also get "Wire, Clips & Cutters." So, basically I can pay an extra $1,250 for what I hope are the best wire cutters in the frickin' universe.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2013, 08:12:49 pm
content: What surprised me is it only does 2D - for that money I'd want 3D

author: c4757p
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2013, 08:17:43 pm
content: Who needs to do this so much that it's worth the incredible cost of automation? A ruler, a protractor and a vise to give a clean bending point ought to be all you need! Or am I missing something?

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2013, 08:31:28 pm
content: Very neat machine. I would be willing to pay $299.

author: Bored@Work
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2013, 08:57:15 pm
content: But, but, but ... Make Magazine said it is the next step in DIY desktop CNC. A must have. To be placed right next to your 3D printer. So they can equally collect dust.

author: Coder96
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 13, 2013, 09:31:29 pm
content: Here an instructable for a 3d wire bender.http://www.instructables.com/id/DIWire-Bender/

author: c4757p
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2013, 09:36:28 pm
content: Quote from: Coder96 on November 13, 2013, 09:31:29 pmThat diagram...

author: AlfBaz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2013, 09:44:37 pm
content: For that price I would expect it to be able to bend upto 1" metal conduit and replace the "hockey stick"

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 14, 2013, 01:03:10 am
content: thanks now i got an idea, PC connected 3D coffee mixer, $1000 should be alot cheaper and cool.
Candidate for worst name for a Kickstarter project... - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ajc
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 18, 2013, 11:33:13 am
content: Seriously, what were they thinking!http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/210109440/climbax-climbing-wrist-bands-that-assess-your-skil

author: george graves
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 18, 2013, 11:38:10 am
content: Oh come on. Have a laugh.

author: ajc
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 18, 2013, 11:47:17 am
content: Quote from: george graves on December 18, 2013, 11:38:10 amDon't worry, I did...I assume they realise what they have done, just not sure it will help their campaign... but then again it just might.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 18, 2013, 11:57:35 am
content: In some circles climax is a climbing term. There is even a rock climbing magazine called Climax. So it's a good play on words apart from the obvious.http://www.climax-magazine.com/

author: george graves
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 18, 2013, 11:59:15 am
content: ^that was a risky click. But it's totally SFW.

author: ajc
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 18, 2013, 12:08:53 pm
content: You learn something new everyday on the EEVblog forum

author: Macbeth
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 19, 2013, 03:41:07 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on December 18, 2013, 11:57:35 amI recall a certain "Climax" Scandinavian magazine that was in "Color"
DeltaMaker 3D Printer - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: alabamaguy123
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 13, 2013, 03:18:19 am
content: DeltaMaker (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deltamaker/deltamaker-an-elegant-3d-printer-0) is a 3D printer project on KickStarter. It was funded in Feb 2013 and was described as shipping in June 2013. As of November 2013 there are signs of unrest among the backers who expected shipment months ago.This seems like another project begun by well-intentioned but inexperienced engineers who are learning the hard way about how delivering the goods is not as easy as it they thought. Now, the creators are being accused by some of their KickStarter backers of not being forthcoming about project updates and realistic schedules.Probably not an intentional scam but but its delivery has been delayed for almost as long as the infamous Mu Thermal Imager. I guess once you take your backers' money, it's hard to go back to them and admit you aren't up to the task.
Indiegogo campaign to fund good Kickstarter campaign - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: nitro2k01
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 06, 2013, 05:25:30 pm
content: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/kickstarter-campaign"WE desire a pretty good Kickstarter campaign. Problem is we got no funds. Help us help you help us."Hmmm?! This one is obviously a gag, but it also highlights the difference between the sites well. Whereas Kickstarter has a higher standard of evidence and requires the campaign to be fully funded, Indiegogo has lower standards and allow flexible funding. Maybe they should've made a Pozible campaign to improve their Indiegogo campaign a bit.

author: Bored@Work
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 06, 2013, 05:46:31 pm
content: At least they use fixed funding. It is $500 or nothing.

author: chip273
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 07, 2013, 06:59:14 am
content: Haha,this is too goodThey should ciculate the money from the kickstarter to some other crowdfunder...

