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https://hackaday.com/2008/10/15/diy-rfid-implant/
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DIY RFID Implant
|
Kimberly Lau
|
[
"Lifehacks",
"Misc Hacks",
"Wireless Hacks"
] |
[
"amal graafstra",
"annalee newitz",
"implants",
"jonathan westhues",
"larry pesce",
"major malfunction",
"pauldotcom",
"rfid",
"rfid chip",
"rfidiots"
] |
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsk6dJr4wps]
[Quethe] implanted an RFID chip into his hand so that he can access his handgun safe without having to fumble around for keys or buttons. He’s also planning to do more with the chip, including installing readers so he can access his car without keys. [Quethe] claims that inserting the chip hurts less than drawing blood. From the video he’s apparently using livestock grade equipment for the injection. While we applaud his ingenuity, we’re not sure that the convenience of easier access to guns and cars is actually worth the trouble of putting a chip in your body.
We’ve covered quite a a few hackers that have chosen to chip themselves in the past. [Mikey Sklar] did it
back in 2005
after constructing a
pair of pants to block the signal
. [Amal Graafstra] ended up writing
RFID Toys
after implanting himself. [Larry Pesce] from the
PaulDotCom podcast
had his chip
cloned on stage
by [
Major Malfunction
] at ShmooCon. [
Annalee Newitz
] had her chip cloned by [
Jonathan Westhues
] while covering
RFID hacking for Wired
. It’s interesting to see the practice of DIY RFID chipping gaining traction, and, thankfully, all of the people just listed understand that it’s not a form of security.
[via
Boing Boing
]
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"comment_id": "45828",
"author": "dirk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T00:31:42",
"content": "that is a giant needle.",
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"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "45829",
"author": "Alex ~",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T00:34:38",
"content": "Theres an alternative shop (piercings, tattoos, clothing, etc) in Birmingham UK that offers having a blank RFID chip for your programming to be implanted for about £35 but i forget the name of the shop, i’m sure someone else would know it (been over a year since i’ve been there).I keep thinking about doing it for a while but i always relise my hands are a little to boney for it to not be noticed or uncomfortable.Oddly enough i found one of the chips on a long haired rug at an ex girlfriends, now that confused me…",
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"comment_id": "45834",
"author": "Jack",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T01:23:52",
"content": "I really like this idea, though I’m kind of iffy about injecting. What we need is an RFID ring or an RFID watch band… Infact I wonder how hard it would be to put a small RFID tag into my watch band…I think I’ve got an idea.",
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"comment_id": "45836",
"author": "ross maclean",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T01:32:57",
"content": "implants are not new, which puzzles me why this guy has done so little research into implants. putting one there will put stress and strain on the skin covering it, and so in between 2 months and 2 years (depending on exact location) the chip will reject, causing the body to push it out through the skin (this is seen most commonly with badly done eyebrow piercings). this is because the skin on your hand moves so much when flexing the fingers.also, i saw no evidence of any alcohol spray. this would have made it hurt less, but more importantly it would have disinfected the area. the area they did it in wasnt exactly sterile either. people need to be more careful.it is a cool idea though :P",
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"comment_id": "605864",
"author": "DV3S1",
"timestamp": "2012-03-17T17:59:32",
"content": "I have had my implants for 3 years now and no problems other than the first one a 125khz em tag that was experimental and didn’t have a texture etched on it. I migrated a bit , so I had to remove it and replace it with one that was acid etched and haven’t had a bit of trouble from it since.I just got a HID WG26 glass implant made so I can use it instead of my prox card.",
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"comment_id": "45837",
"author": "andy",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T01:33:38",
"content": "So my wife and I have so argued over this. I like the idea. And how much safer could a handgun safe be built?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "45839",
"author": "walt",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T01:42:38",
"content": "cool but am i the only one who could do without the softcore gore? i can imagine what is involved with injecting a person with an object. i don’t necessarily need to witness a close-up video of it.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "45841",
"author": "Plague Doctor",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T02:13:44",
"content": "if you didnt want to see it going in, then you didnt have to watch the video",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "45843",
"author": "anon",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T02:42:07",
"content": "Ross: There were packets of alcohol wipes on the table, so perhaps that’s what they used. If not, he’ll either be very lucky or very sorry..",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "45848",
"author": "MaxMouse",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T04:17:41",
"content": "“Hurts less than drawing blood” less than drawing blood with what? a really really big needle… I don’t care what he says.. that hurt, a whole lot.Anyway, i like the idea, but as stated in another post i think my fingers/hands aren’t padded enough for this to go where he put it, even if i wanted this kind of thing, I’d want a local anesthetic first.",
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"comment_id": "1016548",
"author": "reid124",
"timestamp": "2013-06-16T19:00:18",
"content": "I work in the medical field and poking you with a local anesthetic would probably just cause you the same or more pain in the end after all why get poked twice if not 3 times when you can get poked once and be done with it.",
"parent_id": "45848",
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"comment_id": "45850",
"author": "RASH",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T04:20:36",
"content": "this video is a few years old, but still good, only problem is that it will migrate out. Terrible placement….the hand that is , too much flexing.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "45856",
"author": "jaded",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T05:22:45",
"content": "Holy crap, that needle went in sssslllloooooooowwwlllyyyy! And why wasn’t he injecting the capsule at the same time and speed as he was withdrawing the needle? Isn’t the idea to cut the skin with the needle, then lay the capsule inside the incision? It seems foolish to force a blunt capsule through un-cut flesh. It really seemed like an unprofessional installation all the way around. (I suppose that’s the D.I.Y. part of all this.)Me, I’d ask a doctor to inject it after some Novocaine and Valium and more Novocaine. And scotch. Definitely scotch. Alcohol, something for the wound, obviously, and scotch.Mmm…scotch.",
"parent_id": null,
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"comment_id": "45860",
"author": "Chubs1646",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T06:41:17",
"content": "There are alot of other issues involved with doing injections of this nature, if his body doesnt reject the implant it migrating down to his thumb joint and stopping movement could be incredibly painful as well as requiring surgery. the other problem is alot of the vet grade implants also contain a unique protein on the outside that is used to get the implant to bond better to tissue. this being the case, if it were to ever break or he wanted it removed, he would potentially have a very difficult time getting all the fused tissue removed around it. entirely too risky to do-it-yourself at the moment.",
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"comment_id": "45868",
"author": "Liquid",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T11:23:03",
"content": "I agree with everyone when it comes to the fact that this cool. The idea behind the RFID being set up to allow you into your house, gun safe (in this case), car(s), etc… The security factor of the RFID is also a concern as well. Once a person was able to get the signal, and then doing what ever with it then they could use any RFID device to get into your stuff. Maybe thats just me being parinoid, but hey got to keep that in mind. I agree with the post that jack had up a little farther. Why not just use something like a ring, or a watch band as an RFID device for this stuff if RFID is what you want to use? Or why not just put the tag in the palm of your hand so that when you go to open anything that requires the RFID tag it would look like your doing the Jedi Mind trick huh how about that?",
"parent_id": null,
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"comment_id": "45870",
"author": "dan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T11:51:41",
"content": "The shop in Birmingham is the ‘Oasis market’. Didn’t think I’d ever hear about that place on hackaday!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "45877",
"author": "twistedsymphony",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T12:44:57",
"content": "I couldn’t care less about the implant in his hand… what I want is an RFID setup that I can install in my car instead of my keys, something like they use on the new Cadillacs and Infinities…Home installations seem pretty straight forward but I’ve yet to see a car installation that works like an OEM setup. They said he was going to RFID his car… so lets see it!",
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"comment_id": "45880",
"author": "fartface",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T13:12:22",
"content": "RFID watch is easy. I did that with my Mobil EZ-PASS years ago.RFID ring, also very easy if you get that polymer clay that bakes into a hard plastic. make your ring, put RFID inside, bake it (Only at 300, it will survive)There you go. simple easy, and as far as I’m concerned way easier/convienent than sticking yourself with a huge needle.",
"parent_id": null,
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"comment_id": "45881",
"author": "Mastro Gippo",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T13:59:17",
"content": "I was going to do this a long time ago, but tags were still not secure enough. There was this very good forum, but it closed a long time ago, does anyone know where it went?? Now it’s Void:http://tagged.kaos.gen.nz/",
"parent_id": null,
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"comment_id": "45885",
"author": "berserkr",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T14:32:06",
"content": "using rfid for local security on guns safe and things of that nature sound too much like the mark of beast for my taste, i think i would have stuck to something a little easier like a finger print scanner or an retinal scanner",
"parent_id": null,
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"comment_id": "45887",
"author": "daler",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T14:52:27",
"content": "Mark of the Beast?Revelations was a bad mushroom trip — it’s 2008, we can stop blindly accepting the words of bronze-age nomads.",
"parent_id": null,
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"comment_id": "45890",
"author": "hogiewan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T15:43:25",
"content": "while on the rfid topic, where can i acquired something to read and retransmit the data from an rfid card?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "45892",
"author": "BigD145",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T16:25:48",
"content": "Oh, is that the style of capsule that increases your risk of cancer?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "45902",
"author": "Norm",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T19:09:53",
"content": "I’ll wait for the oral or suppository.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "45903",
"author": "icefox",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T19:18:01",
"content": "Perhaps this could be used in the safety in a smart gun. If you don’t have the right codes on hand (get it?) your gun won’t fire.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "45904",
"author": "sacredsquid",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T19:35:10",
"content": "I have a rfid chip like this in my right hand between my knuckles for a couple of years now without any issues.@bigd145 : those are the ones with the anti-migration coat on them, most of the ones that are commonly obtained do not have this coating.There a community of us implantees that can answer questions @http://www.rfidtoys.net/forum/",
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"comment_id": "45913",
"author": "Andrew",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T20:47:45",
"content": "I think this is a neat idea, considering that many places have laws requiring that handguns be locked away, regardless of whether you have children.If it takes you 30 seconds to get to it in an emergency, especially in the middle of the night, it might not make any difference that you had it at all.This would allow people in those places a win-win situation. It’s not child accessible, it complies with the law, but you can get access to your weapon in a couple of seconds, just as quickly as pulling it from a nightstand or under your bed.Great idea, IMO, but I’m glad I don’t live somewhere with kids in the house OR laws like that, so I don’t worry about it.",
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"comment_id": "45952",
"author": "Devilbunny",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T02:01:18",
"content": "Needle insertion was waaaaay too slow. Go quickly, it hurts less; trust me on this, I’m a doctor.Judging by the size needle I saw it looks like a 16ga, roughly the size of a blood-donation needle, but inserted in a much more sensitive area. I’d numb myself up before doing this, but I also have unlimited access to local anesthetics courtesy of my job, so I know it’s not an option for everyone. Ice would not be a terrible idea. And for any implant, you need more than an alcohol wipe – you need betadine, or better still chlorhexidine.",
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"comment_id": "45959",
"author": "theweirdness",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T03:24:51",
"content": "I was going to mention betadine as well, I give platelets on a reg basis and they take their time cleaning up the puncture site before they stick a huge needle into you.That insertion just screams infection to me, alcohol is just not enough, imagine all the germs that survived getting injected under the skin…***shudders",
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"comment_id": "46005",
"author": "Test monkey",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T17:51:11",
"content": "i like the idea..would want to do more research on code encryption..could see a lot of uses for a PIC(Personal Identification Chip)..securing car ,home, firearms, computers, bedroom boor, the bathroom boor(lol)",
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"comment_id": "870407",
"author": "ycindy",
"timestamp": "2012-11-11T20:31:36",
"content": "If the rdif chip isn’t useful for weapons. most of the time when get stolen they don’t even get returned , if found. the rdif chip would just make it easier for the government to take ur weapons away for most everything else I see where you are coming from.",
"parent_id": "46005",
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"comment_id": "870414",
"author": "ycindy",
"timestamp": "2012-11-11T20:39:42",
"content": "If you implant yourself with the rdif chip , you gave every chance to be human and you gave up all control. It’s okay some people are meant to be cattle and sheep and nothing more in this world. You who encourage it all will be the reason why no one will have any voice left to speak from because it’s easier to be enslaved rather than stand up for what you still have faith in. Ignorance is bliss.",
"parent_id": "46005",
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"comment_id": "870417",
"author": "ycindy",
"timestamp": "2012-11-11T20:41:06",
"content": "Btw hun, that last comment was for all the public. Not for you, sorry about that.",
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"comment_id": "46099",
"author": "static",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T02:08:46",
"content": "Personally I believe it unwise to insert a foreign object, that isn’t a life saving medical device. Perhaps someday watches with FR transparent cambers for RFID chips will be marketed. Until then, I would stick with custom made jewelry.",
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"comment_id": "46101",
"author": "kurf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T02:17:57",
"content": "RFID is something to use as a matter of convenience, I don’t think it should be used in a security setting. It would be great to put one of these in a ring. If stolen you would be able to ID it at a pawn shop. In an ideal situation of course.",
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"comment_id": "46209",
"author": "john doe",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T13:15:32",
"content": "For all of you who like the idea, let me first to start off by asking are you all brain washed? I mean seriously people you are talking about putting some sort of tracking device in you as if you were cattle? WTF is wrong with you people. You obviously haven’t weighed out the pros and cons of this. Sure if you kids go missing I see the validity but even s, i don’t want to be at the mercy of the gov’t, or whatever entity that heads this project. 1st you guys (Brits) allow your arms to be taken from you, now you flirt with the idea f being micro chipped. You must not be taught history anymore in your schools… Star of David anyone…",
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"comment_id": "46264",
"author": "Kenny",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T20:11:39",
"content": "Some people need to inform themselves before posting.He is implanting a passive low-frequency RFID chip (the low-freq. versions are the most common to implant and I haven’t seen any implantable high-frequency ones) which operates between 100kHz and 150kHz, it can’t be read from a distance greater than ca. 30cm.RFID chips are identification devices, and not built for positioning or tracking.",
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"comment_id": "46611",
"author": "OJ",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T03:21:17",
"content": "With the FDA having a paper that found implanted RFID chips can cause cancer… well, i just don’t know if it is worth it.",
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"comment_id": "46646",
"author": "john doe",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T14:02:08",
"content": "I am well informed about this subject. I have known of RFID’s for a few years already my friend. There are many different applications for them, and some include a tracking device in case one’s child ever went missing. I am telling you that these type of things will be abused by those in power. Believe it. There is much more info on it than you think.",
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"comment_id": "46818",
"author": "nick",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T06:46:06",
"content": "Well thought out and well planned however someone could just use a remote sensor to pick up the rfid code. or for the lazy thief, just kinda saw off the body part that it was put in. i would cut out the chip, because im not that good at hacking signals, sorry that’s my brain working.",
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"comment_id": "47911",
"author": "Steven",
"timestamp": "2008-10-28T05:22:24",
"content": "It seems I am the only other one to believe the mark of the beast?",
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"comment_id": "50611",
"author": "Jason",
"timestamp": "2008-11-13T06:55:50",
"content": "You guys have no idea what you are getting into or unleashing on yourselves. This will result in your own enslavesment.Not protection.CattleI thought hackers were smart.I guess not all are bright",
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"comment_id": "52621",
"author": "bob22",
"timestamp": "2008-11-28T15:11:59",
"content": "dude! do u know haw dangerous that is! what if you got an infection! this is probably one of the most dangerous things i ever seen, is that needle for a cow?!?!?!?",
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"comment_id": "65855",
"author": "Katerina",
"timestamp": "2009-03-11T00:10:31",
"content": "OMG!!! the Bible is 100% right about all of this( the chips in our hads/foreheads n everything) read Revalations for yourself and you will see that it was alll predicted centuries ago!! The anti christ is coming soon! REPENT!!!",
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"comment_id": "65868",
"author": "Wraith",
"timestamp": "2009-03-11T01:41:44",
"content": "Hell, every major bible historian will tell you that the book of Revelations in non-canon. It was written after the first council of Nicea, (where priests and politicians decided what books to include in the bible). It was added 100 years later because the church had trouble converting the germanic pagans, It added a kind of “join us or suffer for eternity” feel to the bible. Even though its original message was an allegory for early christians to rebel against emperor Nero.now for all the government conspiracy people. Wouldn’t you want to voluntarily get implanted in the place on your body of choice instead of secretly put on you later by the government? That way you could get it removed if the conspiracy comes to fruition, thereby reversing the element of control.I like the idea of rfid implants, but not in the hand, way too much flexing and movement. any implant would interfere with muscle and bone movements. A better place would be just above the back of the wrist. combines the ease of use of a hand implant without the downfalls.",
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"comment_id": "65886",
"author": "ho0d0o",
"timestamp": "2009-03-11T02:27:27",
"content": "I am an RN – and I can tell you honestly that this was a bad idea. Regardless of the seemingly sterile environment that RF-ID tag has many microscopic porous dimples around it from the manufacturing process – I don’t have to tell you that electronic manufacturers don’t exactly have to follow strict handling code. This will most likely (impo)end up with an infection of some sort. Not to mention the fact that the dermis will most definitely reject an object that close to the epidermis.",
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"comment_id": "65890",
"author": "polymath",
"timestamp": "2009-03-11T02:50:42",
"content": "infections aside, did anyone look at the size of that !@#*$%& needle?and while this is a great idea for medical records and fast patient processing, shielding RFIDs is not that difficult. nor is removing one that close to the surface. I have dug plenty of odd bits of particulate matter out of my dermis before… some of it was an indirect result of my late night visits to this particular site.",
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"comment_id": "65970",
"author": "Katerina",
"timestamp": "2009-03-11T18:11:31",
"content": "to Wraith,yha ur idea about putting your own chipnin before the gov makes yu do it would make sense except that the governmemnt will creat it’s OWn chip and you will HAVE to have it implanted, plus if you’ll try to take out the gov’s chip you will die. IDK who told me this but they said sumthin like the chip will be connected to your blood stream and if you try to remove it it will unleas a poison?? idk i really don’t remember exactly what he said but the point is you won’t be ABLE to remove it.",
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"comment_id": "66374",
"author": "Darkus",
"timestamp": "2009-03-15T17:35:11",
"content": "Katerina,I assume that this same person was the one that told you about the governments powers of mind reading, and how you had better wear your tin-foil hat 24/7?Or maybe how they’re covering up the alien visitors while using their technology to further their cause?Ohh! Hey, did you hear about the one with big foot? In my opinion, the poor guy is just misunderstood.The idea of the government using something like this against you (at this point in time) and the whole “mark of the beast” idea are both the exact same things — conspiracy theories. Go back to covering your house in red duct tape and leave everyone else to their fun.While infection is a very large possibility with this method of implant, the practicality behind it is enormous. If there were somewhere around here like the ‘Oasis market’ that dan and alex were talking about earlier, I could see myself getting one.",
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"comment_id": "66408",
"author": "Katerina",
"timestamp": "2009-03-16T02:10:36",
"content": "to darkus, how could everthing that was written in Revalations be true? the earthquales famines floods etc. n how the earth will become so hot at the end of time there will be no way to escape it? Hello the who global warming thing!! and that a large part of the earth will be covered by flood? when the ice caps melt you’ll see what i ment the funny thing is EVERYTHING will come true and thickheaded people like you still won’t be abke to see the truth",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "66409",
"author": "Katerina",
"timestamp": "2009-03-16T02:11:11",
"content": "srryabout my spelling im kinda in a hurry",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "68994",
"author": "dorkfish",
"timestamp": "2009-04-02T21:18:45",
"content": "quote: katerinasrryabout my spelling im kinda in a hurryStaying one step ahead of the government must be difficult.Seriously, though, Earth goes through cycles of warming and cooling. What we are going through is nothing new, nothing special, it has happened many times before, and will happen again in the future. Also, natural disasters are just that: natural. They happen. I can say now that there will be tornadoes in the American Midwest during tornado season, or that a hurricane will form in the southern Atlantic. Mark my words, I’m a prophet (profit?).People amaze me. /facepalm",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "69329",
"author": "Balthazar",
"timestamp": "2009-04-05T16:32:09",
"content": "This may be an unwelcome comment, but to be honest I think “katerina” just trolled you all pretty badly…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "77859",
"author": "Stephen",
"timestamp": "2009-06-11T19:11:27",
"content": "Basically an interesting idea, my dogs are “tagged”. I am not familiar with cloning rfids and the security issues mentioned, but it would seem to me that there would be a way to do it and keep security. It all goes back to “if they want it they will get it” of the gone in 60 seconds days. If someone is going to clone your rfid, then they must already know about you being tagged, and why, which means your security was lost from the very beginning. Rule 1 of any security system, not advertising you have it.I enjoyed the other comments concerning the gov, etc. just makes my day and give me a chuckle.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "101835",
"author": "Jaso",
"timestamp": "2009-10-17T04:18:14",
"content": "Wonder if this guy ever considered using epoxy to glue the chip to a finger ring? Yeah, you can lose a ring but seriously, it’d be harder to lose than a key or a swipe card and no artificial junk in your body…….",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,742.774938
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/15/strunk-white-can-apply-to-programming/
|
Strunk & White Can Apply To Programming
|
Kimberly Lau
|
[
"Lifehacks",
"Misc Hacks"
] |
[
"e.b. white",
"elements of style",
"guide",
"programming",
"reference",
"william strunk jr"
] |
The Elements of Style
by [William Strunk, Jr.] and [E.B. White] has long been a favorite of English majors and great writers. [James Devlin] suggests that it can also be a
good reference for programmers
. With just a few changes in wording, the same guidance that applies to good writing can apply to good coding. For example, [Strunk] and [White} emphasize the importance of structural design to writing. Replace “writing” with “programming”, and the principles are exactly the same: “Programming, to be effective, must follow closely the thoughts of the
writer
programmer, but not necessarily in the order in which those thoughts occur.” So keep this guide in mind next time you start a new project.
[via
Kottke
]
| 8
| 8
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45820",
"author": "MaDecue",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T22:44:02",
"content": "Hmmm, while agree with the sentiment, none other the Kernighan and Plaugher wrote “The Elements of Programming Style” way back in 1978, when I was in college. It is highly recommended.As I recall, it uses Pascal as the example language, but the priciples are applicable to any language / programming effort.BTW, Strunk and White is an incredible book. It has been on my desk throughout my career. Even if you only write email, you *must* have this book. It’s the only book on clear writing that I’ve ever read that has actually been entertaining.Ma",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45840",
"author": "RT (Panzer Time!)",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T01:52:09",
"content": "Yes, The Elements of Style is an excellent book. Everyone can profit from it. Clarity in text is always desirable on the Internet, where sometimes the main idea is lost due to a single bad construction.Now, I don’t necessarily think that all programming needs to be done in the super-structured style of pascal, but planning is always good, and using tried-and-true methods whenever possible is also advisable.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45844",
"author": "Lee Drake",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T03:52:32",
"content": "I learned to program Pascal off the “elements of style”. I belive that and CJ Date’s relational database book were the two formative books in my early development experience. There isn’t much in those two books that isn’t still true today, not matter what the database engine or programming language you’re using.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45845",
"author": "Lee Drake",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T03:54:21",
"content": "Wow – my English teacher would have killed me if he’d seen that post, and Strunk and White are probably rolling in their graves. I can’t believe I missed that many capitalizations, and made that many spelling errors…. :) I should do a better proofing job before hitting “Submit”….",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45894",
"author": "kyle",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T17:49:36",
"content": "@lee, ever notice that no one on hackaday capitalizes anything?… strtolower($comment) ;",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45900",
"author": "glompix",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T18:39:08",
"content": "Actually, more like…* { text-transform:lowercase; }Much cleaner, and this site uses it. :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46033",
"author": "Orv",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T19:59:57",
"content": "This reminds me of a book I saw many years ago called “The Little Book of BASIC Style.” The title was a reference to “The Little Book of Style,” a guide for authors and publishers. This was from the “bad old days” of non-structured BASIC programming, and had a bunch of tips for how to make BASIC programs more clear.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "715175",
"author": "Amazing Alex",
"timestamp": "2012-07-27T06:37:26",
"content": "I was gifteed these hangers in burgundy. They really come in handy with hard-to-hang items.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,742.323632
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/15/cambridge-autonomous-underwater-vehicle/
|
Cambridge Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"classic hacks",
"Robots Hacks"
] |
[
"cuav",
"mini-itx",
"submarine",
"telemetry",
"uav",
"unmanned underwatter vehicle"
] |
The
Cambridge Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
, built for the
SAUC-E Challenge
, is a fantastic example of UAV construction. The competition is to build a UAV that can complete an underwater assault course. This baby has a full computer inside it, based off of the worlds smallest full featured x86 motherboard, the Pico-Itx. It has a 1GHz EPIA PX 1000 Board, 1 GB of RAM, Wireless Network capabilities and runs Ubuntu server 8.04.
The CUAV suffered from leaks which ultimately cost it the competition, but the information on the build is fantastic. They have detailed pages upon pages of information about the Mechanical, Electronic, and Software aspects of the design. They even went back in and added notes from what they learned during the competition. The project is also
outlined in much shorter form
on the mini-itx website.
[thanks Vesaines]
| 11
| 11
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45808",
"author": "Matt",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T20:00:22",
"content": "Small point: these ‘bots are AUVs or in the military context UUVs. Never referred to as UAVs – those fly, not swim.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45810",
"author": "Gryphin",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T20:20:07",
"content": "Beautiful work. really kickass stuff.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45812",
"author": "RT (Panzer Time!)",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T21:33:35",
"content": "I was going to say the exact same thing as matt.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45817",
"author": "GatorSean",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T22:03:55",
"content": "Sweet! I actually used to be on a AUV team that attended this same competition. Of course our team was the elite and dominating team SubjuGator (UF), the first team to win the competition three years in a row (2005-2007)… Our bot has used full x86 computers for several years now. We also run Windows! Robot Studio and Windows drivers kick major ass compared to wasting time with the Free/OSS stuff that makes you jump through never ending hoops…Visithttp://www.subjugator.orgfor details on a three time world champion design instead of reading up on how to make a leaking torpedo! I kid! I kid!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45818",
"author": "Man On Fire",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T22:07:47",
"content": "sounds like they threw too much money at the problem.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45823",
"author": "robo",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T23:50:08",
"content": "anything of value on their website is forbidden.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45878",
"author": "3a",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T12:53:11",
"content": "“your license will expire in 7 days”“Your activation period has expired”Windows.. LoL:D",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45891",
"author": "captain",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T16:06:26",
"content": "This reminds me of the torpedoes in the movies “Crimson Tide” and “The Hunt for Red October”.With a few design changes, this can be turned into a missile. We can build our own WMD’s now! Just like the pros!DOD? CIA? NSA? Are you reading this?Amazing times we live in. Amazing times.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45965",
"author": "matt",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T05:33:30",
"content": "The build quality is awesome, in my opinion they’d deserve a prize just for that, but I’d change both the operating system and the mainboard: Ubuntu server isn’t the best thing for a nearly embedded platform, and you can get enough power to process camera data in a board that consumes less than 1/4 of a 1GHz pico-ITX.Perhaps, being sponsored by Schlumberger, they chose the quickest way to solve the problem without being concerned about expenses.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "130014",
"author": "Vehicle Info",
"timestamp": "2010-03-16T08:32:31",
"content": "Why doesnt my “estimated gas milage” make sense? I will fill up my tank on my 2009 Ford Edge and it says 392 miles to empty but by the time it goes empty I only got 290 miles or so… Where is the other estimated 100 miles it’s so annoying!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "130022",
"author": "jeditalian",
"timestamp": "2010-03-16T10:05:19",
"content": "unless you changed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle UAV into Underwater Assault Vehicle.. fantastic example of UAV construction.i wouldnt mind fitting an RC helicopter or gas powered RC plane with a little .22 turret and cam that keeps the accuracy.. accurate.GUNS IN THE SKYbut for underwater.. specially designed crossbowtorpedos. they dont have to explode, just fly straight through water, for close range underwater bloodshed, which attracts sharks to the target.better get those bulletproof scubasuits",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,742.545724
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/15/fender-bender-weird-sound-guitar/
|
Fender Bender, Weird Sound Guitar
|
Eliot
|
[
"digital audio hacks",
"Portable Audio Hacks"
] |
[
"danwagoner",
"electricguitar",
"fender bender",
"flickr",
"guitar",
"music from outer space",
"weird sound generator",
"wsg"
] |
[danwagoner] recently completed a
restoration of his very first electric guitar
. Instead of going the normal route, he modded it to be a
Weird Sound Generator
. The WSG is a popular kit sold by Music From Outer Space. His creation, dubbed Fender Bender, has a custom pick guard cut from an old motherboard. There are multiple knobs on the pick guard plus three buttons on the neck.
| 9
| 9
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45802",
"author": "3-R4Z0R",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T18:34:25",
"content": "A cool pickguard, I must say. Maybe I’ll do something similar once with my guitar… but I’ll leave it playable as a normal guitar.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45807",
"author": "dirk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T19:14:25",
"content": "someday I wanna add crazy DSP and stuff to my first guitar. Onboard distortion/effects and stuff.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45809",
"author": "Matt",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T20:11:37",
"content": "Very cool, love the look and the idea of using a guitar body/pickguard for a wsg. The layout looks like it could be improved upon, though — a wsg has the rows, but it’s a front-on panel interface — I dunno how comfortable this one would be to “play” when being held as a guitar, I might have made the rows staggered, or even zig-zag each voice’s set of knobs — keep each voice sectioned separately, but still have the ability to access the entire voice without moving more than your wrist. Great idea, in all, and I suspect that it works for him — I might just end up doing this one, but tweak the layout more to my liking. Good post! :pside topic: is there a reason the read links went the way of the dodo? It’s not a big deal, but it was nice to have a single place to read the “main” article. :p",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45819",
"author": "Ryan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T22:33:20",
"content": "Cool, but I’d rather have done this leaving the guitar functional. Awesome idea on the pickguard though! I’m definitely doing that one. Nice work man!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45835",
"author": "Dan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T01:30:59",
"content": "Love the mobo pickguard.. I need a new pickguard for my PG380, so perhaps this design would fit. Fortunately, since the PG380 has a built in synth, I wouldn’t need to eliminate the strings just to add a WNG type device.. Just pull out the synth components and wire in something unique.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45910",
"author": "Scott",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T20:43:28",
"content": "Ummmm. This MIGHT be a LOT cooler with a few sound samples… Otherwise, It’s just knobs….",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45911",
"author": "Scott",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T20:46:05",
"content": "Ummmm. This MIGHT be a LOT cooler with a few sound samples/Videos… Otherwise, It’s just knobs….",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "64087",
"author": "Left Handed Guitar",
"timestamp": "2009-02-23T13:23:22",
"content": "HEy man its really COOOooll, but I’d rather have done this leaving the guitar functional.Awesome idea on the pickguard though! I’m definitely doing that one.Keep up the hard work!!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "65327",
"author": "Austin",
"timestamp": "2009-03-05T05:29:13",
"content": "This was such an informative, relevant answer. It was exactly what I was looking for. I’m so happy to know I’ll be getting something out of you posts.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,742.454099
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/21/flameless-jack-o-lantern-with-an-attiny13/
|
Flameless Jack-o’-lantern With An ATtiny13
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"classic hacks",
"home hacks"
] |
[
"attiny",
"candle",
"jack o lantern",
"pumpkin",
"random"
] |
[aballen] wanted to light the jack-o’-lantern this year with something that didn’t actually require fire. After searching for a project that was cheap and yielded decent results, he ended up just
making his own
. This project utilizes an ATtiny13 and two LEDs, red and orange. The overall build is quick and simple with some very basic code for the flickering. If you really want it more enclosed, there is this similar project using a
cheap electric candle
. Of course, not everyone has the time or desire to make one that is this realistic. You could always just go the
easy way
, no microcontroller required.
Why limit it to just lighting up your pumpkin though? Lets take a stroll through Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories hallways and see the
Snap O Lantern
or the
dark detecting pumpkin
and the
Cyclonolantern
.
| 10
| 10
|
[
{
"comment_id": "46979",
"author": "avaviel",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T20:13:49",
"content": "I see your context spell checker was turned off! “using a cheap electric candle. Of course” and not “using a cheap electric candle. Of coarse”Keep up the great work hack a day! Because I point our your errors it means I love you! Want your posts to look great ^^",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46984",
"author": "Andrew",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T20:22:40",
"content": "What? and you call this geek? What is this??? Flameless? I need to double check the hand book, but I am fairly certain geek == “Giant Fireball from Jack-o’-lantern controlled by attiny13”?!?!?!?!?!?(cool concept and all… but I swear there needs to be fire/explosions somewhere! this is just all wrong. Am I in a parallel universe or something?)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46995",
"author": "kurf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T21:29:16",
"content": "Hey, not every project fits everyone’s bill. This basic project is great for a beginner, I applaud.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47054",
"author": "freyyr890",
"timestamp": "2008-10-22T05:03:27",
"content": "Alright, somebody has to do a follow up to this with the reverse configuration.Fire. Lots of fire. And explosions.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47168",
"author": "ehrichweiss",
"timestamp": "2008-10-22T13:23:46",
"content": "there’s only one problem with **not** using a candle in a jack-o-lantern: the pumpkin will rot very fast because the candle aids in drying the pumpkin out and the soot/wax seem to offer some form of protection as well.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47177",
"author": "poof",
"timestamp": "2008-10-22T14:18:21",
"content": "Ok – so you add a small electrode with a .010″ airgap, capacitor, and a timer. Float this device in a pool of charcoal lighter fluid. Once activated, device works as originally designed until timer expires, then the capacitor charges and creates enough voltage to jump the airgap creating a wonderful ignition source for the lighter fluid. The pumpkin will thank you for a quick incineration over a slow rotting death, but the fire department may want a word with you!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47218",
"author": "Jynx",
"timestamp": "2008-10-22T17:55:58",
"content": "@poofYes.Just yes.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47248",
"author": "carlton",
"timestamp": "2008-10-22T20:32:22",
"content": "neat, but I’m thinking an all analog approach could be cheaper and (in my totally bias opinion) cooler (thinking 555, or even less, but some means of “pink” noise or something for the flickering, which the micro does randomly, instead of just doing it at a fixed frequency).nice, cheap solution though!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47252",
"author": "kurf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-22T20:48:45",
"content": "@poofbeautiful",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "129328",
"author": "Flameless Candles",
"timestamp": "2010-03-11T21:57:46",
"content": "Nice project. I wish I had the skill or patience to make my own flameless candles! Think I will stick to buying them though.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,742.380092
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/20/bjork-teaches-you-about-electronics/
|
Björk Teaches You About Electronics
|
Eliot
|
[
"home entertainment hacks",
"Misc Hacks"
] |
[
"bjork",
"prototype this",
"television",
"tv",
"video",
"youtube"
] |
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75WFTHpOw8Y]
As we often suspected, [
Björk
] is quite the technical mastermind. In the video above, she teaches you about the ins and outs of her television. We think she’s making a strong bid as the next person to join
Prototype This!