author: CrosseyeJack
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 08, 2013, 01:02:03 pm
content: Quote from: chip273 on November 07, 2013, 06:59:14 amThey will use the Kickstarter funds to create a Pozible crowdfunder which will fund a rockethub crowdfunder which will raise the cash needed to spin up a VPS and run Selfstarter to help them fund their own crowdfunding service.
Arduino + WiFi on Indiegogo - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: marcoschwartz
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 07, 2013, 10:11:57 pm
content: Hello EEVBlog community,I am Marco Schwartz, CEO & founder of Open Home Automation (http://openhomeautomation.net), and I want to share our latest campaign on Indiegogo.We recently noticed a trend in our audience: people are really interested by connecting their projects to the web to integrate them into an "Internet of Things" framework. And in particular people are interested by using the CC3000 WiFi chip from TI.So we thought about a new product: put one of these CC3000 WiFi chip directly on an Arduino Uno-like board, so people don't have to add external components or shields to get WiFi connectivity (or buy an Arduino Yun which is more complex).I think that this product can really interest people on this forum, so let me know if you need more details about the project, or just reply here to give me some feedback !The link to the campaign:http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/arduino-compatible-board-with-integrated-wifi/x/817698Cheers,Marco Schwartz

author: thefatmoop
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 08, 2013, 01:14:41 am
content: Looks like a cool project. The downside to all crowdfunded projects is that the customer/supporter must wait a pretty long time to get their product. So make sure your product is worth that wait!That being said your product looks like you've just thrown the wifi adapter chip on an arduino board - and that's it. Customers can go buy that exact module from adafruit right now without having to wait potentially months. Do youreallyneed 15k$ to get this product started? Are you really creating something new?I'd suggest finding a way that you can reprogram the arduino over the wifi chip and create your own bootloader. That way the user wouldnt need physical access to it - I'd consider supporting that.
Arduino-compatible cap touch sense board with built-in VS1053b for MP3 decoding - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: stefandz
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2013, 03:42:23 pm
content: Hi everyoneBare Conductive have just launched the Touch Board, an Arduino-compatible development board which allows you to create interactivity everywhere. Bare Conductive has been known for creating an electrically conductive paint (Electric Paint) and kits, but our community has encouraged us to develop hardware, thus The Touch Board. OurKickstarterpage has a great video, application information and tech specs. It's pretty exciting stuff.We think the Touch Board is a great piece of kit for a couple of reasons:Radical Interfaces: The Touch Board uses capacitive sensing to turn any conductive material into an interface. Imagine light switches painted on the wall with our Electric Paint, interactive books or hidden sensors that can detect a whole person. The Touch board can also be used to create distance sensors which work from up to 20cm away - which is as cool as it sounds.No Programming Required: We'll be shipping the Touch Boards pre-programmed to turn touch into sound so all you'll need to do is plug in a micro USB cable or LiPo (we've built in onboard charging) and a speaker and you're ready to go. Touch any one of the electrodes and the MP3/MIDI player will play the associated track from the supplied microSD card. Changing the sounds is as simple as changing the card.Arduino-compatible: We wanted to make sure that this board was easy to use and had as wide an audience as possible so we based it off an Arduino Leonardo. It can be programmed in the Arduino IDE, it works with most shields and it can act as an HID. We're proud to say that we're part of the new Arduino at Heart program. Working with Arduino has been great and they're fully behind the Touch Board.This is obviously a blatant plug, but we thought people reading the EEVblog forum would be interested. Please check us out and pass this on to friends who you think might be interested!Stefan

author: edavid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2013, 04:03:34 pm
content: Why do people post these things without mentioning the one thing everyone wants to know, the price? It's GBP 45 + shipping.

author: stefandz
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2013, 04:13:18 pm
content: My apologies edavid - it is indeed 45 GBP + shipping. Busy day!!S
IGG. (AU) Get Malcolm Turnbull to listen to Australia about the NBN. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: wilfred
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 25, 2013, 04:36:29 am
content: /.