Her hacking philosophy is the same as ours: “You shouldn’t let poets lie to you.”
| 89
| 50
|
[
{
"comment_id": "46747",
"author": "jjj",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T01:59:14",
"content": "is it me or she is kinda hot?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46752",
"author": "macegr",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T02:07:50",
"content": "@jjj: yes, because this was in 1988, which is how old this video is. (sorry elliot, though it’s still funny)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46753",
"author": "Jack",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T02:08:30",
"content": "“you shouldn’t let poets lie to you” that’s pretty profound man",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46756",
"author": "dance",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T02:11:57",
"content": "not just you ;)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46761",
"author": "(>'-' )>",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T02:24:37",
"content": "Oh so that’s how a TV works… simply amazing at how in depth this was. Two thumbs up.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46762",
"author": "kamikasee",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T02:27:21",
"content": "It’s incredibly dangerous to mess around inside CRTs if you don’t know what you are doing. There are huge capacitors in there and they can hold a charge even if the TV has been off for a while. When I was in high school, I was taking one apart and melted a screwdriver in half when I accidentally discharged one of the caps. I just put the cover back on and decided there were healthier things to investigate.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46763",
"author": "dave",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T02:28:52",
"content": "So THAT’s what you get when you add musical genius, icelandic heritage, and complete insanity.I’m old now too, so she’s still hot. I think the crazy adds a few to the 10 point scale.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46764",
"author": "chris",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T02:34:19",
"content": "Please, someone slap the guy with the mic! Ever here of a lav mic? Or a real boom mic?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46767",
"author": "Pablo",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T02:46:38",
"content": "This looked like a real tv video was about to unfold, touch a open crt tv like that can kill you.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46768",
"author": "jproach",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T02:48:18",
"content": "hah that was beautiful.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46774",
"author": "tallboots",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T03:11:15",
"content": "and to think… she had a child with a guy who’s art is tv.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46775",
"author": "joe",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T03:15:31",
"content": "Uh, Like, wow…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46776",
"author": "Zibri",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T03:30:22",
"content": "No,jjj, it’s not you.. she is hot but I can’t really tell why. But yet indeed she is :)Funny video, but I don’t suggest people to do it like she did… those ‘streets’ can be really dangerous as someone already pointed out.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46777",
"author": "Dave",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T03:42:48",
"content": "What you really have to worry about is the 2nd anode, the connection under that little suction cup on the actual tube itself. It holds around 1k volts for each inch of the screen. Do the simple math and a 36 inch screen becomes a box of tingly death. (TV repair is fun, but PLEASE leave it to us professionals.)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46781",
"author": "Solenoidclock",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T04:02:13",
"content": "I like to think that she didn’t have a really inconsiderate mic guy. Rather, I think that was just a midget in a theremin equipped helmet collecting a sample for his extensive collection of world accents.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46782",
"author": "kyle",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T04:08:20",
"content": "my friend shocked himself when we were working on my crt projector, and a couple days later i shocked myself on my dlp projector. video projection units are not to be trifled with…. also… dont let poets lie to you",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46785",
"author": "celtek",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T04:42:10",
"content": "lol… she had me on the floor… “like a little city, and this is an elevator”..",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46790",
"author": "pwl",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T05:21:55",
"content": "Wow, what a cool video for a couple reasons: one, she’s so hot; two, she’s got a curious mind and that makes her even hotter for a techno humaniod like me; three, she’s so hot; four, she discovered how she was belief stricken by a poet’s nonsense explanation of the world (tv’s hypnotize and control you) and she seeks out a better reality based explanation of how tvs actually work which makes her even hotter and wise intellectually; five, I guess I mentioned that she’s hot but it needs stating again. Anyone who gives up their faith and beliefs for reality is a better person.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46810",
"author": "zazen",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T06:25:14",
"content": "Even if she was completely off in describing the deflection coil, I found that both beautiful and strangely relaxing.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46813",
"author": "m@!",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T06:31:05",
"content": "LOL @ These tags:tags: bjork sugarcubes",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46815",
"author": "nick",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T06:33:36",
"content": "Messing around with a CRT is dangerous, especially when on, but i think that a more modern CRT would have a bleed circuit made for curious people. I made a ghetto Jacobs ladder with an old 12 inch black and white TV. It wasn’t the best of ideas but it is fun to watch a couple of coat hangers melt and the whole deal go up in flames. But her hotness and her curiosity makes up for poking the parts.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46836",
"author": "pov",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T08:10:05",
"content": "Hey m@, the sugarcubes was the name of the first band she played in, so while maybe funny, it’s actually mostly factual.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46845",
"author": "Evan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T09:43:56",
"content": "it’s a shame she disappeared into the void…seriously, wtf ever happened to bjork, anyway?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46846",
"author": "sifli",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T09:46:36",
"content": "i think i love her, actually, thinking doesn’t come into it, i have a desire for her that needs quenching.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46847",
"author": "Clay",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T10:07:19",
"content": "if She’d gotten shocked I think I’d have peed my pants. And Yeah, Back in the day she was sort of hot. But not now, Not by a long shot.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46848",
"author": "rishi",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T10:08:18",
"content": "All this time I’ve been avoiding cameras because I thought they would steal my soul…gotta stop listening to poets…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46849",
"author": "pwl",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T10:24:14",
"content": "At least she didn’t say it was magic anymore… that is quite endearing… and cute to the max… sure could shoot electron beams at her…I gather that she is already hitched up… sigh… screen fades to black…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46861",
"author": "Happosai",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T11:35:14",
"content": "*sigh* As someone who had a big cruch on her (it appears it hasn’t gone away), and an electronics geek, this is double win for me! :)The Sugarcubes wasn’t the first band she was in, BTW.She’s still releasing albums and touring.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46862",
"author": "Happosai",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T11:36:07",
"content": "*sigh* As someone who had a big cruch on her (it appears it hasn’t gone away), and an electronics geek, this is double win for me! :)The Sugarcubes wasn’t the first band she was in, BTW.She’s still releasing albums and touring (a friend of mine had tea with her when she played here in Manchester earlier this year).",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46868",
"author": "midiwall",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T12:00:10",
"content": "I woulda’ paid good money to see her get zapped by that flyback.though, given the hair… maybe there were rehearsals, which means THERE’S A BLOOPER REEL!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46869",
"author": "plagosus",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T12:10:39",
"content": "I love this girl :]",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46871",
"author": "Trez",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T12:38:43",
"content": "THIS video is going directly to my “man brain” if you get my drift. Unfortunately, there’s a kind of sick tug of war going on in there. The electrons make her look attractive, but her mouth makes her sound like a cult leader.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46880",
"author": "plokko",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T13:09:41",
"content": "lol very tech speek!XD",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46884",
"author": "blizzarddemon",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T13:41:23",
"content": "I must agree with Kamikasee, you must understand the dangers of the capacitors in a CRT. My uncle is a electrician and during one of his excursions into a TV cross a series of capacitors. There was enough kinetic force from the shock to throw my 170 pound uncle halfway across the room like the kid in Jurassic Park.Those things store a ridiculously large amount of energy. Take caution.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46889",
"author": "Rob",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T13:55:13",
"content": "I should move to Iceland. If all the girls are this naive I could be king!!!!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46892",
"author": "natsirt",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T14:27:39",
"content": "I am a stagehand, and normally it is a shitty job. Some time ago, however, I got to work her tour when it came to the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago. As I sat on a road case in the wings offstage, alone, watching Ghostigital, who sits next to me crosslegged and impish but Her Loveliness Herself. So, speaking as someone who has seen her up close while not on stage, yes. She is every bit as hot and wonderful as you might believe.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46896",
"author": "glompix",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T14:36:40",
"content": "Hey, I’m only 23 and I still think she’s cute. Plus, imo, her music is neat. I’ll pop on homogenic every once in a while.All the more reason to think she’s cool. :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46900",
"author": "Josh",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T14:56:40",
"content": "dahhh! NEVER touch the inside of a TV with your left hand!that was pretty poetic the way she explained it. maybe h-a-d should start a comedy section and put things like this in it?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46906",
"author": "JKirchartz",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T15:05:40",
"content": "She’s super hot… But they call it a ‘Fly-Back’ transformer for a reason …Bjork’s still alive & kickin’ … she was on her myspace yesterday & apparently has a new singlehttp://www.myspace.com/bjork…Anyone remember that swan costume she wore to some awards show ?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46907",
"author": "uberdude",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T15:06:31",
"content": "Bjoner",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46915",
"author": "@dave",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T16:00:24",
"content": "Ah, yes. We call it the “Suction Cup of Doom.”",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46917",
"author": "Marcos",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T16:02:14",
"content": "Bjork’s music sounds like cats being neutered while awake.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46918",
"author": "walk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T16:02:27",
"content": "it’s not just you. Björk is hot.I got nervous when she popped the thing open and started touching around in there. televisions have huge capacitors. those things can KILL you! no joke. opening up a television and touching the circuitry is very dangerous!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46923",
"author": "M4CGYV3R",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T16:12:11",
"content": "Her hair looks like she already accidentally discharged a ground by touching it. That doesn’t stop me from hoping she’ll do it again every time I see this video.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46933",
"author": "klaw",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T16:54:31",
"content": "and if you don’t like the sound of cats being neutered while awake, there’s something seriously wrong with you. You probably should mess with the inside of a CRT.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46934",
"author": "supergeek",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T16:58:54",
"content": "She was in a feature article in Wired last summer:http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/6.06/bjork.html",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46936",
"author": "paul",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T17:04:44",
"content": "this was in an alex bagg video from the moma a long while back",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46938",
"author": "Eric",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T17:12:13",
"content": "You know, her poet friend had it right. Movies display 24 full, complete frames per second. Your brain gets to see a complete image; unlike TV and computers where you actually only see one dot at a time. Yes, only one dot is active at any given instant, so you brain has to create the image.With movies, you internalize an external image, with TV the image IS internal. It’s as though it’s your own thought. It doesn’t just pass your normal filters, it’s created on the inside.TV is the ultimate mind hack. It’s a Trojan horse virus, it’s a world that had been pulled over his eyes.We don’t watch TV at home. We video tape a few shows and fast-forward through the commercials. It’s amazing how much LESS stuff I want to purchase and it’s really SADF how much I want to order pizza if I stop the FF too soon and get a glimpse of a pizza commercial.Poets might be misunderstood, but they don’t lie.",
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"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "46940",
"author": "Elepski",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T17:18:29",
"content": "She is kinda hot… and completely out of her gourd….",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46953",
"author": "fish",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T18:02:20",
"content": "I always thought the boards looked like little cities too.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
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|
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https://hackaday.com/2008/10/20/eavesdrop-on-keyboards-wirelessly/
|
Eavesdrop On Keyboards Wirelessly
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"News",
"Peripherals Hacks",
"Security Hacks"
] |
[
"electronmagnetic",
"keyboard",
"sniffing",
"tempest",
"van eck",
"wireless"
] |
[vimeo
http://vimeo.com/2007855%5D
Every time you press a key on your keyboard, a small burst of electromagnetic radiation is let out. This radiation can be
captured and decoded
. Though it only affects some models, this is pretty serious. They tested 11 different keyboards and they were all vulnerable to at least one of the four methods of attack. Tests have shown that the data can be read through walls and up to 65 feet away. That is pretty scary stuff. Someone could be setting up in the apartment or office right next to yours to listen to every keystroke you type. Check out the second video after the break.
[vimeo
http://vimeo.com/2008343%5D
They don’t give a list of what keyboards were affected. Their paper is currently being finished, and should be published soon. The possibility of this attack was suggested to us a couple years ago when we covered
old school Van Eck phreaking
.
[via
Engadget
]
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| 50
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{
"comment_id": "46712",
"author": "Xcorpio",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T00:04:10",
"content": "Affected, not effected… on both counts ;-)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46713",
"author": "Cactus",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T00:06:12",
"content": "They seemed reluctant to keep the computer and LCD hooked up. I would have expanded on the experiments by trying a desktop in addition to the laptop. The only real protection for this might possibly be overwhelming background radiation.That or lining your keyboard with aluminum foil. I’d like to see just how accurate this can be in real world scenarios.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46714",
"author": "Stu",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T00:08:17",
"content": "Hmmmmm, cant quite see how you could distinguish different keys from nothing more than switch contacts. I can just about see how EM emanations could occur, just not how to distinguish which key was pressed.Even if each key had a very specific ‘resonance’ emanation, how would you know which key was which without having prior access to that keyboard? And if you had it, you’d have to very carefuly work out which key ‘sounded’ a certain way and would take hours!I’m thinking this is a hoax – in the first vid a very small program (netcat?) could have been running on the laptop simply WiFi-transmitting the keys to his supposed ‘decoder’ app. The oscilloscope is just there for ‘effect’.Lets see about it when their paper is released but for now I’m quite skeptical.Its not even april!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46716",
"author": "macegr",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T00:15:41",
"content": "stu: Van Eck phreaking has been around for a long time, and it’s pretty much the same concept here. It’s amazing how many ways there are to snoop on someone’s computer. Right before CRTs went out of style, someone even managed to recover screen images by measuring the varying light in a room and syncing it up to the cathode ray scan.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46717",
"author": "kurf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T00:16:37",
"content": "When they can manage to do the same thing in a noisy office environment with hundreds of keys being pressed all at once then I’ll worry.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46718",
"author": "kurf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T00:20:05",
"content": "plus your power supply is emitting a whole lot more electromagnetic radiation then your keyboard.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46719",
"author": "Eliot Phillips",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T00:23:25",
"content": "@Xcorpio Fixed. We’re still teaching Caleb about nouns and verbs.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46720",
"author": "Rob",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T00:29:55",
"content": "I recall reading somewhere about a similar project but it used the sounds of the keys being pressed as each key potentially makes a differnt sound.Stu i think this could be possible but if he is worried about interference from a dc power supply I dont know reliable it would be. he would be going crazy if he was sniffing someplace with more then one keyboard",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46721",
"author": "tallboots",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T00:35:57",
"content": "if the electromagnetic radiation were that strong (which it isnt) it would seem to be another good reason to wrap your head in aluminum foil.oh another thing…. heres how to prove this is false (no software required) 1.get a guitar pickup (any decent size coil will work) 2.plug it in to an amp. 3.hold it over your keyboard. 4. press different buttons….. do they make sound? do the keys sound different?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46729",
"author": "kurf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T00:47:34",
"content": "@tallboots a guitar wouldn’t help in deciding if this false. does you guitar make a sound when you stand next to your wireless router?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46730",
"author": "Rob",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T00:53:39",
"content": "@Tallboots and KurfThe guitar pickups should be strong enough to pick up the EMI produced from most any electronic.Draping my keyboard wire over my pickups i do not get a distinct tone which is to be expected as it is digital signal. But i do get a click and watching it does have a distinct waveform.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46732",
"author": "millertyme",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T01:00:20",
"content": "Interesting, thanks for sharing that. :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46733",
"author": "Hugo",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T01:10:34",
"content": "This is clearly BS. First of all, all the keyboard wires are shielded in an aluminum wrap. No EM can escape the wires. Second of all, USB uses differential signaling, you wont be able to distinguish the EM waves. Third of all, do you know how much other stronger EM fields fly all over the room at any given time?! Jesus… I cant believe this stuff gets thrown around like this.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46734",
"author": "Sp`ange",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T01:16:17",
"content": "would it even matter if you lined your keyboard with tinfoil if you didn’t shield the cable as well?sidenote: read “Cryptonomicon” by Neil Stephenson",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46735",
"author": "Satiagraha",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T01:18:42",
"content": "This better be a hoax… :-( !!!!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46744",
"author": "Adam",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T01:57:03",
"content": "who the hell types 1 keystroke every second, I know he is just trying to show us what he typed but most people out there type a lot faster then this guy did, my guess is that if this really works, it wouldn’t be able to pick up someone typing around 200 wpm.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46751",
"author": "Dubularity",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T02:02:38",
"content": "{Adjusts tin hat to a jaunty angle}Presumably no one else is using a keyboard, within 65′, and I find it interesting that the camcorder doesn’t seem to cause any interference.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46757",
"author": "Adam Ziegler",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T02:15:54",
"content": "Um… why does the program just happen to terminate when the last key stroke is ‘decoded?’ A timeout? maybe, but why doesn’t it time out when the camera guy take an incredibly long time to start pressing keys in the second video.Just seems odd.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46758",
"author": "&%unkn0wn",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T02:17:22",
"content": "You would think even if there is a signal sent by a keyboard that you could pick up from what…”up to 65 feet away” you would end up with at least 3 to 300 diffrent keyboards stroking away at any given time. It looks like a great idea, but it would be very VERY hard to tell who is typing what, especialy if it only “decodes” 1 wpm and the avrage every day user types 75 wpm",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46759",
"author": "matt",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T02:20:21",
"content": "fake…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46770",
"author": "tallboots",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T02:55:19",
"content": "@kurf (and rob)a guitar pickup is plenty strong to hear interesting sounds in electronics. It picks up the magnetic field from a shaking metal guitar string after all…Another experiment along the same lines: Take a “telephone pickup” (google it) and trace it around on your laptop, ipod, cellphone (make a call), florescent lights, motors, etc. and amplify the output. Lots of interesting sounds hidden in the electromagnetic fields of modern gadgets.I wouldnt imagine that a keyboard would emit a tone… just a click because its a switch – Like rob found (above). Look at the scope in the video and you will see waveforms (peaks) that may be these clicks. BTW my guitar makes lots of noise around lots of electronics. Thats why i have sheilded cables and a humbucker…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46792",
"author": "ryan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T05:35:25",
"content": "if this is real, i’m going to need a lot more evidence than this to convince me. honestly, if they really had something, they would have spent a lot more of their time getting something published and a lot less time with these sickeningly overprofessional videos. even if there is some potential security risk in em emissions from electronics, i don’t think these guys are any closer to exploiting it then my cat is.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46793",
"author": "jaded",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T05:36:07",
"content": "Whether you “believe” these experiments or not, they are most certainly credible. Electronics emitting radiation that can give away secrets has known as a threat since 1943, and the NSA has specified protection against this kind of signal leakage (called TEMPEST shielding) in 1972.Civilian researchers haven’t done too much in this field since it doesn’t have much practical application except in the spying business. However, Ross Anderson at Cambridge has done a lot of experiments especially with monitor leakage.Here are some reasons that I find this completely credible.0. Every electrical signal radiates some amount of energy.1. Some keyboard cables (especially cheap ones) are not built with shielded wire.1a. Shielding is not perfect. Cheap shielding is less perfect than expensive shielding. And shielding is usually designed to keep detrimental signals from entering the wire, rather than prevent good signals from leaking out.2. The keyboard wire is not the only place where the RF may be emanating. It may be being generated on an unshielded chip or interface board, or it may be being emitted by the circuitry on the receiving computer.3. Keyboard signals being transmitted from the keyboard to your computer are not in “parallel”, featuring one wire per button, they are converted from a bunch of switches into a digital signal (two or three bytes of data) and sent serially. The sniffer doesn’t detect the signals from the key switches themselves, but rather that processed serial data coming from the keyboard decoder chip.3a. Keyboard digital signals are a very old protocol, so they are “chunky and big” signals compared to the much higher frequencies of USB. They’re really easy to spot on an oscilloscope.3b. Almost all USB keyboards use the same electrical protocols as a PS/2 keyboard internally, and they convert the signal with a USB chip only for the wire to the computer interface. There is usually a tiny daughterboard tucked in at the cable connection that handles protocol and determines whether it’s a PS/2 or USB keyboard.4. A proof-of-concept doesn’t mean this particular researcher has a practical attack that he could carry in his pocket or deploy in your apartment building, but it doesn’t exclude the possibility that a practical keyboard receiver exists, especially one from a well-funded professional or federal security agency.5. Security attacks never get worse. If one guy can do this, that means others can too. And the NSA documented doing this 35 years ago.6. An electrically noisy environment is no guarantee against a highly directional antenna and a discriminating receiver. Consider the visual equivalent: just because you can see a candle flame in isolation doesn’t mean you can’t see a candle sitting next to a fireplace.7. There are far more practical attacks that most investigators would use to sniff a keyboard, such as a hidden video camera, key logging dongle, or malware.8. The signals emitted may or may not have harmonics in the audible frequencies, so a guitar pickup and amplifier may or may not detect them, or would at most play a tiny click.9. A guitar pickup is designed for the audible frequencies, which is one reason why you don’t hear broadcast AM radio stations over your pickups. And either it or your amp probably has a high pass filter to sink those kinds of interference — your speakers wouldn’t respond to 32kHz tones anyway — but you probably would detect a click.10. His proof of concept shows only that his prototype software is reading one character per second typing speed. That does not mean that the software or hardware can’t be improved to process data faster or handle more data in a multiple keyboard environment. My first computer wouldn’t have driven a 1920×1280 monitor either. Hell, my first monitor was 40×12 (I didn’t have the money for the 2K RAM chips.) Technology improves, given enough time and money.Whether or not you believe these present an actual threat to your own privacy, well, that’s up to you. (I’m not going to lose sleep over it.) But you should have no doubt that this is a real demo of a real leak.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46801",
"author": "kurf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T06:06:06",
"content": "The more and more I plot this in my head, the more I come to the conclusion that it’s not bunk. I don’t really like the experimenting this group did, however, if a keystroke does in fact emit a distinct electromagnetic wave then with the right antenna and filters all the other junk can be sifted through.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46803",
"author": "kurf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T06:08:29",
"content": "I found this very old article linking to some interesting stuff as well.http://news.zdnet.co.uk/security/0,1000000189,2082190,00.htm",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46806",
"author": "NNM",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T06:20:26",
"content": "VERY NICE…But disconnecting everything is probably necessary to avoid other signals?This looks like it really depends on an electromagnetic silence around… Any type of electronic equipment would scramble the signal??But the experiment shows it’s possible. Filtering out “noise” might be really, REALLY hard, but possible…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46821",
"author": "Thinkster",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T06:50:27",
"content": "If you’ve ever taken a PC Keyboard apart, most of the time you will find a little circuit board with the electronics in either the top left or top right portion and guess what? It’s not shielded! Now the mechanical keys make contact with a membrane which makes contact with a flexible circuit board (in a matrix array) and that part is often shielded. Well the the little circuit board has a chip that runs at a certain frequency and the matrix array of keys are “scanned” at a particular frequency, so theoretically you could capture the data from the chip or it’s surrounding electronics if you had sensitive enough and expensive equipment tuned to a specific frequency. So I’d say it’s possible…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46829",
"author": "kurf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T07:26:12",
"content": "@thinksterI agree with you, again I’m not to sure about these experimenters, but this is defiantly possible, albeit less practical.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46832",
"author": "superlopez",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T07:36:51",
"content": "¿GNU-Radio? Black box over spectrum analyzer is a USRPhttp://www.ettus.com/Posible countermeasure: R.F. choke in keyboard cable",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46872",
"author": "nocker",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T12:40:17",
"content": "he disconnected the power supply to remove the possibility that the transmission he was picking up was rf leakage through the electrical system, not to weed out that same noise.it may be much easier to sort out 200 distinct keyboards at once than you’d think, does each one have unique frequency characteristics (think about the dust patterns of digital cameras) that a well programmed decoder could isolate? maybe it would all turn into white noise, but isn’t relying on that just security through obfuscation?*starts drafting design for a tin-foil-hat-noise generator*",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46873",
"author": "jaded",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T12:44:15",
"content": "Sorry, another mistake. In 1a I was trying to say that we don’t know if the keyboard cable shielding was engineered or if someone just thought “if we put some foil in the cable insulation we can sell it as shielded cable.” We also don’t know if the shielding in these cables is properly grounded.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46885",
"author": "hackist",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T13:46:50",
"content": "It’s an interesting idea, obviously inspired by Van Eck Phreaking but nobody can can give a satisfactory explanation as to why the ‘decoder’ stops listening after it captures the last keystroke, as Adam Ziegler commented above.The whole endeavour looks like nothing but a cheap stage show and a bash script to me.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46897",
"author": "alexfox",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T14:42:04",
"content": "regarding the decoder ending after the desired data has been received:who’s to say that he didn’t code the script to terminate after no more keypresses are detected after a certain amount of time?there are too many variables to come to such hasty judgements. the site mentions they are in the process of submitting their paper to a peer-reviewed journal. after you read their paper, *then* you can start finding holes in their method. until that point, it is simply speculationok so its your skepticism versus their video… generally i’d side with the skepticism… *EXCEPT* that the concept is proven and has been around for half a century. this is not new! they are simply showing one of the first recent practical implementations that we’ve seen (who knows what has been done to this end in well-funded research labs, over the past 50 years)game-set-match: you can be skeptic all you want, but you can’t truly judge until you read their details. until that point, the only confirmed evidence we have is that van eck phreaking is legitimate. therefore there is a higher probability that this is legit (i’m not judging though, it certainly could be fake)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46905",
"author": "Sys Admn",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T15:00:24",
"content": "even cold war era typewriters had countersurveillance mechanisms built into them. included in the exhibit is an ibm selectric typewriter. it coupled a motor to a mechanical assembly, so pressing different keys caused the motor to draw different amounts of current that were specific for each key. close measurements of the current could reveal what was being typed on the machine. to prevent these measurements, state selectric typewriters were equipped with “inertia” motors connected to a large flywheel. the spinning flywheel absorbed the stress of the mechanical assembly and masked the keys being typed.http://www.gcn.com/blogs/tech/46710.htmlAnother form of monitoring “radiation” to determine what is being typed –li zhuang, feng zhou, and doug tygar have an interesting new paper showing that if you have an audio recording of somebody typing on an ordinary computer keyboard for fifteen minutes or so, you can figure out everything they typed. the idea is that different keys tend to make slightly different sounds, and although you don’t know in advance which keys make which sounds, you can use machine learning to figure that out, assuming that the person is mostly typing english text. (presumably it would work for other languages too.http://www.freedom-to-tinker.com/blog/felten/acoustic-snooping-typed-information",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46909",
"author": "Cossist",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T15:17:05",
"content": "Verified!I’m in my RF lab right now and decided to give this a try. I took a quick look at the ps/2 protocol athttp://www.computer-engineering.org/ps2protocolto find the clock frequency is in the range of 10-16.7kHz…that’s low enough to be audible! You can trigger a digital scope to capture the 11-bit frame, send it through GBIP, and process. I bet you get a lot of harmonics from the 60Hz that would clobber the receiver amp if not filtered. a b-field antenna, a modest adc, and little dsp magic on an fpga would get the job done.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46910",
"author": "kurf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T15:25:29",
"content": "@cossistTake a video and we’ll start this same post all over again. Nice job.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46924",
"author": "Jeremyvnc",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T16:13:14",
"content": "This may or may not be real but from the looks of the program, it took forever to decode a 12 character string that was typed at 1 key/s. I don’t know about you all, but I type pretty darn fast for these transmissions to even register before the next key has bombarded the radiation. Plus, that looked like best case scenario with the computer in close proximity and no other radiation from power supplies, monitors, heck even cell phones. Give me a real world test in the middle of a park or in a internet cafe, cacheing someones typing. Then I’ll be worried about my “secrets” getting out into the world.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46925",
"author": "M4CGYV3R",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T16:14:31",
"content": "This is the same as a TEMPEST screen-reading attack which operates on the principle that your monitor has a digital signal coming into it and if you can induce the signal, amplify it, and redisplay on your own monitor, you can read someone else’s monitor remotely. Obviously, there’s a pretty limited range.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46946",
"author": "Mr Dan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T17:44:15",
"content": "well, it looks like that bbc news believe it:http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7681534.stm",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46948",
"author": "supershwa",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T17:53:27",
"content": "Impressive. BBC posted some news about this on their website too. I’ll be interested in reading more about this when the report is completed.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46958",
"author": "blizzarddemon",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T18:24:40",
"content": "Now thats a hack lol",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46963",
"author": "kurf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T18:41:59",
"content": "Wow, interesting that bbc has an article on it, I don’t doubt this is possible but when is someone going to contact these guys? There’s a lot of misconception about about our understanding of RF. We all need to do some research on frequency resonance. You can pick out any specific frequency you want regardless of other noise!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46964",
"author": "hackist",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T18:43:50",
"content": "Pause the first video at 2:02 and analyse the output. It happily echoes “keystroke n acquired” but only up to n=11. Yet his test string comprised of 12 keystrokes, and yes, he started counting from 1. The summary line which follows then reports 12 traces acquired. I’d be extremely surprised if somebody with the intelligence to build this would be careless enough to code that bug into their script. In fact, you would have to code a loop quite awkwardly to achieve that.I’m not disputing the theory of the hack. Merely that this is *not* a genuine video of it in progress.The BBC should be ashamed of themselves reporting this. They would do well to spend a couple of hours watching the 2006 Ant & Dec movie Alien Autopsy.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46968",
"author": "DarkFader",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T18:55:41",
"content": "I bet he’s typing so loudly to be able to narrow down the timeslots in which he has to filter the data. Which is fine for a proof-of-concept. But we all know it’s possibly anyway.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46973",
"author": "Doug",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T19:50:41",
"content": "Both this topic & a few others I’ve looked at recently, contain russian spam.I thought comments were vetted?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46974",
"author": "Sam",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T19:52:00",
"content": "Build a Faraday cage around the internals of your keyboard and put as many ferrite beads as you are comfortable using on the cord. Problem solved. The Faraday cage will pick up stray EM emissions and cancel them out. Ferrite beads convert the interference that is being broadcast by cables to heat energy (not much) and dissipates it. Many of you have already seen ferrite beads – they are encased in plastic and often found attached to the ends of cables on various kinds of computer equipment (the end of the power adapter that plugs into a laptop is a good place to look).A Faraday cage that many of you already have in your home is the screen on the front of your microwave oven. The holes are big enough for light to pass through (so you can observe what you are cooking) but not big enough to allow microwave radiation through. Put your cellular phone in the microwave (don’t turn it on or forget that you put it in there) and call it. If it does not ring, the Faraday cage in your microwave is working as it should and preventing microwaves from entering or leaving the enclosure.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46980",
"author": "drew",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T20:15:23",
"content": "two things about all those comments a power supply produces a very even hum which would be very very easy to filter out and a guitar pick up is not only capable of receiving am radio it will pick up fm inferred light (try it just point a tv remote at it you will be surprised) cb and yes router signals. try running a pickup without tone or volume knobs, the tone knob is actually a filter that changes the frequency response of the guitar. if you were to wire it strait to an unfiltered amp you get many different signals. a pickup dose not actually receive audio it generates tiny amounts of electricity like a small generator or a microphone. as for this being practical who’s to say but i believe it would work.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46991",
"author": "Bill",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T21:12:12",
"content": "Why did the monitoring program stop running at the end of the phrase?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47002",
"author": "G2",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T21:58:15",
"content": "The company I work for gets payed by various government departments to provide tempest services. This includes tempest proofing of indivdual PCs, server racks or even entire rooms. Security related RF paranoia goes well beyond worrying about reading the data stream from a keyboard based on radiated emmissions. Hell, you can even get information being radiated from the power cable of a device if the psu has not been implimented properly.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47065",
"author": "TS_E",
"timestamp": "2008-10-22T05:32:53",
"content": "Thanks Jaded. Completely correct. This technology is, and has been for quite some time, a reality. The experiment conducted in the video uses somewhat less sophisticated techniques than what is in current use.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,743.038486
|
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https://hackaday.com/2008/10/20/art-from-code-generative-graphics/
|
Art From Code: Generative Graphics
|
Kimberly Lau
|
[
"downloads hacks",
"Misc Hacks"
] |
[
"actionscript",
"algorithmic art",
"art",
"flash",
"flex",
"generative art",
"graphics"
] |
[Keith Peters]’ blog
Art From Code
is devoted to his beautiful graphics from computer source code, also known as
generative art
. Although [Peters] is
reluctant
to reveal his source code, algorithmic graphics can be created with the help of tools like
ActionScript
,
Flash
, and Flex. There are some
great
tutorials
that can start you on the path to making your own evocative art.
[via
Neatorama
]
| 11
| 11
|
[
{
"comment_id": "46705",
"author": "Adam Ziegler",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T23:28:27",
"content": "Procedural textures:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.kkrieger",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46708",
"author": "kurf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T23:37:15",
"content": "Hmmm…where’s that old copy of MATLAB?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46710",
"author": "sly",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T23:43:04",
"content": "fractint anyone?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46743",
"author": "nrp",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T01:46:43",
"content": "My personal favorite is Context Free Art. It is (sort of) a scripted recursive fractal generator:http://www.contextfreeart.org/",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46855",
"author": "devin",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T11:19:28",
"content": "My 2003 senior art show was ‘images from code’; I’m glad to see that the genre neither began nor ended with me.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46893",
"author": "Gordon",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T14:28:00",
"content": "I have an old roomate who is doing a lot of work with scripting and code generated images. He uses rhinoscript and has made a lot of progress. I am attaching his link not only because his work is great but also because he tends to put a lot of his code up freely and wants people to use it.http://neoarchaicnet.blogspot.com/",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46899",
"author": "smd",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T14:45:49",
"content": "also try java based processing:http://processing.org",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46950",
"author": "Doug",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T17:57:12",
"content": "The Electric Sheep project is quite stunning to see.The project animates and evoles fractal flames, randomly merging aspects of the code (art) from it’s parents, to create entirely new works.http://electricsheep.org/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_sheep",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47114",
"author": "comankh",
"timestamp": "2008-10-22T09:45:25",
"content": "cmon guys,http://pouet.net/",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "65784",
"author": "Charles C. Brister",
"timestamp": "2009-03-10T08:55:16",
"content": "Hi nice post, i have come across your site once before when searching for something so i was just wondering something. I love your theme, would it happen to be a free one i can download, or is it a custom one you had made? In a few months i may get my own domain, but i don’t know how to setup themes so i don’t mind paying someone to make me a nice one and set it all up. Do you know any good WordPress designer companies, thanks for your help. :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "67527",
"author": "Art",
"timestamp": "2009-03-23T22:15:36",
"content": "Superb Great art work buddy :) keep it up",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,742.256444
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/20/rovio-teardown/
|
Rovio Teardown
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"LED Hacks",
"Robots Hacks"
] |
[
"led",
"rovio",
"wowee"
] |
[Del] sent us what might be the first in an expected plethora of
hacks on the Wowee Rovio
. He was annoyed by the poor lighting for Rovio’s camera so he cracked it open and started hacking. He found there was just enough space for a couple LEDs in the head. The most difficult part of this was apparently running the wires for power into the main body of the rovio. He said it took him around 30 minutes just to snake the wires through the neck. The final result is best seen in the comparison pictures of rovio looking at Wall-E.
| 5
| 5
|
[
{
"comment_id": "46703",
"author": "Del",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T23:04:38",
"content": "Also see my text-mode UI for Roviohttp://code.google.com/p/asciirovio/I thought it was funny :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46709",
"author": "kurf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T23:40:14",
"content": "Very mean looking! great job.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46942",
"author": "strider_mt2k",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T17:25:43",
"content": "Great stuff!One of these is what i want for Christmas, so I’ll be looking for some reference materials!Well done folks!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "50700",
"author": "MoMMaLoID",
"timestamp": "2008-11-13T20:03:08",
"content": "I wonder if you can use infrared LED’s so this way it could be stealth & have night vision?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "53918",
"author": "Robert",
"timestamp": "2008-12-05T21:25:04",
"content": "Id like to see some one use the LED headlight hack for the rovio use Relays instead of LED so things could be set off Like a little Nerf Missile, or stronger lights from a different power source but swithced on via the relay from the light Web interface. Also thought of an idea where an Magnetic read switch is used to switch on some bright lights. You could have a magnet on the base station. As soon as the rovio is moved out of docking the read switch would close and make contact, lights come on.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,742.671301
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/20/buy-an-oil-cooled-pc-for-11k/
|
Buy An Oil Cooled PC For $11k
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"computer hacks",
"News"
] |
[
"oil cooling",
"submerged"
] |
For roughly $11,000 you cold have this
awesome oil cooled computer rig
. This system was designed specifically to be able to keep the electronics submerged in oil. The system uses SSD for storage, so everything can be submerged. Check out the pictures of the top panel, what is going on there?
If $11,000 is too much for you to spend, you could always do it yourself with an old aquarium, like
this one
, but be careful, that oil can get
pretty messy
. There is also a happy medium too, check out
this method
. Its nice, clean and not too expensive.
[via
DVICE
]
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[
{
"comment_id": "46682",
"author": "rawr",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T20:25:40",
"content": "cold = could",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46685",
"author": "Caleb Kraft",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T20:57:31",
"content": "woops, thanks rawr",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46687",
"author": "Man On Fire",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T21:18:40",
"content": "specifically what about the top part is confusing?they mounted the motherboard so all the ports are up top, to make it easy to plug things in.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46691",
"author": "mike",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T21:45:54",
"content": "That is so amazing. Seriously.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46702",
"author": "blizzarddemon",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T22:59:06",
"content": "Ahhh so many ideas, so little resources…<.<",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46711",
"author": "Jon Bach",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T23:48:36",
"content": "Wow, $11k! Its definitely a nice system though, with triple SLI and SSD hard drives.Thanks for the mention in the article. We’ll be announcing kits for sale in just a few days…so you can build it yourself for a lot less.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46835",
"author": "jerell",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T08:07:57",
"content": "yeah i saw an artical on home made vegetable oil cooled PC. me and my friends tried it the problem we had with it, you need a great seal to keep the oil in.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46850",
"author": "massimiliano",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T10:43:22",
"content": "I did a little research and it turned out that mineral oil’s vapor may cause harm to your lungs.Seehttp://www.cdc.gov/Niosh/pdfs/0472.pdfandhttp://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/m7700.htmfor reference. Some reports are even scarier but I can’t find them now.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46876",
"author": "Trez",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T12:51:38",
"content": "I’ve always wanted to set up a bunch of motherboards with overclocked procs with tons of ram and a pixie booting nic in a cluster. Then dunk everything into a slightly modified old freezer filled with diesel or some other oil. The idea for the freezer was to set it up so that it would still cool the oil but add bilge pumps or other cheap liquid pumps to circulate the oil.I never did it because I couldn’t honestly justify having a cluster. I don’t think I’d ever need it.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46898",
"author": "draeath",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T14:45:05",
"content": "You should know they have filed a patent with some generic enough claims to cover any liquid submersion cooling (where a radiator is used to vent the heat from the system).U.S. Patent No. 7,403,392: “A portable, self-contained liquid submersion cooling system that is suitable for cooling a number of electronic devices, including cooling heat-generating components in computer systems and other systems that use electronic, heat-generating components.”The full patent text is available here:http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/7403392.html",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46951",
"author": "matt",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T17:59:18",
"content": "Wouldn’t the Mains power transformers be prior art? they have used transformers dunked in oil for years.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47179",
"author": "kevin mcguigan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-22T14:39:27",
"content": "I saw something like this in the movie Sunshine only they were using a liquid refrigerant of some sort in a refrigerated room. I wonder if that could be done. The components were submerged and raised out of the coolant for repair.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47266",
"author": "icefox",
"timestamp": "2008-10-22T22:00:56",
"content": "There’s one thing I don’t completely understand about this idea. Is there a cooling system for the oil? I understand that the oil is cooling everything and it’s moving around with a couple submerged fans, but how isn’t it turning into a nice vegetable oil and PC soup?What I mean is this looks fully closed, meaning the oil would have to have some kind of radiator off of the back to keep it from heating up. Maybe I just don’t see it in the pic…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47299",
"author": "draeath",
"timestamp": "2008-10-23T01:10:16",
"content": "@icefox:If you open the article and take more than 5 seconds looking at it, you will notice that there are four fans and a radiator enclosed in once side of the case. The radiator is actually nearly the full size of the panel! As they state, this system is not quiet, but it much less noisy than an air-cooled system of the same ratings.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47550",
"author": "djrussell",
"timestamp": "2008-10-24T15:39:43",
"content": "anyone that would buy this is probably an overclocker. overclockers change components all the time. have fun doing that with this oily mess.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "55273",
"author": "zypher",
"timestamp": "2008-12-15T09:14:31",
"content": "I wonder if I got somehow get one of these donated to my site? hmm…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "58947",
"author": "jorge",
"timestamp": "2009-01-12T20:51:01",
"content": "where I can buy this oil?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "129678",
"author": "Adam",
"timestamp": "2010-03-14T02:44:35",
"content": "ANYONE with a little engineering skill can make one of these. You can use nearly any watertight container and mineral oil. Id never pay 11K for it, just isnt worth it. Thats like buying a new car! for gods sake… what a rip off.My 8 core computer was built for under $500 and could easily be modified to run under oil, and then, have the oil in the case fed thru a heatexchanger, and cool that using a custom refrigeration system based upon a household fridge compressor.The fridge compressor can use propane as the refrigant. and it is piped into the heatexchanger to cool the oil.lol 11K",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "129679",
"author": "Anon",
"timestamp": "2010-03-14T02:51:07",
"content": "$11,000 what a mark up!Do they think we are made of money ROFL! I can see them foing out of business very quickly. Maybe they dont know about the current economic situation, poor bastards.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "134355",
"author": "Freeze4Life",
"timestamp": "2010-04-05T18:07:01",
"content": "Look at this:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntsG3vzgeo8Another good lookin oil cooled pc!I think it’s low cost project",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "461536",
"author": "Eric",
"timestamp": "2011-09-22T02:58:15",
"content": "There are several ways to improve on this oil cool phase that’s got so many people jumping up and down i mean when you actually sit down and dont just go lets dunk a pc you realize a few things one the power supply should be out of the oil it adds 20% more heat ALEAST and doesnt need cooling beyond what it has already and mineral oil is viscous you want something thinner someone should try and see if they can get something similar to kerosene in viscosity. I don’t want to go out and say kerosene will work it might actually but i mean its the kind of thing that you do a few tests before you go out and start submerging a pc in any liquid you can get your hands on.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,742.623488
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||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/20/keyless-entry-using-touch-sensing/
|
Keyless Entry Using Touch Sensing
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"Arduino Hacks",
"classic hacks",
"home hacks"
] |
[
"arduino",
"keyless entry",
"lock",
"touch sensor"
] |
[Alex] sent us this slick little
keyless entry system
. He wanted a discreet way to trigger the door to unlock. Knocking was too loud, and would give away his secret access code. He decided that touch sensors would be the best. Initially he planned on using the doorknob itself, which would have been awesome, but it was just too much surface area for his touch sensor. Ultimately, he settled for a wire he could touch. An Arduino detects whether or not the correct code has been put in and initializes a high torque servo which turns the doorknob from the inside. In the video, after the break, you can see that it works fairly well.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU8Ej0c2R14]
One thing that is pretty cool about this is that it could be removed and reinstalled somewhere else in a matter of minutes. That’s good, since he’s in a dorm and would probably be in some trouble for damaging the door. It would be nice to see this put into an enclosure that hooked over the top of the door so it could be truly portable.
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| 19
|
[
{
"comment_id": "46660",
"author": "kyle007",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T16:36:19",
"content": "Very nice project. Well documented. But how practical. A very creative Idea and I don’t know how. but using all this technology, could the touch sensitive sensor be wired to an unobvious piece of metal like the screw in an outlet wall plate. So you just pushed on the screw which was connected to the wire for the sensor and you activate the project that way. I would be worried about thieves catching wind of your smarts and breaking… er.. waltzing right in. Very cleaver hack none–the-less",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46663",
"author": "JDN",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T17:19:17",
"content": "Could be useful for car entry as well, especially since many cars already have electric door locks.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46665",
"author": "Taylor Alexander",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T17:30:01",
"content": "Cool hack, but Hackaday, can you guys drop that Ad for fixing red-ring xboxes? It’s CLEARLY a scam, go check it out yourself, it reminds me of those “run your car on water” scams. I’m worried someone might actually spend their money on it! I know you need money, but not at the risk of your readers getting scammed.Also, for the hack, you could get away with a smaller servo if it retracted the latch directly, rather than turning the handle.-Taylor",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46666",
"author": "Mick",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T17:40:50",
"content": "“damaging the door.” no damage to the door. everything is duct taped or in the case of the servo held in by the spring like metal",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46667",
"author": "Buzzkill",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T17:44:12",
"content": "taylor I think you missed the point about not wanting to damage or change the door in any way since he is in a dorm and would be liable for any damages. I like the idea of enclosing the components into something that could be hung from the top of the door with the servo. It is a great hack.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46671",
"author": "kurf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T18:52:41",
"content": "Great project, I’m sure the touch sensor was just a test. It would be really easy to integrate a keypad. I saw something on Sparkfun.com that did something similar. They used a color changing keypad. 8 keys that lite up random colors, you press the right colors in order to unlock the door. Adds a little more security then a numbered keypad even.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46677",
"author": "D",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T19:07:04",
"content": "“An Arduino detects weather…”Hehe, cool. So it works in the rain too?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46680",
"author": "amk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T20:04:58",
"content": "Very cool. Stick the servo, arduino, etc in a nice enclosure, add a flat hook so it can be hung on the door, and run the touch wire alongside the hook.That would make installation as simple as hanging the thing on the door and tightening a strap around the doorknob. You might even be able to market something that simple to people in temporary housing situations.Six tap lengths might be pushing it, three seems reasonable. With a key length of 12 taps that would provide about half a million combinations, which is reasonable.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46688",
"author": "Insipid Melon",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T21:27:05",
"content": "Maybe you could build a retina scanner into the peep hole.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46696",
"author": "twistedsymphony",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T22:32:37",
"content": "I don’t know if this door had one but the peep hole on most dorm doors would be ideal since it’s usually brass and goes all the way through the door… that way you wouldn’t have a suspicious wire sticking out.though this reminds me of a few EE friends I had in college that wired a camera flash capacitor with one end on a wire hanging in front of the peep hole with a sign that said: “DONT TOUCH” and the the other end ont he peep hole itself, you’d see people stop as they’d walk by hit the sign and get scared half to death by the resultant electrical _pop_",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46701",
"author": "Haku",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T22:58:46",
"content": "How about a camera in the peep hole connected to a computer that can recognise sign language?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46715",
"author": "peter",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T00:09:31",
"content": "or you could hook the touch wire onto the doorknob so there wasnt a wire sticking out. just tap your fingers on the doorknob and it opens for you.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46725",
"author": "Metroid48",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T00:41:15",
"content": "kyle, it is a specific tap order and length – thieves couldn’t just ‘waltz right in’ unless you were really obvious in entering the series!I’m hoping that someone does make a real portable version of this – like a box with a retractable wire and the shoelace(s) so that, once you remove the two wires/strings, you really can just pick it up and move it.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46731",
"author": "Richard Cook",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T00:56:10",
"content": "Excellent hack!An alternate touch sensor that I used years ago is an FET amplifier. It picks up the ambient 60Hz when you touch the single wire. This could be used for the doorknob.Using the circuit at this URL you could reduce it t to give a logic level input:http://www.uoguelph.ca/~antoon/circ/touch1.html",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46805",
"author": "nick",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T06:18:18",
"content": "WTF is up with the crap ad post get that crap off of my hackaday! this goes to smith, not Taylor, his grievance is real. (Love the hack) Spam just pushes my buttons.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46916",
"author": "kyle007",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T16:02:11",
"content": "@ Metroid48I totally missed that about the sequence… I was wondering why [Alex] in the video was making contact with the wire several times. I though he was trying to make an initial contact which was eventually connected. Many many moons ago I had a simple touch lamp which eventually found it self taken apart. The touch sensor was a wire just like the one that [Alex] made. And I wired the whole thing up with speaker wire to each of the lights from the lamp. And hung them in my ceiling rafters the touch sensor I connected to a decorative piece of brass, and depending on the moisture of your skin it either made contact or not so you might have to hit the sensor a few times.. this is why I over looked the sequence which you brought to light. Thank you.@ Smith wth! we should hack your ip and break your computer. jerk!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47108",
"author": "threepointone",
"timestamp": "2008-10-22T08:41:47",
"content": "You could do it on the doorknob too–I’ve found that doing touch sensing circuits manually (i.e. provide the analog yourself or just use digital I/Os in less extreme cases. Better yet, if you really know what you’re doing, it’s not unreasonable to sense through the wooden door, provided that you compensate for moisture changes and if there’s no nearby metal.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47369",
"author": "Louis II",
"timestamp": "2008-10-23T09:54:16",
"content": "hmm… interesting idea, cool implementation, but not very secure… for a variety of obvious reasons… however… nothing really is secure, is it?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "2451877",
"author": "John Magee",
"timestamp": "2015-02-24T14:26:22",
"content": "Such a cool idea! Never seen anything like it. You could fit this to a door knob and noone would ever know it was electronic",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,743.102266
|
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https://hackaday.com/2008/10/13/default-password-network-scanning/
|
Default Password Network Scanning
|
Eliot
|
[
"downloads hacks",
"Security Hacks"
] |
[
"default",
"defaultpassword",
"depant",
"hydra",
"midnightresearchlabs",
"mrl",
"nmap",
"scan",
"scanning",
"security"
] |
Midnight Research Labs has just published a new tool.
Depant
will scan your network and check to see if services are using default passwords. It starts by performing an
Nmap
scan to discover available services on the network. It organizes these services by speed of response. Using
Hydra
it does brute force password checking of these services with a
default password list
. The user can supply an alternate list for the first phase or an additional list to be used in a followup check. Depant has many different options for configuring your scan and will certainly help you find that rogue piece of hardware on your network that someone failed to set up securely.
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| 15
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45563",
"author": "cde",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T23:29:17",
"content": "Brute Force != Password listBrute Force = a, aa, ab, ac .. c, ca, cb … hell, helm, heln, etc…Password List = user, name, username, etc, as the list dictates.If hello isn’t on the list, hello won’t be used at all. In brute force, hello will be used, eventually, as every combination of alphanumeric characters of x length are tried.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45565",
"author": "yaleman",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T23:45:06",
"content": "It’s more of a dictionary attack than a brute force, but it’s a cute looking tool nonetheless.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45571",
"author": "antiver",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T00:16:29",
"content": "isn’t a dictionary attack just a specific type of brute force attack?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45574",
"author": "GoldenGoblin",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T00:25:02",
"content": "I thought it was gonna be wardriving depant but alas…Still nice utilites… thanks",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45595",
"author": "Dontknowmuch",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T03:06:41",
"content": "I was under the impression that a brute force attack was anything that wasn’t trying to just bypass the password.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45610",
"author": "Matt",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T05:18:47",
"content": "Dictionary password attacking uses a pre-populated list of possible passwords. Usually those found in a dictionary and that are common words that aren’t spelled funky (i.e. “@pple”).Brute force tries every combination from a-z and can try variations of words. This can also be taken from a list but most security scanners will just do variations of common words (i.e. “apple”, “@pple”, “appl3”, etc.)Hybrid pw attacks are a combination of the above.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45642",
"author": "Heath Jones",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T12:59:34",
"content": "I don’t know if anyone else has made this observation, but there seems to be a trend that a large number of people will take a word like ‘password’, turn it into pa55w0rd and be happy that the result is secure. I’ve just noticed more and more that this is a common thing for non-IT (non-security-conscious) people to do.. Could be a good start for a wordlist anyhow.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45645",
"author": "freak3dot",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T13:13:23",
"content": "RE: pa55w0rdI once used d455w0rp for a password.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45657",
"author": "ross",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T16:17:18",
"content": "people should do this on their home networks too. soooo many people dont secure their wifi fully. they put a WPA2 key on it, thats 64 letters long, but forget to password protect the routers software. put the ip address of the router in, tpye admin and password, and your free to change all the settings you like",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45658",
"author": "tunamurray",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T16:18:46",
"content": "quick add tr34kepOf’s password to the list!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45697",
"author": "beamish",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T21:35:01",
"content": "Well, ross, you’d have to break the 64 letters long wpa2 key in order to get to the router, so although it’s not a good idea to leave the router unprotected, it’s hardly a serious issue.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47028",
"author": "truth",
"timestamp": "2008-10-22T01:14:51",
"content": "well, beamish, you can connect to routers using this amazing invention known as cables – so you in fact do not always need the WPA\\WEP key.it seems like _ALL_ the posters have no clue – keep using those scripts, kiddies!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "48063",
"author": "Chieflers",
"timestamp": "2008-10-29T06:30:14",
"content": "Well I would say truth, if they were close enough to plug in a cable to your router you might have a bigger problem’s then the would be intruder stealing the info on your network. I would be more worried about them stealing your network. LOL",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "72044",
"author": "singh_is king",
"timestamp": "2009-04-29T11:51:01",
"content": "want to hackhttp://www.agarwal2agarwal.org",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "82930",
"author": "a2a_cracked",
"timestamp": "2009-07-24T15:04:02",
"content": "singh_is_king … contact me… i hav done it… lets see how can we work together…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,743.157744
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/13/controlling-a-doepfer-modular-synth-with-a-wiimote/
|
Controlling A Doepfer Modular Synth With A Wiimote
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"digital audio hacks",
"News"
] |
[
"doepfer",
"syth",
"wiimote",
"wimote"
] |
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHOS2zg-0nI]
The Wiimote has turned out to be very versatile indeed.
This video
shows someone using it to control his modular synth. There is not a lot of artistic jamming going on, but explains in fair detail how to set it up. If you want to see Isadore getting down,
check this out
.
[thanks Louis]
| 4
| 4
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45558",
"author": "dandin1",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T22:45:11",
"content": "The part with the nunchuck is like a sort of digital theremin!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45559",
"author": "dandin1",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T22:51:22",
"content": "Nevermind that comment–Looking at the Youtube page it would seem it was a bit too obvious. :p However, I would love to see him jam on the wiimote itself, those few seconds in the middle sounded great!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45614",
"author": "Xeracy",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T06:42:17",
"content": "Any link to the glovepie script??",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45627",
"author": "srilyk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T10:14:47",
"content": "This is a *really* cool concept.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,743.367579
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/13/mounting-an-external-antenna-on-eeepc-9000/
|
Mounting An External Antenna On EeePC 900
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"classic hacks",
"laptops hacks",
"Netbook Hacks"
] |
[
"Asus",
"EeePc",
"eepc"
] |
[Terry Porter]
added an external antenna to his EeePC 900
. Initially, he mounted it on the side of the unit, but found that the location caused it to no longer fit in its carrying case, and made plugging in USB or Ethernet cables very difficult. His resolution was to move the mount to the rear portion of the case. His professional looking mount is definitely worthy of some attention. Check out the project for a breakdown and some great pictures showing the necessary modifications to make it fit.
If you’re going to crack open your EeePC, you may want to just go all out and
add everything available
.
| 13
| 13
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45545",
"author": "tom61",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T18:52:54",
"content": "EEE PC 900, not 9000. Website is already not responding on top of it. :/",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45547",
"author": "Caleb Kraft",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T19:07:02",
"content": "thanks, got a little happy with the zeros.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45556",
"author": "strider_mt2k",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T22:10:28",
"content": "No luck getting on the site.As a side note, Dell just told us via a rep that hardware mods will void our Inspiron mini 9’s warranty over at mydellmini.com!Go figure that one, huh?Good thing they keep _that_ guy on the payroll.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45564",
"author": "cde",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T23:34:20",
"content": "Site is using DynamicDNS, or is in other words being hosted by the guy’s home network. So its down and unreachable right now (ISP probably cut him off due to the hackaday effect)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45576",
"author": "Terry Porter",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T00:29:57",
"content": "Hi all,I’m the author of the article.Apologies for the slow access.My ISP hasn’t cut me off, and won’t, but my 1.5Mbits/256Kbits ADSl link is maxed out due to the high number of unexpected hits!I thought perhaps a few hundred people would be interested in this mod, lol!My server is a home hosted hp-netserver running Gnu/Linux and is handling the hits ok, it’s just bandwidth starved.Try again another day if you want to see all the pics.CheersTerry",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45586",
"author": "n3rd1",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T01:16:19",
"content": "someone get this man some image hosting! … seriously though, someone has to have the bandwidth.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45611",
"author": "dax",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T05:23:23",
"content": "coral cache has the bandwidth….",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45651",
"author": "markp1989",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T14:29:10",
"content": "i never thought of mountnig it there, i have mounted a sma connector in the dissused modem port on my 701, and am considering moving it to the same place as yours",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45660",
"author": "BigD145",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T16:37:21",
"content": "Interesting placement. I’ve done similar mounting using the bezel of my laptop.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47004",
"author": "Mr Toughbook",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T22:31:48",
"content": "Big woop… I’ve been doing this to my Ultimate Toughbooks for years now…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "57816",
"author": "RonzO",
"timestamp": "2009-01-04T00:37:24",
"content": "How much of a gain is that compared to the regular built in antenna? I’m thinking of doing it to mine, and possibly use a 2 or 5 dB antenna.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "57963",
"author": "Terry Porter",
"timestamp": "2009-01-05T11:59:18",
"content": "Hi All,I’m the author of the article, and have FINALLY moved it to a FASTER hosted server :)Now everyone should be able to get thru …http://wiki.portertech.org/doku.php?id=eeepc900-ext-antennaCheersTerry Porter",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "126342",
"author": "John C.",
"timestamp": "2010-02-26T02:22:06",
"content": "“EEE PC 900, not 9000. Website is already not responding on top of it. :/Posted at 11:52 am on Oct 13th, 2008 by tom61”It’s under 9000.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,743.332448
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/13/parts-35mm-stereo-audio-jacks/
|
Parts: 3.5mm Stereo Audio Jacks
|
Ian
|
[
"classic hacks",
"Misc Hacks",
"Parts"
] |
[
"audio connector",
"audio jacks",
"electronics",
"headphone plug",
"microphone plug",
"monday parts",
"parts"
] |
3.5mm stereo connectors
for headphones and microphones are almost mandatory for audio projects. X1 (left) is a simple plug with connections for the audio channels (pin 2,3), and ground (pin 1). X2 (right) has pass-through contacts (pin 2,3) that divert audio to an internal speaker when headphones aren’t connected.
Here’s a breakdown of the audio connectors illustrated above.
We found footprints for these parts, and several other SMD audio connectors, in the
con-cuistack
part library on the
Cadsoft download page
.
X1 3.5mm stereo audio jack
(Mouser #
161-3334-E
, $1.16) This is a simple stereo audio jack with no internal pass-through. Fits footprint SJ-3523 in the
con-cuistack
library.
X2 3.5mm stereo audio jack with internal pass-through
(Mouser #
161-3335
, $1.25) This is our favorite audio jack, but it looks like it’s going to be discontinued soon. Can anyone recommend an equivalent? Fits footprint SJ-3515 in the
con-cuistack
part library.
Don’t forget to check out our previous
parts
posts.
| 21
| 21
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45533",
"author": "starfight",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T16:50:09",
"content": "i need one of those… or 2…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45536",
"author": "bearsinthesea",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T17:05:25",
"content": "I just bought a jack for my thingamakit, and the best feature was it had a metal screw-on collar and lock washer so it could be easily mounted on a box.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45538",
"author": "CalcProgrammer1",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T17:40:39",
"content": "I usually buy the ones at RadioShack, I don’t use surface mount stuff often. The RadioShack ones have screw-on collars so I used them to build a switch box for my speakers (hook up multiple audio sources to one set of speakers). I recently desoldered all the components off of a broken set of PC speakers, got a ton of capacitors, a few amp chips, and a few 3.5mm jacks.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45539",
"author": "zach",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T17:42:28",
"content": "Not being an audiophile, can someone explain the point of a passthrough? It just seems superfluous…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45541",
"author": "andrew",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T18:01:54",
"content": "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRS_connectorhas a lot more useful info",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45543",
"author": "twistedsymphony",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T18:18:55",
"content": "Anyone know where I can get jacks and cables with 4 sections?the iPod as well as the Zune and other devices (like the DVD player in my car) use a 4 section jack to carry stereo audio+composite video….so far the only 4 section cables I’ve found are expensive break out cables that convert a 4 section end into normal RCA Audio and Video jacks at the other end.Having a single small cable with a 3.5mm plug on either end would be quite useful for a lot of projects, and especially those where you want to grab AV data from your portable media device.I’ve looked for these things for months but not found any resource that is terribly useful or economical for a hardware hacker. I figured this article is a perfect opportunity to as the h.a.d. community.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45544",
"author": "twistedsymphony",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T18:22:20",
"content": "along with my last post here is the pinout for 4 section connectors on the iPod, Zune, Camcorders and other devices:http://www.anythingbutipod.com/archives/2006/11/microsoft-zune-av-cable-pinouts.php",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45548",
"author": "aonomus",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T19:08:43",
"content": "It would be nice to have part #’s on digikey/mouser for the popular ones, through hole parts that match the standard 0.1″ grid of holes in a perfboard/breadboard.Also part numbers for ones with screw collars, both metal jack body and plastic jack body (ie: sleeve isolated from case ground, and sleeve connected to case ground).",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45549",
"author": "PUNiSH3R",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T19:10:57",
"content": "Four conductor plugs:Available from Mouser.comPart # 171-7435-EX 3.5mm 4 Conductor PlugPart # 171-7425-E 2.5mm 4 Conductor Plughttp://www.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?N=4206622+4294758968+4294728630+4294635164&Ns=P_Product|0||P_SField|0",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45551",
"author": "Ken",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T19:47:35",
"content": "Zach,It’s so your device can behave differently when there’s something plugged into the jack. For example, automatically muting speaker output if you plug in headphones.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45566",
"author": "twistedsymphony",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T23:47:28",
"content": "PUNiSH3R, Thank you very much for that ^_^",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45603",
"author": "ryan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T03:42:05",
"content": "http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/category/190050/Connectors-Plugs-and-Jacks-/3.5mm/1.htmlthey aren’t audiophile grade or anything, but they are inexpensive and they work. :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45641",
"author": "lwr",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T12:56:16",
"content": "As well as audio and power connectors, I’ve been known to use these as low profile RS232 connectors (3 sections = Tx, Rx and Gnd).Anyone else used these for something novel?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45663",
"author": "cde",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T17:11:21",
"content": "4 Conductor 3.5mm jack to 3 rca cables are available at your local dollar store.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45671",
"author": "MicrosoftBOB",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T18:14:49",
"content": "They have 43,200, so supply isn’t a problem!http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail?name=CP1-3515SJTR-ND",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45672",
"author": "MicrosoftBOB",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T18:20:38",
"content": "Looks like it’s the same footprint, and even manufacturer too!http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail?name=CP1-3515SJTR-ND",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45678",
"author": "twistedsymphony",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T19:41:14",
"content": "@lwr – using this as a mini RS232 connector is an awesome idea, I can’t believe I didn’t thing of that, and I’m even working on a few projects where I needed a small sized RS232 connector!@cde – yes I know that 4 conductor to RCA are available in a lot of places (not my dollar store, though, already checked) but that’s not what I was looking for.4 conductor to 4 conductor patch cables seem rare as do 4 conductor jacks for projects, as do solder-able 4 conductor plug ends for custom cables.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45700",
"author": "cde",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T21:46:30",
"content": "@ Twisted, you can check car audio/video places. I dd’d a 4 conductor plug to 3 rca JACKS, with weather proof cap from one once. You can go in and see if they have that.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46550",
"author": "andygondorf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-19T17:38:30",
"content": "@lwr:I’ve used the passthrough contacts connected to a relay as an easy and unconventional motorcycle immobiliser.Stick the socket in an unobtrusive place on your bike/car dashboard, wire it into the ignition somewhere appropriate and the vehicle won’t move without a headphone plug inserted.Not hi-tech, but also not an easy to recognise system for most car thieves, therefore not easy to defeat.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47922",
"author": "lwr",
"timestamp": "2008-10-28T08:26:44",
"content": "@andygondorf:That’s a neat idea. If you wanted to make it harder to defeat, I guess you could run some kind of serial protocol over it and query an encryption key embedded in a micro in a headphone jack.Or (analog and maybe more simple) put 3 resistors between the 3 jack contacts and use an op-amp circuit to detect that the resistor values are the correct ones for your particular key.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "81461",
"author": "Mike Lachance",
"timestamp": "2009-07-14T05:14:40",
"content": "I have been looking all round and I can find it. I am wondering where I can get a 3.5mm phone jack (stereo) double open circuit/isolated switching “make” circuit.Refer to:http://www.switchcraft.com/products/pdf_files/jack-65_schematic.pdf(drawing XX)Thank you",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,743.220968
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/12/playstation-tank-controller/
|
Playstation Tank Controller
|
Eliot
|
[
"classic hacks",
"Peripherals Hacks",
"Robots Hacks"
] |
[
"AVR",
"linx",
"playstation",
"playstationcontroller",
"ps2",
"tank"
] |
[stuart] wanted a more intuitive way to control his
rover platform
than the software solution he had been using. He settled on using a
Playstation controller with an AVR
to operate the rover wirelessly. He found a
couple
references
for talking to the controller using SPI on a PIC and adapted that for his ATMega88. The code is available on his site. He removed the rumble motors from the controller and stuffed the chip plus the transmitter package inside. The
Linx TX/RX pair
are mounted to pluggable boards so he can use them on other projects. A video of the tank in motion is after the jump.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL89b-lupu8]
| 6
| 6
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45488",
"author": "Nathaniel",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T04:29:21",
"content": "Yes!!! Dude I was waiting for this. Way to go!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45499",
"author": "strider_mt2k",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T09:40:50",
"content": "Please kill the spam (and the spammer)Stupid douche couldn’t even spam right the first time.—Nice work on this!Looks like it has very fine control and not much latency if any.Now for the video camera… :)(two great things that go great together)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45526",
"author": "srimech",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T14:55:10",
"content": "Great work – and thanks for the link to the PS2 info – I’ve been looking for the protocol for button pressures for ages.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45601",
"author": "MRE",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T03:37:32",
"content": "when someone says something like “why would you waste your time and money on a hack like this, when you can buy it in the store for next to nothing?!” I usually defend the hacker.. reproducing a commercial product with home brew parts `for the love of the hack` is generally something i support.but, im getting tired of seeing the same old hat. Ok, so he ported the code from pic to avr. thats.. um.. fantastic. but beyond that, we have yet another rc tank. im sick of rc tanks. certainly an ellaborate build, but it amounts to nothing more than an rc tank. no offense, but its just old.now, if that rc tank remembered all your commands, and then replayed them repeatedly after you press the start button, then there is something interesting.honestly, even tele-presence is getting tired.I lost interest in battlebots for much the same reason. Granted, everyone (including me) likes sparks and mayham. but the lack of a:inginuity and b:autonomy made it booring after a season or two.Even the definition of the word has become convoluted. (not that the builder claimed to have made a robot, or bot, but just because im on the topic..) while watching mythbusters, I noticed how often they refered to a mechanical contraption to perform a simple task as a `bot`. “we will build a `bot` to fire golf balls at a consistant speed and angle, thus eliminating the human element!” This ‘bot’ was simply an air cylender attached to a firing tube with a valve between them. there was no velocity sensors, no automated valve release, no intelligence built in (not that such device should need one.. the point is, its in no way a bot, it is simply a mechanical device.)If this is our new definition of a bot, then I live in a bot, my room is kept warm and cool by a bot, I watch a bot when I need entertainment, and I ride various bot devices to work. After walking for two years in the same bots, its time to buy new bots at the shoestore. the bot that tells the time for me recently stoped, and the bot down on the corner was out of cola this morning. thus, I am a bit agitated. not to mention, the knob-bot on my shower has come loose. I need to find my screwdriving bot so that I can fix it.I vote that Hack-a-day do more reports and individual bot profiles on NEXT champions etc. Junior high and highschool kids are doing more interesting things in the bot world than most adults. push one button, and pray you wrote good code. I want to see a lot more profiles on these kids, how they planned and accomplished the competition goals, and what their bot and code looks like.Hell of a lot more interesting than another RC tank.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45617",
"author": "srimech",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T07:40:45",
"content": "That’s quite an angry rant, mre, and a misdirected one – the project page hardly mentions the tank at all, it’s all about the controller.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45652",
"author": "Nathaniel",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T14:30:10",
"content": "Agreed a little angry indeed. perhaps you could produce one such project or robot yourself?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,743.263132
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/12/free-laundry/
|
Free Laundry
|
Eliot
|
[
"home entertainment hacks",
"Misc Hacks"
] |
[
"coinlaundry",
"dryer",
"fraud",
"laundry",
"washingmachine"
] |
While waiting for his clothes to dry, our reader [xaio] decided to poke around and see how his building’s coin laundry system worked. It turned out to be ridiculously simple. All he needed to do was jumper the cable coming from each machine and they’d run without issue. We wonder why the relay box is so big. In any event, it could certainly benefit from a more secure installation.
| 52
| 50
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45455",
"author": "Ryan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T01:38:38",
"content": "Erm… great. Why are you guys posting this?! Get some cool hardware mods, some more audio stuff, or maybe some way to make an easy synth keyboard using a single oscillator, somethingcool. Most hackers aren’t too concerned about getting free laundry or simple relay boxes. I’m sorry but that’s just boring. This site is great but it could do with a how-to section if you aren’t going to post any interesting or relevant hacks. Don’t get me wrong, most the time you guys are great, but lately… are you running out of hacks or something?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "3124639",
"author": "Katie Donovan",
"timestamp": "2016-08-09T17:14:58",
"content": "Stuff it, douche.",
"parent_id": "45455",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
}
]
},
{
"comment_id": "45456",
"author": "sly",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T01:51:15",
"content": "erm… ryan must not be a hacker. he obviously doesn’t get it. hack-a-day… something got hacked… sounds like something for hack-a-day. simple logic really.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45457",
"author": "dbhellmith",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T01:51:46",
"content": "personally i find this and almost everything i find on this site interesting and cool",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45458",
"author": "stunmonkey",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T01:54:00",
"content": "I think it relevant and cool. It is amazing how many common items we interact with everyday, technology that people have interacted with for generations even, that no one has ever bothered to THINK to hack. It appears no one has even given the first thought as to how to keep them secure in even the most rudimentary form from intrusion or even simple repurposing.People need to think to make even brutally simple observations like this is MORE, not less, about the world we live in.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45459",
"author": "blizzarddemon",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T01:55:12",
"content": "Too bad the laundry machines here are new and card operated with all the equipment built into the wall. <.<",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45460",
"author": "Mike",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T01:57:38",
"content": "I enjoy reading these articles and hacking in general if for nothing more than to understand how everything works. Sure, most people know ‘what’ things do, but rarely ‘how’.Also, I hope my (soon to be completed) entry makes the page!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45461",
"author": "the grammar police",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T02:00:59",
"content": "So one particular kind of washer can be defeated in a trivial way. That’s hardly worth calling a “hack.” I can’t decide which is more “rediculous,” the quality control on the posts or the quality control on the spelling!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "1508429",
"author": "s",
"timestamp": "2014-05-24T22:03:11",
"content": "You spelled ridiculous wrong. Maybe the grammar police should fire you.",
"parent_id": "45461",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
}
]
},
{
"comment_id": "45462",
"author": "blizzarddemon",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T02:01:21",
"content": "Ryan’s total audiophile. Which is like the hacker community equivalent to hacked people.Never have I seen more money wasted then on audio wires that could have easily been just as effective as coat hanger wiring.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45463",
"author": "blizzarddemon",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T02:04:44",
"content": "grammer police obviously forgot to realized that words can also be hacked at any which time.that’s why we don’t use capitals. : P",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45467",
"author": "pip",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T02:53:00",
"content": "Spam hackaday, maybe it will knock some sense into them?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45468",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T02:55:56",
"content": "pffft.Don’t like the hack then leave :). Or send an email to the people who run the site.+1 on this HACK. Good job.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45472",
"author": "andrew",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T02:59:54",
"content": "This is a hack. It is useful in that it reminds all of us that if you take a moment and observe, you can save yourself a lot of trouble and headache by NOT overengineering a hack. Kudos. Ryan: stop bitching, you didn’t like it, cry me a river.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45475",
"author": "Tom",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T03:24:19",
"content": "I understand this is a hack, but a hack that is blatantly committing a crime, the act of stealing?Wow, uhh…I dunno what to say.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45476",
"author": "Winphreak",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T03:26:19",
"content": "Kind of reminds me of the Pepsi/Coke machine “button combos”. Simple things that, in some cases, are used to an advantage.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45477",
"author": "genesisofmoy",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T03:38:42",
"content": "might I offer a suggestion. that if you don’t like the posts, submit a better one. I know I would have more fun.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45478",
"author": "RASH",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T03:49:14",
"content": "To those who are bitching, if you want pure crap then go to slashdot. This is the kind of material that this site was started on, and personally i would like to see more of it.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45480",
"author": "blizzarddemon",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T04:13:30",
"content": "@tom 50% of hacks are made that result in pirating or in the physical world done that go against the intended usage of a device. Hacks are like the rest of life, some can be used for good things some for bad things.This site is just a plethora of all hacks, how you use them is to your own discretion.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45482",
"author": "michael",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T04:18:03",
"content": "That’s a huge coin supply. The ones here in the states have the coin mechanism built into the washer, and the washer is supplied by direct mains power. Inside the machine it likely has the relay set up to something similar, so I guess we’ve already been down this road of free laundry.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45490",
"author": "paul",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T05:10:00",
"content": "I like this story and all, but is there a link to more details or is this photo it?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45494",
"author": "Tito",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T05:48:13",
"content": "What ever happened to just putting a nylon over the coin slot so the coins don’t drop down when you push your money in?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45495",
"author": "ted",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T06:52:28",
"content": "a hack is a hack but I’d rather not get evicted from my apartment for chump change",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45496",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T07:11:33",
"content": "I don’t need to steal laundry service, in fact severe allergies to formaldehyde and rose-based perfumes make me physically sick as I even pass a place to do laundry.Blame “fabric softeners” and drier sheets. I get a rash if I wear anything that has had downy in it, even when washed a couple dozen times in safe detergent.I don’t see stealing laundry service as an ethical high ground. But this should make people more aware. (I consider busting your way out of a plaster and composite board houses a hack, but in fiction people always stay locked in a room, go figure. I would punch or kick my way out of the wall if it came to that, think outside the box.)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45500",
"author": "strider_mt2k",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T09:49:40",
"content": "@nubie:I like that “locked room egress hack”!you should post it!I mean, uh…waaa hackaday isn’t leet enough for me, waaa.Another post on hackaday, more mewling from the peanut gallery.Go figure that one.Ethically, well you shouldn’t steal.Technically, well the apartment should secure their stuff.People steal!Wouldn’t this really be more of an exploit anyway? lol.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
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"comment_id": "45501",
"author": "xiao",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T09:58:00",
"content": "the point is that the 50volt cable comes from the miele washing machine and the relaybox is from another company. so it seems to be an convantional way to interact with a washing machine at least from miele.Casual i know that the relay box ist just 1/4 as big as the case.p.s. thats a useful comment",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45507",
"author": "Eicca",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T10:38:59",
"content": "Imo thats pretty cool :P Some pictures of the actual action would’ve been cool though.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45508",
"author": "link",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T11:15:01",
"content": "I think that the relay box is so big because in a place where coexists water and electric stuff, you need to hold electric contacs at a certain height over floor.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45511",
"author": "KE7EHA",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T12:06:49",
"content": "This is alright, but I would like to have seen something that actually interacts with the RS-485 bus on the washer/dryer to pull it off. It is silly to think that the protocol that they are using is so insecure to be fooled by a simple jumper though.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45512",
"author": "John Moliski",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T12:07:20",
"content": "Suppose you were the owner of the washing machines, paid for the machine, water, and electricity. Now a bunch of hacks just used your services without paying. How long would you keep the machines there? Would you pay for a more secure system? Or would you say it wasn’t worth it?It is a minority of theives that screw up good things for the rest of us.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45515",
"author": "th3_d0c",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T12:28:00",
"content": "@moliskiIf I was the owner I wouldn’t rip my tenants off by charging 2.50 euros, which is ~$3.50US for a flipping wash/dry in machines straight from the 1980’s. They probably don’t dry ANYTHING.Similar to how my landlord it. It used to cost 50centsUS(couple of months ago) to wash/dry in their shitty driers. Now it is like 1.50 or 2.00 and I have to run everything through twice. If this worked for my machine I would use it.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45517",
"author": "matt",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T12:52:43",
"content": "back in school someone figured out how to reprogram the washers and dryers in my dorm. everything was self contained in the washer, and using the buttons on the front you could reprogram it to charge 0 quarters instead of the 12 quarters it was asking for.just had to make sure to change it back to 12 quarters after you were done so nobody else caught on.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45518",
"author": "dreamyst",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T12:58:12",
"content": "now this is something the average non hacker could even do.. yeah.. I think that is relevant! Just my two cents! lol",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45519",
"author": "p",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T13:44:45",
"content": "the machines in my apt. basement got their little computers in a frozen state somehow one time (“ERR”), so i unplugged and replugged them to reboot it. and so I found that about a 1/4-second power bounce will give you free washing minutes.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45522",
"author": "jbot",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T14:22:58",
"content": "so…umm…surprised nobody else mentioned it…http://how-to-spell-ridiculous.com/but seriously this is a pretty cool kind of hack. it and vending machines are my favorite ones to read about; i don’t take action on them because that would be unethical. but they are still fun to read about.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45523",
"author": "Hans",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T14:29:10",
"content": "Its simple: Doing this as a proof-of-concept is a hack. Doing it again to save money is stealing.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45527",
"author": "Hans",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T15:00:18",
"content": "sorry ryan, this is a cool hack, and holds true to the mindset of a hacker. it’s a breath of fresh air after seeing all these bullshit news stores for so long.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45537",
"author": "Hacker",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T17:19:26",
"content": "Hey! This is great! Here’s a hack for you: Why not get out your 36″ pry bar and rip into the change box on that thing! Free money! While you’re at it, might as well use that pry bar to “hack” into the local ATM as well! Way to go, guys…This is lame.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45542",
"author": "K_wolf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T18:18:11",
"content": "Really nice! Finally I can use clean clothes! :)I love it.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45552",
"author": "Jimbo",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T19:51:42",
"content": "Funny Hack… I cleaned out a building once that cough fire from a renter trying to jumper a relay and accidentally grounded the wire by some lint. House was a total loss.-James",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45555",
"author": "m3k4n1xz",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T21:44:30",
"content": "i have to agree with ryan….lately it looks like you guys cant find things as interesting to post as before a little while.i dont specifically say that for the laundry thingy,but in general.is there new stuff in the team?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45560",
"author": "Dr. Mike Wendell",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T23:06:31",
"content": "Like the hack. It’s a pity that it won’t work on the machines we have here in the US. Like mentioned up above, everything is self contained.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45591",
"author": "Ryan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T02:29:17",
"content": "Okay, sorry to make so many people upset but it was just my opinion. I guess it’s good that they put something out here for everybody and yeah, it’s probably the fault of the people who just complain and don’t even send in recommendations for something better. Maybe it’s just because I don’t use a coin operated washer, lol",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45635",
"author": "Janette",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T11:47:43",
"content": "Realy great!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45638",
"author": "ryan_the_leach",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T12:32:29",
"content": "Love the hack, would like to see more of these, bit like the barcode hacks you had earlier,I’m thinking along the lines of security through obscurity that just goes unnoticed in everyday life.Reminds me of the old basketball light systems, they used a simple relay too and someone had wired it up to a spare circuit breaker above it, so all you had to do was flip the extra circuit breaker and the lights would go on, flip them off and the coin slot worked as normal.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45681",
"author": "braveman7",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T19:58:54",
"content": "share your comments and viewshttp://www.SacredWarrior.orgthanks",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45686",
"author": "gghfgfghfd",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T20:35:02",
"content": "home entertainment hack? it’s a photo of a washing machine and boasting about stealing. it’s not a good hack, it’s trivial.better put up how to fake atm slots and use radio modules to collect credit/debit card data. yeah.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45901",
"author": "James Costello",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T19:09:12",
"content": "Thanks for this post. This is a great example of insecurity and hackability in an everyday scenario. Don’t listen to the six year old kids posting comments that this is boring just because it is not a technologically involved hack. (Who let them on the Internet anyways?)Sometimes the best hacks are simply some of the most simple ones that haven’t been implemented yet, and I believe this post emphasizes that philosophy.I appreciate the healthy balance of technologically involved hacks for those who have time to implement them, and quick and easy hacks for those who don’t have a ton of spare time on their hands.Keep up the good work Hackaday!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "48192",
"author": "Roman",
"timestamp": "2008-10-30T00:58:19",
"content": "@tomlawl‘the act of stealing’I don’t even know where to start on that.Lots of hacks are illegal for stupid reasons, don’t post your baby crap nobody wants to hear about it.I’m a little late on this, but still.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "76544",
"author": "celtic coins",
"timestamp": "2009-05-28T15:51:45",
"content": "Interesting article. Were did you got all the information from… :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "155245",
"author": "mrc",
"timestamp": "2010-07-04T08:10:08",
"content": "My trick for free laundry was to always check the rubber seals and lint traps in the machines for coins before starting a load.I’d usually find enough for laundry and a coule of sodas",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "203604",
"author": "joe",
"timestamp": "2010-10-27T09:19:34",
"content": "ITS ILLEGAL!IM REPORTING THIS POST!!!!!!!!!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,744.003199
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||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/11/electric-bicycle/
|
Electric Bicycle
|
Jason Rollette
|
[
"Misc Hacks",
"Transportation Hacks"
] |
[
"Cyclone",
"DYI electric bicycle kit",
"electric bicycle",
"green"
] |
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wNo5SM2da4&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999]
[garygadget15] in the UK has an interesting
youtube page
showing an electric bicycle. On his page titled, saving money the “green way” he has replaced his commuter car with one of these electric bikes. He then videos the commute with both to
compare the results
. The DIY electric bicycle kit he uses is made by
Cyclone
comes in multiple wattage’s ranging from 180 watts to 1500 watts where they do a great job of showing the conversion steps. They’ve got enough detail that you could fab your own from salvaged parts if you felt like it.