author: Rasz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 26, 2013, 10:37:45 pm
content: "we want bigger pipes so everyone can reach quota faster"
Phoneblocks A Silly Pipe Dream - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Sionyn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 17, 2013, 12:43:54 pm
content: The Blurb SaysPhoneblocks can reduce cellular phone waste by as much as 90%. That’s because the majority of discarded phones have only one faulty component that is nearly impossible to replace/repair.This is never going to happen, not only is it impossible to implement, its also never going to be allowed on a network ever. You would not believe the hoops these companies have to jump to get network support. i don''t need to tell guys the headache this thing would be technicallyhttps://www.thunderclap.it/projects/2931-phonebloks

author: tanstaafl
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 17, 2013, 12:54:15 pm
content: Bit late to the partyhttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/crowd-funded-projects/phonebloks-modular-smartphone/

author: Legit-Design
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 17, 2013, 02:05:52 pm
content: Forum search should be fixed asap. I know you can do "site:www.eevblog.com/forum/ search term here" doesn't google also have advertising supported custom search?https://developers.google.com/custom-search/also it pays some ad revenue? Maybe Dave will get the motivation to add that. The longer it is up more ad revenue it will generate.Hackedgadgets has some kind of google search on their site.http://www.google.com/custom?domains=hackedgadgets.com&q=eevblog&sitesearch=hackedgadgets.com&sa=Searchalways hate it when I have to use it. Still better than search that doesn't function properly.

author: Stonent
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 18, 2013, 08:56:27 am
content: Quote from: tanstaafl on October 17, 2013, 12:54:15 pmAnd it's on the same page!
Most expensive iOS app ever - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Greyersting
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 08, 2013, 12:07:52 am
content: http://www.pozible.com/project/31661Apparently it costs $500 to code a start menu-Quote

author: tom66
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 08, 2013, 08:13:21 am
content: Ugh, so you're funding the development of someone else who is funding the development of an app? Is he doing any actual work on the app? What about a future version -- an update? Or bug fixes?
Smoothieboard! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: GeorgeHahn
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 07, 2013, 09:18:12 am
content: KickStarter: currently at $60,803I'm excited because the smoothie has enough processing power to handle features like circle detection while doing delta calculations. The ethernet will be nice (once it works), but I'm totally okay printing over USB. Oh, also: five axis!

author: GeoffS
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 07, 2013, 09:24:46 am
content: Stepper drivers only capable of 35V 2A so limits the torque/speed you can get out of your motors.Much prefer that stepper drivers are separate as it makes it easier to replace when you smoke one.Other than that, a neat idea. If I could get one with out the Allegro drivers installed, I'd find a use for one.More detail atSmoothie

author: GeorgeHahn
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 08, 2013, 01:51:12 am
content: I heard they have (or are planning) a no-driver model. I agree, the integrated drivers limit its use, but I certainly don't care to put $200 in stepper drivers into my next hobbyist grade printer. (That being said, I would certainly want $$$ drivers were I building an SLS printer or similar.)

author: Dago
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 08, 2013, 05:39:02 am
content: Smoothieboard looks like a nice project when I was looking into CNC/3D printing. The project seemed slightly dead though, the last commit to github was like 9 months ago. Doesn't sound too good. Also I couldn't find much information on how "complete" the project is. Meaning can you do anything with it at this point.

author: VintageHenk
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 08, 2013, 09:30:27 am
content: Seems like a really nice board, we could certainly use the extra power for more advanced features like path planning.
Dash: The DIY Robot - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: lgbeno
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 06, 2013, 12:47:44 am
content: http://www.dragoninnovation.com/projects/16-dash-the-diy-robotI just reserved mine, looks like a fun project to build with kids!

author: voice of reason
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 13, 2013, 08:05:54 pm
content: Cool Maybe, but I would just wait until you can buy one from your local store.
IGG "Rubicon" 3D Scanner - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: MacAttak
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 09, 2013, 05:43:50 am
content: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rubicon-3d-scanner/x/2848291Those little laser diodes resemble the ones I have from Adafruit an awful lot - which are totally incapable of producing a swept beam like that without some fancy optics.Not sure how he is driving a stepper motor (must be a small one too) with only 500mA from that thin USB cable.Using an Arduino to do that kind of image processing sounds like a real stretch to me.Where is the mess? With an Arduino in there, some power electronics for the stepper, and data interface back to the laptop I would expect wires to be all over the place. And why is the webcam wire going someplace else (off the table?) instead of to the base unit where the "Arduino" is?The "software" is complete vaporware - I can tell that without even squinting.A price point of only 15% of the new Makerbot scanner, which supposedly has lesser specs?Shipping in December?Pretty sure I already know the answers to these questions and observations

author: Stonent
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2013, 05:56:58 am
content: So lets see, a logitech webcam, a turntable, two lasers and an arduino. Yeah the laser sweep seems odd, but the overall idea seems sound.