| 31
| 30
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45365",
"author": "jimmys",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T19:33:52",
"content": "I wonder if you can use the pedals to recharge the battery.How stable are these LIFEPO4 batteries when deep cycled?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45366",
"author": "Haku",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T20:10:32",
"content": "Don’t get caught by the fuzz!That wheel looks like it’s going way faster than 15mph, the main legalities of electric bikes in the UK are that they’re not to power the bike above 15mph (if you want to go faster than 15mph you gotta pedal faster) and the wattage of the motor must not exceed 200watts, in Europe it’s generally 25kph and 250watts but I think one or two countries have different laws.Nobody to my knowledge has been stopped on an electric bike because they were going too fast, I discovered a few months ago I could derestrict the throttle on my Urban Mover UM36, allowing me to get up to 20mph along the flat without pedalling (easily going over 20mph with throttle+pedalling and no extra pannier weight), normally the thottle was limited to 10mph, whilst pedalling alone the motor gives you power up to 15mph.I can understand why people want to have faster, more powerful electric bikes, it’s really a lot of fun being able to go 20mph+ without feeling like you’re doing a stage of the Tour De France, I just don’t want anyone on one to get caught by the fuzz for being stupid and then ruining it for everyone else who have unrestriced ebikes – so cycle safely!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "1022677",
"author": "Mr Cameron",
"timestamp": "2013-07-04T07:57:14",
"content": "Grow up!!!",
"parent_id": "45366",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
}
]
},
{
"comment_id": "45368",
"author": "Bryan Thielbar",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T20:25:16",
"content": "So I look, cause I want to do it myself… I find the kit… and I find Another type of bike mod called “Wisper” like cyclone but doesnt use the chain… If someone can round up a DIY for that it would be awesome!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wNo5SM2da4",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45373",
"author": "brian",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T21:28:17",
"content": "haku:The speed of the wheel when it’s spinning freely really has very little to do with the speed when under load.For general interest, here in Ontario the limit is 32 km/h and 500 watts.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45374",
"author": "dax",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T22:00:47",
"content": "lifepo4 batteries are fantastic for some applications. They’re the ‘safe’ and ‘reliable’ lithium chemistry, at the cost of lesser energy density w.r.t. mass and volume. There’s at least one manufacturer who’s working on improving that.For deep cycling they’re fantastic.. I’ve heard anywhere from 1000-2000 full cycles before you reach 50-75% original capacity, depending on what marketing you read ;)This design makes me want to make a bicycle “series hybrid”, where you pedal into a generator, which outputs electricity to a battery or a motor. Then you just pedal at whatever speed you want if there’s still stored energy.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45378",
"author": "Ken",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T23:36:45",
"content": "Everyone asks about pedaling to recharge the batteries on hybrid bikes. Yes, it can be done on models with regenerative braking (though, not the cyclone), but Yuck! It is no fun to ride with extra drag. If you feel the need to generate electricity with your legs, set up a pedal powered generator in your living room, but don’t expect it to alter your carbon footprint one iota. The environmental cost of any extra food you eat will more than offset the benefits.Regarding the Cyclone conversion: The motor is mounted too low, making it very vulnerable. The lack of a bomb proof chain guard is a serious hazard. I’m not impressed.The easiest way to convert a bike yourself is with a hub motor, which replaces a regular wheel. Bionx makes a complete kit that is highly regarded. Crystalyte motors have a similar reputation, but require you to supply your own battery system. There are a lot of bargain motors from China, but it seems you get what you pay for.As for batteries, there are several adequate options, but no clear winner. I expect to see some substantial improvements in the next 5 years.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45415",
"author": "miniTAX",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T14:05:24",
"content": "In France, the motor power is limited to 250W, otherwise you can say adios to insurance.Nanny states suck.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45426",
"author": "I.Adam",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T18:34:02",
"content": "hmmm, looks fast! would like to know more.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45427",
"author": "jimmys",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T18:52:31",
"content": "ken- thanks for the info.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45432",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T21:19:30",
"content": "@KenFollow the links, they have a hub motor as well :Phttp://www.cyclone-tw.com/order.htmA tiny bit of creative engineering could probably put the motor higher or move it back.I am glad to see the hack, don’t knock it without following the links please.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45433",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T21:27:54",
"content": "@ Brian re:hakuNormally you would be correct, but if the electric assist shuts off at 15mph you would have a lot more trouble holding 20mph.I don’t think you fully thought out the hybrid human-powered nature of the bike (unless that video had some explanation I don’t know of, I don’t have audio)",
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"comment_id": "45443",
"author": "Nitori",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T22:17:50",
"content": "Most places in the states the cops tend to leave you be on an electric bike so long as you don’t do anything stupid.The kind of stuff you have to do likely also will get you in trouble on even the non electric kind.The police where I live even tolerate those mini bikes and gas engines on bicycles so long as they don’t cause problems with traffic.",
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"comment_id": "45451",
"author": "therian",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T23:57:11",
"content": "overpriced kit",
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"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "45452",
"author": "Haku",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T23:57:21",
"content": "I went to the 2nd day of a 2 day electric bike event in Wales earlier this year:http://www.tourdepresteigne.co.uk(I’m no.21 in the photo gallery, only one main pic of me at the bottom of the last page)the big event of that day was the 1 hour rally through the small town – which was very hairy at times because we were going through a churchyard whilst people were still using the church!I decided to ride with the 15mph speed restriction on because last year the road-legal winner was also on a UM36, but afterwards I wished I’d derestricted it (simply by unplugging a wire sticking out the controller) because most of the time I was going faster than 15mph to try and keep up with everyone else and that meant the motor wasn’t giving any extra boost, in fact it was having the opposite effect because I was pedalling against the motor (effectively in dynamo mode).Some of the riders on non-road legal bikes had special gearing setups and were easily achieving 30mph, lapping me several times by the end of the race.@brian, my derestricted UM36 tops out at 20mph on the flat with the throttle only because the motor won’t spin any faster, the bike shown in the above video has the motor powering the wheel through the gearing system which means it can go faster than a fixed geared motor (ie a hub motor like the one on my bike)",
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"comment_id": "45473",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T03:01:29",
"content": "Haku, racing and transportation are two different things :).Why does the hub motor have a fixed top RPM? That must be a limitation of the controllor/windings/permenant magnets/batteries, as theoretically a brushless doesn’t need to have an RPM limit.Cool, I wonder if you could use a cheaper motor and a lead-acid battery instead, but the controller is still an expensive item I suppose.",
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"comment_id": "45479",
"author": "Bates Electric",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T03:49:22",
"content": "Terrific Service!",
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"comment_id": "45521",
"author": "ken",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T14:06:15",
"content": "nubie: All electric motors have a top speed for a given supply voltage. For brushless hub motors that speed is theoretically their Kv rating multiplied by battery voltage. Above this speed, the motor’s back EMF exceeds the driving voltage, preventing the motor from drawing power.Increasing the top speed reduces low end torque. Chain drives with multiple gears are generally thought to provide better torque with good high speed performance, at the expense of complexity and more stages for mechanical losses to add up.Cheap motors tend to be bigger, heavier, hotter, less efficient, less reliable, and lower power. You can always find a motor that costs less. The notable thing about these motors are the availability of high power (1500 watts = 2 horsepower!) in complete packages at low prices. Lead acid batteries work OK (cyclone even sells them) though they are heavy, lose capacity quicker, and contain lead whichmustbe recycled.Lastly, I followed the links before “knocking” the product. I stand by what I wrote. If you want to build an ebike with the motor inches off the ground I wont stop you, but please try to add a better chainguard.",
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"comment_id": "45529",
"author": "jerohm",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T15:38:26",
"content": "seems like the motor wheel can not run free on this system. Which means the pedals will have to turn when the engine is running. (no free run, you’ll have to move your legs all the time)Plus, in the other way, it seems difficult to pedal without the motor running as you’d need to go against the motor resistance. This means it would be exhausting to go back home once the battery has run out out of power…",
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"comment_id": "45530",
"author": "Orv",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T15:56:32",
"content": "The laws revolving around electric bicycles are actually quite a hindrance. It appears that, in my state anyway, an electric two-wheeled vehicle that can go faster than 20 mph is simply not street legal. It doesn’t meet the requirements for an electric bicycle, and it doesn’t fit the rules for a moped, either. This means that the only electric vehicles you can find are ones that are too slow to be suitable for riding in traffic.",
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"comment_id": "45605",
"author": "brian",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T04:06:15",
"content": "nubie: ah, I see my mistake. I hadn’t taken into consideration the fact that the controller is supposed to cut out at 15 mph, and so if the wheel is spinning faster then it obviously didn’t (whether the wheel is pushing a person or not). OTOH, the speed sensor on the bike in the video could be on the front heel (which is not spinning).orv: I’m not sure what you consider suitable for riding in traffic, but most cyclists consider 12-20 mph plenty fast enough.",
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"comment_id": "45613",
"author": "Mastro Gippo",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T06:34:54",
"content": "Hi, there are some sites around dedicated to ebikes, the more important is:http://endless-sphere.com/forums/index.phpThere are a lot of material there available for anyone to build their own bike. There’s also this guy, Justin, who made a coast to coast trip of CANADA on 10$ electric bill:http://www.endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5652&st=0&sk=t&sd=aJoin us on the forums!",
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"comment_id": "45650",
"author": "garygadet15",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T14:27:16",
"content": "Just a little info for those interested, the motor and the pedals have freewheels fitted so do not turn with the motor and you can pedal without turning the motor. The video of the wheel spinning was with no load so is faster than when under load. Also the 15.5mph UK limit is derived from the European law (or the other way around!) but generally either a 250watt or 200watt (350 watt for a tricycle) average rated motor is ok, top assisted speed is 20kph (15.5mph) the bike motor and batteries must not weigh more than 40kg and only 14 year old and above are allowed to ride them, but UK law allows for an average user speed , so if you weigh 9 stone and are 14 years old you will travel a bit faster than someone who weighs 25 stone, providing it is designed for an average user the law allows for a degree of variance. And has speed restrictions do not apply to cyclists in this country you can pedal has fast as you are able….The cyclone was my choice (over the Wisper) as it drives through the gears, in a lower gear it allows me more torque and climbs quite steep hills at a very reasonable 15mph but in top gear it will travel at 22mph depending on wind etc. this allows me to add to the motor assistance with pedalling so I can keep up with normal traffic flow (very much like the newer Panasonic bikes out now but a lot cheaper). The gearing dictates the speed more or less. With hub motors it’s the controller but again the rider’s weight and conditions vary the speed somewhat, though I would add that Hubs seemed to assist you to 15mph and added drag when you want to pedal faster, the cyclone just freewheels when I pedal faster than its maximum speed. As for the motor position this is a compromise, low down and central to the bike, makes for a better balanced bike but also is in a position to be splashed, though I have not managed to knock it yet, as it seems to be high enough to be out of harm’s way. A hub motor is a heavy piece of kit and fitted to a front wheel can feed back through the steering (not very nice), in the rear wheel it can make the bike back heavy and not very nice in the wet. Ok not that little a reply – but anyone interested in an alternative commute to work I would highly recommend you get an electric bike, but with a very bright yellow coat and a load of flashing lights and a book on cyclecraft, and just keep on believing those motorists really just did not see you!!",
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"comment_id": "45653",
"author": "bancroft",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T15:37:53",
"content": "i’m curious, what effect would it have to connect the pedals and motor through a differential? wouldn’t it essentially add the two inputs? you could achieve higher speeds/more torque this way.",
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"comment_id": "46261",
"author": "Morten",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T19:29:46",
"content": "What about Hackaday made a guide about getting parts for a diy kit?The reason for asking is that i dont know where to get motors and controllers from.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "55191",
"author": "eCo Wheelz",
"timestamp": "2008-12-14T19:05:27",
"content": "Improved technology is creating longer-lasting batteries with extended life and range – all while prices continue to decrease. Electric bikes are becoming a more viable option than ever before and there’s been an explosion of DIY kits and new electric bike models.Other posters have mentioned the laws that limit the speed of electric bikes to 20 mph – but this also allows you to avoid paying for insurance, registration and all the other fees associated with motor vehicles. It’s not very hard to upgrade a kit to do over 20 mph – and law enforcement is probably not going to know the difference if you’re going 20 or 30.Either way, electric bikes are a great way of getting around – and saving money! Here’s a great place to find more information aboutelectric bikes & bicycle models >",
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"comment_id": "78636",
"author": "Brian",
"timestamp": "2009-06-20T17:55:22",
"content": "Nice contributions from everyone, this forum is a blast!Some people miss the whoe point of an electric bike though. These thinge are primarily fo ‘assist’ and not sport racing, so I wonder why the avarice towards more amd more power.The essence I think is to weave in and out of trafic and get to your destination without breaking much sweat.Any motor that runs faster than you can peddal is simply running too fast for your own safety let alone the law.Im working on my own bike but I’m missing the drive sprocket on the motor. Any idea where I can find a 9T 10mm D-bore sprocket for bicycle chain?I’d be glad to know.",
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"comment_id": "78655",
"author": "Hitek146",
"timestamp": "2009-06-20T23:08:17",
"content": "^Check with go-cart type racing supply…",
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"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "79447",
"author": "home made wind generators",
"timestamp": "2009-06-27T06:37:51",
"content": "Engaging article,, will come back soon:D",
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"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "124875",
"author": "ronald1216@aol.com",
"timestamp": "2010-02-19T12:07:52",
"content": "my wheel way slower then this when i use my hand to spin the wheel it stops quickly it dont free spinn many times like the front tire and my battery only last an hour on free peddling",
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"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "2876871",
"author": "RAYMOND",
"timestamp": "2016-01-08T19:18:14",
"content": "I wish to know How I can limit the speed on the motor to cut off the power supply when it reaches 25kph",
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"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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https://hackaday.com/2008/10/11/passively-cooled-computer/
|
Passively Cooled Computer
|
Jason Rollette
|
[
"computer hacks",
"Misc Hacks"
] |
[
"computer",
"cooling",
"heatsink",
"passive",
"Passively cooled computer"
] |
This came in on the
tipline
: [Ville ‘Willek’ Kyrö] wanted to build a fully
passively cooled computer
. That means no fans at all. He started with scrap aluminum heatsinks, ripped apart a cpu heatsink to get the copper heat pipes, and began surrounding the boards with heatsinks to form a case. Cooling down the powersupply was the hardest part, as it did not lend itself to the flat surfaces of heatsinks. Any passive case with powerful components will inevitably be huge and heavy; this one weighs over 20 kg. He says, “It might not have been worth it, but it sure was weird watching the computer boot up with no sound at all”.
| 38
| 36
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{
"comment_id": "45337",
"author": "bokubob",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T15:13:10",
"content": "Now, if he could only fit it into an 8 inch cube!-Jonathan",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "45339",
"author": "Pekka Jääskeläinen",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T15:27:29",
"content": "It is very possible to build a powerful and still completely fanless computer without any magic trick – and it so happens that I have juut done that. I have 2 xfx fatal1ty 8600gt graphic cards in sli, 4 gig of ram and an amd x2 4400+ processor. All these combined with a semi-passive (with my load completely passive) Antec Phantom PSU and Scythe Ninja heat sink makes my computer also to boot up without any noise.I still keep a 140mm in the lowest possible rpm’s attached to the scythe ninja because I don’t want my processor to have under one year life time. However, with just a little bit more unefficient cpu or an intel one you could manage to do the trick with no hazards at all. The key here is to position your case in a vertical position (just as in this solution here) and leave the left panel open.",
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"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "45340",
"author": "Larawen",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T15:51:59",
"content": "Someone beat you to it, Check out the ZALMAN TNN 300. Completely fanless case.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
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"comment_id": "45342",
"author": "theweirdness",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T16:32:00",
"content": "cool case and all (no pun intended), but Aren’t we seeing a lot of mirroring of hackedgadgets.oom here on hackaday?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "45344",
"author": "Plague420",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T16:37:58",
"content": "Well this guy did it for $600 cheaper ;)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45346",
"author": "henk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T16:51:21",
"content": "I thought this looked familiar.Didn’t think Hackaday would post hacks that old, but eh.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "45347",
"author": "ragnar",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T16:57:57",
"content": "The open PSU made me cringe, everything connected to the whole frame, mains power. Not my cup of tea, but it’s a hack after all. Personally I’d go for a passivly cooled GPU to start with (you get a Nvidia 9800GT passivly nowadays), so only the CPU (and Northbridge), aswell as the PSU stays in the hacking list, the latter being the beast to tame.Buying those heatsinks sets you back a couple of $, too, plague420.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "45357",
"author": "Matt",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T17:28:11",
"content": "“It might not have been worth it, but it sure was weird watching the computer boot up with no sound at all”.I think you might have bad hearing. Unless you throw in an SSD, it’s not actually silent. HDD seeks can be quite loud, depending on the disk type.Still, very cool project. Kudos.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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{
"comment_id": "45360",
"author": "_Matt",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T18:26:19",
"content": "“A little capacitor flew out with a bright flash and a loud bang.”i lol’d.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "45364",
"author": "BigBalls",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T19:15:10",
"content": "@matt I had the same thought until I read the first paragrph of the linked article:“One could buy a SSD drive, but at least I don’t have that kind of money to spend. :) “",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "45367",
"author": "Circs",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T20:23:27",
"content": "I love how everyone posts comments saying how they could do better but never submits anything. It’s like a tradition.@Pekka Jääskeläinen: Fan = not passive. This = no fans.@ragnar: Those fanless graphics solutions still require case fans, unless you want a very limited lifespan.@Larawen: Why are you reading if you are so opposed to doing something on your own?Anyways awesome build. I’m poking around with the idea of doing this myself for an old computer I have laying around. With the intent being using it to control an X10 system to power up an external HDD so that it can be 0 moving parts and still affordable, while giving me enough storage space to be useful.",
"parent_id": null,
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"comment_id": "45370",
"author": "cheese",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T20:41:34",
"content": "how many pounds is 20kg? :)i must go ask google.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "3147085",
"author": "FCA",
"timestamp": "2016-08-22T10:33:12",
"content": "£4.72 at 2016 exchange rates.",
"parent_id": "45370",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
}
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"comment_id": "45371",
"author": "ragnar",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T20:43:59",
"content": "@Circs: with that kind of open space design I think you can go without a fan.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "45385",
"author": "bubbles",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T03:33:07",
"content": "Ahh, silent computing…I’m not completely familiar with the newest components, but this looks like overkill, very good-looking overkill, mind you ;)On the other hand I guess those fresh graphics cards swallows a lot juice.Tried underclocking your chips slightly? Power (the Watt kind) is proportional to frequency squared, so there’s a lot to gain from a small reduction.Also, I thought the Intel temp-ratings was an “average maximum”, as opposed to the AMD ratings which was an absolute max power rating. Or is that a fanboy-myth?One of these days I’ll build up the nerves to remove the fans from the TBird1k@800 and PSU of my old server system. Both of them run at 7 V now, but I still hear them. Kind of pleasant though – CF card, and disks that spin down automatically. Metallic pink… Currently I can do 45 watts without a gfx card,but with a hungry hot chip. – Figure a significant portion of it is PSU-losses.I wonder when such a system can be realized in a 1 W package.",
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"comment_id": "45386",
"author": "bubbles",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T03:37:50",
"content": "Sorry for the double-post, but what is this toLowerCase stuff? you might argue it is in the style of the site, or that it hinders logoification of the written language, but the latter implies an intent to keep with good grammar, that the former does not. :p",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "45387",
"author": "cmholm",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T03:42:53",
"content": "The builder makes a good point that the one tiny bit of noise was due to the expense of a ssd.I used to think of the first gen iMacs as silent until I had to share a guest room with one for a night. The thin, high pitch whine of a spinning 3.5″ drive finally drove me to power the damn thing off.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "45391",
"author": "Mark",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T06:08:51",
"content": "I’ve done something like this before.I started with a old amd motherboard with a 233mhz cpu, extra large passive heatsink (from a compaq micro case), the hole thing didn’t require much power and I was able to use a 100w fanless psu.I added a old matrox millennium display card and a 3com ethernet card, and 32mb stick of ram.It runs so slient, that I can hear the network card bussing as it transfers data.Go check out the Linux terminal Server project.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "45398",
"author": "O Mattos",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T09:35:46",
"content": "Um – if SSD’s are too expensive, go for a simple bootable USB stick – I think you can get Windows and Linux booting fine off a USB stick, and if it’s a reasonable brand wear levelling should allow a very long lifetime.Also, If you go for an old enough PC, they were passively cooled anyway. CPU’s slower than ~66Mhz had no fan. Have fun using a PC that old for very much useful though (other than maybe a router or simple webserver)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "45402",
"author": "mem.namefix",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T10:53:08",
"content": "Thanks for tell the tools off circ.Unfortunately every gamer thinks he is a hacking GOD because he can aim and shoot in his favorite FPS.Pekka, go tug your “Pekka” over your gaming system and leave the real enthusiasts in peace.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "45407",
"author": "Hans",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T11:27:16",
"content": "“It might not have been worth it, but it sure was weird watching the computer boot up with no sound at all”Now if this is all you want to achieve, just block the fan in the PSU and plugout the one of the CPU. A modern CPU won’t die from that and the PSU can stand this at least for a few minutes as well. Of course to have “no sound at all” you better remove the harddisk as well, also the floppy (if you have one, floppy boot seek) and the cdrom.But in result you can see booting your computer with “no sound at all” for no investment.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "45417",
"author": "Beyond",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T14:55:42",
"content": "this is pretty cool, but impractical, my current pc is in an antec p180 case … damn near silent with the sound deadening it provides.Although it does remind me of the old pentium 133 I had as a web server a while ago, it ran for about 2-3 years before I had noticed the heat sink had fallen off the processor and was sitting at the bottom of the case. Was barely even warm when i touched the processor! They sure dont build them like they used to *grumble grumble..*",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "45425",
"author": "threepointone",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T18:09:58",
"content": "sad part is, my computer is actively cooled and it weighs even more than his =( 50lbs, thanks in part to the friggin heavy steel Armor case",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
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"comment_id": "45429",
"author": "icefox",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T20:18:45",
"content": "I’d be afraid to use it. I’d have to have a table-top fan next to it.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "45434",
"author": "M4CGYV3R",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T21:36:56",
"content": "2.2 lbs per Kilogram = 44lbs for a 20kg Project.I’d like to see a project where there’s a big flat skillet welded/soldered whatever to the thing and see if you can rightfully cook on it. I know the sinks have the possibility of getting pretty f-ing hot.To the rest of you bickering children, go whip them out and measure on Digg or somewhere else. We’ll be here, doing real projects and learning from this info when you get back.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "3146106",
"author": "Saabman",
"timestamp": "2016-08-21T19:07:02",
"content": "There was a hack recently that used a number of oldCPUs to make something like a coffee warmer",
"parent_id": "45434",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
}
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"comment_id": "45513",
"author": "kyle007",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T12:20:18",
"content": "the conclusion to this project they guy states that the power supply died and the mother board was faulty and he scrapped the whole project. I’m not sure how much the heat pipes would displace heat when they where going to such a thick hunk of aluminum heat sink. I’m sure it drew some heat away but the original designed heat sink had these little thin pieces of metal “cooling fins” that would distribute the heat away better. Then only thing I have to say is what would happen if he bent the heat pipes out in such a way that they were standing straight upward and lengthened the cooling fins so each one was twice its original size. The whole thing would look like a tree or pine needles… If I ever get the money to throw around I will try this and submit it to this site. Great idea sorry it ended the way it did..",
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"comment_id": "45520",
"author": "K_3^3r94",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T13:53:42",
"content": "completely fanless computers are nice but try this one, ever heard of a comp submerged in cooking oil? As long as u dont submerge the power supply and cd drive u will be ok, the oil will absorb the heat from the mb. Just to make sure u do it right, try it on an old comp the u dont use and dont really care about.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45534",
"author": "ScrappyLaptop",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T16:52:32",
"content": "You know, some laptops are 100% passive too, with the exception of the CPU fan. Wouldn’t it just be easier to modify a laptop with a large passive cooler for the cpu and call it a day?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45546",
"author": "Sigg3.net",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T19:03:56",
"content": "@K_3^3r94 What kind of cooking oil? Maize or olive?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45784",
"author": "le'chef",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T15:48:18",
"content": "You should do the taste-test. The less the merrier I presume. Sunflower, maize, “raps” should all be good, but I’d stay away from olive – extra virgin is too expensive, and slut-oil is too contaminated.An ammeter is probably more accurate than tastebuds, but I fear the resistance is too high anyway.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45793",
"author": "snow",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T16:45:20",
"content": "@ circs i completley agreei think most of the people here miss the point.. of course there are LOTS(!!) of silent parts and pcs but he made one FROM SCRATCH.@cooking oil doabe but really disgusting and smelly after a while unless you use mineral oil or make the whole thing airtight and bacteria freecool project if i had the cash right now id try to put some peltiers in there if the temp difference between the dissipation plates and the environment is bigger they will act more effectively requiring less surface ( thats my theory anyways :P )",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "48270",
"author": "keplenet",
"timestamp": "2008-10-30T09:29:32",
"content": "wow that’s so big cooler, btw who want using te cooler?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "49824",
"author": "bullzebub",
"timestamp": "2008-11-08T12:18:28",
"content": "cooling the psu was the hardest part?!the only real cooing thats needed in a PSU is to a few transistors. just make extension cables for them and mount them on… well… the CPU cooler maybe?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "51877",
"author": "Shmandy",
"timestamp": "2008-11-21T14:49:15",
"content": "that thing is huge does it seriously work cause if it does that guys a genious",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "97004",
"author": "wierdal",
"timestamp": "2009-09-28T07:53:39",
"content": "Yo dudes, I have been running a completely silent HTPC for over a year, permanently on 24×7 with no special heatsinks. It is, admittedly, no mega power monster like this, but it works fine.Silent CPU –> I also used the Scythe Ninja, fanless, on a mid-range Intel CPU.Silent PSU –> The fantastically well-engineered Silverstone ST30NFSilent Graphics –> Yeah, well, I only need MPEG2 decoding and no 3D at all, so I guess this is a bit different to all those high end gaming systems. I have an ancient nVidia 6200TC (!) installed (the mainboard has no onboard graphics).Silent HDD –> System disk is an OCZ SSD. Most of my storage is on NAS, so I only needed a small system disk.Note that the systemt includes two TV cards, a pro-audio soundcard and a couple of CD/DVD drives.Now, I have to admit that it is in a case with a lot of space (UFO two tier case without the fans installed) and that the case is left open at the top (the Ninja doesn’t fit in the case anyway!!).It does get fairly warm. Nothing too scary though and when you hit the power button to just LEDs and complete silence it is indeed kinda wierd.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "98942",
"author": "sargent",
"timestamp": "2009-10-05T20:21:32",
"content": "I remember a maker of Mosler safe, they have successfully tested and used copper sheathing to safely dissipate the heat of an oxy-acetylane torch used in cutting open up a safe vault. The difference is that the copper sheathing is in uniform contact with the entire vault structure. Present day computers, all of them, must be re-designed, re-engineered, and re-tooled so as to take advantage of the copper sheathing effective heat dissipating abilities. This means a manufacturer must be willing to take that risk of designing a new computer engineering standard based on passive cooling. There is also an issue of dusts, so it means easy accessibility to the heat dissipating sheathing and fins will be mandatory for ease of cleaning out the dusts. Internal heat must have some means of high heat conductivity structures that can suck and dissipate heat away from the inteior of the PC and that of any other different kinds of computers.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "2466188",
"author": "Samuel Clemens",
"timestamp": "2015-03-05T23:52:53",
"content": "Completely passively cooled industrial computer, now at the low price of $3,250https://www.selinc.com/SEL-3355/",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,743.773605
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/10/gas-powered-vacuum-sucks-hard-anywhere/
|
Gas Powered Vacuum Sucks Hard Anywhere
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"classic hacks",
"Tool Hacks"
] |
[
"gas powered",
"gold prospecting",
"leaf blower",
"vacuum"
] |
[mdavis19] found himself in the middle of nowhere, with no electricity, needing a strong vacuum. That happens to us all right? His solution was to hack together a
gas powered monster vacuum
. He found a shop vac at a yard sale and promptly discarded the motor and filter. Some minor modifications to a leaf blower and a plywood mount finished the job. He now has absolute sucking power as long as he has fuel. He describes how this is going to be used for gold prospecting, though it would probably work just as well on pet hair. If you’re going to use one around the house though, you may want to find a way to mount a filter in it, and wear ear plugs.
| 36
| 28
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45275",
"author": "twistedsymphony",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T20:35:11",
"content": "Reminds me of the Gas powered Blenderhttp://www.weblogsinc.com/common/images/3060000000046118.JPG",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45277",
"author": "tomas316",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T20:48:36",
"content": "Why would you need a filer? The Blower i have from homedepot is designed to collect leaves and small debris. just poke a hole in the side of the house and put a tube for blowing the dust outside, your done. Never have to empty a canister or anything.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45278",
"author": "tomas316",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T20:48:56",
"content": "Why would you need a filter? The Blower i have from homedepot is designed to collect leaves and small debris. just poke a hole in the side of the house and put a tube for blowing the dust outside, your done. Never have to empty a canister or anything.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45285",
"author": "Cris Abbott",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T21:21:34",
"content": "He probably never mounted it with the dust filter, which would be understandable if your planning on only moving the air/particles from one place to another.Overall though, this is a sweet design and a worthy hack.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45289",
"author": "BigD145",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T21:48:27",
"content": "Vacuums should last you more than 30 years. With maybe 25 years left to go on oil, I don’t see this as very practical. I’m sure you can tell I don’t see modern vacuums as very practical since they rarely last past the first belt replacement.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45290",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T22:03:43",
"content": "@bigd145I don’t find vacuums practical as they are very bad for indoor air quality.The carpet holding disgusting skin and fecal matter, dirt, etc is bad enough (ever removed a carpet?), but stirring it around is worse yet.I know of the “hepa” filter things, but they do nothing for the dirt “beaten” in the air by the beater brush.The only vacuum I can get behind is the one that exhausts away from the indoors completely, and as a bonus it would have plenty of suction being a house-based unit.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45292",
"author": "therian",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T22:37:08",
"content": "“[mdavis19] found himself in the middle of nowhere, with no electricity, needing a strong vacuum.”camping penis enlarger ?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "6375713",
"author": "Begodiner",
"timestamp": "2021-08-27T20:20:51",
"content": "Could you fill me in on mods done to leaf blower and does it suck water like dredge I have that figured out just not gas powered part please help thank you I live in Georgetown ca and also plan to use it for gold prospecting I will show you good spots if you help me",
"parent_id": "45292",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
}
]
},
{
"comment_id": "45293",
"author": "John",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T22:59:25",
"content": "The company i work for has been making these or over 15+ years.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "6375714",
"author": "Begodiner",
"timestamp": "2021-08-27T20:21:40",
"content": "I would like one what company?",
"parent_id": "45293",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "6375715",
"author": "Begodiner",
"timestamp": "2021-08-27T20:23:05",
"content": "Can they make one that sucks water but doesn’t fill up with water it leaks out and just keeps material till it’s full?",
"parent_id": "45293",
"depth": 2,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "6375718",
"author": "Begodiner",
"timestamp": "2021-08-27T20:24:19",
"content": "I did it with electric one just need gas powere",
"parent_id": "6375715",
"depth": 3,
"replies": []
}
]
}
]
},
{
"comment_id": "45300",
"author": "localroger",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T00:58:04",
"content": "This really needs the filter, and it wouldn’t have been that hard to mount; I suspect he got the used vac without a filter and didn’t bother to hunt one up. As it is he will blow much of what he collects right out the exhaust, and if it’s sand he’ll be abrading the impeller of his lawn blower too.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "6375719",
"author": "Begodiner",
"timestamp": "2021-08-27T20:25:16",
"content": "You don’t want a filter for pros I ecting just the hard to get material",
"parent_id": "45300",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "6375722",
"author": "Begodiner",
"timestamp": "2021-08-27T20:27:07",
"content": "Not the heavy stuff",
"parent_id": "45300",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
}
]
},
{
"comment_id": "45303",
"author": "Dan Fruzzetti",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T02:39:05",
"content": "I love all appliances gas powered.Current project: gas-powered blender.I’m having a lot of trouble miniaturizing. Coupling the vertical engine with the blender cup is easy. Doing it without having a massive, massive extra humongous waste of device volume is hard. I thought maybe just do it with a Wankel and make it huge? But how practical is that? :PYeah anyone want to give me an idea? I need a bigger cup and a smaller engine. But I want good horsepower…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45305",
"author": "epicelite",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T03:54:57",
"content": "Now that’s a man’s vacuum.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45307",
"author": "supershwa",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T04:20:41",
"content": "gas powered…seriously? should we really be spending that much time trying to make more gasoline powered products?2-stroke or 4 you’re still just utilizing the intake/exhaust of a standard combustion engine.how in the heck do you find yourself that far from an electrical outlet while needing a vacuum anyway? lol",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "6375723",
"author": "Begodiner",
"timestamp": "2021-08-27T20:27:57",
"content": "In the woods city boy",
"parent_id": "45307",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
}
]
},
{
"comment_id": "45310",
"author": "DB",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T05:05:57",
"content": "You greenies who are objecting to a gasoline powered vacuum might try reading the article to find out why he doesn’t just use an electric powered one.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45314",
"author": "toast",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T05:54:42",
"content": "so a gas powered blender… use a weed wacker, retain the flexible drive shaft and use that flexibility to attatch it to the teeth that mesh with the blender cup. they work quite nicely and make a fine icy beverage while camping",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45315",
"author": "kyle",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T05:55:56",
"content": "@Dan Fruzzetti, look at RC car motors. they make some decent power and are of course tiny. and you get an extra 5 geek points cause its not just gas powered. It’s NITRO baby",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45332",
"author": "barry99705",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T13:54:56",
"content": "I know several real life full time gold prospectors. None of them need vacuums. Though it’s a novel idea, keeps down the electrocution factor while prospecting. 99.99% is done around rivers and streams. Once again for the people bitching about vacuums indoors. Did you even read the article, or just start ranting after looking at the picture?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "6375724",
"author": "Begodiner",
"timestamp": "2021-08-27T20:29:46",
"content": "Right lol I agree",
"parent_id": "45332",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
}
]
},
{
"comment_id": "45358",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T18:07:15",
"content": "@barry99705, I did have a real comment, but it didn’t post, it may have been too long or something.I think this is an awesome idea, if you add it to a 33-gallon trash can and use a long tube to keep the noise away from you.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45361",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T18:26:48",
"content": "SSD?http://www.logicsupply.com/categories/flash_memory/40_pin_ide_flash_modules$21 for 1GB. Use XP Embedded or XP with Enhanced Write Filter. Or Puppy Linux etc.I like his bravado, but he should have started with a lower power processor 89w isn’t a good one. There were 65watt and 35watt models available of the AMD processors.Kudos for the massive heatsinks, that was awesome.I would love to have a mini-ITX based system with one of the huge (10-heatpipe) towers on it, based on a cube with an acrylic stand for the convection flow.Use low-voltage processors and a silent power supply like these:http://www.mini-box.com/s.nl/sc.8/category.13/.fIf you leave the HDD inside, you might as well have a very slow 120mm/140mm fan going.I would do some calculations and see what kind of surface area a Thermalright 120 Extreme or Scythe Mugen Infinity have, just use them whole, one for the video card too ;).",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45379",
"author": "LinuxH4x0r",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T00:19:51",
"content": "http://www.mdpub.com/vacpack/index.htmlHere’s the original project",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45592",
"author": "Ryan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T02:34:34",
"content": "Lol, I thought people would be trying to hack away from gasoline… nonetheless that’s pretty sweet. And Dan I want to see that gas powered blender, that would be a whole new breed of “will it blend”. You could throw in gold bars and get powder! ^_^Then you have confetti ^_^",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "49226",
"author": "jack",
"timestamp": "2008-11-06T04:30:45",
"content": "Hopefully nobody is dumb enough to use this vacuum indoors. They might start, but they might not finish vacuuming",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "56125",
"author": "isomer",
"timestamp": "2008-12-22T02:58:49",
"content": "makes me want to see a turbine powered vacuum. should be fairly green too, connsidering turbine efficiency (not to mention powerful)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "64853",
"author": "Wakefield electrician",
"timestamp": "2009-03-02T14:33:19",
"content": "Hehe, no way! Had a good laugh when I read this, hope I’m not going to be out of a job some day…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "65814",
"author": "Joe M",
"timestamp": "2009-03-10T15:32:37",
"content": "I did a search on the topic and found most people will agree with your blog.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "65815",
"author": "Alex v",
"timestamp": "2009-03-10T15:37:41",
"content": "I keep getting messages about getting a bigger penis so I have been looking around for the best site to learn more about it.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "109757",
"author": "Frederick",
"timestamp": "2009-12-01T15:05:52",
"content": "I will be sure to read through the rest of your good site again",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "109944",
"author": "machi",
"timestamp": "2009-12-02T10:40:10",
"content": "thanks..your good site!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "170154",
"author": "nes mattress topper",
"timestamp": "2010-08-19T09:48:28",
"content": "Nice invention msdavis! I can see how passionate you are when it comes to vacuum!Keep up!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,743.641949
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/10/android-hacks-roundup/
|
Android Hacks Roundup
|
Patrick Lokken
|
[
"Cellphone Hacks",
"google hacks"
] |
[
"android",
"google",
"itunes",
"Jeffrey Sharkey",
"smart phone"
] |
Our friend [Jeffrey Sharkey]
hacked
the iTunes remote control protocol
and produced his own version for
Android
, one of the smartphone OSes we
just covered
. He pored over dumped packets for a few days and wrote a client which is of course GPL’d. Besides that, he’s been busy winning the
Android Developer Challenge
. His app,
Compare Everywhere
, was one of the top 10 winners, netting him a cool $275,000. This ingenious bit of code deciphers barcodes scanned using a cell phone camera and then finds prices for that item at every nearby store that sells it.
The other winners wrote apps that do cool things such as
one-click cab ordering
,
locate missing children
, and
find parties
. Check out all 50 finalists and winners
here
.
| 5
| 5
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45255",
"author": "Jinto.Lin",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T16:51:27",
"content": "David Crowder Band! Illuminate is my favorite albums of theirs.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45274",
"author": "supershwa",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T19:59:10",
"content": "Very nice — Android is so much fun. Google’s G1 is slick as hell, and is my phone of choice!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45286",
"author": "Dave",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T21:26:26",
"content": "Heh, it IS nice to see DCB getting a little HAD love.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45326",
"author": "Jash Sayani",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T09:14:42",
"content": "Any way to load Android OS onto a Windows Mobile phone…?After all the HTC G1 is originally a Win Mob phone… I would like to try loading Android on my O2 XdaII mini…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45336",
"author": "Gh0sTly",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T14:46:16",
"content": "The G1 was never ment to be a WinMo phone.If you want info on loading Android onto your XDAII, chech ofhttp://www.xda-developers.com/you will find the info there.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,743.68932
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/10/vocal-mouse-control/
|
Vocal Mouse Control
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"Medical Hacks",
"News",
"Peripherals Hacks"
] |
[
"robot",
"speech control",
"voice",
"voice input"
] |
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXmccs4GIqI]
Absolutely fascinating. The University of Washington is developing a
vocally controled mouse interface
. We’ve seen vocal control of the computer before, but it is usally responding to specific commands and words to carry out tasks such as opening files. This system uses different vowels and sounds to create cursor motion. You can see the same system used in the video above to control a robot arm as well.
[via
BotJunkie
]
| 15
| 15
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45256",
"author": "Skitchin",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T16:56:39",
"content": "Good luck. I can barely give vocal direction to humans telling them where I want them to click.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45257",
"author": "Spender",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T16:59:27",
"content": "Can I get this software somewhere?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45260",
"author": "me",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T17:23:20",
"content": "Too bad if he looses his voice he will no longer be able to play card games anymore",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45261",
"author": "kyle",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T17:24:59",
"content": "I remember this from a few years ago, the video looks a little older too.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45276",
"author": "Jerome",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T20:36:51",
"content": "hahaWe did the EXACT same thing for a session project at the University of Sherbrooke. Are second semester in electrical engineering. Instead of using software it was all done with hardware (filters and a FPGA). We where using 4 phoenemes to control a home made video game.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45288",
"author": "BigD145",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T21:46:36",
"content": "You can do similar with voice recognition software. I think it’s Dragon that lets you kick up a grid on-screen. It’s 9×9 and you just narrow down your selection with a few words and then “click.”",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45298",
"author": "srilyk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T00:31:32",
"content": "I want to see him playing counterstrike! How cool would that be??“ahhh, ahh OOOO ch ch ch!!!”",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45311",
"author": "Brandonman",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T05:08:20",
"content": "Cool. I know someone who was in a car accident with limited arm movement (Can basically flail their arms, no real control yet). I’ll have to check this out.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45312",
"author": "t0ny",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T05:52:12",
"content": "I just came up with that idea a few days ago!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45316",
"author": "Zagro",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T06:08:30",
"content": "Took them long enough to think of this!!!!!!Watch the software gona cost a bloody fortune.Quick quick Everyone Make a clone of this for every O/S you can think of :)Don’t forget Click/drag and R/mouse.And since Voice recognition is so slow. how about a phonim keyboard. :)(amagens folks running around sounding like old analog computers talking to each other)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45324",
"author": "Ryan Leach",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T07:48:02",
"content": "Now what would be cool if he could control his whelchair like that, i mean…accelerate slow downWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE AHHHHHit would be completely natural.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45535",
"author": "Vander",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T16:55:42",
"content": "Since I saw the NeuroSky stuff (brain control), this is kind useless",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45607",
"author": "antiver",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T04:42:40",
"content": "What happened to loading up a 3×3 grid on the screen, you say a number 1-9, then a new 3×3 grid appears in the previous square you just chose, you say a number 1-9 to narrow it down… this recurses… until you say “click” and it it clicks in the middle of the “5” square you’ve narrowed down to.I know I’ve seen that implemented somewhere.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45992",
"author": "Amnon",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T14:33:14",
"content": "RyanThere is a voice/speech controlled WheelchairThis is mine :http://hackaday.com/2008/05/17/voice-controlled-wheel-chair/and there is a better one.Amnon",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47835",
"author": "philip travers",
"timestamp": "2008-10-27T12:20:36",
"content": "I bet you have heard of throat singing.How about a work out with that!? In fact a few lessons in modified diaphragmatic breathing could help.And a Russian scientist who created a breathing technique to help asthmatics could be worth an investigation,where there is a possibility of use.And dont forget American Indian languages,which maybe,more breatheee,and allow for instruction anew.It also struck me then,that a lot of sounds humans make are occupational related,like being in a dentist chair,say Ahhh.Translating these basic sounds to categories of words pictures instructions,could end up as shortcuts delivered say in a dental circumstance,for wheel chaired bound as clients or professionals.And adding whistles and bells too.Blah.Blah.Blah.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,744.051642
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/09/drawdio-kit-lets-you-make-music-while-you-draw/
|
Drawdio Kit Lets You Make Music While You Draw
|
Kimberly Lau
|
[
"digital audio hacks",
"Misc Hacks"
] |
[
"adafruit",
"drawdio",
"ladyada",
"music",
"pencil",
"toys"
] |
[blip.tv ?posts_id=1345490&dest=-1]
Drawdio
, designed by [Jay Silver], is a fun, simple toy that uses the conductive nature of pencil graphite to generate different sounds. When you use the Drawdio pencil to draw or write, you also simultaneously create music. The
entire kit
is available for sale at Adafruit Industries, or for the more adventurous,
separate components and parts
are listed. The circuit is fairly simple and we wonder what other devices people can come up with based on this theme.
| 20
| 20
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45197",
"author": "dax",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T06:02:03",
"content": "nifty doodad. I wouldn’t exactly call it “making music” :P",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45203",
"author": "univac",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T06:34:19",
"content": "Nice! I just got one. Very fun. And not necessarily music…NovaTone!The site that sells them is very interesting also. They carry kits for a lot of DIY/hack projs we’ve seen on these HaD pages and others: POVs, Game of Life, arduino kits, etc.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45207",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T07:27:39",
"content": "If you mean adafruit, from ladyada, then yes, it is a kick-ass site.I got acquainted with it when the SpokePOV toys came out a while back.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45223",
"author": "ladyada",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T13:13:23",
"content": "man that video kinda sucked :)need more sleep, will make a better one soon…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45230",
"author": "jay silver",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T14:15:11",
"content": "Will Bosworth, a kid in my dorm, totally rocks out on the electric drawdio that I made for him (amplified, that is, using a headphone out jack instead of a speaker). I’ll have to post a video of that.Some of the ideas expressed here are a bit musical:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDaj3tBSM2M",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45233",
"author": "kyle007",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T14:30:44",
"content": "Bill Cosby’s Picture pages? Thats what comes to mind. I always wanted one of those pens and you could send away for it in cereal box when it arrived it didn’t make that wonderful sound.nice…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45236",
"author": "srilyk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T15:34:18",
"content": "This is actually a really cool concept… I love anything that involve human resistance/capacitance/whatever",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45244",
"author": "icanhaz",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T15:50:24",
"content": "I think I saw Will Bosworth demonstrating this at the Cloud Club in Boston!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45259",
"author": "Ada Fan nr. #1",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T17:21:06",
"content": "Hey, nice concept, why don’t you use accelerometer?It could be a bit overkill, but sound might be nasty, or hm, you could do an instrument without pencil, just moving around some object or something..",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45262",
"author": "novajeeper",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T17:31:52",
"content": "Why is there only one other person that immediately thought picture pages??Man I’m old…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45267",
"author": "Jared",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T18:19:04",
"content": "Hopefully none of this music ends up on iTunes..",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45272",
"author": "nintari",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T19:16:45",
"content": "No trust me I first thought picture pages too but was afraid to show my age lol",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45506",
"author": "strider_mt2k",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T10:28:12",
"content": "Oh man, picture pages.The hack rocks but your reference has sent me spinning back in time the way old people dododododo",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45718",
"author": "Really?",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T23:27:45",
"content": "Seriously? I understand boredom, and believe me, I’ve made some stupid stuff when I was bored before, but this is absolutely retarded. It makes sounds that would make any normal person pull their hair out.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "64128",
"author": "critisizer",
"timestamp": "2009-02-23T23:55:29",
"content": "This has got to be the worst website I have ever been on. It is so stupid and it is really boring! I am the head critisizer at Critisizer inc. in Bermington. I will visit this website tomorrow and it better be a lot more fun or I can have it shut down.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "64129",
"author": "critisizer",
"timestamp": "2009-02-23T23:58:21",
"content": "remember that if this website is not ship shape tomorrow I will SHUT YOU DOWN!!!!!!!!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "66819",
"author": "Dave N",
"timestamp": "2009-03-19T02:06:00",
"content": "I just love your weblog! Very nice post! Still you can do many things to improve it.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "71344",
"author": "Free MP3 @ www.jagmp3.net",
"timestamp": "2009-04-21T15:08:37",
"content": "amazing stuff.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "82335",
"author": "Music Videos",
"timestamp": "2009-07-20T08:02:36",
"content": "Thanks for sharing this. This is great.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "112248",
"author": "Goodwill Casino",
"timestamp": "2009-12-18T10:08:27",
"content": "I just love this interesting post. Thanks for sharing.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,744.265595
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/09/gizmodos-guide-to-smartphone-oses/
|
Gizmodo’s Guide To Smartphone OSes
|
Kimberly Lau
|
[
"blackberry hacks",
"Cellphone Hacks",
"iphone hacks",
"News"
] |
[
"android",
"blackberry",
"cellphone",
"garnet",
"google",
"iphone",
"phones",
"smartphones",
"symbian"
] |
Gizmodo’s in-depth look at smartphone OSes
provides you with the pros and cons of each, allowing you to make an educated decision, if you’re in the market for a phone that also has email, a web browser, a calendar, and a decent contacts manager. If you’re attracted to the open source Linux-based
Android by Google
, you’ll also have to keep in mind that there aren’t that many business features. Other contenders include the
Blackberry by RIM
, which is
great for email
, but is
completely closed
and proprietary. The
Apple iPhone
is very pretty but lacks some basic features. They cover Symbian, Windows Mobile, and Palm Garnet too. It’s certainly a handy guide since most people haven’t used all six.
| 10
| 10
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45208",
"author": "Moonlit",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T08:24:26",
"content": "In a similar vein, here’s a roundup of emulators of those particular OSs – enjoy!http://hak5.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=10083",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45217",
"author": "Craig",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T11:43:07",
"content": "If you call the blackberry by RIM “completely closed and proprietary” (which it is) you should say the same about the iPhone. The blackberry, through it’s j2me support, is actually more open than the iPhone (at least you don’t need to sign an NDA to develop software for it).",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45218",
"author": "billy",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T11:49:33",
"content": "i hope android is the one that opens up the mobile web once and for all.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45221",
"author": "Bogy Bee",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T12:37:21",
"content": "Dude, that’s Gizmodo, can you say: ‘biased’?1 – windows mobile2 – android ( taking up winmo’s position as soon as it spreads and matures a bit )3 – iphone4 – symbian5 – crackberry",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45231",
"author": "jbot",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T14:23:37",
"content": "How can you possibly say one OS is better than another? Really, I am a believer in “it depends”.Windows mobile and blackberry seem to have clunkier interfaces, and the user who just wants to browse the web and listen to music would probably be happiest.Compare that to the needs/wants of a hacker. I know I personally would want something that doesn’t require a ton of work to customize. palmos and windows mobile are probably the most customizable, in that order. Least convoluted, anyway.Don’t call out a bias, then show one yourself!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45248",
"author": "supernova_hq",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T16:05:26",
"content": "Actually, if you get a Nokia NSeries, you can run maemo on it. The N810 has it by default and possibly the N800. If it’s not there by default, everything right down to the N770 will run it if you install it yourself. In fact, not only do they not try to stop you, they post instructions on how to do it!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45273",
"author": "jbot",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T19:23:39",
"content": "wow, i was brilliant this morning. i meant to say that the user who just wants to browse the web and listen to music would probably be happiest _with an iPhone_. with that bit of info, my earlier post just might make a bit more sense…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45322",
"author": "Evan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T07:32:39",
"content": "Anyone know of a guide that compares them from a developer’s standpoint?For instance, for WM my impression is that you can program with the same APIs as you would use for .Net on windows. If you could use the same code base (or almost the same codebase) for both a phone version and a desktop version of a program, that could be extremely attractive. How true is this?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45325",
"author": "Jash Sayani",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T09:13:30",
"content": "1. iPhone OS2. Windows Mobile3. RIM Blackberry OS4. Android (Still not fully developed)5. Symbian. (Very bad Application support.)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "119525",
"author": "PocketHacks.com",
"timestamp": "2010-01-25T20:05:45",
"content": "I prefer Windows Mobile OS, it is much better compared to Blackberry or iPhone (just shiny menus and animations). There is a lot of stuff about WM, the best GPS navigations, the best office packages and media etc.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,743.90722
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/09/palin-hacking-roundup/
|
Palin Hacking Roundup
|
Kimberly Lau
|
[
"News",
"Roundup"
] |
[
"david kernell",
"government",
"hacking",
"politics",
"sarah palin",
"security"
] |
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps71T3EcyWs]
[David Kernell], the 20-year-old son of Democratic politician [Mike Kernell],
turned himself in
for hacking into Vice Presidential nominee Governor [Sarah Palin]’s Yahoo! email account.
He was indicted
on one felony count of violating the
1986 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
. Although the charge would normally be a misdemeanor, the indictment invokes another statute, the
Stored Communications Act
to beef up its claim. Some lawyers are of the opinion that the
U.S. Department of Justice overreached in charging [Kernell] with a felony
. They claim that the government’s justification is flawed and relies on “circuitous logic”. [Kernell] has been released without bond, and instructed not to have any contact with [Governor Palin], her family, or any witnesses to the case. If convicted fully, he faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. We also discovered that this isn’t [Kernell]’s first time in trouble. In high school, he received detention for
guessing the password of the school server
and obtaining access to some lesson plans.
| 49
| 49
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45156",
"author": "brian",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T01:54:24",
"content": "Ha! A McCain/Palin ad just below a Palin article, niiiice.The poor fool should have known better than to hack the account of a VP candidate. Goes to show that knowledge and wisdome don’t always go hand-in-hand.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45157",
"author": "BigD145",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T01:54:31",
"content": "He can’t own a computer? That’s pretty rough for an econ student.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45158",
"author": "brian",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T01:55:45",
"content": "…sigh… wisdom",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45159",
"author": "redfireant3",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T02:04:55",
"content": "shame shame on exploiting security flaws maybe the vp candidate was happy being blissfully ignorant.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45160",
"author": "werejag",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T02:09:22",
"content": "again the government over reaches and make this out to be more than a simple password change.“free david”",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45161",
"author": "brian",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T02:16:17",
"content": "why do people think the government is over-reacting? the guy hacked a politician’s email (i know, hacked in the lightest sense of the word). he shouldn’t be hacking into anyone’s anything in the first place, but if he was doing it to “show security flaws”, than at least go directly to the source instead of posting your findings on the internet. would you be cool with someone posting your financial info on the web because your bank account was compromised?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45164",
"author": "rockstat",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T02:35:56",
"content": "Just like Kevin Mitnick**Free David**",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45165",
"author": "supernova_hq",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T02:40:42",
"content": "I do agree that there should be consequences for hacking into someone’s email account, especially a someone like that. What makes me upset is that they are blaming this ENTIRELY on David. Sure he “hacked” in, but he should not have been able to do so that easily. Not only should her email not have had such trivial answers for the password, but from what I understand it is actually ILLEGAL for her to have been using a private email for government communications (which is why he posted them to wikileaks). Why has Sarah not be reprimanded?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45167",
"author": "joe57005",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T02:45:56",
"content": "I think he should be prosecuted fully. He broke into a politician’s email account knowing exactly what he was doing. The son of a democratic politician broke into a republican candidate’s personal mail, that can not possibly be a coincidence. Daddy’s going to rescue him with expensive attorneys and bribery and no one will ever hear of this again… or he’ll just be disowned and allowed to fry. hard to tell with liberals.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45169",
"author": "Paul",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T02:54:48",
"content": "@joe57005“he’ll just be disowned and allowed to fry. hard to tell with liberals.”Of course, with the republicans they just force their teenage children to have shotgun weddings.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45178",
"author": "spadefinger",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T03:27:31",
"content": "Why the hell did he turn himself in? That’s never smart. Still… a felony charge is a bit much. wtf usa? not so much the land of the free anymore. wish I could be from somewhere else.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45180",
"author": "jimmys",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T03:33:57",
"content": "http://blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/2008/09/palin-e-mail-ha.html“I read though the emails… ALL OF THEM… before I posted, and what I concluded was anticlimactic, there was nothing there, nothing incriminating, nothing that would derail her campaign as I had hoped, all I saw was personal stuff, some clerical stuff from when she was governor…. And pictures of her family”“Earlier it was just some prank to me, I really wanted to get something incriminating which I was sure there would be”",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45182",
"author": "Paul",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T03:50:32",
"content": "I don’t see how claiming that anyone could have done–or that it was routine it exonerates him of wrongdoing. The internet and real life are really the same thing.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45183",
"author": "Bobzilla",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T04:09:22",
"content": "He needs to get ganged raped in prison so he can brag about that on his blog.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45189",
"author": "amk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T05:08:41",
"content": "first of all, this guy is a moron and needs to be slapped with a hefty fine, some probation and a few hundred hours of community service. seriously.beyond that, you have to ask yourself this question, whats worse:an idiot kid trying to impress his 4chan buddies by guessing palins password recovery info or,the person who may literally be a heartbeat away (yeah McCain is old) from the presidency not having the presence of mind to properly secure something as simple as her personal email?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45190",
"author": "knox",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T05:20:00",
"content": "Didn’t they rule that not allowing someone to use/own/access a computer was unconstitutional…..Mitnick",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45194",
"author": "whoami",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T05:39:54",
"content": "amk; I think you answered your own question by way of what the perp said.There was nothing interesting there. High security is not necessary.Old? OLD?! How dare you say old! That’s ageism! Now, go wash your brain out with soap!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45196",
"author": "amk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T06:00:13",
"content": "@whoami,are you a t6er? and high security should always be a priority when you’re campaigning to be one of the most powerful people in the world. always.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45199",
"author": "knuc",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T06:21:04",
"content": "i dont see him not owning a computer as any more unconstitutional than a convicted felon not being allowed to own a firearm. govt has a compelling interest to keep him from his weapon of choice.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45206",
"author": "whoami",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T07:00:46",
"content": "@amk; True, very true. Security should always be forefront in ones mind. Let us not forget, her email was not insecure by her making. She just truthfully answered the questions Yahoo asked her. She’s not a computer expert. Would you expect her to know such fine grain details of how to keep computer accounts secure?But ask yourself which is worse, a VP nominee not being a computer expert, or a Pres nominee having been mentored by a bomber of government buildings?What I find sad, is that both here and at MAKE, people seem more sad that no dirt was found, than what a despicable act cracking her email was.Can you imagine how it would be if the party affiliations were reversed? The child of a Republican hacking Biden’s email? We’d be having congressional investigations. It would be wall to wall coverage on TV.Perhaps some dirt would have been found if Biden’s email had been cracked.. he is a criminal after all. You know that little beach house he “forgot” to pay tax on?!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45210",
"author": "H8tred",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T09:43:31",
"content": "I love how everyone that’s republican views democrats and liberals as one in the same. My grandfather is like that. Both parties can be and mostly are liberal. Take Bush for example. Liberal as hell in some aspects. Dumb asses…On topic, I think it’s crap. While he should be punished for posting it, She should be punished for being an idiot. He shouldn’t be charged with more than a misdemeanor though, he’s just being used as an example at this point.Whoami, are you kidding me? If the roles were reversed… When’s the last time you seen a republican get in any hot water? Clinton gets a bj, and the masses grab torches. Bush lies about “WMDs” to start a war, we find out he lied, and continue paying out the arse for it, and the prick is still in office… If the roles were reversed, the democrat would still be getting the short end of the stick in some way, trust it…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45216",
"author": "dumbass",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T11:00:56",
"content": "palin is a dumb ass hacking her is not a hack :p",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45225",
"author": "Adrenaline Junkie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T13:23:44",
"content": "“Clinton gets a bj, and the masses grab torches. Bush lies about “WMDs” to start a war, we find out he lied, and continue paying out the arse for it, and the prick is still in office…”As I recall Clinton never left office until the end of his second term either. And Bush only repeated what the UN, France, Britain, Iran, and even Syria believed. So they were all wrong. Everyone. And Clinton got his rocks off. Yay! They’re all retards. Now lets all get on the short bus to the “Special Olympics” for even debating politics here.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45226",
"author": "John",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T13:42:45",
"content": "The real issue with Clinton is his perjury and suborning perjury in a federal court. Yeah, they really prosecuted him hard for that, didn’t they?If by “[B]ush lies about ‘wmds'”, you mean he reached the same conclusion from the available intelligence as every other government (England, France, Germany, etc.) and both houses of Congress and Clinton and Kerry and Gore then I guess you have reason to complain.Funny how it’s the liberals always complaining about invasion of privacy, but it’s usually them doing the invasion (Palin’s email, Behner/ Gingrich cell call, Hillary’s possession of 900 FBI files).",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45238",
"author": "Kent",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T15:39:25",
"content": "Say what you want, but guessing someones password or figuring out the answer to someone security question isn’t really hacking.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45242",
"author": "gravitus",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T15:45:39",
"content": "I was hoping that there were hot cougar pics of Gov. Palin in a thong getting spanked by her boyfriend. Maybe prego pics of Willow in hotpants….I find it ironic that you don’t read about the average posters political beliefs for 3 years and 8 months, then KABAAMMM!!!!! Everyone is a political scientist.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45247",
"author": "Coderer",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T15:54:12",
"content": "Look, I’m as much in favor of the “hacker spirit” as the next guy, but breaking into other people’s real life is always, always wrong.It’s like if somebody bumped the deadbolt on her front door and everybody’s response was “Well, of course it’s *wrong* and I disagree, but let’s not put all the blame on this guy — obviously she should have know how easy bumping is and gotten a better lock.” No the hell she should not have, *we* are “computer people” and she is not — just imagine that the same thing happened to your mom. Do you expect your mom to know enough about modern security practices not to answer those password reset questions? I sure don’t.I’m just sick of people acting like this guy isn’t 100% responsible for his own troubles.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45249",
"author": "Kent",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T16:08:43",
"content": "This is similar to Palin dropping here diary, and this so call kid finds it, but the diary has one of those crappy diary locks that are easy to break. Palin the web is a public domain in case you didn’t know. The fact that he did this over the internet is irrelevant. I believe technology scary the ignorant, and I think Palin had it coming for being so careless.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45254",
"author": "Gert",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T16:48:18",
"content": "Lets round this one up.Mccain doesnt know how to use a computer, Palin apperantely doesnt know much from security.And you expect these fools (promoting weapons and censorship, (oh and lets not forget about the whole hypocritic teenage pregnancy))to run your country; keep you secure and safe? and let them act like they rule the world.Ignorant little pests.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45268",
"author": "IT_Dude",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T18:34:41",
"content": "So its ok for the government to look through our personal files (without probable cause) but they get all bitchy when we look at theirs? Sounds a bit hypocritical to me.“Free David”",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45270",
"author": "DreamLordw",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T18:46:40",
"content": "“No the hell she should not have, *we* are “computer people” and she is not — just imagine that the same thing happened to your mom. Do you expect your mom to know enough about modern security practices not to answer those password reset questions? I sure don’t.”Actually my mom does have more secure e-mail AND she isn’t running for VP of the USA… Hell my dead grandmother would make a better VP than that bitch.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45291",
"author": "monster",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T22:19:48",
"content": "what damage did he really do anyway? give out government secrets? all i saw was a couple pics of her hot daughter and her ki- whoops i mean sarah’s kid ;]if it was joe sixpack’s email account this would be a non-issue, he’d just get a slap on the wrist. the only reason he’s going to jail is an overblown case of “he looked at my stuff!” from palin.if she didn’t knowingly and intentionally break the law by using the yahoo account maybe this wouldn’t have happened. i have no sympathy for people when something bad happens to them when they break the law.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45302",
"author": "rune",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T01:26:10",
"content": "No, I don’t want to fucking hear what youy have to say. No, I’ve got my own opinion instead.The lawsuit should be promptly dismissed. Why should there be a difference in hacking Mr Nobodys email and guessing the password for Palins email?I fucking hate you fucking American fuckups. And I’ve even fucking spent a whole fucking year in your country. How many of you have spent a year in some other part of the world?Wake up, smell the flowers, kill yourself.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45306",
"author": "jimmys",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T03:57:31",
"content": "the hackaday guys should pretend to have a hardware failure just to get rid of this thread.how embarrassing.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45308",
"author": "john",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T04:43:50",
"content": "Sorry to have to intrude with a fact or two.Mccain doesn’t use email because he is physically unable to type, due to war wounds.it_dude, if you disapprove of government reading your personal files, why is it ok for some non-government dirtbag with an agenda to do that?From the hackers posted account, he spent significant time researching the answers to the challenge questions. He stated that his intent was malicious. The only reason anyone thinks this is ok is because the victim is a conservative. If this were Obama’s email, there would be much more uproar.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45313",
"author": "pip",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T05:53:13",
"content": "He may have very well ‘guessed’ the password to his high school network, but from what I could gather he most certainly did not ‘guess’ the information required to get into Palin’s Yahoo! account. He used skills.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45317",
"author": "kebertxela",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T06:16:04",
"content": "skills. you stupid script kiddies think looking up her info on wikipedia is skills? WOW… answer a couple of security questions and reset a password. I will say… this retard got everything that was coming to him. I attend the same school as this moron and I SURE wouldn’t call him a hacker. To prove his stupidity… he was “hacking” from his appartment going through a PUBLIC US PROXY. On top of that, he posted on 4chan which linked his email account to the user name. I will say, the proxy is the way to go however, he lives less than 1 block from the most densely populated wifi network in knoxville (the strip). There are AT LEAST 12+ public access points. My favorite “flub” that idiots like this come up with… is going to the extreme of spoofing their mac address, but leaving their hostname the same… not like that is an identifier. No worries of him being smart enough to spoof a mac though… let alone properly hide his IP… or NOT tie himself to his real email…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45320",
"author": "m1d1n1nja",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T07:26:29",
"content": "I find it interesting that palin has of all this a yahoo! account*free david**",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45335",
"author": "Wwhat",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T14:38:29",
"content": "about that: “Sorry to have to intrude with a fact or two.Mccain doesn’t use email because he is physically unable to type, due to war wounds.”Yeah OK, that’s the BS Rove spouted, but look at videos of mccain, he is nimble enough with his fingers, and while he might not be able to do the 10-finger speedtyping he’s is perfectly capable of typing, plus if he wasn’t there are aids to enable the handicapped you know, people who can’t move anything can operate computers and write whole books.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45341",
"author": "Shabadage",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T16:28:37",
"content": "Those of you calling for harsher penalties because his dad is a democrat and Palin herself is a republican need to grow up. That’s not the way the law works. It’s ridiculous that the government is trying to charge him with a felony only because Palin is a VP candidate. If she was just a soccer mom, he’d be slapped with a misdemeanor. In this country, people are supposed to be people; regardless of what their (possible) position is. Don’t free David, but dammit don’t charge him with a felony either. Just another example of double standards which run rampant in this country.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45356",
"author": "john",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T17:20:36",
"content": "Re: “about that: “Sorry to have to intrude with a fact or two.Mccain doesn’t use email because he is physically unable to type, due to war wounds.”Yeah OK, that’s the BS Rove spouted”Except that my source was Mccain himself in a video from a couple of months back. He has aides who keep him up to date with the information coming in via email. He does some email himself, but it is inconvenient for him and thus limited, due to his damaged arms. Sorry to step on your hate parade.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45381",
"author": "the Wizard",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T02:04:19",
"content": "I don’t know if anyone picked up on it, but this Kernell kid is going to UT Knoxville. FYI so did I and my daughter is a freshman this year.So Tennessee may not be able to win an SEC football game but we seem to be turning out a nice crop of young hackers.Cheers",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45436",
"author": "Nitori",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T21:59:19",
"content": "In the US people are supposed to be people it doesn’t matter who the crime was committed against the penalties are the same.He should only get a misdemeanor and nothing more since it was just a web mail account hack.Those who are pushing for harsher penalties just because Palin is a VP candidate are immature and need to grow up.Giving the guy a felony over this is a miscarriage no an abortion of justice.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45437",
"author": "Nitori",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T22:06:34",
"content": "BTW on McCain using the excuse of his war wounds on not being able to send email is BS.I seen people who lost a limb and now have a prosthetic limb still do many of the same things they did before.He may not be able to speed type but I’m sure he can use a mouse and dragon naturally speaking.I seen the disabled use computers even write books.Heck Steven Hawking uses a computer to talk and write books and he can hardly move.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45469",
"author": "jimmys",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T02:58:24",
"content": "“Those of you calling for harsher penalties because his dad is a democrat and Palin herself is a republican need to grow up. That’s not the way the law works. It’s ridiculous that the government is trying to charge him with a felony only because Palin is a VP candidate.”No one has made that claim. My understanding of the indictment is that the reason for the felony charge is that instead of just “hacking” because he was studying internet security, he was motivated by the desire to cause severe emotional distress. His own words were that he wanted to derail the McCain/Palin campaign by publicly embarrassing Palin.Wasn’t that Nixon’s motivation for the Watergate break-in: looking for dirt to derail his political opponents?Anyway, Kernell’s own actions got him busted and his big mouth got him the felony charge.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45532",
"author": "Zundfolge",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T16:24:40",
"content": "What I find frustrating about this case is that most of those that support him only support him because they hate McCain/Palin.Had this guy hacked Obama’s email most of those that support him now would be calling for his execution.Politics infects everything. Bleh.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47442",
"author": "blizzarddemon",
"timestamp": "2008-10-23T20:20:21",
"content": "I wonder if in her conversations if she finally found Russia. XD",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47481",
"author": "Xoomxoom",
"timestamp": "2008-10-24T00:12:01",
"content": "Easy-to-commit crimes shouldn’t be crimes at all.Creating an obvious exploit is like inviting a vampire into your house.They should just force this guy to drink a cup of bittergent for being affiliated with any political party.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47723",
"author": "Hi",
"timestamp": "2008-10-26T02:10:03",
"content": "This whole things seems so typical to me. I am not surprised at all. I have a good feeling it will take the kid 2 years for the trial to go through, and by that time he will just be let off with a misdemeanor and maybe some lean probation and bragging rights.I enjoyed the hacking of Paris Hilton’s t-mobile account much more.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,744.363979
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/09/xkcd-inspires-youtube-feature/
|
XKCD Inspires YouTube Feature
|
Kimberly Lau
|
[
"google hacks",
"Misc Hacks"
] |
[
"audio preview",
"festival",
"xkcd",
"youtube"
] |
Who knew that a silly
comic strip could be so influential
? XKCD’s strip focusing on the
inanity of YouTube comments
inspired someone to actually add the Audio Preview feature to YouTube. It’s provided us with much amusement, especially where one commenter mentions that the “preview of my own post sounded moronic!”
Speech synthesis software is nothing new, of course. While it’s not the most sophisticated software, it’s an invaluable resource to those with disabilities, language learners, and others. This
tutorial on Festival
, a Linux-based text-to-speech software framework, would be a great place to start. You’re just moments away from finding out how stupid email, IM, and IRC sound read aloud.
| 12
| 12
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45153",
"author": "meowN",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T00:58:19",
"content": "This made me very happy.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45154",
"author": "homergonerson",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T01:07:33",
"content": "i noticed that a few days ago, i was wondering who I should send it to. XKCD has no mass-feed, digg sucks, and reddit is becoming more mainstream. never though about had :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45173",
"author": "Brad (halconnen)",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T03:26:11",
"content": "I…. I never knew!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45186",
"author": "sleejay",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T04:43:20",
"content": "gnarly! not only did xkcd start the whole (http://irc.peeron.com/xkcd/map/) thing, thats now even an iphone app, this preview audio on youtube rules!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45211",
"author": "PKM",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T09:55:14",
"content": "It can even pronounce “fandabbybabulous”! It constantly pleases me to see how much influence webcomics can occasionally have.Lets just hope that people actually use it. I wonder how it will cope trying to pronounce “u r a fkin retard bro”?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45214",
"author": "steve",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T10:16:26",
"content": "SWEET!see if it recognizes blag, 1337, pwned, and lots of other gamer speak. it does not know FTW.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45239",
"author": "Túlio F",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T15:42:41",
"content": "Oh wow, first I saw that xkcd comic, then I saw this new button on youtube. But I thought that the comic came after the new button release.How funny things work in the internets.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45243",
"author": "Joe",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T15:45:44",
"content": "Excellent! Worth even more of a lol now.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45295",
"author": "sly",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T00:16:39",
"content": "there is all kinds of greatness flowing here",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45296",
"author": "srilyk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T00:23:42",
"content": "That’s because xkcd rocks. If you haven’t watched the youtube video of Randall Munroe at Google… do so now!He’s not really a terribly polished public speaker, and at times he made me wince… but for the most part it was both incredibly informative and /highly/ entertaining! xkcd FTW!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45297",
"author": "icefox",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T00:30:35",
"content": "I saw this a couple days ago, it cuts off a couple lines in, I don’t know the exact letter number.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45423",
"author": "Monkeyman8",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T17:33:37",
"content": "It can only pronounce the first ten words of a comment though :(. so I don’t get to here how my patronizing of Christians sounds :(",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,744.213412
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/09/buy-an-eee-box-get-a-free-virus/
|
Buy An Eee Box And Get A Free Virus
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"Netbook Hacks",
"News",
"Security Hacks"
] |
[
"Asus",
"eee",
"EEEBOX",
"EeePc",
"virus"
] |
Some of the
Eee Box PCs have been shipped with viruses
on board and ready to go. The virus was sitting on the D: drive, labeled as recycled.exe. As soon as that drive is opened, the virus is unleashed on the other drives and removable media attached. Strangely, Microsoft has come to the rescue as their Malicious Software Removal Tool detects it and removes it. This was only on some models, and apparently mostly in Japan.
Before you denounce ASUS for this oversight keep in mind that they make things that we really want, such as the
touch screen Eee PC promised in 2009
.
[via
Gizmodo
]
| 22
| 22
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45125",
"author": "henk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T20:35:32",
"content": "Not really denouncing Asus, but damn, those guys REALLY need to get their shit together.I’ve been hearing reports about internal documents ending up on driver CD’s and viruses on motherboard install CD’s and whatnot. This is not the first time this has happened.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45127",
"author": "dirk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T20:56:29",
"content": "I love asus, except when one of their products breaks.That was the -worst- customer service experience i’ve ever had.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45133",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T21:39:59",
"content": "yet another reason that autorun is the stupidest idea ever. Turn it off, then use right-click -> open to open drives. Stupid crap.(I use autorun.inf to put an icon on my drives, I wonder if this would overwrite that and give me a big clue if I got this virus.)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45136",
"author": "epicelite",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T21:54:48",
"content": "Move-on-boot will also get rid of it, that program is awesome.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45137",
"author": "Chris",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T22:02:19",
"content": "Just use this disk, fixes all windows problems, virus, malware, the lot, also will make eee box run faster…http://tinyurl.com/2cm3o5",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45138",
"author": "D",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T22:21:15",
"content": "Argh. Chris beat me to it…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45144",
"author": "David",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T23:05:52",
"content": "So who actually provides the software for ASUS. I mean is it some sort of packaged install license from MS, or is it an internal division that format’s the Eee Box?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45145",
"author": "_Matt",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T23:26:15",
"content": "@ chris,I just got my eee 1000h, and with the small screen, this is much better:http://www.ubuntu-eee.comit’s meant for the small screen, but the desktop has the same hardware, so everything would work right away.ps, it does not make it run faster, although it is nice when XP decides to randomly break itself…..again….",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45148",
"author": "Jax184",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T00:04:45",
"content": "I for one don’t really want a touch screen Eee. I thought I sorta did when the Eee first came out and there didn’t seem to be much alternative, but now I have a Fujitsu U810. Smaller, faster than the first Eees, better battery life, a touch screen that flips to turn it into a tablet PC…Okay, this is a bit off topic, but more people who have fallen for the Eee hysteria should look into the Fujitsu.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45151",
"author": "Wwhat",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T00:32:57",
"content": "personally I don’t install software removal tools that identify themselves as malicious :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45172",
"author": "markp1989",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T03:25:48",
"content": "@Jax184 comparing the first eee, and the u810 is an unfair comparison, eee costed £220 and the u810 costs 712, so it should be better",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45185",
"author": "Jan Duarte",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T04:24:06",
"content": "@ everyone…I think the virus myeclass.*.* could be the one inside that PC!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45191",
"author": "amk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T05:24:35",
"content": "i’ll bet if someone took a serious look at how asus employees are being treated, it might explain a few things. there really is no other explanation, the level of incompetence required for this kind of thing to occur over and over again is well, hard to imagine.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45219",
"author": "strider_mt2k",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T12:13:22",
"content": "lol @ chrisGood one!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45227",
"author": "Kaos",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T13:50:56",
"content": "@to allWhat happens as a result of out-sourcing. The right hand does not know what the left hand is doing but both want to market on time to grab attention from investors.@chrisDoes that Ubuntu setup have touchscreen? For max speed, download the full kernel source 2.6.25.5. Next copy the config file in the boot directory into the /usr/src directory pointing to the 2.6.25.5. Rename config file to .config. to a make xconfig and then tell the kernel your exact pc model…disable smp if you running single core. And most inmportant…there is some kind of timer setting that really should be set for 1,000hz. Rebuild kernel and modules. You have speed and power.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45234",
"author": "vbrtrmn",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T14:47:28",
"content": "I don’t know why the hell anyone would want a touch screen PC. I’ve spent the last 10+ years trying to keep people from touching the goddamn screen, why are companies trying to undermine all of that work?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45240",
"author": "Kaos",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T15:44:38",
"content": "@vbrtrmnATT got hit big time with this touchscreen scam. They roughly have ten of thousand of the new HP touchscreen notebooks. The users using them are sales people trying to show client ads before production. All the complaints came from the small screen with the little tiny buttons. Worse of all, they are running Oracle databases which are constantly updating to run on those sorry hard drives. Did I mention they run Vista? Israel Amdocs (spys) won the bid to implement that crap.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45333",
"author": "ecruliana",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T14:14:02",
"content": "you can also use the folder options panel to simply bypass that autorun thing..no double clicking that would call those viruses..",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45408",
"author": "babyhewy",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T11:47:11",
"content": "I have a PC game CD, came out early 90’s that has the Garcia virus on it. It is worth almost $5k USD to collectors. Can you imagine how much a PC preloaded with a virus would be worth in 10 years. I’d say 1/4 million USD, easy. Especially if it’s never taken out of the box, except to be scanned.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47506",
"author": "DJ",
"timestamp": "2008-10-24T06:01:27",
"content": "@ BABYwhats the Garcia virus?and why the hell would someone bye a Virus….hell if you want me to i sell all my virused( assumeing i wont have them once you buy them )XDyay aids!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47507",
"author": "DJ",
"timestamp": "2008-10-24T06:04:58",
"content": "@ BABYwhats the Garcia virus?and why the hell would someone bye a Virus….hell if you want me to i sell all my virused( assumeing i wont have them once you buy them )When i google “what is the Garcia virus ” i get nothing good…. all fake and not really what im looking for… mind explain",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "64068",
"author": "boby",
"timestamp": "2009-02-23T11:30:34",
"content": "i wana fuck your mother……………,",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,744.439143
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/09/wireless-accelerometer-controlled-rgb-led/
|
Wireless Accelerometer Controlled RGB LED
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"classic hacks",
"home entertainment hacks",
"LED Hacks"
] |
[
"Atmel",
"led",
"wii",
"wireless"
] |
[Andlier] sent us this cool little project. He has built a
wireless accelerometer controlled RGB LED lighting system
. Based on what a mouth full that is, it sounds complicated right? The end result looks fairly intuitive. Simply pick up the controller and tilt your hand to change the color of the light.