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2013, 06:13:04 am
content: The lasers are probably these, widely used on laser levels.http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=red+laser+line+module&LH_BIN=1

author: daveatol
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2013, 10:39:09 am
content: As mentioned, the laser modules with different optics are commonly available. Many modules have a similar shape and the obligatory safety sticker...It is very unlikely that the Arduino has anything to do with the image processing; the webcam is most likely going straight to the PC for processing there. The Arduino would likely be simply controlling the stepper motor and the lasers.Low power stepper motors are readily available; I just checked on ebay, and geared stepper motors are available for cheap and run at 5V/25mA/phase.The camera has much better specs than the makerbot scanner, hence the better specs.It all seems fine to me. Pretty impressive really.
Arduino shield for iPhone and Android interface - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: dossant
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 07, 2013, 12:39:36 am
content: Hello friends,Check out my project where I get Arduino interfacing with iPhones and Android phones!http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1531752329/meet-mico-arduino-users-new-best-friend/?ref=eevblogLet me know what you think about it.Can anyone suggest a good way to get the word about the project around? My marketing skills are not there yet...my site is dossant.comthanks,Igor
IGG Self driving fridge. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: wilfred
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 08, 2013, 02:03:51 pm
content: /.

author: Spikee
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 08, 2013, 04:43:13 pm
content: #1 The video is a commercial from the beer producent Heineken#2 They could easily finance the project with their own money (job /parents /school).
RFIDler - A Software Defined RFID Reader/Writer/Emulator - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: FrankBuss
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 22, 2013, 04:46:26 pm
content: I backed the RFIDler project, got funded already. Very nice update today, with all the details you ever want to know (or not) about the different modulation schemes which are used with RFID tags, like ASK, FSK, PSK, Manchester Encoding etc.:http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1708444109/rfidler-a-software-defined-rfid-reader-writer-emul/posts/604981
SDR Scams - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Icarus
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2013, 07:36:21 am
content: I see a lot of SDR project on KickStarter etc... However most of them are just digitaly tuned simple radios nothing even close to be a SDR. Let alone that, they have some basic RF design faults.So my question is What do you think ?

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2013, 07:47:03 am
content: Im no RF engineer but im keeping a close eye on HackRF, it looks pretty good. TX and RX 30mhz up to 6ghz

author: ElectroIrradiator
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2013, 09:10:05 am
content: Quote from: Icarus on August 18, 2013, 07:36:21 amI'm not certain whether all of the simple/buggy/harebrained electronics projects are actually intended as scams by the project founders. For various reasons then many, many people are anxious to try and find alternative careers these days, and many will do so by trying to turn a hobby into a revenue stream. Add a lack of formal education (or just some relevant on-the-job training under the supervision of a Greybeard), plus people's general inability to assess the limits of their skills, and you have the current mess.What I am also curious about in many cases, is what the supporters believe they are getting? Even for the halfway well designed projects, you are still looking at adding some minimal amount of front end filtering, plus some rather hair raising software. My suspicion is that most people wouldn't enjoy having to write the DSP code for making just a simple FM receiver, not to mention a 'proper' cell phone implementation, or a GPS receiver.The choice of frequency ranges of some of the SDR projects also seem rather odd, as seen with a hobbyist/self education perspective. The projects are probably limited by what RF ICs are available, as the project founders may be unable to design the needed custom RF circuitry themselves.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 04, 2013, 09:57:05 pm
content: Quote from: Icarus on August 18, 2013, 07:36:21 amCan you be specific?Which projects?, which faults?
Launched My First Product on Tindie. The SNARC. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: lemming
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2013, 08:49:14 am
content: Hey guys,Some of you might have seen this linked on Dave's twitter, but for those of you not following it.https://www.tindie.com/products/Lemming/the-snarc-kit/It's my first product and I'm reasonably proud of it, a fairly simple way of doing RFID based security.Also you can read here about the inspiration etc behind the board.http://www.lemelec.com/snarc-pthLemming.
Just missed the uRuler Pozible campaign, how can I get it now ? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Smokey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 21, 2013, 04:53:32 pm
content: You can buy one of the ones I got. Only 15USD eachThey are collectors items now after all.

author: Jose Luis Collado
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 21, 2013, 05:01:45 pm
content: hmm... so the uRuler post-IPO market trading has officially begun !I think I'll wait a few days till the price settles down... look what happened to Facebook...

author: Smokey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 22, 2013, 12:13:33 am
content: The uRuler might be the next google. Their IPO price was like 80USD, now look at it

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 22, 2013, 12:39:36 am
content: That depends on whether you want the latest version, or the now rare 1st edition!

author: orion242
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 22, 2013, 01:40:08 am
content: Let me start the bidding...I got 10 (yes, 1st editions!!!) coming, willing to part with 4...$50ea for the ruler, bare. $150ea ruler + original envelope (likely touched by Dave himself or family member!!!) only two available.This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for eevblog members only. Unsold inventory will be sold on ebay for 10x this, act now!...

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 22, 2013, 01:53:24 am
content: Quote from: orion242 on August 22, 2013, 01:40:08 amIf they are still coming then they ain't first editions!The Pozible campaign ones are run-of-the-mill 2nd edition.

author: Smokey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 22, 2013, 02:10:06 am
content: How can you tell? Anti counterfeit measures in the silkscreen?

author: reagle
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 22, 2013, 02:31:07 am
content: I bet if you ask nicely,some people will end up with extras

author: Corporate666
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 22, 2013, 02:41:50 am
content: Quote from: Jose Luis Collado on August 21, 2013, 04:33:05 pmIf it was me... I would become a site supporter, and then politely ask Dave if I could buy the number I needed and hope for a positive response

author: orion242
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 23, 2013, 12:42:22 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on August 22, 2013, 01:53:24 amThere goes xmas kids....

author: JoannaK
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2013, 01:29:03 am
content: For the 3rd edition, might I suggest that you add trace/space values also on micrometers? This current version of ruler seems to have only mils, and as you well know it's kinda phasing out of fashion.
Piksi: RTK-GPS Receiver with 4cm Accuracy - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: CanadianAvenger
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2013, 03:48:12 pm
content: This is an cool one, that some of you may be interested in. I don't know enough about GPS to know the challenges they face, but if they can pull it off, I can see a lot of applications for their "low cost" solution.http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/swiftnav/piksi-the-rtk-gps-receiver

author: madires
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2013, 04:08:16 pm
content: A few weeks ago I've read an article about a goup from a university deceiving a yacht in the Mediterranean sea by faking GPS signals. Since the crew relied on the GPS only they didn't notice the wrong location of the yacht. 4cm is impressive as long as you got proper GPS signals

author: Rufus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2013, 05:36:45 pm
content: Quote from: CanadianAvenger on August 06, 2013, 03:48:12 pmThat accuracy requires differential GPS and that requires two GPS receivers with a data link (XBee in their case). It can tell you where one receiver is with respect to the other with high accuracy but doesn't tell you where either is with better than normal GPS accuracy. The receivers obviously can't be more than the data link range apart. If one receiver is stationary it can survey its position over time for improved absolute accuracy.I don't know how much the carrier phase monitoring they talk about improves the absolute accuracy of a single receiver.Project looks ok but doesn't seem that low cost to me. The low $14k target seems strange, not enough to realistically fund development and not enough for any volume production to bring costs down.

author: ddavidebor
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 17, 2013, 07:25:23 pm
content: 4cm is possible but it require raw data processing of gps signal.open source software is available on this and i've used it and i've got a 10cm precision near my building with a crappy antenna and the local university receiver as second one.it work, but it's one of those thing only a engineer can do really

author: ahnuts72
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 17, 2013, 07:48:44 pm
content: This is what civil engineers and surveyors use look up trimble or topcon rtk.With a base station and a mobile receiver with a uhf 2way radio you can get alot of distance and around 1 cm accuracy if I remember.But cost from about $4,000 to $50,000 depending on options and accuracyThere is also a system with a cell modem that uses only one gps receiver and gets a position fix with a gps receiver that is permanently mounted at a know location though you pay a fee to use.Sent from my Milestone X using Tapatalk 2
IGG rough stats - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: notzippy
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 15, 2013, 04:30:34 pm
content: So after a month of polling23,687 unique projects610 have been yanked (From the "ostro watch" to the "I want 10,000 dollars" campaigns)9,044 have failed to reach there funding goal1,006 have been funded12,875 Are currently activeI will have to add a stat for how many are fixed vs flexible funding..nz

author: Corporate666
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 15, 2013, 07:03:36 pm
content: Quote from: notzippy on August 15, 2013, 04:30:34 pmCool data.Is it searchable anywhere? How are you collecting the data?It would be really interesting to see a running list of active projects, funding, which ones were yanked, etc, etc. Like Kicktraq does for KS (although I don't think they have any info on yanked projects, not sure).