The controller consists of an Atmel AVR168 microcontroller. He doesn’t specify what transceiver he is using, but if you look in the comments, he notes that he added an antenna to it to extend the range. The part that controls the LED is based off of an Atmel AVR169 microcontroller hooked to some
shiftbright LED
modules.
The range on it is around 20 meters. The transition between colors is very smooth, as you can see in the video below.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M07UJUg7yZo]
| 10
| 10
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45105",
"author": "speedphreak",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T16:33:20",
"content": "Now put it (the controller) in a hamster ball and roll it around. Looks like the controller has to be kept in a certain position to maintain a color. Am I right or wrong there?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45106",
"author": "macegr",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T16:44:19",
"content": "This is a really good example of the Lego-style building approach. So many modules are available to perform various tasks, and something like an Arduino is the perfect way to glue them together. These modules could be rearranged into other formations for a completely different function. If you had a kit of about 50 different functional modules, you’d be able to whip up nearly any complex function in an hour.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45115",
"author": "Andlier",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T20:06:06",
"content": "Guess I forgot to mention the wireless chip vendor. It’s a Nordic Semiconductor RF24L01. Really easy with these modules, and yes, I’ve played alot with Lego too:)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45124",
"author": "Pieter",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T20:35:28",
"content": "sparkfun Wee? Nice work!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45126",
"author": "Eric",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T20:45:03",
"content": "I am less excited about the cookie cutter approach to designing at home. It makes projects a little easier, but it takes away a lot of the fun for me. Usually I like to know I can build and understand my project down to the simplest elements instead of relying on “Product X” from “xyz.com” available for $29.99. Instead of buying my modules, I often build my own that I can reuse or duplicate for other projects.This is pretty cool though, and I don’t mean to detract from your hard work, andlier! Even I would like to try using one of those wireless modules. :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45147",
"author": "Andlier",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T23:35:10",
"content": "Even if you buy modules like I did for this project, you still have to figure out the communication and software part, lots of fun there. I didn’t want to mess with impedance-matched high frequency pcb-design. But I agree it’s more fun to do my own pcb’s and not rely on sparkfun or other suppliers. Unfortunately I don’t have as much time as I would like to play with fun electronic projects.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45149",
"author": "macegr",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T00:15:56",
"content": "I just see it as a natural progression. Electronics hobbyists used to wind their own coils, cut their own crystals, even make their own batteries. Then they took advantage of vacuum tubes with integrated functions such as rectification and amplification. Transistors and ready-made things like coils, capacitors, and resistors became commonly available. And then we have integrated circuits, which combine thousands or millions of discrete components into a ready-to-use functional block. Now look forward another 100 years from now…I would hope hobbyists are not too far behind industry, we won’t be soldering DIPs together with wires. We’ll roll sophisticated functions into elements that can be combined the way we now use integrated circuits, or discrete components. Hobbyists might be gluing complex optical function blocks to a substrate and linking them with lasers or optical fibers.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45198",
"author": "Dosbomber",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T06:15:13",
"content": "I agree with eric to some extent. While everyone will tell you that you’re wasting your time “re-inventing the wheel” when you could buy a module that does a major function of your product, it’s also a good idea to know how to build a “wheel”, and how it works. That being said, the unfortunate side effect of rebuilding that wheel is it often makes development time 10x longer.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45279",
"author": "Carl",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T20:50:58",
"content": "There’s nothing wrong with the cookie cutter approach. It’s just like the copy paste programming approach, which is all you can do at the start.Like I found with copy paste programming when I started 10 years ago, I find Arduino and other ‘off the shelf’ purchases a gateway drug to a deeper understand of ‘whats going on’.Keeping sticking the cookies together and you’ll create or learn something cool Andlier.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "6306275",
"author": "Amir Articles",
"timestamp": "2020-12-26T18:43:28",
"content": "I agree with eric to some extent. While everyone will tell you that you’re wasting your time “re-inventing the wheel” when you could buy a module that does a major function of your product, it’s also a good idea to know how to build a “wheel”, and how it works",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,744.547161
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/08/pelican-case-xbox-360/
|
Pelican Case Xbox 360
|
Eliot
|
[
"home entertainment hacks",
"Xbox Hacks"
] |
[
"ben heck",
"ben heckendorn",
"benheck",
"pelican",
"pelican case",
"xbox",
"xbox 360"
] |
We were surprised
the last time
[Ben Heck] was building a
Xbox 360
laptop, yet here’s another one. Well, it’s not a
laptop
exactly, but an
Xbox 360 built inside of a Pelican case
. After receiving several requests for a similar device for people stationed overseas, he finally decided to try it out. The goal is to get all the components into the case so that the watertight seals are intact. It’s only partially complete right now and he notes that one of the major hurdles will be converting the
DVD
drive to top loading. The light ring and USB ports will probably be moved to the top surface, and the hard drive will be made removable. We look forward to the final writeup since there aren’t many tutorials on working with Pelican cases.
| 13
| 13
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45059",
"author": "mike",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T02:42:37",
"content": "The only other thing it needs is some sealed lead acid batteries and a solar panel with a charge controller so that the dudes over seas can play it in a tent or the back of a truck or anywhere else they might be.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45087",
"author": "strider_mt2k",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T12:38:23",
"content": "Pelican cases are extremely easy to work with as long as you aren’t trying to keep the seals intact!They rock in general.Check out the warranty on ’em.I think they are covered against everything except shark attacks and children under six!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45089",
"author": "backwards",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T12:56:29",
"content": "he is trying to hard to make the DVD top loading.He should just make the whole dvd player similar to top loading.That is, he should spring load the dvd case, so that , one must depress the dvd case, which then pops up allowing the front of the player to be exposed.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45099",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T15:39:22",
"content": "Exactly my thoughts backwards. But why not have it angled permanently? No moving parts.@ Strider, he is keeping the seals. He must be using an adhesive to attach the components.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45109",
"author": "Mick",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T18:24:12",
"content": "hes using industrial strength Velcro to secure things",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45111",
"author": "barry99705",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T19:13:45",
"content": "You can bolt through a pelican case and keep it water tight. Just needs rubber washers on the heads. I built a computer out of a pelican knock off that has rp-tnc wifi connectors on the outside that’s still water resistant. I wouldn’t try to float it, but rain wouldn’t hurt it.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45120",
"author": "Taylor Alexander",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T20:10:58",
"content": "just a heads up, we buy our pelican cases from cases-4-less.com. I’m not affiliated with them in any way, they just have extremely good prices on Pelican Cases – about half the price they are at fry’s if you buy them without the foam (we use custom foam for our products), or still much cheaper if you do get foam. Their website looks kinda sketchy but i can vouch that they are a decent company.-Taylor",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45121",
"author": "Taylor Alexander",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T20:11:49",
"content": "Bah, i fail, there are no dashes in the web address, it’s cases4less.com",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45659",
"author": "xSmurf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T16:35:09",
"content": "I think he wants a perfect seal for the Seals ;)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46089",
"author": "brian",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T01:02:15",
"content": "use a usb converter its made for the ps,gc and the 1st xbox to work on a windows base pc but can be used on 360 as it has two usb ports you can move the box to the side so you can locate the usb ports plus it gives you an extra usb port also get two usb converters and have two extra usb portshttp://www.wweppvshow.comemail me atbricam63863@yahoo.comas i have lots of ideals",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "88703",
"author": "Free Gadget",
"timestamp": "2009-08-22T11:28:13",
"content": "Nice blog adding this to my twitter now",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "88704",
"author": "Free Gadget",
"timestamp": "2009-08-22T11:29:18",
"content": "Thanks for the info… RSS feed added",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "88712",
"author": "Free Gadget",
"timestamp": "2009-08-22T11:40:53",
"content": "Great reading, thank you",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,744.497789
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/08/access-controller-now-shipping-for-ps2ps3pc/
|
Access Controller Now Shipping For PS2/PS3/PC
|
Eliot
|
[
"News",
"Peripherals Hacks",
"Xbox Hacks"
] |
[
"benheck",
"benheckendorn",
"controller",
"game pad",
"pc",
"playstation 3",
"ps2",
"ps3",
"videogame",
"xbox",
"xbox360"
] |
[Ben Heckendorn]’s
Access Controller is now shipping
. The controller is designed to be used with just one hand. It has six openings that the five control modules can be placed in. It’s easy to reconfigure depending on the player or game. While the prototype was built using Xbox 360 controller parts, this newly released unit is available for the PS2, PS3, and PCs. The Xbox 360 version is still being reviewed for final production. [Ben] says that in the coming weeks he’ll post a how-to for building your own modules. There’s always one empty slot and the bus like design should make this fairly simple.
| 10
| 10
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45053",
"author": "fucter",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T01:17:47",
"content": "this is awesomeon a side note… “one handed typers” might enjoy this too… is there a more PC way to suggest people who are masturbating?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45055",
"author": "Waz",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T01:25:44",
"content": "B.Heck is the man. What a great device. One of the hallmarks of good engineering is usability. Good Onya Hecky.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45071",
"author": "error404",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T05:51:22",
"content": "Doesn’t Ben have his own blog…?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45100",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T15:41:59",
"content": "The module pinout should have been included with the documentation in the package.Otherwise a good solid hacking platform. Always nice to see something designed for real need.Yes, but his site is so slow to load I prefer reading it here and being reminded to hop over there.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45116",
"author": "Roshamboe",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T20:08:20",
"content": "No of offense to anybody that has a deficiency but why do u need a one handed controller?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45166",
"author": "Mantech1",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T02:43:51",
"content": "Aside from console gamepads built for a person with two functional hands (with the exception of the Wii but that again depends upon the sort of game your playing) its a different option for the consumer to look at and decide on.Just have to wait and see if this is successful or not.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "53355",
"author": "A. G.",
"timestamp": "2008-12-02T08:30:28",
"content": "I have a paralysed arm and I’m getting one of these for my birthday next week. Can’t wait to play Tekken, FIFA, etc. etc. again!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "58189",
"author": "Self Prostate Massage Orgasm",
"timestamp": "2009-01-07T15:55:25",
"content": "Nice post. That looks like a good controller. Keep up the good work.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "77128",
"author": "Tia",
"timestamp": "2009-06-02T18:36:21",
"content": "There is obviously a lot to know about this. I think you made some good points in Features also.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "82173",
"author": "Kevin",
"timestamp": "2009-07-18T18:26:07",
"content": "I’ve also done a goodSatellite TV For PC Reviewtogether wtih my team, and we have thoroughly tested the system and have provided some good information. Its worth a read",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,744.596729
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/08/hacking-the-radio-controls-in-your-steering-wheel/
|
Hacking The Radio Controls In Your Steering Wheel
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"classic hacks",
"Portable Audio Hacks",
"Transportation Hacks"
] |
[
"car audio",
"dash",
"mp3",
"zune"
] |
[Gabe Graham] sent us this step by step process of
building a dock for his Zune and hacking is steering wheel controls to work with it
. Like many of us, he was not happy with the performance of those little radio transmitters that hook to your mp3 player. He remedied the situation by mounting a dock for his Zune onto the console and patching into his stereo. The sound quality was great, but controlling it was a pain.
He had one button left on his steering wheel that was not needed for anything. He created a custom controller for the Zune that would issue different commands based on how long he held the button on the steering wheel. If the button was held for less than half a second, it would skip tracks, any longer and it would pause. Though he could possibly clean up the look of the LED sticking out of the console, the over all effect is quite well done.
| 9
| 9
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45020",
"author": "twistedsymphony",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T20:56:30",
"content": "awe-man… I was really hoping he had figured out and documented the protocol used to communicate directly to the zune port.He could have just as easily polled the pins on the dock instead the IR transmitter.. it probably would have made for a much cleaner install (not to mention more useful to the Zune community) from the wired version of the remote I can tell you that there are dedicated pins specifically for remote functionality.kudos for a zune hack though… MS got the portable media player right IMO, I only ever bought one because it was $80 on sale and I figured I could hack around with it, ended up liking it so much I just started using it and my ipod just collects dust.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45023",
"author": "draeath",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T21:41:39",
"content": "Personally I like a player with support for real firmware. See rockbox.I have a sansa e200r (v1) and with that firmware, it just kicks the ass off of anything else.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45038",
"author": "Rufus",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T22:12:51",
"content": "Lol. Zune.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45041",
"author": "pwrx",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T22:48:37",
"content": "“Though he could possibly clean up the look of the LED sticking out of the console”I doubt the LED can even be seen through the layers of dirt in that car. A look more consistent with the interior would have been to simply duct tape the Zune to the steering wheel.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45054",
"author": "fucter",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T01:21:00",
"content": "i received some free zunes from club.live, i didnt pay for them, but i actually enjoy using them, wished they synced with linux, but for free – i was a real bargain",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45067",
"author": "pip",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T05:01:13",
"content": "Lol. Zune.Lol. Beats Crapples.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45078",
"author": "twistedsymphony",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T11:11:18",
"content": "draeath, does the sansa and or the rockbox firmware support video and podcast management?those are the two features I use most on my players, I have a SageTV box that automatically converts certain shows for use on the zune and then the zune software knows to sync them whenever I plug in.. same with my pod casts.The two things I don’t like about the zune-lack of support for Linux-doesn’t interface with my car stereo like an iPod does.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45092",
"author": "eigenmeister",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T14:10:45",
"content": "My zune came free from a MS contest. I like it, but unfortunately the zune homebrew community has all but died.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45421",
"author": "derwiskinator",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T17:15:37",
"content": "For those of you who don’t know, many cars these days use the LIN protocol to go from steering wheel controls to either the headunit or to a box that is connected to the cars internal CAN bus. If you try to find a single line that just pulses up and down like on his car, and fail, then you are going to be in for a much more “fun” hack.You will need to get a micro that supports CAN and or LIN, and then set it up to read those busses. Then you can basically watch the busses to see when a button strike causes data on the bus to change.(Your HAYNES or CHILTON’S guides will tell you which wires from the steering wheel are LIN or CAN)Also, the Zune and Sansa et al, are MTP devices, go to MS and search for “MTP documentation” and that will give you the entire protocol for basically every USB media player that isn’t an iPod.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,744.776829
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/08/how-to-build-your-own-gyration-media-center-remote/
|
How To: Build Your Own Gyration Media Center Remote
|
Joey Celis
|
[
"classic hacks",
"home entertainment hacks",
"how-to"
] |
[
"dell",
"gyration",
"M2010",
"remotes"
] |
Movea has just released
a version of
Gyration’s wireless remote control
for
Windows Media Center
computers. Other than the wireless mouse controls that the remote offers, one nice feature of the remote is the ability to control
Windows Media Player
(WMP) while your display is off.
The remote interacts with WMP, by downloading data to be displayed using it’s built in LCD screen. From here you can view songs by album or artist and even access your playlist. Prices for the remote range from $179.99 to $229.99 with an included keyboard.
After a little searching we found that Gyration had made a similar version of the remote for
Dell
that was packaged with the
Dell XPS M2010
Based on this and a thread by [BENZONATE]
on AVS Forum
we put together our own remote using the following parts:
Dell M2010 Premium Remote
Dell RH515 wireless card
Dell Thomson driver
(EXE)
USB Cable
We found our bare remote on
eBay for $19.99
. When we asked [Greg] at Gyration for some help on this project he explained to us that the M2010 remote will only bind (RF Connect) with the Dell RF module due to the way Dell has chosen to write its drivers; the remote will not work with any of their standard RF receivers. If you do buy the remote on eBay be aware that the remote will only work with the RH515 card.
While finding the remote was easy, trying to locate the RH515 was another story. After searching online and calling Dell’s business support staff we were able to locate and purchase the RH515 card for $10.99 including shipping on
Dell’s outlet site
.
Once we received our board we began to strip the wires on the included connector and paired it with our USB cable using the following:
Red/Green to Black
Yellow to Green
White to White
Black to Red
We wrapped the exposed wires in electrical tape, and then installed the Thomson driver on our computer. After plugging the board into an open
USB
slot, Windows quickly recognized the card and following the
M2010 remote’s instruction
for pairing the devices gave us a working gyration remote.
The remote’s basic Media Center functions work like any other remote, the gyration feature allows us to control the cursor as well as perform left and right clicks from the comfort of our couch. The best part is: the remote gives us the ability to select our music using the built in LCD screen.
We did experience some lag while scrolling down the list of songs, but this could have been due to our excessive button smashing. Other than the delay, the remote itself has performed great and all for less than the cost of the Movea remote.
[digg=http://digg.com/mods/Build_a_Gyration_Media_Center_remote]
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| 32
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{
"comment_id": "45015",
"author": "twistedsymphony",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T19:58:07",
"content": "wow… I might just have to grab this, it’s cheap enough… it would be great at parties considering it’s RF I can control it from another room… sweet!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45016",
"author": "Tuckie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T20:11:30",
"content": "does anyone know anything about its support in linux? (lirc/mythtv/xbmc?)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45031",
"author": "tom61",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T22:04:19",
"content": "On the 9th (and currently last page) of the forum post linked,BENZONATE gathers up a fair number of Linux links. Current status seems to be that a portion of the buttons will work under Linux out-of-the-box on some distros, and the rest can be made to work with a bit of effort.Using the LCD under Linux is currently up in the air, but I’d guess that someone will get it working under Linux.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45039",
"author": "robtheslob",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T22:27:52",
"content": "I was trying to order the parts to do this, but it seems dell has caught on and taken the part off there website. Has anyone had any luck with this?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45056",
"author": "Mike",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T01:38:06",
"content": "Yeah the Dell receiver link is long gone? Anyone have a PN or something maybe we can call it in? Definitely an interesting idea, especially for the price.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45058",
"author": "anton",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T02:20:08",
"content": "well at the rate softarcade is selling the dongles ($159.95!!!) its going to be much easier and cheaper just to buy a real gyration.pity.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45062",
"author": "Tecratal",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T03:39:57",
"content": "It appears softarcade is very greedy. They previously had the product for $25 each but raised it to $160. Also dell took it off their site and no longer is selling it. So sadly this is no longer a cheap solution to getting a nice remote for a pc.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45076",
"author": "Duncan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T09:42:00",
"content": "I remember this well, I was one of the first to give it a go after it was worked out how to do it. The LCD is awesome when you dont want to turn on your monitor for connectivity. If you can get the dongle, the remotes were quite cheap to buy on ebay, and there are several suppliers who will still probably do the dongle for about $50. It is the best MCE remote I have used.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45110",
"author": "trinidad2099",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T18:50:14",
"content": "The dongle still seems to be available if you call dell direct for replacement parts, albeit at 14.99 plus tax and s&h instead of the 10.99 flat rate when it was on the site.Defiantly worth it in the end, since even a normal Gyration mouse is over 100 bucks.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45241",
"author": "robtheslob",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T15:45:29",
"content": "dell replacement parts said they are temporarily out of stock.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45372",
"author": "trinidad2099",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T21:02:07",
"content": "@robtheslob: Must be they only stock one at a time or something.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45720",
"author": "Ncomputerm4",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T23:37:16",
"content": "Looks like when I called dell the part is now YY993 and is 14.99+s&h.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45857",
"author": "Me",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T06:10:34",
"content": "I got this remote with my XPS1330, it is VERY handy when hooked up to a TV and browsing basic content. The control of the mouse is much more accurate and easier then I thought it would be. Was much less expensive then the price mentioned in this article and is the exact one pictured. I don’t think it was any more then $50 Canadian MAX, because I wouldn’t have paid more if it was.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46678",
"author": "Tron",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T19:09:53",
"content": "I ordered the YY993 from Dell and got the setup to work immediately on two of my systems. There is some lag when viewing a large media collection on the LCD, however this was when it was plugged into a USB1.1 and at 20 feet away.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "48887",
"author": "Crakavelli",
"timestamp": "2008-11-03T04:43:55",
"content": "I ordered a YY993 and they sent me the entire remote kit (CX071), all for $22 shipped. This kit usually sells for $159 refurb so it is a steal. The receiver was the USB type so no wiring was involved. If anyone is thinking of doing this hack, order the adapter before buying a remote, you might get it for free.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "49168",
"author": "Ben",
"timestamp": "2008-11-05T21:12:08",
"content": "I ordered the yy993 from Dell as well. I was at work when the UPS delivery came, so it is at the appartment office now waiting for me to pick it up. I just checked the invoive and it does list the part as CX071. I’m even more excited to get home and pick it up after reading Crakavelli’s post. I’ll be sure to post here and let everyone know what’s in the box.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "50703",
"author": "silver",
"timestamp": "2008-11-13T20:06:20",
"content": "this is it right?http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Wireless_WiFi/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=YY993",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "51514",
"author": "silver",
"timestamp": "2008-11-19T21:42:04",
"content": "RE: is this right?i ordered 2 and they were just the bare cards … no remote … o well",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "51524",
"author": "Lou",
"timestamp": "2008-11-19T22:37:12",
"content": "I purchased the wireless card from the dell outlet store (part number YY993) and the remote control from eBay. Both arrived today (19-NOV-2008) and it took me less than half an hour to get this thing up and running. This is the best remote control for a computer I have ever used.Thank you for this great, quick and easy hack!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "51798",
"author": "Burns",
"timestamp": "2008-11-21T01:47:53",
"content": "Now if only Logitech would include this in their Harmony Remotes they would be the complete solution.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "51934",
"author": "Snow",
"timestamp": "2008-11-21T22:34:32",
"content": "I purchased both the dongle (yy993, from dell) and the remote from Ebay. I was able to get it set up and it seems like most everything is working fine. However I am getting an error on the remote “Application Unavailable, Launch from icon on system tray.”Can anyone explain this to me and let me know what is the problem, because the remote icon seems to be fine and the remote shows connected so I don’t know what is going on.Overall thanks for this, It looks like it will be awesome once i get the kinks ironed out.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "58079",
"author": "Mathur",
"timestamp": "2009-01-06T14:35:59",
"content": "I have purchased both yy993 and the remote. connected the yy993 to the USB as indicated in this page. Installed the driver (downloaded from the link indicated in this site). Nothing happened. I restarted my mediacenter machine and it says… no operating system found. Everything was fine before installing the driver.I am using Vista ulitmatePlease help…..",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "58153",
"author": "Mathur",
"timestamp": "2009-01-07T02:52:30",
"content": "I am able to make it work finally except the gyration. I can see the play lists on the lcd display, play songs, control the media center.But… the gyration is not working. but the right and the left mouse buttons work fine. Can anyone help me fixing it?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "63435",
"author": "b3nz0n8",
"timestamp": "2009-02-18T04:32:11",
"content": "Thanks Hack A Day (B3t@)~b3nz0n8",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "63436",
"author": "b3nz0n8",
"timestamp": "2009-02-18T04:38:45",
"content": "@ mathur…Feel free to check out the forum:google: m2010 avsforum.comhttp://ww w.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=893705Excellent work Hack A Day (b3t@)- Joey Celis~b3nz0n8",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "77075",
"author": "Jeff",
"timestamp": "2009-06-01T23:09:43",
"content": "If anyone’s interested in the remote and the RH515 card, I have a few sets available.e-mailsmalldog@newbill.comif interested.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "120652",
"author": "Siobhan Clift",
"timestamp": "2010-01-29T18:18:35",
"content": "amazing stuff thanx",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "155876",
"author": "Veronica",
"timestamp": "2010-07-06T20:08:47",
"content": "This is a remote to end all remotes! Like a lot of modern households, mine has switched to a PC based entertainment center. My daughters and I watch hours of videos on Hulu, Netflix and Youtube. With this remote, we don’t have to constantly get up to search. Instead we can search and control the videos from our sofa with the gyration action and even check our FaceBook pages. It also works as a great TV remote so instead of 10 remotes, we only need this one. I have Windows 7 and it has been working consummately. Very easy to install and use. I found a super deal from the Red Planet Trading Co.http://www.redplanettrading.com/Genuine-Dell-Microsoft-CX071-Premium-Gyration-In-Air-Mouse-LCD-Remote",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "840203",
"author": "Zach",
"timestamp": "2012-10-27T20:44:09",
"content": "I tried doing this but now I can’t get this to work. I initially plugged the device into my pc and windows recognized it for a couple of seconds. Then it just says the USB port is drawing too much power.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "996438",
"author": "mac",
"timestamp": "2013-04-23T03:47:08",
"content": "What about desoldering the transmitter from the remote and replacing it with bluetooth so it will work with an android tablet. I’ve been able to get the remotes for 12.99, but not the other part. It would be worth some soldering to get a more universal fix.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "1045187",
"author": "andi",
"timestamp": "2013-08-21T10:22:26",
"content": "where did u get the remote for 13 bucks?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "1827329",
"author": "bleugray",
"timestamp": "2014-09-15T18:48:25",
"content": "Are you saying you connected the Red & Green (board side) wires to the Black (usb side) wire?“Once we received our board we began to strip the wires on the included connector and paired it with our USB cable using the following:Red/Green to BlackYellow to GreenWhite to WhiteBlack to Red”",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "1827340",
"author": "bleugray",
"timestamp": "2014-09-15T18:52:36",
"content": "n/m found it on the AVSForum threadhttp://www.avsforum.com/forum/26-home-theater-computers/893705-dell-m2010-remote.html",
"parent_id": "1827329",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
}
]
}
] | 1,760,377,744.928695
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/07/scammers-introduce-atm-skimmers-with-built-in-sms-notification/
|
ATM Skimmers With SMS
|
Kimberly Lau
|
[
"Misc Hacks",
"News",
"Security Hacks"
] |
[
"atm",
"magstripe",
"scammers",
"scams",
"security",
"skimming"
] |
You may want to be more careful where you put that ATM card. There are now
ATM skimmers with SMS notification
. ATM skimmers are placed over real ATM slots and
the information off the cards as they’re inserted
. The new models will send the skimmed information via SMS notifications to a phone that’s attached to a computer. This solves the problem of scammers needing to retrieve their skimmers without attracting the attention of police. ATM skimmer manufacturers have so far been really successful because of their commitment to security, from the paint they use to cover their skimmers to their exclusive clientele. The manufacturer of this particular model claims that none of their clients who’ve used this new ATM skimmer has been arrested, and they only accept business from “recommended” clients. We think it’s interesting and ironic how these criminals have adapted their security procedures to deal with institutions we wish were more secure.
| 40
| 40
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44931",
"author": "ali Raheem",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T02:23:24",
"content": "HAHAHAHAHA!From the blurb provided by the makers:“The data received by your PC is being coded instantly to prevent it being used and accessed by unwanted persons.”",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44932",
"author": "J",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T02:26:04",
"content": "The dark side catches you with cookies; and keeps you with ATM skimmers.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44937",
"author": "c-man",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T03:24:34",
"content": "This is kinda funny, because my mom just had her debit card info jacked. Someone actually made a fake of her card and used it to purchase about $2000 worth of goodies. lol.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44940",
"author": "twoback",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T03:33:18",
"content": "It seems like an easy fix to this would be to encase the entire ATM in Lexan. Except for the touch screen, and a very small slit just for the card to come in and out. This would prevent anyone from placing a skimmer in the first place. This wouldnt stop people backdooring stuff, but ive only heard about the backdooring going on in terms of portable readers and not full fledged ATMS.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44942",
"author": "Daniel Velazquez",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T03:49:21",
"content": "Why the hell they use their intellect for stealing? They could make something for the good of mankind and make legal money!Is the same with Chinese products, why make a device exactly the same if you can do it different and probably better? (Original has better ads :P)I had my card cloned a week ago, the problem is they got my PIN number because they draw money from an ATM in a totally diferent city. How they got my PIN if it was cloned in a gas station when you don’t put your PIN?? Social hacking involved I believe.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44944",
"author": "Insipid Melon",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T04:02:25",
"content": "I don’t see the special utility of lexan, although admittedly certain design changes could make one of these overlays more obvious. You could just as well do a number of other things, such as make a multitouch display where the order of buttons is randomized with each cycle, or embed inductance sensors.Just as well, people could go inside their bank and make withdrawals from an actual teller.Anyway, the device seems to do rather well defeating the local police, whose strategy is still to try to wait out the thief returning to the device. However, if specialists were to get involved, it would not be too hard to track down the real physical location of the receiving phone and catch the perp. It would be much better for it to send sms to an email account.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44946",
"author": "epicelite",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T04:04:14",
"content": "Spy sappin my ATM!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44951",
"author": "rivetgeek",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T04:26:12",
"content": "The solution here is obvious and simple. Use PKI to encrypt the magstrip data.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44959",
"author": "vw",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T06:15:45",
"content": "Over here in Europe many skimmers are equipped with microcameras so they can track the card owner typing their code. They don’t always use SMS though; some keep their data in a small memory card, others transmit the data via a rf link to the scumbags van parked two blocks away.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44960",
"author": "joelanders",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T06:23:26",
"content": "@rivetgeek regarding the encryption of magstripe data:i don’t think it matters whether or not the baddie can read the info on the magstripe–as long as he can make a bit-for-bit clone of the card, he’s happy (and someone is out of luck).",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44967",
"author": "blueragger",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T08:44:53",
"content": "tweakers should just die",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44968",
"author": "monster",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T09:27:43",
"content": "well, Insipid Melon, i know with verizon phones at least, you can send texts to an email account. just set the address in the “to” field instead of a cell phone number.use tor to read the email and you’re in business, just disable the spam filter =]",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44973",
"author": "Alexander",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T10:56:57",
"content": "I did a little research and learned that these things don’t come easy or cheapyou can buy two for the low price of … $16,000…what a steal! you save $1,000 when buying two.I guess the good news is that the price will lower their prolification, but when they have a potential of stealing 1600 cards info, how much will it take to cause real damage.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44977",
"author": "josh jackson",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T13:42:34",
"content": "where are these photos from and where did you see them listed for 16 grand. These things are absolutely terrible, not sure how anyone could do this",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44981",
"author": "noogies",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T14:13:02",
"content": "Most ATM’s can be made secure from this type of device by modifying the program which drives the stepper motor which controls the card movement mechanism. By drawing the card into the machine smoothly, a parasitic reader can easily record the data on the magnetic stripe. If the card movement mechanism moved the card in a start/stop motion, moving the card only 1/16 inch at a time, with short randomly timed pauses of about 10 to 50ms, it would be impossible to read data from the magnetic stripe using an externally placed reader.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44986",
"author": "Coderer",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T15:02:21",
"content": "@noogies: Look on thedailywtf.com for an article called “the complicator’s gloves”. You’re thinking way, way too hard. Just get all ATMs to use the vertical-swipe type of reader instead of the one where you “dip” the entire card. AFAIK, nobody has figured out how to build an implant to skim from the swipe-type machines. Problem solved!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44992",
"author": "Lieven Blancke",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T15:46:23",
"content": "Solution: migrate the whole system to chip cards (“impossible” or less easy to copy). But then you would have to change the software and the card readers in all the terminals. In Belgium they use debit cards with magnetic stripe and chip combined.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44995",
"author": "loup",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T16:02:29",
"content": "I repaired ATMs for a while, the only place that I would trust and ATM is at a casino. You even look at those ATMs funny and casino security is all over you.Even banks aren’t reliable for watching their ATMs. I had to make a minor upgrade to a bunch of ATMs and at the banks I started by finding the bank manager and letting him know that I would be working on their ATMs, after about a dozen banks I stopped bothering with that cause they didn’t care, I just went straight to the ATM at that point. I wasn’t even wearing a uniform, just street clothes.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44996",
"author": "jweller",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T16:08:21",
"content": "@ monsteryou can do email to SMS with pretty much all of the US carriers. it’s just 10 digit number @ carrierAlltel @message.alltel.comCingular @cingularme.comNextel @messaging.nextel.comSprint @messaging.sprintpcs.comSunCom @tms.suncom.comT-mobile @tmomail.netVoiceStream @voicestream.netVerizon @vtext.comI use this all the time in a bash script to alert me if something is wrong with a server.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44999",
"author": "rasz",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T16:43:31",
"content": "Its a picture set of a hacked together setup to steal peoples pin and magstripe data:http://halbot.haluze.sk/?id=4247with camera and everything, made with cheap phone",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45000",
"author": "Justin Time",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T16:46:17",
"content": "@insipid melon: two thoughtsa) It’s helpful to give your own blog URL correctly.b) Why you hatin’ on skiers? Don’t you know that Black Men Ski?http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/stew_says_black_men_ski.html",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45006",
"author": "Skeat",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T18:17:04",
"content": "Just a though there. If I wanted to be a criminal and read this post I would think twice about even trying to seek this out. As they say to good to be true. All the info you need except how or who to contact is right in the linked article. Almost perfect, too perfect if you ask me. Seems like its a perfect bust opportunity. Cops make a fake product, make it hard to get. So when you seek it out and somehow get the right contact and are told your getting it via some underground bad guy you feel really, really special and wont back out. When you go and pick it up, the blue furry is there waiting. The other part to all of this is I am sure that SMSing your captured CC# isn’t all that new. So this would be something for more like a would-be skimmers I think.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45009",
"author": "groeber",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T18:31:03",
"content": "good luck turning the site into a techie-news blog. there’s already plenty of those, and very few about hardware hacking. time to drop hackaday from my bookmarks. bye",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45010",
"author": "gstar",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T18:40:47",
"content": "go to hell you flippin scammers, i’m sick of all these people coming with all the good stuff only to scamm the hell out of me. I want someone with balls and who want serious business coz i so want the damn skimmers not empty promisses and i’m talkin of big flippin orders",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45013",
"author": "cde",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T19:30:02",
"content": "@ coderer: Swipe style skimmers do exist.http://blog.creditorweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/skimmer.jpghttp://www.ou.edu/oupd/skimmer2004.jpghttp://www.maderatribune.com/content/img/f197030/1006cardskimmer.jpgPeople have been putting them on redbox video rental type machines, so the swipe just looks longer then normal.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45024",
"author": "Morgan Storey",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T21:43:24",
"content": "Even if it is PKI then the data on it can still be cloned as a mag strip can’t do a challenge response. So you just clone the key stored on the card and it is still yours. The lexen cover would kindda work, but you still need to stick your card somewhere and then they just put suction cups on the back of the reader and stick it to the outside of the lexen cover.A screen like old ATM’s had would be better, that only opens when someone comes near, when the screen closes the atm could scan its surface for any anomolies from skimmers to number pad covers.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45028",
"author": "draeath",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T21:47:59",
"content": "@skeat:Whats a blue furry? Is it related to the other furries?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45051",
"author": "Circs",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T01:06:34",
"content": "@groeber: Bye, won’t miss you.@gstar: You fail at forming a coherent thought.@cde: nice find, figured they would exist.Oi, this is a pretty interesting nut to crack.I have to say I very easily could have been had by this sort of trickery and I’m fairly vigilant.However I’m going to ask the obvious question: How come the banks aren’t keeping an eye on this? Let’s say you’re one of the banks with 0% fraud liability, that means the money they stole comes right out of your pocket.Just a thought.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45060",
"author": "jaded",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T02:51:33",
"content": "@circs: In the US, credit cards have a $50 liability (if you follow their rules regarding reporting, etc.) but debit cards offer no such protection. A thief could clean out your bank account with one of these and you would simply be poorer. Some banks will honor a sworn affidavit and repay your money, but they are under no legal obligation to do so. Other countries have other laws regarding limitations, of course. That’s why checks, check-cards, and debit cards are horrible financial instruments, and are worse in the hands of ignorant people.And to everyone who thinks there is an easy technical solution to these problems (stripe encryption, Lexan, vertical swipe readers, chip and stripe, near-field-RF, etc.) you’re unfortunately wrong. There are a large number of security professionals attempting to find ways to stop these people, but none of the effective ways are “backwards compatible” with the people who have to use them. (That’s my polite way of saying too many people are too stupid to learn another way to use a credit card.) Many are too stupid to spot a skimmer glued to a glass plate, especially when that skimmer has a Wells Fargo logo with a “Swipe card here” sticker on it.The problem is credit cards became “easy to use”, and anything that makes them “harder to use” will not be a commercial success. Unfortunately, that ease came without a single thought towards security.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45091",
"author": "gor",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T13:56:43",
"content": "vigilance is the price of freedom from such forms of theft and fraud…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45117",
"author": "Stephen",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T20:09:13",
"content": "First off, I only go to my bank to use my atm card. Ours have a manual reader, push the card into and then pull it out. No place to place a skimmer. A lot of the major banks here are using that method now, as well as gas pump readers. Most of which also have cameras watching everything. Interesting reading though.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45129",
"author": "Chris",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T21:08:09",
"content": "No, the lexan thing would work. If people knew that it had to be a smooth lexan sheet, then none of the superficial skimmers would work, it’s a whole different story if they have access to the internals, and skimmers are the least of your worries. Wait. If you had a skimmer that was an entire lexan sheet…. then the touchpad keypad wouldn’t work. I think that this actually is a solid answer. It won’t start until skimming goes huge, but its good to know there are options.@stephen… not really. There have been skimmers on push-pull machines. All they have to do is have a secondary housing 1/2″ thicker around one spot. And camera’s aren’t all that much of a deterrent to this type of crime (gas station camera’s, atleast. Casino camera’s / eye in the sky can get a clear shot of the face, and you can’t walk into a casino wearing a mask.)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45171",
"author": "spacecoyote",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T03:12:04",
"content": "Fight SMS with SMS. Have your bank SMS you whenever your balance changes (some banks do this already).",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45269",
"author": "Emperor",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T18:38:38",
"content": "In South Africa, the banks have started installing JITTER, which makes it impossible for skimming devices to function properly. It makes the card slot vibrate at different frequencies each time. The vibration casues the card to move forward and backward, confusing the hell out of any skimming device and since JITTER uses random vibrating frequencies each time (and changes it every second, causing different vibrations in the same card), the skimmer is left with absolute crap.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45419",
"author": "spiders88",
"timestamp": "2008-10-12T15:49:16",
"content": "in holland they’ve put a new part over the card-slot, don’t really “know” what it is, but i think its a procsimmity sensor (sorry for bad english), that way a atm simply stops working if anything is in front of the card-slot…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45796",
"author": "jeb",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T17:24:14",
"content": "I like the proximity sensor idea, combine that with a trap door that lets out a horde of feral badgers and you’ve got a win.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45897",
"author": "jonhnathon",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T18:28:04",
"content": "Man that to me is just amazing. I hate that peopl do it but to have a company that helps out criminals Is kinda new to me. But I was wondering where could I get one of those at.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "51292",
"author": "Vengeance is Mine",
"timestamp": "2008-11-18T20:13:18",
"content": "Thieves suck.The murderer who hung on the cross next to Jesus repented and was saved.The thief grumbled, blamed the world, and went to Hell.The answer to these criminals is as follows:Suppress all phone and radio waves within the area so only a land line works. Think Faraday Cage.Build better ATM machines that sense when something touches their face and takes a picture. Then you have the baddy. Also disable the machine with a warning on the screen. I’ve been hacked, push off.Sue the ATM and/or bank for not providing security such as cameras. They don’t mind snapping pics of US. Why not THEM? One the ATM companies whose fault this really is, have to start reimbursing victims for their cheesy product failing to protect the public trust, they will join the fight or perish from lack of it.Good riddance to those who do not fight.A cross awaits you thieves.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "55720",
"author": "daem0nsk33per",
"timestamp": "2008-12-18T08:51:07",
"content": "Hi all, I just want to birng you some news…if you are interested to buy an atm skimmer even wireless just contact me atdaniel.dany3l@yahoo.com",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "56887",
"author": "darkforum",
"timestamp": "2008-12-27T15:47:26",
"content": "Yes, the SMS feature was a wonderfull development in the last 3 years in this business.See www . darkforum . net for detailed photos, schematics, etc of our atm skimmers for sale.Do not imagine that a real vendor is working from a free US email address….",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,744.852081
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https://hackaday.com/2008/10/07/yahoo-employee-accused-of-involvement-with-terrorists/
|
Yahoo! Employee Accused Of Involvement With Terrorists
|
Kimberly Lau
|
[
"News",
"Security Hacks"
] |
[
"muslims",
"politics",
"security",
"terrorism"
] |
[Mohammed Mansoor Asghar Peerbhoy], a software engineer at Yahoo!’s Indian facility, has been
accused of involvement with one of India’s most-wanted terrorist organizations
, the Islamic Mujahideen. According to investigators, [Peerbhoy] wrote and sent emails just before and after terrorist attacks in Delhi, Ahmedabad in Gujarat, and Jaipur in Rajasthan. [Peerbhoy] makes an unlikely suspect; he visited the U.S. on several occasions for work without suspicion, but authorities claim that he was a “mastermind” who hacked into wireless internet sites to send hostile emails. The local community and his family have rallied around [Peerbhoy], calling the arrest an attempt to “defame the Muslim community”. There are also claims that his arrest, and other similar arrests, were made to soothe political pressures and not based on any factual evidence.