author: AndreasF
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 15, 2013, 07:19:40 pm
content: What happened to the remaining 152 projects?Anyways. Very cool dataWhat would also be interesting is the distribution of funding targets and funding level at the end.

author: notzippy
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 15, 2013, 10:43:07 pm
content: I am planning on getting something online with this data over the next month or so. I am using GO to collect and parse the data. I want to also track KS projects also. As well I would like to provide some way to rate projects and comment on projects.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 15, 2013, 10:51:26 pm
content: Aren't there websites that track this stuff? I believe there are for Kickstarter?

author: notzippy
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 16, 2013, 04:57:54 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on August 15, 2013, 10:51:26 pmyes kicktraq kind of watches kickstarter, then adds projections and it's own popularity based on the number of comments on kickstarter and the like. I am looking for more of a community based site were you do not need to pay to comment about a project. Of course there would also have to be some levels of protection to prevent people from abusing this as well..
The OWL is an open source reprogrammable effects pedal  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 12, 2013, 02:44:41 pm
content: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/marser/owl-programmable-effects-pedalThe video doesn't knock my pants off, but the software and hardware look quite nice, I quite fancy one of these.

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2013, 11:26:41 am
content: jucole, there is a large discussion thread about this producthere.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 13, 2013, 08:31:40 pm
content: Quote from: rsjsouza on July 13, 2013, 11:26:41 amthanks! :-)

author: daveatol
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2013, 11:22:58 pm
content: There's a programmable O/S effects pedal "OpenStomp" from a while ago here:http://howleraudio.com/frontpage/It even has a graphical interface, so you don't need to know how to program to be able to create your own custom designs.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 14, 2013, 10:59:01 am
content: Quote from: daveatol on July 13, 2013, 11:22:58 pmYeah I stumbled across that one before I found the Owl one. The OpenStomp is a good start but I think it lacks the essentials of a practical fx. processor; it's pretty pricey as one unit will set you back $249http://www.shop.openstomp.com/main.sc

author: minibutmany
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 31, 2013, 07:46:41 pm
content: I think this is really neat. In the other thread people seem to be complaining about the price...I guess they have never bought audio gear before...my brother just spent 800 bucks on four eurorack synthesizer modules, most guitar pedals hover around the 200 dollar mark anyway. If it got popular and people started creating lots of effects for it, it would certainly be worth it even without the motion sensors ect. you get on the STM32F4 Discovery Board just because its easy to interface with, especially if you don't know anything about electronics/computers.

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 01, 2013, 01:41:07 am
content: Of course, the main advantage thisshouldgive is price. I mean, guitar pedals are ridiculously expensive for what they are, mostly. Except for the rugged pots and switches, it's only a $3 to $10 aluminium box with either 40 year old silicon in it or some DSP. Although those programable digital pedals imply you have to pay developers (and probably specialised ones) and in my opinion they give you more pedal for your money.
Kick Starter to setup in Australia - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: snoopy
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 08, 2013, 06:17:33 am
content: Just read in Australian Personal Computing mag that Kick Starter will establish itself in Australia. This means that it will be easier to setup Australian projects in Aussie Dollars. This is good news for aussie inventors and entrepreneurs who usually have a snow flakes chance in hell of ever getting funding for any idea in Australia which is generally a risk averse nation of property hoarding idiots.For example has anyone here been successful in getting an ausindustry government grant ? One look at their website and you can see that is just a token effort just to give a whole lot of public servants a job whilst making the stupid government look like it is doing somethingI believe you have more chance of winning the lottery than getting a government grant for any idea no matter what potential it hasI mean what brain-dead government would slap a tax on start-ups ?? The Australian labor government would of course and the newly elected liberal government is umming and arring about reversing it according to Abbot in BRWIt should be a no-brainer of course !! Jeez we have some wally brains running this countryhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-30/start-ups-say-tax-laws-are-crippling-their-viability/4724090http://www.afr.com/p/technology/labor_start_up_share_scheme_too_DSx1vxrLG2scbp3GK6PIqKAlso what about Venture Capital in Australia ? Almost non existent from what I can seeHopefully mobs like KickStarter and Pozible will change all of that.Anyway enough of my ranting. What do other folks think ?
ArduSat on Kickstarter - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Tost
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 25, 2013, 01:45:57 pm
content: Hi,what do you think about ArduSat on Kickstarter? Do you expect they will launch the device? There is a lot of blah blah but really few about technical details like attitude control etc.And what an expertise you can expect from someone how plans to equip a satellite with accelerometer and pressure sensor?Regards Tost

author: free_electron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 25, 2013, 06:57:46 pm
content: Quote from: Tost on July 25, 2013, 01:45:57 pmThe only positive thing is that it will burn up on re-entry. That is, if the breadboard wires don't fall out the holes and cripple it irreparably when it's going through max-q during launch...

author: tom66
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 25, 2013, 07:16:14 pm
content: It's "easy" to reach space (weather balloon projects do it), but getting into orbit? That's a lot more difficult.

author: Legit-Design
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 25, 2013, 08:02:44 pm
content: Nah, you just need rockets, usually space rockets will do fine.
Heart Risk Assesment device - Check the risk of your heart - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: hrwproject
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 23, 2013, 09:08:25 am
content: Check the risk of your heartGood day,Currently we developing heart risk assessment tool (Heart Risk Warner) for people with possible heart problems. People can benefit from this device knowing about the possible heart risk existence. Risk of possible heart disease or heart problems like stroke, coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure or heart attack. What is needed is to place one or two sensor(s) and you can track the risk of your heart.Where are we now? At the moment we have working prototype which is able to collect physiological data internally, or send it over Bluetooth or USB. So later or in real time our software extracts information and software algorithm determines about the heart risk existence.Youtube video:http://youtu.be/j_bmPFepNPwMain Heart Risk Warner features are and how people can benefit:- Arrhythmia detection (heart beat classification into normal and abnormal beats)- Heart rate estimation- Heart rate variability calculation- Stiffness index calculation- Blood pressure estimation using ECG and PPG waves- Activity tracking with inside build 3 axis accelerometer- Environment temperature tracking (-10 - 100 deg C)This project started as Msc thesis work at university of Southern Denmark and further we continuing it independently.Currently we started campaign at Indiegogohttp://www.indiegogo.com/projects/he...and-everywherewhere we are looking for people who can support this idea. Sharing it or getting one Heart Risk Warner device home. So, if you have any questions, please feel free contact us and we will try answer to all your questions.Thank you.

author: tom66
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 23, 2013, 05:05:04 pm
content: Do you not need medical certification for such a device?How are you going to test the various waveforms?
Indiegogo: Open Source Hoverboard Project - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: wilfred
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 16, 2013, 01:51:07 pm
content: /.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 16, 2013, 02:05:31 pm
content: *scurrying for my credit card*

author: dr.diesel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 16, 2013, 02:18:07 pm
content: "Probably impossible.. But certainly worth a try!"They only have $998,748 to go, ha ha.

author: ElectroIrradiator
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 16, 2013, 02:32:46 pm
content: Too easy.Just use a magnetic board cooled with liquid Helium, and tracks/arenas covered in magnets. Ta-daa! Instant levitation..

author: Legit-Design
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 16, 2013, 03:14:47 pm
content: Already done 3 years ago.http://hackaday.com/2010/05/29/hoverboard-comes-to-life/HOVERBOARD - NILS GUADAGNINall you need is two counter rotating RC motors -> you have bicopter (quadcopter) above.I think they have already experimented flying a HUGE quadcopter with rider onboard.

author: AndyC_772
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 16, 2013, 06:31:49 pm
content: They want me to trust my life to a flying machine that's controlled by an iPhone? Yikes...!

author: Dave
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 16, 2013, 10:42:02 pm
content: Haltek Industries? Isn't Mattel supposed to make these?

author: casper.bang
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 16, 2013, 10:49:36 pm
content: Glad Kickstarter no longer accept this kind of crap
MatchboxARM - tiny Cortex M3 dev board - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: tarjeik
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 24, 2013, 09:15:40 am
content: This appeared on Kickstarter last night (I'm not affiliated except for being a backer)http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1883701526/matchboxarmSomeone else pointed out that it's similar to the Teensy 3.0, but looks like a decent board nonetheless.