[photo:
josemurilo
]
| 15
| 15
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44896",
"author": "monster",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T23:10:58",
"content": "ten bucks says when he “hacked into wireless internet sites to send hostile emails” he really went to starbucks with his laptop and chatted on AIM",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44908",
"author": "acidchild",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T23:35:58",
"content": "Poor guy :(The government will fuck us all!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44912",
"author": "sushi",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T23:56:32",
"content": "that is the definition of sawds….(for those who are wondering, that’s a popular term started by Shaker Heights High School (wiki it)…it means the following:“Sawds” – int., an expression of sympathy and/or pityExample:Al: Dude, I just failed my math test.Bob: Sawds!“Sawdy” – adj., in a pitiable positionExample: You see a dollar bill on the ground, then reach down to pick it up and somebody else picks it up before you (thanks James))",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44913",
"author": "Jon Williams",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T23:58:26",
"content": "I’m always amazed that the arrest of any Muslim is deemed an insult against the entire Muslim community, and yet when they kill each other (or anyone else) there is never a peep out of them….",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44918",
"author": "jimmys",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T00:18:24",
"content": "This guy is lucky he’s just being charged with being part of a group that conspired to murder tourists on vacation. If he would have run a spam email outfit, people would be calling for his head.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44926",
"author": "Jingo",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T01:03:28",
"content": "That he visited the US without suspicion doesn’t really mean anything; two of the September 11th hijackers got their visa clearance six months *after* the attacks.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44928",
"author": "VonSkippy",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T01:37:02",
"content": "Yes, those poor old muslims, after all their worldwide work at eliminating poverty and hunger and illiteracy, their fight for human rights, they vast campaign for equal treatment of women, all the charity work they do, all the worldwide relief efforts they make, it’s a real slap in the face when people just remember them for all the terrorists they spawn and all the terrorist acts they commit/allow/condone – life is just sooooooooooooo unfair.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44930",
"author": "Circs",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T01:52:44",
"content": "@monster: Totally agree, was probably just checking his facebook or whatever.@everyone else: Ethnocentric tendencies went out of style a long time ago. Get your pointy hats out of my melting pot.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44938",
"author": "David Major",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T03:27:14",
"content": "I knew that damn sneaky Yahoo! toolbar was evil…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44953",
"author": "Frank",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T04:37:26",
"content": "Blimey, i thought i was reading a posting fromhttp://littlegreenfootballs.comfor a sec there… had me fooled! :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44964",
"author": "Andrew",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T08:23:49",
"content": "Just a few technicalities – the Islamic Mujahideen is a misnomer, an Islamic person may be seen as a member of a mujahideen group, but the ‘Indian Mujahideen’ is the terrorist organization on the most wanted list in India.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45046",
"author": "Wolvenmoon",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T22:58:19",
"content": "Cry me a river, the indian justice system is crap anyway, he’s screwed no matter what religion he is.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45066",
"author": "pip",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T04:45:27",
"content": "“hacked into wireless internet sites to send hostile emails”Internet sites are wireless now!?!!??!?! A MIRACLE!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45101",
"author": "Wwhat",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T15:46:33",
"content": "Perhaps a bit political for this site but I liked how vonskippy put it all together :)But yeah, indian justice has a not-so-solid reputation it must be said, although it’s a hit and miss thing, sometimes they do a good effort and sometimes they don’t is my impression, I guess it depends on what area you are and who gets involved.(reminds me of a country known as the mexico-of canada ;P)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47490",
"author": "web bruiser",
"timestamp": "2008-10-24T01:14:06",
"content": "a muslim terrorist? sounds too far-fetched to be credible…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,744.988998
|
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https://hackaday.com/2008/10/07/mozilla-labs-to-launch-location-based-browser-plug-in-geode/
|
Geode, Mozilla Labs’ Location-based Browser Plug-in
|
Matthew Murphy
|
[
"downloads hacks",
"gps hacks",
"News"
] |
[
"geode",
"gps",
"location",
"location base",
"mozilla",
"mozilla labs"
] |
Mozilla Labs
has launched yet another new project, this one a
location based plugin for Firefox
. Geode will let users to take advantage of location data embedded within a web page. Like [MG Siegler] at
VentureBeat
, we wondered what the point of a location-based desktop browser was, since most cell phones are now GPS-enabled.
TechCrunch
and CNET’s
Webware
, cite the example of a user who is looking for a place to eat while out of town. Using Geode, his favorite restaurant review site would know automatically to display eating establishments in the locale he is visiting. As
semantic
information permeates more and more of the web, we’re certain that we’ll see many more uses for a tools like Geode. Geode’s uses Skyhook’s Loki technology, which determines position base on what WiFi access points it sees just like the
Eye-Fi
.
| 12
| 12
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44941",
"author": "super, f. Esq.",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T03:48:22",
"content": "Can’t see the use. Yeah if you’re looking for local things, (you already know stuff within blocks of your locale).The whole point of the net is to know what’s beyond. I usually search stuff from Japan, UK, Belgium, England, etc. And I’m not there.While out of town and needing to eat? I doubt you will sit down for 10 minutes for a net-based recommendation.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44966",
"author": "IceBrain",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T08:41:54",
"content": "Yeay privacy risking! I mean, why do you want websites to know exactly where you are, except a dozen times a year? Is it really needed an extension that can fill out a address for you?As for work, that’s plain stupid. If you have internet in your home and work, what’s the probability they will have the same AP essid? It would be much easier/safer to adjust RSS content based on that.Is it really that useful to make us load yet another extension?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44969",
"author": "Lasander",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T09:49:22",
"content": "My favorite resturant review site?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44975",
"author": "marek",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T12:07:23",
"content": "“Is it really that useful to make us load yet another extension?” – No. Who’s forcing you, icebrain?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44978",
"author": "Wes",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T13:56:38",
"content": "“we’re certain that we’ll see many more uses for a tools like Geode.”Can you spot the typo?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45004",
"author": "IceBrain",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T17:33:31",
"content": "“Is it really that useful to make us load yet another extension?” – No. Who’s forcing you, icebrain?I never said the extension should be banned and sent to hell, I’m just saying that I can’t see how can this be really useful to anyone. Which doesn’t mean they shouldn’t have written it if they were in the mood.But can you see yourself using it more than a couple a times per month or even year?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45057",
"author": "aka-44",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T01:53:13",
"content": "First they were watching you, now they’re making you hold the camera.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45065",
"author": "pip",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T04:41:10",
"content": "Oh great. More possibilities for government spying..BTW this article is probably the greatest fail (grammar wise) ever.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45102",
"author": "Wwhat",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T15:49:09",
"content": "stop the damn regionalisation of internet already dammit (and also stop tracking people compulsively pls IT developers, try to develop something positive for a change)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45209",
"author": "James",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T09:10:27",
"content": "Since it’s obvious none of you have actually tried the extension, it asks you how accurate you want the location info to be, or if to send it at all.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45245",
"author": "Wwhat",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T15:50:24",
"content": "It might asks it now, but once they bung it in FF3.3 things might be different.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "77245",
"author": "StrawberryKitty",
"timestamp": "2009-06-04T05:29:46",
"content": "First thing I did was try it out and Firefox crashed >.>",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,745.042357
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https://hackaday.com/2008/10/07/space-elevator-a-real-possibility/
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Space Elevator A Real Possibility
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Kimberly Lau
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"News"
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[
"carbon nanotube",
"nanotube",
"physics",
"science",
"space elevator"
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The
space elevator may be a very real possibility
within our lifetimes. Previously the stuff of science fiction novels, scientists and engineers around the world will continue their
discussion at a conference in Japan
this November. The
space elevator’s
basic design would include a cable that is anchored to the Earth’s surface, and on the other end, tens of thousands of kilometers away, a counterweight for balance. The space elevator could be used to solve many different problems, from nuclear waste disposal to powering homes with solar panels.
The technology driving the development of the space elevator is the
carbon nanotube
. Its lightweight properties and tensile strength, over 180 times stronger than steel cable, make it the ideal cable for the space elevator. Currently there are several logistical problems, which range from designing a carbon nanotube strong enough to support the elevator to finding an ideal site to design and build the elevator, which would require international consensus and input. Several organizations are working on space elevator designs, and NASA is holding a
$4 million Space Elevator Challenge
to encourage designs.
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"comment_id": "44891",
"author": "epicelite",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T22:33:17",
"content": "Can I go to space now?",
"parent_id": null,
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"comment_id": "44892",
"author": "spadefinger",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T22:33:32",
"content": "“and NASA is holding a $4 million Space Elevator Challenge to encourage designs.”Didn’t we just approve some kind of bailout package for around $700 billion?I think a space elevator would be much more useful than a bank bailout.I vote to divert some funding to NASA.",
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"comment_id": "44895",
"author": "Alex ~",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T22:58:49",
"content": "Does this remind anyone else of south park?http://southpark.wikia.com/wiki/A_Ladder_to_Heaven",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "44901",
"author": "Almost_There",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T23:14:30",
"content": "Mark my words… “The Space Elevator will *NEVER* work!” Signed Almost_There 2008/10/07The biggest problem they had was a 20 mph wind flapping a 100 foot cable around during a contest (they almost had to cancel the contest.) What do you think will happen to a cable that is 10’s of thousands of kilometers long? When a Storm hits – You can’t real it in, the counter weight will crash to earth who knows where; you can’t let it go, it cost billions to build and launch.",
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"comment_id": "44902",
"author": "cberkop",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T23:15:01",
"content": "Fountians of Paradise I believe was the title of the book by Arthur C Clarke published in 1979. The main character was Morgan Vannevar or something close to that. The design was very similar using a carbon (diamond) filament and a geostationary satelite above what would now be Sri Lanka.",
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"comment_id": "44905",
"author": "cberkop",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T23:21:14",
"content": "Fountians of Paradise by Arthur C. Clarke Pub 1979This book was about one mans life work to develope a space elevator.A mountain top in a place resembling Sri Lanka connected to a geostationary satelite by a carbon filiment.",
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"comment_id": "44907",
"author": "eric",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T23:28:53",
"content": "And what happens when some space junk, or a defunct satellite, or a plane crashes into the cable and severs it?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "44914",
"author": "map",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T23:58:47",
"content": "http://data4science.net/essays.php?EssayID=850",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
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"comment_id": "763943",
"author": "garym53",
"timestamp": "2012-08-31T00:03:23",
"content": "erm… have you tried that link recently?",
"parent_id": "44914",
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"comment_id": "44915",
"author": "TrashTalker",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T23:59:36",
"content": "Great, a planet-scale garbage chute into space.We used to think that the land was good for garbage disposal – big enough so that no noticeable impact would be felt. Not so any more.We used to think that the sea was good for garbage disposal – big enough so that no noticeable impact would be felt. Not so any more.We used to think that the atmosphere was good for garbage disposal – big enough so that no noticeable impact would be felt. Not so any more.We presently think that developing countries are good for garbage disposal – big (or far away) enough so that no noticeable impact would be felt. Not so any more.Let’s try space. Yeah, there’ll be no consequences for that one. It’s big enough.How many centuries (years?) until such foolishness is evident?",
"parent_id": null,
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"comment_id": "44916",
"author": "nihilocrat",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T00:03:13",
"content": "the likelihood of space junk hitting the cable is ridiculously low, and they can prevent plane collision (well, unintentional collision) by establishing a large no-fly zone around it, perhaps event protected by surface-to-air missiles in case of “emergency”.",
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"comment_id": "44917",
"author": "TheFu",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T00:13:12",
"content": "This is one of those things that the physics says will work, but it is just hard to believe. Yes, there are issues to be resolved. Eventually, we’ll look back on this just like we look back at nuclear energy and powered flight.Placement of the Earth end point would need to be movable near the equator and hopefully far from populations for when (not if) the cable falls to earth.The Red Mars series of books describe many of the issues in some depth AND they are fairly good reads. Two won Hugo Awards.",
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"comment_id": "44920",
"author": "Jehu",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T00:25:37",
"content": "That’s why one of the possible earth end points is in Western Australia. When the average driveway to a cattle station is about 70Km long and the population of sheep outnumbers humans 1000 to 1, it’s the perfect place to put it.",
"parent_id": null,
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"comment_id": "44921",
"author": "Terry",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T00:26:39",
"content": "I don’t think you guys get it, this cable is 180 times the strength of steel, it will be quite fine from all but the worst impacts. Especially since the vast majority of space debris is very tiny, smaller than a golf ball from what I’ve heard.",
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"comment_id": "44923",
"author": "Ryan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T00:35:25",
"content": "almost_there –we are talking about a cable at least a meter in diameter (most likely many times larger), harder than steel, tensioned by millions of tonnes of force (130 GPa = 14 million tons of force in 1 square meter of cable) where weather only effects the bottom 0.0017% of the length. I doubt even a powerful tornado with its funnel at the base could sway it.I have a hunch that whatever contest was held probably didn’t fairly represent the atmospheric effect on the cable – not even close.Also, the fact that the 0.0017% of the cable potentially affected by weather will likely be located along the equatorial doldrums means the chances of seeing a storm or even a breeze for that matter is remote. No pun intended.As far as space junk goes… that is a much bigger threat although it would take a fairly massive asteroid, traveling a decent rate to completely snap the cable. I think the greatest threat to the cable would be the fatigue-wear due to the crawlers (transporters) and a lot of little things hitting it over time.",
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"comment_id": "44925",
"author": "noobixide",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T00:50:16",
"content": "bad idea…. seriously",
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"comment_id": "44927",
"author": "icefox",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T01:34:22",
"content": "I really hope this happens. I’ve been saying this will happen for years. This will make anything we do in space easier. Imagine being able to make Ships and probes for other planets in space so they are no longer restricted to the size-weight limit of our ground based rockets.As for location, I believe it was once said on the science channel that an oil rig moved to the equator would make a good base for something like this. That or a land based base in either Brazil, The republic of Congo, or Indonesia.I say ocean base.",
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"comment_id": "44929",
"author": "Almost_There",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T01:43:58",
"content": ">we are talking about a cable at least a meter in>diameter (most likely many times larger), harder>than steel, tensioned by millions of tonnes of forceSounds like the world’s largest bass guitar string to me.(ain’t no way that a string that is 10,000,000 longer than it is wide with millions of tons of tension on it is going to oscillate!)",
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"comment_id": "44935",
"author": "spinner",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T02:51:05",
"content": "Wouldn’t having objects hanging off the planet and into space cause some sort of slowing down of earth’s rotation?Like a skater spreading out her arms?",
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"comment_id": "44936",
"author": "Greg",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T03:04:20",
"content": "The space shuttle has a special coating on the belly and a special angle of approach to breach the atmosphere. Could we just drag this cable through the atmosphere at the speed of the earth rotating and not worry about the friction? I am not sure exactly how friction effects the whole situation but I am sure that someone here is. The speed of the cable at the terminal end (just before it leaves the atmosphere) would be incredible. Anybody more motivated want to calculate it? Certainly far greater than our fastest aircraft. Maybe we could shape the cable like a bullet? :-)",
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"comment_id": "44950",
"author": "jaded",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T04:08:35",
"content": "jehu,If the cable is to be geosynchronous, the earth end of the cable must be located on the equator. We don’t get to pick sites in Australia or the United States.If the cable is not geosynchronous, then the earth end will float around in an orbit above the planet’s surface, and it must be kept high enough to avoid all mountains. The only access to it would then be via high altitude aircraft or LEO spacecraft (like the shuttles.) This has a couple of interesting properties: accessing the cable would be limited to organizations capable of flying to it, and if it’s high enough it wouldn’t be subject to atmospheric conditions like the jet stream or storms.spinner,If the cable is in a geosynchronous orbit, it still isn’t actually attached to the earth. Like the Dish Network satellites, the cable’s geosynchronous orbit has exactly the same period as the earth’s rotation, so the earth end appears stationary to us. In reality, they would hover it over a designated terminal area located exactly on the equator, and they’d probably have to steer it with jet engines to keep it lined up with the earth terminal in case of winds.",
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"comment_id": "44956",
"author": "RT Wolf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T05:32:22",
"content": "I call vapour-ware. I’ve bee hearing about this thing for many years and Arthur Clarke wrote about it some 40 years ago. I’ll believe it when I see it, in the meanwhile, I’m hoping for more commercial space flights.",
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"comment_id": "44974",
"author": "markps2",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T11:31:07",
"content": "imagine the scaffolding needed to build it. but seriously if this cable existed, how would you put it up? It is too big.That plus “NASA has conducted several experiments with Plasma Motor Generator (PMG) tethers in space. An early experiment used a 500 meter conducting tether. In 1996, NASA conducted an experiment with a 20,000-meter conducting tether. When the tether was fully deployed during this test, the orbiting tether generated a potential of 3,500 volts. This conducting single-line tether was severed after five hours of deployment. It is believed that the failure was caused by an electric arc generated by the conductive tether’s movement through the Earth’s magnetic field.”",
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"comment_id": "44982",
"author": "Ryan Rodd",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T14:28:21",
"content": ">(ain’t no way that a string that is 10,000,000 >longer than it is wide with millions of tons of >tension on it is going to oscillate!)Actually, physicist working on this project predict a small amount of oscillation induced by the Coriolis effect, and the imperfect rotation of the Earth about its axis. From the research I’ve seen, both are these can be accounted for.>I am not sure exactly how friction effects the >whole situation but I am sure that someone here >is. The speed of the cable at the terminal end >(just before it leaves the atmosphere) would be >incredible.You have to imagine this problem from the reference frame of the Earth. If the cable is lowered from a satellite in geosynchronous orbit (which is how its planned), the cable will have zero motion relative to Earth’s surface and atmosphere. The only frictional forces created would be due to relative wind resistance (the wind you feel on your face).>imagine the scaffolding needed to build it. but >seriously if this cable existed, how would you >put it up? It is too big.Is this sarcasm? I can’t tell. That has never been the plan. So far, most science/engineering minds believe the best building strategy is to launch a pair of spools into geosynchronous orbit and then simultaneously extend one cable towards the earth and one out into space so that the center of mass remains in GEO. After that, I’ve heard many strategies in which to continue constructing/reinforcing/strengthening the cable.>20,000-meter conducting tether. When the tether >was fully deployed during this test, the orbiting >tether generated a potential of 3,500 volts. This >conducting single-line tether was severed after >five hours of deployment. It is believed that the >failure was caused by an electric arc generated >by the conductive tether’s movement through the >Earth’s magnetic field.This is very interesting. While I’m positive NASA did not have a tether made of CNT in 1996, I am not sure about the electro conductive properties of the cable they are proposing. A powerful arc could destroy anything. If it is a good conductor, then I am confident that magnetic fields have been accounted for. Time for some more research.…on the other hand, if your hypothesis is that a current is induced by a wire hanging from the ionosphere to the earth due to the earths magnetic fields, that is even more interesting. Can anyone say “free energy?” :)",
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"comment_id": "45001",
"author": "kevin bane",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T16:50:40",
"content": "think of the speed the end most point would be traveling. the center of a record and the outer most edge travel at different speeds.the thing would bend like a fishing pole. Halo 3 anyone..@ryan rodd “free energy?” totally cool!but..what about some sort of turbine that would fall arount the earths orbit… a neo with a twist",
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"comment_id": "764098",
"author": "Rockzo",
"timestamp": "2012-08-31T03:04:16",
"content": "Even though the outside and inside edges travel at a different velocity, they travel at the same number of revolutions per time period. Think about drawing a line on a record and playing it, the line doesn’t bend…from the record’s frame of reference the the outside and inside edges are always synchronized, otherwise a record would twist itself apart.",
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"comment_id": "45003",
"author": "BigD145",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T17:26:41",
"content": "Halo 3? A video game? WTF!!",
"parent_id": null,
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"comment_id": "45005",
"author": "danadamkof",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T18:13:00",
"content": "I just can’t help but think, where will all the raw materials for this come from? Will there be a giant, noticeable chunk of the earth’s crust missing? Are they gonna dig up Australia or something?",
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"comment_id": "45011",
"author": "brsnow",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T18:53:32",
"content": "Well, think about it. If they are going to make it out of carbon nano tubes, they can use anything. The go green people using bio-matter to power cars are already taking advantage of the carbon based-ness of everything on our planet. The only real formidable structure that will have to be built is the anchor facility, and when you think about it, just think about how many huge structures have we already built.",
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"comment_id": "45017",
"author": "barry99705",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T20:12:21",
"content": "@ kevin bane“think of the speed the end most point would be traveling. the center of a record and the outer most edge travel at different speeds.”WTF are you talking about? They are going the same speed. If they weren’t the record would tear itself apart. That’s like saying the top floor of the sears tower is going faster than the lobby.",
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"comment_id": "45018",
"author": "barry99705",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T20:18:05",
"content": "@ spinner“Wouldn’t having objects hanging off the planet and into space cause some sort of slowing down of earth’s rotation?Like a skater spreading out her arms?”not enough mass to cause any noticeable change. technically there shouldn’t be any weight pushing down on the planet at all. it’s going to be the same as if you were spinning around holding a rope. centripetal force will keep it straight, the counter balance mass out on the other end will counter gravity to keep the tether “floating”.",
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"comment_id": "45019",
"author": "k_aud_polymath",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T20:47:09",
"content": "Well, since the cable will be in geosynchronous orbit and not being drug through the atmosphere like the NASA experiment the charge being generated by wind friction should be minimal. Less than that of a helicopter rotor in dense ocean air (which can still knock the poop out of you).In Alastair Reynolds’ book Chasm City the space elevator is one long string of grown diamond, which we all know is carbon just arranged into a crystal.As for the anchor location on earth, they will have to pick some place with little or no geologic activity. Even a small oscillation at one end can propagate to disastrous proportions if not checked quickly. Since the cable would be “hanging” from its space anchor by way of centripetal force generated by gravity a central pacific location is probably best.Getting the thing up is going to be the real engineering problem. If they do decided on an ocean location then they can break the sea water up into hydrogen and use ridiculously large balloon clusters. No one has to ride the thing up so if one goes boom, the cable falls in the water and no one burns to death. Lower the other end from space and your good to go.",
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"comment_id": "45045",
"author": "Wolvenmoon",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T22:53:11",
"content": "Not a good idea. A significantly sized and anchored cable could possibly effect earth’s orbit, you want to talk about global warming, start screwing with our position relative to the sun.Also, PRIME target for attack, and whichever country had it would rapidly gain a huge economical advantage.Why not, instead of ejecting the nuclear waste, find a way to directly convert radiation into electricity? Seems like it’d be much more practical, and not likely used by the stupid and the greedy.Darn environmentalists. “Hey, let’s stop progress and instead of a small boo-boo that requires a few years to fix, COMPLETELY screw everyone over when an alien planet gets hit by garbage, gets pissed, and invades us!”",
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"comment_id": "45050",
"author": "Slagr",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T23:36:14",
"content": "for everyone saying “it won’t work,” don’t you think NASA took into account the WIND? they know what they are doing.",
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"comment_id": "45061",
"author": "jaded",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T03:11:27",
"content": "@Spinner & @Barry & @k_aud: The cable would not be “anchored” to the earth. It’s not like a rock tied to the end of a string. It’s just a very long, straight string in orbit around the earth, rotating at the same speed we are, held in place by the earth’s gravitational field. It floats in space exactly the same way any other satellite floats, except it’s a lot longer.As far as making it, it has to be produced in space and lowered to earth. It cannot be pushed up from earth. You can do it in two ways: you can create an elevator-rope-factory and place it in the geosynchronous orbit over where the earth’s terminal will be. Start ejecting rope in the direction of earth, and simultaneously start ejecting the same amount of rope in the opposite direction away from earth (as a counterweight). The other way is to start farther away from earth and find an asteroid that has as much mass as the counterweight end of the rope will need. Start ejecting rope, and then rocket the whole thing into its geosynchronous orbit. Harder to do, but it may be easier or cheaper to make only half as much rope.To anybody who thinks it’ll be traveling fast, that’s only relative when viewed from outside the earth. From the earth’s point of view, we will see a stationary rod, like a psychotically tall radio tower. Look at a satellite dish mounted on a house: the satellite 22,000 km away is moving awfully fast when viewed from the moon, but the dish here on earth doesn’t move at all to track it. The cable is the exact same thing, it’s a satellite, only the satellite is very very long and skinny.",
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"comment_id": "45063",
"author": "jaded",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T03:54:25",
"content": "@markps2: the 20km tether that NASA experimented with was made out of Spectra line — kite string. And the Young Engineers Satellite (YES2) deployed 32km of .5mm Dyneema (a chemically similar material) for their record-setting tether experiment. The stuff is really strong, (two lines can drag my big carcass across a plowed field) but .5mm is very thin, and I’ve never flown more than 100m of it. I can’t really imagine how fragile 31,700m of it would be.The space cable would be made of a meters-thick-bundle of carbon nanotubes. Crazy strong stuff.A terrorist could likely only attack the last few km of it (they could fly a plane into the cable, but only in the atmosphere.) It’s much harder to fly a rocket to attack the middle of the cable. A plane crash likely wouldn’t sever the cable, but let’s just say it does. So 10km of cable falls to the earth. Big deal. The factory in orbit just spits out another 10km, and spits out an appropriate offsetting amount of counterweight cable, then uses rockets to manoeuver the orbiting cable back into position over its terminal. Only those people unfortunate enough to be in a car in the bottom 10km would feel the pain, as would anyone the falling cable fragment landed on. The rest of the cable would remain undamaged.",
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"comment_id": "45064",
"author": "kevin bane",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T03:55:13",
"content": "@ barry99705http://zapatopi.net/labs/geriatric_migration.htmlread this. and indeed the top of the tower and the lobby are traveling at diff speeds.As a record spins on the player, an object placed near its edge will travel at a faster speed than an object placed nearer to its center. …http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=center+of+a+record+travel+at+different+speeds+as+out+edge&spell=1btw, your pretty smart ;p",
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"comment_id": "45097",
"author": "icefox",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T14:54:07",
"content": "To go along with what jaded is saying about terrorists, Its likely that something this expensive will have one of the most powerful defense systems ever used. I mean, do you really think anything larger than a small bird will be able to come within 75 miles without being identified and if necessary, shot down?As for it slowing down the earth’s rotation, consider what the earth weighs and what this would weigh. Unless it was high enough to risk colliding with the moon, it shouldn’t have a noticeable effect on the earth.To add to that, the cable won’t be tight enough to hold the station down because the cable would drag it out of orbit",
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"comment_id": "45103",
"author": "Wwhat",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T15:53:04",
"content": "You might as well hold a faster-than-light engine challenge and have a more feasible scenario for people to play with.",
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"comment_id": "45123",
"author": "offlinehacker",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T20:23:47",
"content": "Dear NASA,I have just figured out how to go to space without rocket engine. I’ve started building my ladder to space(like in south park). Don’t worry it’s a great idea. I just need lots of some kind of cable(UTP would be great).Thanks in advance.Comment:Idiots,Isn’t space shuttle kind of an elevator to the space. What’s the point of having space in a tube. Why don’t they just thow the rope from the space(oh yeah, if you have tube, the equation E=MxGxH doesn’t exist, you need less energy or what) and lift space shuttle with it(joking).",
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"comment_id": "45135",
"author": "icefox",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T21:46:49",
"content": "You people do realize that as convenient shuttles are, they are unsafe and very expensive right? They take too much fuel just to get into a low earth orbit. An orbital elevator may seem a bit extreme if you are just thinking about it like the ISS or a port to launch satellites, but consider how much easier it will become to go to the moon, mars, or anything else. More complex probes and ships can be built and launched from space.I think that once one has been built here, we can move to mars and the asteroid belt. We use materials from the belt to make one over mars and begin colonizing.",
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"comment_id": "45146",
"author": "Almost_There",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T23:29:51",
"content": "If my calculations are correct, a trebuchet with a 270.3 mile long boom and a 979.3 million ton counterweight should just barely get 300 pounds (a 150 pound human in a 150 pound space suit, or a small satellite) to reach escape Velocity.It could be built rather inexpensively with parts bought on E-Bay (mostly the shipping costs for the counterweight.)",
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},
{
"comment_id": "45179",
"author": "Mr. McFeely",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T03:30:38",
"content": "4 Mil won’t even buy you the tail of a boeing 747 (total cost of boeing 747 = 216 Mil). Human beings are too shortsighted for this kind of achievement, no matter how benificial it would be to mankind. Nobody is willing to take the risks, financial or otherwise, that are necessary for the success of a project of this magnitude. Hadron took forever, it took a small eternity for man to get to the moon (assuming that actually happened). If people are expecting an endeavor like this to succeed the first time… on 4 million dollars, then they would see much more benifit, paying me 2 Mil to kiss the fattest part of my black ass.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45181",
"author": "Mr. McFeely",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T03:43:35",
"content": "Imagine though…reducing the per-pound cost to send things into space so drastically, that mankind could finally get out into the solar system…We could build solar plants above the clouds…We could build factories that make things that are impossible to make in a high gravity environment like that on the earth’s surface…. we could build more elevators at less cost than the first.. using the first.. we could build and assemble telescopes, using modern technology, that could see everything that’s out there waiting for us….We could stop squabbling amongst ourselves for the resources on this planet and devote our time to exploring the infinite resources that surround us just beyond this wonderful blue and green prison that has entrapped us since that fateful day when stinking bits of slime first crawled from the sea and shouted to the cold stars, “I am man.”",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45363",
"author": "k_aud_polymath",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T18:48:35",
"content": "I know that it won’t be physically anchored to the earth. Considering plate tectonics its just a bad idea. Again that’s why a lot of people advocate an ocean placed facility some where on the equator. I used the term “anchor” loosely to mean the earth end. I guess in the case of a space elevator the anchor is in space and the terminus in on earth.And to all those that say it can’t be done, well the same thing was said about manned flight. Besides the shuttle is over 30 years old and is a prototype every time it flies because of the sheer number of modifications made between flights. Not to mention it costs 10k just to send up one pound of cargo.As for the terrorists, well, nothing risked nothing gained. Also, I think the security will be a bit tighter than at airports. I mean have you been to a shuttle launch?!? They’ve got gunships flying around and inspecting anyone who even looks remotely suspicious.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45598",
"author": "spinner",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T03:19:43",
"content": "@barry99705 & @jadedIf there is “not enough mass” or “it’s not anchored…” why then the need for a counterweight?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46135",
"author": "jaded",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T06:04:46",
"content": "@spinnerGeostationary orbits are about 22,000 miles from earth — that’s just a fact of the mass of the earth and the length of a day. Every single geostationary satellite, from the DirecTV constellation to the Telstars and Echostars, is 22,000 miles from earth.It’s important to note that the 22,000 mile distance is to the “Center of Gravity” (CG) of the satellite, not just to the nearest edge.So the cable is just another satellite in a geostationary orbit. That means that the CG of the cable must be 22,000 miles up, too. With a traditional satellite, they’re only about 50 feet long, so the CG is right there with the rest of the satellite, and we don’t think about it much. The cable, however, has to be long enough to reach the ground, which is 22,000 miles away. That’s a heavy satellite. And if the cable was only 22,000 miles long, it’s center of gravity would be only 11,000 miles up — nowhere near the altitude required to stay in a geostationary orbit.Something must be offsetting the mass of all that earthbound cable to keep the CG 22,000 miles up. Either you have an identical length and mass of cable reaching out further into space (that’s 44,000 total miles of cable), or you have a giant counterweight somewhere beyond 22,000 miles away. The cable won’t “stay put” on the earth end unless its CG remains in the precise geostationary orbit.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46136",
"author": "jaded",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T06:07:17",
"content": "Oops, 27,000 miles, not 22,000. My mistake, sorry.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46157",
"author": "spinner",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T08:14:35",
"content": "Ooh! My mistake!One assumes a “counterweight” to be on the “other side” or in this case, I thought the “other side” of earth.So, to have an elevator going up and down to earth, one needs a counterweight going up further into space?Now, you really need extra cable!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "48188",
"author": "Rivetgeek",
"timestamp": "2008-10-30T00:09:06",
"content": "@spinnerThink of it like this[ ] <–counterweight||{ } <- hub/’rope’ factory (also cg) in geosync orbit||||| <–cable|||||O <- Earth(probably not to scale)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "48273",
"author": "Hivemind",
"timestamp": "2008-10-30T11:08:53",
"content": "Actually the cable falling wouldn’t be at all dangerous, because of the incredible materials needed to build it, the cable would weigh the same as a sheet of paper for the same area, so it would just float down to earth.There are a load of problems with it though, space junk IS a very large problem, even tiny flecks of paint colliding at such high speeds can have massive consequences. Another is radiation, parts of the cable would need to be heavily shielded to prevent them breaking down from a variety of effects.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "54501",
"author": "pyman",
"timestamp": "2008-12-10T06:49:29",
"content": "One thing I don’t understand about the concept is how do you just drop the cable from GEO orbit down to the surface? The only way I know how is to use a rocket the burn retrograde and decrease orbital energy. This will lower your PeA, but it would take a hell of a rocket to decrease Ecc to 1. Even at that the cable would be half way wrapped around the Earth by the time in hits the atmosphere, right? Also, the logistics of burning retrograde from GEO while towing a cable with you sounds insane. So, what is the tonnage payload capability of these elevators per run?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,745.197234
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/07/prevent-drunk-emails-with-the-mail-goggles-feature/
|
Prevent Drunken Emails With Mail Goggles
|
Kimberly Lau
|
[
"google hacks",
"Lifehacks"
] |
[
"drinking",
"drunk",
"drunk dialing",
"email",
"Gmail",
"google",
"mail goggles"
] |
Google introduced a new Labs feature named
Mail Goggles
. If you turn it on, on late night weekends, the feature will ask you to perform some math problems before you can send an email. We’re not sure how widespread a problem drunk emailing is, but maybe the delay will allow you to sober up and realize when you’re about to CC your entire company on a rant about your boss, or your adventures with the cute guy or girl in the office. It’s enabled for late nights on the weekends, but once you’ve turned it on, you can adjust the time in the General settings.
| 19
| 19
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44888",
"author": "spadefinger",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T22:28:10",
"content": "it does nothing for those of us who drink on no ones schedule but our own. and only a novice drinker can’t do basic math when inebriated. <> “for lightweights only” <>",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44889",
"author": "Simon",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T22:29:58",
"content": "I think this is a great idea! Though I would not use time to decide when to question the sender.Why not, for example, look for keywords in the email? This would of course require allowing google access to emails but it would only be machine reading it, as I think it does anyway (to serve adds etc.) This way, it could question the sender if they repeatedly use angry or emotional words, as well as if they are sending to multiple recipients. Speaking of which, the user could select which users (e.g. Groups) should raise questions before sending (formal recipients e.g. the boss) and which should not (friends).Analyzing both the words used in the email, and who the recipient(s) are/is, this could be an extremely useful feature, and could save a lot of embarrassment!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44903",
"author": "paul",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T23:20:26",
"content": "simon, why stop there!? if you’re going to profile email, you may as well make it “smart” with the ability to generate emails for you based upon the aggregate information of the recipient, mutual calenders, and “to-do” lists.once you have a reasonable data pool, you can make a fortune off targeted advertising and match-making technology for finding suitable mates. From there you can breed a more intelligent species based upon past aggregate mail goggle scores, matching low scorers with infertile partners (determined by their search history researching artificial insemination and adoption programs.)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44906",
"author": "Adam",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T23:23:48",
"content": "If I was using this I think I would be smart enough, when drunk, to go into the options and disable it just so i could send the email. It would be easier than trying to figure out some math problems in the time given, that is assuming I was completely wasted.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44911",
"author": "amk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T23:55:44",
"content": "hmm sparkfun sell a cheap BAC sensor that might be used to prevent surfing under the influence. in fact i see a very nice practical joke developing here…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44919",
"author": "hi!",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T00:24:34",
"content": "maybe this could be on a steering wheel to prevent drunk drivers",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44922",
"author": "Jason",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T00:31:25",
"content": "I’m an engineer student… this doesn’t prevent anything.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44934",
"author": "J",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T02:28:44",
"content": "Just put a check box that says “drunk” at the bottom and drop it in the comedy folder if checked.That only works if you’re honest when you’re drunk though.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44943",
"author": "bigk101",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T03:57:46",
"content": "Well slow me down ! Finally , a way to curb office embarrassment ! Thank you very much !",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44961",
"author": "drunken programmer",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T07:42:44",
"content": "I have friends who could not answer simple algebra problems stone cold sober…I wonder what Hawkins questions would look like:Prove the 4 color problemProve Fermat’s last theoremSimplify Remmans conjecture.…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44965",
"author": "EE-student",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T08:38:01",
"content": "lol, take *that* a step further: When you want to turn it on, it makes you take an IQ test. That way google knows whether to make you solve some simple math like 3+5 or find the next 10million-digit prime number.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45008",
"author": "Skeat",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T18:26:05",
"content": "I think I would just be smart enough to bust out my iPhone and email via gmail or use the calculator on it. It wouldn’t stop me. Not that I have this problem.@ee-student: good call@hi: It’s just like a key to a drunk driver. It’ll only slow them down.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45047",
"author": "Wolvenmoon",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T23:01:59",
"content": "“Find the value of X, arrange variables alphabetically”3x+2e+b-r",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45108",
"author": "adam b",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T17:33:36",
"content": "does anyone else do math better when drunk?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "59276",
"author": "hmong guy",
"timestamp": "2009-01-15T01:28:43",
"content": "im hmong i can do math in my dreamz this wont help at all.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "60741",
"author": "chris",
"timestamp": "2009-01-26T01:52:30",
"content": "completely stupid, and such an insult to label all gmail users as people who drink. not everyone drinks, morons.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "70274",
"author": "Mudclopsz",
"timestamp": "2009-04-12T20:28:08",
"content": "I agree, this is an interesting “tool”, but like spadefinger said this would only really be effective towards lightweights and female drinkers would tend to C.U.I. (Compute Under the Influence.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "76871",
"author": "john brightman",
"timestamp": "2009-05-31T19:59:27",
"content": "HI looks very interesting! bookmarked your blog. john brightman",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "112535",
"author": "Bobin Sampson",
"timestamp": "2009-12-20T04:59:39",
"content": "What about me? I shoot heroin into my eyeballs. No way I could do math unless someone is reading to me.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,745.105931
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/07/install-gps-in-your-dell-mini-9/
|
Install GPS In Your Dell Mini 9
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"computer hacks",
"gps hacks",
"handhelds hacks",
"Netbook Hacks"
] |
[
"dell mini",
"dellmini",
"EeePc",
"gps",
"portable",
"ultra portable"
] |
[acabtp] has already started
hacking on his Dell Mini 9
. He wanted to add
GPS
functionality, but didn’t want a dongle or anything external. After ordering the smallest GPS unit he could find, he found a place to wire it in internally. The end result had no bearing on the external looks of the computer. I wonder if he used the
modification guide dell released
?
Marketed as direct competition for the EEEPC, we’ll probably start seeing a lot more hacks for these.
We’ve already seen
the EEEPC taken hacked more than we ever expected.
[thanks strider_mt2k]
| 14
| 14
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44885",
"author": "Cris Abbott",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T21:50:21",
"content": "Sweet… I’ve been wanting to do something like this with my TP x61 tablet ever since i got it… found the perfect space where the intel speed boost chip is, now i just have to make the custom board",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44887",
"author": "Alex ~",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T22:14:47",
"content": "He did use the guide from dell, it says so on the 5th line.Good hack though, saved me from having to find a small and good gps unit.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44976",
"author": "strider_mt2k",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T12:37:29",
"content": "I knew that the unused mini pci-e connector would have a USB port in it,(thanks to the Eee Pc folks and their ground breaking work!) but what I didn’t know was where to tap +5volts and ground!I’ve already stripped down a laptop USB hub for installation into my mini 9.That should serve as a way to support future internal mods, but hiding the nano receiver from my mouse will do for now! :)Fantastic work man!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44998",
"author": "awdark",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T16:40:46",
"content": "Is there any like premade mini-pcie cards with like a 3.3v to 5v step up and maybe a USB hub with solder pads for convenience?My laptop has one extra connector and it would be nice to take advantage of it",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45002",
"author": "strider_mt2k",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T17:16:58",
"content": "awdard,that would be awesome, but that would also be catering to modders, which is unlikely to happen anytime soon.not to mention the fact that they’d charge top dollar for it because it appeals to such a narrow niche of a market.for now we must bend these machines to our will the old fashioned way.besides, stripping these laptop USB hubs and devices down and wiring them directly makes them smaller and more flexible in their placement within a netbook or laptop than a pre-made solution ever would.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45037",
"author": "S",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T22:12:35",
"content": "you should just solder a usb hub to the pci-e’s usb pins and take power where appropriate for your needs.you can then still use the pci-e connector for anything, as long as it does not use the usb pinsmuch like i installed my touchscreen controller using the usb pins off my SSD drive’s pci-e connector.both run perfectly together.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45554",
"author": "DELLChrisM",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T21:29:50",
"content": "Doing this hardware hack will void any Inspiron 910 (Mini 9) warranty you have with Dell.DELL-Chris MDell Community Desktop Liaison",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46371",
"author": "TandemFixation",
"timestamp": "2008-10-19T02:29:19",
"content": "For those of you that are actually using SkyTraq GpsView Software and are having problems, they should be releasing a patched version next monday.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "57012",
"author": "Ehud Gavron",
"timestamp": "2008-12-28T19:25:44",
"content": "Note: The Dell Mini 9 GPS hack does not work. The case prevents the unit from receiving the satellite signals. Removing the unit or opening the case makes it work again. This is a cool hack, except for the part where it doesn’t work.We tested this with two different Skytraq units (same as the hack) and two different Mini 9s. The results were identical: works on external USB. Works with case open. Fails to find a solitary satellite with case closed.Ehud",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "60287",
"author": "Scott Collier",
"timestamp": "2009-01-22T02:17:14",
"content": "Ehud Gavron is correct. I installed this hack on my mini 9 but while the gps was perfect externally it will not function inside. The NEMEA sentences appear correct but it will not accuire a single satellite.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "93370",
"author": "strider_mt2k",
"timestamp": "2009-09-11T13:32:12",
"content": "Shut up, Dell. We know.This is a hack site, mom.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "111568",
"author": "J Eiler",
"timestamp": "2009-12-13T14:47:35",
"content": "Thanks to Acabtp for the original post and a great mod. To you haters it does work as he said it would. I am running Windows XP with MS streets and trips and it is perfect. I also ran Roadnav on it briefly but maps were sketchy. This added even more utility to an already great product. My only advice is there are several settings tweeks on the gps and mapping software that werent mentioned and took some time to figure out. Serial to usb emulator and baud rates are often a problem match between this gps and some gps software. Satellite based recievers don’t work indoors – not supposed to… and it wasnt stated it would work with the lid closed – who would want it to anyway? Try the Team MRB power isolator if you want to switch it on and off and save battery. To the Dell rep… I bought it to hack it not for the warranty. Enjoy!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "112564",
"author": "Garmin 255w GPS",
"timestamp": "2009-12-20T15:13:17",
"content": "I feel so good when I read helpful articles like this on the internet.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "132384",
"author": "darkdude",
"timestamp": "2010-03-28T09:02:51",
"content": "It won’t work on 99%. It was the same on almost every EEE mod I heard about. This GPS device is not suitable for work inside your laptop. I did this mod on my… Samsung Q1U UMPC and I was successful, but I had to cut a hole its case. The fix I get is still a bit crappy, but it’s enough for car navigation. This GPS dongle won’t acquire signal from any satellite if its antenna is covered by plastic case of your computer. If you want this mod working get ready to cut a square hole in your precious laptop to let the antenna feel some fresh air :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,745.418704
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/07/inexpensive-powerful-router-based-robot/
|
Inexpensive Powerful Router Based Robot
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"classic hacks",
"Robots Hacks"
] |
[
"robot",
"telemetry",
"wifi",
"wrt54g"
] |
[Andrey Mikhalchuk] Has posted some great instructions on
how to build an inexpensive router based robot
. Starting with a Linksys WRT54GL, he takes us through the process of disassembling and modifying it to directly control servos. He has put together a custom version of
OpenWRT Linux
that you can download from his site. After testing to make sure everything is functional, he goes through a quick and dirty chassis build. As you can see from the picture above, there are lot of household items thrown in there such as rubber bands and zip ties. After adding a camera mounted on two servos for x y movement, he fine tunes it and lets it go.
This project looks fairly simple, cheap, and fun. It may look familiar as it is very similar to our
Wifi Robot
post from August.
[thanks Matt]
| 10
| 10
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44863",
"author": "mike",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T18:41:03",
"content": "His site appears to be loading slow, so if anybody’s got a mirror that would be cool.Just looking at the pic above, I wonder what kind of traction the bot gets on tile floor. It looks like it has grooves cut that would grip carpet good with the cd wheels, but it seems like it still might have a hard time on hard floor.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44868",
"author": "Coderer",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T19:12:36",
"content": "Put a rubber band around the CDs, boom — problem solved. Instant tires, cost 2c each.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44869",
"author": "dok",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T19:14:53",
"content": "Google cache sorta caught it.http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:YF_a2dhg0ysJ:andrey.mikhalchuk.com/2008/02/23/how-to-build-an-inexpensive-yet-powerful-robot-how-to-turn-your-router-into-a-routerbot.html+http://andrey.mikhalchuk.com/2008/02/23/how-to-build-an-inexpensive-yet-powerful-robot-how-to-turn-your-router-into-a-routerbot.html&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44870",
"author": "jimtobias",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T19:16:13",
"content": "i’m waiting for a robot that’s controlled by one kind of router, and powered by the other kind.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44871",
"author": "Mick",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T19:23:45",
"content": "his sites been hack a dayed!! its now down",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44884",
"author": "rasz",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T21:48:11",
"content": "wireless camera? they also work at 2.4GHz, baaad ideabettr mod Asus router with USB build in and add USB camera",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44886",
"author": "andrew",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T22:04:59",
"content": "the star wars soundtrack needs to go…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44893",
"author": "gm",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T22:39:11",
"content": "Use the Asus WL-500G instead:a) It runs the same OpenWRT Linuxb) It has a parallel port on the back for easy motor controlc) It has a USB socket on the back, and can run a webcamd) It has mini-PCI for the wireless card so you can swap something better inande) It costs about the same.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44954",
"author": "A.",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T04:44:17",
"content": "Nice robot… Now you can build some case for him ;-)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "111686",
"author": "Chicago Furnace Repair",
"timestamp": "2009-12-14T18:25:50",
"content": "The stars wars music is the bomb! Love it!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,745.36746
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/06/boxee-on-the-apple-tv/
|
Boxee On The Apple TV
|
Eliot
|
[
"home entertainment hacks",
"Mac Hacks",
"Xbox Hacks"
] |
[
"alpha",
"apple",
"apple tv",
"atv",
"boxee",
"gpu",
"patchstick",
"usb",
"xbmc"
] |
[blip.tv ?posts_id=1333256&dest=-1]
Boxee
, the social
XBMC
, is now easy to
install on your Apple TV
. We first covered Boxee in June when the
alpha was released
. It’s great to see how much the project has advanced to this point. To install on the
Apple TV
, you first download a USB “patchstick” creator. The program puts a
mac
partition on the drive and copies over the necessary files. You reboot the Apple TV with the stick installed and it patches in both Boxee and XBMC. When you restart the the device it will have two new menu items and the rest of the system will be intact. [Dave Mathews]
shows the entire process
in the video above. He notes that they’re currently not taking advantage of the GPU, so 1080p is a little too much for the system.
| 7
| 7
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44740",
"author": "Rick Bodey",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T03:52:52",
"content": "Wow I need an inviteboxeeinvite AT whizkid.endjunk.comThx everyone",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44793",
"author": "Tophat",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T11:09:21",
"content": "wow. thats pretty cool, but that guy is not.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44840",
"author": "pip",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T15:53:06",
"content": "His room is dusty.Apple needs to be eaten by a worm, a big huge worm.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44860",
"author": "truth",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T18:24:18",
"content": "apple tv = junk",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44865",
"author": "aud",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T19:04:54",
"content": "Picture looks like a stoner with a joint",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45088",
"author": "strider_mt2k",
"timestamp": "2008-10-09T12:46:55",
"content": "it sure does!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "52436",
"author": "Jason",
"timestamp": "2008-11-27T00:59:53",
"content": "Please send me an invite I have everything installed I just need the login. Thnx",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,745.46235
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/06/quantum-cryptography-in-band-attack/
|
Quantum Cryptography In-band Attack
|
Eliot
|
[
"News",
"Security Hacks"
] |
[
"makarov",
"photon",
"qkd",
"quantum",
"quantum cryptography",
"quantum mechanics",
"vadim makarov"
] |
Quantum cryptography
is an emerging field, but low install base hasn’t kept researchers from exploring attacks against it. It’s an attractive technology because an attacker sniffing the key exchange changes the quantum state of the photons involved. All eavesdroppers can be detected because of this fundamental principal of quantum mechanics.
We’ve seen theoretical side-channel attacks on the hardware being used, but had yet to see an in-band attack until now. [
Vadim Makarov
] from the University of Science and Technology in Trondheim has
done exactly that
(
Internet Archive
). Quantum key distribution systems are designed to cope with noise and [Makarov] has taken advantage of this. The attack works by firing a bright flash of light at all the detectors in the system. This raises the amount of light necessary for a reading to register. The attacker then sends the photon they want detected, which has enough energy to be read by the intended detector, but not enough for the others. Since it doesn’t clear the threshold, the detectors don’t throw any exceptions. The attacker could sniff the entire key and replay it undetected.
This is a very interesting attack since it’s legitimate eavesdropping of the key. It will probably be mitigated using better monitoring of power fluctuations at the detectors.
[via I)ruid]
| 10
| 10
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44718",
"author": "therian",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T01:41:45",
"content": "I lost my photon, I send it and it newer returned back :(",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44738",
"author": "MRE",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T03:47:01",
"content": "funny thing.. Just the other day I was watching a program on Discovery channel about hackers and they mentioned quantum cryptography. the scientist/techie being interviewed about it made a grand statement about how it could not be hacked, since the by observing the photon, it would be altered.hehehhe.. soooo funny how many times someone has made such a statement, only to have it proven wrong by the march of progress/hackers.no one will ever need more than 256k of ram.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44739",
"author": "Circs",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T03:49:23",
"content": "Ingenious. I’m very impressed.I’ll admit that like most people my experience with this tech is non-existent, however I think I see a few other ways to attack along this vector.The idea of this tech becoming widespread freaks me out and makes me excited all at the same time. Think DRM on your internet connection.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44756",
"author": "Phil",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T07:00:10",
"content": "Just a slight correction to the article. It’s called The University of _Trondheim_.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44776",
"author": "maneuver",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T08:54:18",
"content": "It’s the university in TRONDHEIM, NORWAY. Not trodheim…Just a typo I guess, but I’m mentioning it so you can fix it…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44813",
"author": "Hacker Forums",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T13:07:09",
"content": "I remember when the authors of PGP said their encryption couldn’t be hacked but someone found a way to do it. Granted it’s ubber hard, but it could be done.And I agree, no one needs more than 256k of ram! :-)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44826",
"author": "ragnar",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T14:25:55",
"content": "Not the technology got hacked (Heisenberg is still ruling) but an obviously weak implementation of it. Cudos to the hacker!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44867",
"author": "Eliot Phillips",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T19:12:29",
"content": "@phil @maneuver fixed. Thank you.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44879",
"author": "Niklas Ulvinge",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T20:42:56",
"content": "@ragnarWill it be possible to make an implementation that is uncrackable?Something tells me that Heisenberg’s law makes it impossible to do…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44993",
"author": "ragnar",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T15:47:04",
"content": "It would be uncrackable if you could use only one photon at a time. At the moment you have to use a pack of photons, because (useable) detectors aren’t sensitive enough to just recogonise one photon. In addition, they use the quantum encryption just for key exchange, the actual data is encrypted with e.g. AES and the like, for speed reasons. That might be a problem in future, as it adds possible attacks (as does every additional step).",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,745.564764
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/06/use-a-psp-as-an-extended-display/
|
Use A PSP As An Extended Display
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"classic hacks",
"handhelds hacks",
"Playstation Hacks",
"PSP Hacks"
] |
[
"extra display",
"psp"
] |
Follow along with this project and you could
use your PSP as a display
for your computer. The software, available for download on the site, gives you a 960×544 display. The data is compressed, sent to the
PSP
, then decompressed for display. Though that sounds clunky, the video after the break shows it working pretty smoothly with some
Winamp
visualization. Only 32 bit Windows XP or older is supported currently.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqX-8ckC6J4]
[thanks carlos]
| 20
| 20
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44668",
"author": "Ryan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T21:43:55",
"content": "Wow! I guess my age old PSP has a use…well if I wasn’t using 64bit vista it would have a use..",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44680",
"author": "John",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T22:47:51",
"content": "damn false hope some one needs to make it work with vistai have wanted this but im running vista",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44694",
"author": "arthur92710",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T23:38:27",
"content": "Hum, thats pretty cool. Now if you could get it to show stuff like pc stats(temps, fan speed, ect), torrent info, and stuff like that, it would be awesome.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44699",
"author": "Sparrowhawk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T23:58:16",
"content": "So it follows the mouse? Is there a way to make it behave like a separate logical screen, like the modded PSOne LCD? (link below) I would so love to dock it below my monitor to display temps, IM’s, etc.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44722",
"author": "anusbleeder",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T01:57:47",
"content": "could be useful for a carputer",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44724",
"author": "lostboykev",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T02:06:22",
"content": "It works! Man this is awesome!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44729",
"author": "tom61",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T02:22:54",
"content": "@arthur92710: You could do most of that by just dragging Motherboard Monitor or other app to it.@Sparrowhawk: The last part of the video shows it being used this way(scaled to fit at least), take a closer look at the annotations that pop up during the video.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44804",
"author": "pcairic",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T12:18:34",
"content": "Reminds me of synergy",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44827",
"author": "landogimps",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T14:27:21",
"content": "sweet. I can now add a rear-view mirror to my racing games :p",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44841",
"author": "Coderer",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T15:55:19",
"content": "Well, if it’s for Vista, somebody could write a SideShow client for it. As I understand it, the actual API you need to implement is pretty simple… of course, you’d need the library underneath to draw the widgets, but that could probably be in LUA…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44957",
"author": "SOOPERGOOMAN187",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T05:44:11",
"content": "I’ve been using this as a dedicated separate screen so that I can chat on msn/irc and still surf, check mail and watch porn, it’s a great homebrew app. but I just wish I could have multiple instances running as I have 4 psps. I love this app and will spread it around to the rest of the community. It’s like pvnc but with usb. Very Nice!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45007",
"author": "danadamkof",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T18:17:46",
"content": "Reminds me of a tiny MaxiVista! (linked in website) Maxivista lets you use a laptop (or any computer, really) as an extended display over LAN. This is really cool though.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45246",
"author": "TXX",
"timestamp": "2008-10-10T15:54:05",
"content": "Hmm that is pretty damn nice!it is deffenetly usefull for stats and such, but seeing i already got a G15 for that, i might want it for something els.But i would also like a Linux version.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "69334",
"author": "gbw88",
"timestamp": "2009-04-05T16:47:01",
"content": "I know its kinda been a while on this one, but I actually found out how to get an extended display using PSPdisp on vista…It actually just involved using a VGA dummy adapter to fool the second port on my video card into thinking there was a display there. Set the resolution and have the PSPdisp software mirror the “nonexistant” display, and there ya go. Total workaround for the lack of a vista driver.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "77553",
"author": "BaerXIII",
"timestamp": "2009-06-08T00:40:52",
"content": "Sorry to re-open this old thread again. I’m running Windows 7 and an NVidia 8200gm card using the latest drivers (185.1.??) and it works fine I just can’t shrink it down. Other than that it works great and it’s fun to fool around with.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "538719",
"author": "Anonymous",
"timestamp": "2011-12-18T16:59:44",
"content": "Yay 2011!!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "2595378",
"author": "Anonymous",
"timestamp": "2015-06-05T20:30:42",
"content": "Yay 2015!!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "3197656",
"author": "Get wrecjed",
"timestamp": "2016-09-14T04:56:00",
"content": "2k16 for the win!!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "3368560",
"author": "Garth Ramirez",
"timestamp": "2017-01-18T02:39:04",
"content": "Yay 2017!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "6373774",
"author": "Covid-19",
"timestamp": "2021-08-20T11:05:34",
"content": "2021, OMG",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,745.514705
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/06/parts-microsd-memory-card-holders/
|
Parts: MicroSD Memory Card Holders
|
Ian
|
[
"News",
"Parts"
] |
[
"card connector",
"card holder",
"electronics",
"microsd",
"monday parts",
"parts",
"sd card"
] |
SD cards add cheap persistent memory to your project, but the holder takes a lot of board space. A smaller option is the
microSD
flash format. MicroSD cards are compatible with regular SD cards, and most come with a free adapter. We looked at four holders for our
mini web server
. Which should you choose? Read about our experience below.
Here’s a breakdown of the microSD card holders illustrated above:
Alps
SCHA1B0100
$1.27 – Can you see pins through the holes in the first holder? They ‘re hard to see, and almost inaccessible. We didn’t find this holder very useful for prototyping.
JAE
ST6S008V4AR1500
$1.46 – This is another model with pins located at the front, but these are further forward for easier access. It’s still going to be a pain to solder, avoid if possible.
SparkFun
PRT-00127
$3.95 – Finally, a holder with pins at the back. This is a fairly easy-to-solder part, but it’s not ideal. The soldering tabs are very small and slightly recessed under the shield. It’s also the most expensive microSD holder we’ve seen. SparkFun has a
Cadsoft Eagle
footprint for this part in
their library
. We think Molex
538-502702-0891
($3.58) is probably very similar. We used this holder with the mini web server.
Alps
SCHA2B0300
– $1.27 – The long pins along both sides of this holder are easy to solder. The holder is reversed, meaning the card inserts upside-down. Reversed holders seem weird on an all surface mount board, but they fit nicely in through-hole designs. There’s no Eagle footprint yet, but we’ll send an SCHA2B0300 to the first person who
makes one
; here’s the
datasheet
(pdf).
Check out our previous
parts
posts:
0.1uF decoupling capacitors
, the
LM317 adjustable regulator
, and
tactile switches
.
| 23
| 20
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44650",
"author": "Matthew",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T19:38:22",
"content": "Does it have to be Cadsoft Eagle? I’ve used this part before and have the footprint for ExpressPCB.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44652",
"author": "beastmaster",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T20:01:05",
"content": "coincidently, i already had this part created. i was looking into options when making the webserver pcb.http://beastmasterelectronics.com/eagle/lib/alps-microsd.lbr",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44656",
"author": "Ian Lesnet",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T20:18:46",
"content": "@beastmaster – thanks. I sent you an e-mail.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44662",
"author": "Brad",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T21:04:47",
"content": "primer for those interested in writing to SD cards:http://www.arduino.cc/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1206874649/8",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44794",
"author": "Wwhat",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T11:11:56",
"content": "@brad and allAll those arduino projects, and so hard to get the arduino, they have a ‘local’ reseller here but the shipping is like 40 bucks, which is substantially more than the product and seems insane frankly.Reason I tell you this: Count your blessings :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44802",
"author": "strider_mt2k",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T12:01:42",
"content": "This is a stretch, but if you buddy up to your local GPS or cell phone retailer, you might be able to get a hold of some dummy models of old GPS or phones.These dummy models often contain actual usb connectors, switches, and yes, even sd card connectors, all of which can be de-soldered and used in your projects.I work at a radio shack and have scavenged some interesting stuff out of dummy models, sometimes even entire failed circuit boards loaded with SMD parts!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44877",
"author": "jproach",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T20:31:08",
"content": "wwhat: you realize that you can just buy an atmega168 (or similar), 232 to TTL adapter, crystal, and that’s basically an “arduino”?I’d throw in a breadboard as well.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44882",
"author": "Dan Fekete",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T21:02:55",
"content": "Thanks for the info… This is a great series, keep ’em coming!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44958",
"author": "WestfW",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T06:08:47",
"content": "Intermediate between large SD cards and annoying-to-deal-with micro-SD is “mini-SD.” I picked up some cheap mini-SD cards from an eBay dealer, and found them pretty easy to deal with (see the web site.) MicroSD is a convenient card format, as you can get adapters up to either mini-sd or full-sized-SD cards. (as a card format, miniSD suffers from not being popular enough…)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45026",
"author": "jacques",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T21:45:24",
"content": "jproach, i fully agree , an arduino is just a nice name for ATmega on board with a",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45027",
"author": "jamy",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T21:47:10",
"content": "jproach, i fully agree , an arduino is just a nice name for “ATmega-on-a-board-with-a-crystal-and-other-stuff-you-do-not-need”",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45048",
"author": "Karthik",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T23:21:40",
"content": "I really do not like microSD. They are expensive and come in lower capacity. I recently replaced the RS-MMC in n770 with SD card (after hacking the cover).",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "120183",
"author": "RIchard",
"timestamp": "2010-01-27T19:04:04",
"content": "I forgot my password, so i tried to format it, but it was still asking for the password",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "194205",
"author": "steven heintz",
"timestamp": "2010-10-09T23:56:34",
"content": "Beastmaster’s site is downdoes anyone have a link to the alps-microsd.lbr file mentioned above?Thanks",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "199993",
"author": "Giz",
"timestamp": "2010-10-20T16:33:48",
"content": "http://netload.in/datei7GPBPr7M8w/SCHA2B300.lbr.htm",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "422014",
"author": "Chas",
"timestamp": "2011-07-24T02:40:57",
"content": "End of Life: Scheduled for obsolescence and will be discontinued by the supplier.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "1014186",
"author": "jt-lancer",
"timestamp": "2013-06-09T05:02:57",
"content": "The Yamaichi PJS008-2003-0 could work for prototyping.",
"parent_id": "422014",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
}
]
},
{
"comment_id": "2088061",
"author": "Ryan",
"timestamp": "2014-11-05T00:37:04",
"content": "It looks like the replacement is the SCHA5B0200. I’ve drawn the part in eagle and ordered a board with it. Will post link when I know it works.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "2421292",
"author": "Meini",
"timestamp": "2015-02-07T17:31:20",
"content": "Did you ever get around to test your eagle part? If so could you share it?",
"parent_id": "2088061",
"depth": 2,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "2421743",
"author": "Ryan",
"timestamp": "2015-02-07T22:39:19",
"content": "Since it’s an upside down SD card holder, it’s a little more intuitive if you mount it on the bottom of your board.",
"parent_id": "2421292",
"depth": 3,
"replies": []
}
]
}
]
},
{
"comment_id": "2421738",
"author": "Ryan",
"timestamp": "2015-02-07T22:37:19",
"content": "Yes, works greathttps://bitbucket.org/ryan_neve/eagle-cad-libraries.gitIt’s in SCHA5B0200.lib",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "2421809",
"author": "meh.esot.eric.wazhung",
"timestamp": "2015-02-07T23:27:15",
"content": "I dig this “Parts:” thing… Could be very handy. Maybe a wiki?Looking through Digikey’s great and all, but it takes quite a bit of time to determine things like you’re pointing out: pins are *under* the housing, no fun to prototype with.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "3464762",
"author": "Blecky",
"timestamp": "2017-03-21T07:15:40",
"content": "The Sparkfun PRT-00127 is similar to the Molex 47352-1001. The chassis pads are slightly off (they still fit over them though with a slight offset, but the pins line up and it’s a pretty good replacement.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,745.63464
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/06/killer-zombie-drone-is-awesome-and-recycled/
|
“Killer Zombie Drone” Is Awesome And Recycled
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"News",
"Robots Hacks"
] |
[
"drone",
"military",
"radio controlled",
"telemetry",
"uav"
] |
Usually, when someone mentions military drones, we think of something much smaller and less intimidating than this monster. This is an Airforce
Phantom II, retrofitted to be a computer controlled killing machine
. Able to carry 18,000 pounds of stuff that goes boom, a single computer can control up to 6 of these in formation.
Sounds scary doesn’t it? Actually, though these are capable of being offensive, they are mainly used for target practice. These are decommissioned units that have been fixed up and modified to be radio controlled.
[via
BotJunkie
]
| 16
| 16
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44642",
"author": "Dave",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T18:45:19",
"content": "This is not new. I worked on QF4’s in the 70’s at the Naval Missile Center at Point Mugu, CA.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44644",
"author": "cde",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T19:05:11",
"content": "Mainly used for target practice? Sounds like G1 Cartoon Seekers :PAll they need is a f-15 or f-22 G1 colors and that be pimp.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44646",
"author": "sybaek",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T19:20:34",
"content": "I’ve seen these things. They’re out at China Lake Naval Weapons Station in Ridgecrest, CA. They do the flights and shoot downs at the range. It’s crazy stuff to watch. THere’s a good video out there of a f4 being shot down at the range with an AIM-9X on youtube. My dad used to work on the test-kits for these missles.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3h1YV6Wz4U",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44651",
"author": "Kyle",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T19:52:13",
"content": "Thats an expensive target!!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44653",
"author": "servant",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T20:13:07",
"content": "Sounds like they would make GOOD cruise missile equivalents. Just a little more bulky to transport.I’d just rather some ‘Skynet’ knockoff doesn’t get their paws on ’em.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44654",
"author": "servant",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T20:15:25",
"content": "BTW, are they expensive given that we are otherwise just paying to store them? This will allow a ‘final use’ and remove them from storage and that expense, plus we don’t need to buy yet another drone for the same purpose. To bad that playing ‘e-games’ doesn’t do the same for they real flight crews, but it doesn’t. Until we can replace the experience of really shooting something out of the sky, I guess we need ‘real drones’ to take their place.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44667",
"author": "Man On Fire",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T21:32:22",
"content": "kyle: not really, it’s more recycling. we would otherwise be paying to put them into mothballs (longterm storage) or recycling them (expensive, because of the classified nature of some of the hardware). so really you’re just re-using them for a purpose that you’d need to buy something for anyhow.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44670",
"author": "Cross",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T21:45:34",
"content": "And for the obvious follow-up question: what frequencies are they using for flight control ? Any guesses on the protocol ? ;)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44691",
"author": "icefox",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T23:35:55",
"content": "Target practice? So does this mean these are essentially big expensive toys now? I’m not saying that’s a problem, I’m just saying…we could maybe use them to patrol somewhere.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44692",
"author": "Circs",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T23:36:32",
"content": "@dave: Them being remotely controlled by a computer is… facepalm.jpgFor those who don’t get it…“These are decommissioned units that have been fixed up and modified to be radio controlled.”These are still potent military weapons that can’t simply be gotten rid of. I mean for crying out loud it’ll do mach 2.2 and carry over 8 tons of ordinance. So why not hit them with some missiles?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44709",
"author": "mat",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T00:51:25",
"content": "I would also like to point out that we have an absolute ass load of old F4’s laying around in the bone yard. And as far as target practice, its not really for the pilots as much as it is about test our new or perhaps even old missiles. Real combat is a bad time to find your brand new $100,000 Pidgin Buster 9000 heat/radar/radiation/gravity signature seeking missile is a piece of garbage. (to my knowledge know such missile exists)…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44749",
"author": "BigD145",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T05:07:45",
"content": "my step dad has been replaced. I wonder what he’d think if his f4 was part of this.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44818",
"author": "zombie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T13:20:39",
"content": "what a waste. then again military blows millions like its chump change",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44825",
"author": "dsthunder",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T14:20:37",
"content": "btw the 9 tonnes of explosives are fore the det pack, the failsafe self destruct. just incase anything goes haywire.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45040",
"author": "j9",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T22:44:21",
"content": "Actually, most QF-x drones are reused many times. Deliberate misses, inert missile warheads, things like that…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "72640",
"author": "Death Dealer",
"timestamp": "2009-05-04T18:18:30",
"content": "@ZombieAll of the jets being used in these test are vietnam era aircraft that are well beyond their useful life limits (not economical to maintain), but I am sure you will continue to talk out of your ass about things you know nothing about.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,745.697818
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/05/avr-attiny25-usb-hit-counter/
|
AVR ATtiny25 USB Hit Counter
|
Jason Rollette
|
[
"classic hacks",
"Misc Hacks"
] |
[
"ATtiny25",
"MAX7219",
"multiple 7-segment display",
"USB hit counter",
"USB on AVR"
] |
[Bob] has a
USB page hit counter
that uses an ATtiny25 to run a
MAX7219
which drives eight 7-segment displays. It is easy to implement
USB on an AVR
using just firmware, eliminating the need for any USB to RS232 conversion. The host software is written in Delphi and sits in the Windows tray. The code examples seem simple enough to expand upon into your own display programs.
| 6
| 6
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44530",
"author": "...",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T04:55:38",
"content": "I wonder what that display looks like now that he is on HAD…In any case, that is a nice project. Simple, clean. Although I would have rather seen it done with a 24 pin part and the displays multiplexed in software to reduce the pin count and eliminate the external power supply. You would just need a current limiting resistor for each display and maybe transistor for each segment if you want a really bright display.Even short of that a 4 of 5 digit one that fit in a 3.5″ floppy disk bay to display a few temperatures or disk utilization or something would be pretty sweet–and very cheep, sub $10 range.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44542",
"author": "thomascpp",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T07:13:12",
"content": "I think the MAX7219 is needed to reduce memory space required and to reduce flicker caused by multiplexing that might be a problem if the AVR has to handle both USB interfacing and driving the display (power might be a problem too).",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44614",
"author": "macegr",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T15:21:54",
"content": "thomascpp is correct, if the AVR was doing the multiplexing it might not be able to handle the software USB implementation. The most I’ve been able to tack on top of AVR-USB is I2C comms.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44627",
"author": "atomriot",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T17:37:09",
"content": "it seems to me that this would only be a good situation for very slow sites. busy sites seem like they would get read/write crossover and possibly not work. Why not make a web service interface to this instead of it writing to a file? that way you could queue up messages and not have to worry as much about cross talk.this is something that would still be fun to implement though",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44657",
"author": "doctor",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T20:33:29",
"content": "@atomriot: with reading just a number its really hard to run into problems with crossover, but from reading the site it sounds like any method of hit counting can be easily interfaced with the hit counter, just make a url available that returns a number of hits, whats behind it doesn’t really matter…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "630724",
"author": "etherfeed",
"timestamp": "2012-04-16T17:26:37",
"content": "I have just finished a similar project, but I can also display data from Google Analytics (Pageviews unique visitors)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,745.743233
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/05/sanguino-atmega644p-board/
|
Sanguino ATmega644P Board
|
Jason Rollette
|
[
"Arduino Hacks",
"Misc Hacks",
"News"
] |
[
"arduino",
"ATmega644P",
"Atmel",
"rapid prototyping",
"reprap",
"Sanguino"
] |
The
RepRap project
, which is a printer that can make components using
rapid prototyping technology
, and it is designed so that it can eventually self replicate. Has released a new
breakout board for the Sanguino
that provides access to all the pins as screw terminals. The Sanguino is an Arduino compatible board based on the ATmega644P chip. You can populate the full board with all the components and have a fully functional single board. You could populate only the screw terminals and plug your Sanguino, and use it as a breakout board as well. The
board design
is released on
Google Code
.
| 23
| 23
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44467",
"author": "amk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T22:57:01",
"content": "So I searched google for Sanguino, figuring it was something I should learn about. First result? This post. There’s not a whole lot of info out there, can anyone recommend a source?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44473",
"author": "D",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T23:23:51",
"content": "http://sanguino.cc/",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44478",
"author": "zach",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T23:32:58",
"content": "@amk from my understanding, its just a more powerful version of the arduino, powered by an atmega644p. I have no idea what made them chose “san” as a prefix, maybe they have no imagination…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44483",
"author": "Rick",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T23:49:01",
"content": "Want.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44487",
"author": "Zach Hoeken",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T00:25:07",
"content": "Ooh a hater! woot!On the topic of the name:sanguine -adjective1. cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident: a sanguine disposition; sanguine expectations.2. blood-red; red.sanguino -noun1. a fun microcontroller board inspired by the awesome Arduino project2. a red colored microcontroller board based on the ATmega644P3. italian – I’m bleeding! (ed. -oops. thanks for the heads up, google translate! )and i thought it was rather clever… oh well.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44488",
"author": "dax",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T00:31:49",
"content": "The sanguino isn’t anything new, but this screw-terminal board is. Neato idea to add some flexibility to the end user.What’s with the colour photograph on hackaday?! This isn’t a worth article of colour. Sheesh.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44494",
"author": "epicelite",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T01:04:54",
"content": "“self replicate”WAT?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44507",
"author": "therian",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T02:34:24",
"content": "oh nooo, self replicating boards will take over the world",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44520",
"author": "Jubes",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T03:34:44",
"content": "check it out at the homesite:http://sanguino.cc/",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44601",
"author": "Stormrider",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T12:38:11",
"content": "First I’ve seen of the Sanguino…and hell, I want one. I just ordered a replacement Freeduino, since my last one kind of vanished. Hmmm…might have to pick up one of these next payday.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44638",
"author": "Taniwha",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T18:21:06",
"content": "Looks so tight – I’m using the 644 in a board at the moment – the TQFP socket is easily solderable",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44639",
"author": "taniwha",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T18:26:38",
"content": "err – I mean the “TQFP package is easily solderable”",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44708",
"author": "5h",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T00:40:02",
"content": "If one isn’t interested in Arduino sketches and all, can ICSP or JTAG be used to replace the bootloader, and then use avr-gcc and what not?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44962",
"author": "EBo",
"timestamp": "2008-10-08T07:46:44",
"content": "I’ve been wanting to buy a couple of these for *months* ***but*** have you noticed that to sign up with them to buy these things that the *require* your name, date of birth, and other personal info which appears to be sent via clear text?…I never got farther than that.EBo –",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "52622",
"author": "yjohn",
"timestamp": "2008-11-28T15:19:28",
"content": "In response to 5h’s question: “If one isn’t interested in Arduino sketches and all, can ICSP or JTAG be used to replace the bootloader, and then use avr-gcc and what not?”The answer is absolutely YES! You can just pop the chip into a good programmer (like the AVR Dragon) and program it in whatever way you’d like and forget the whole Arduino/Sanguino thing.That having been said, the Arduino language uses the AVR-GCC compiler on the back-end and has access to the whole library of C code if you need that power. I have found the Arduino environment to be absolutely ideal for development.:-)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "52623",
"author": "yjohn",
"timestamp": "2008-11-28T15:22:28",
"content": "In response to EBO —You can buy the Sanguino (and the excellent Freeduino Barebones Board) from Wulfden athttp://www.wulfden.org. He doesn’t require your social security number, date of birth OR shoe size!But if you are REALLY paranoid, the Sanguino comes with a parts list listing the exact part numbers to buy from Digikey and Mouser; and the PCB design is Creative Commons so you can get it duplicated via a nice board house like the one that Sparkfun uses.:-)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "54084",
"author": "Mr Satan",
"timestamp": "2008-12-07T01:44:32",
"content": "Why do people still insist on designing electronics like it’s 1989 …Surface mount stuff has been around for years and it’s MUCH easier to solder. There is a lot less chance of a dry joint (most common mistake made be people learning to solder) and you don’t have to keep flipping the board which leads to more mistakes during assembly.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "63180",
"author": "spaceman spiff",
"timestamp": "2009-02-16T21:54:17",
"content": "also in response to ebo-Dude! get a grip, when sites ask for personal info that you do not wish to disclose: use this clever idea: Lie! If their too rude not to display the discretion to leave your info alone – feed ’em bullshit – maybe they can use it to grow tomatoes – really need to work on that “quick on your feet” thing… g’day",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "75337",
"author": "paul",
"timestamp": "2009-05-16T02:51:06",
"content": "I certainly didnt expect to find your blog and enjoy it so.Thanks.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "80046",
"author": "Hively",
"timestamp": "2009-07-02T08:06:07",
"content": "I wish getting over a broken heart can be so easy as following a few steps.. but its not� :(",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "126592",
"author": "genesis",
"timestamp": "2010-02-27T08:19:03",
"content": "Ola, what’s up amigos? :)I will be happy to get some assistance at the beginning.Thanks and good luck everyone! ;)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "126595",
"author": "Bywonnanync",
"timestamp": "2010-02-27T09:07:51",
"content": "she asked, almost angrily. It was almost full daylight. He did not mention it. Oh, dont use gutter language! Quite a brilliant achievement—as far as technology is concerned. No principles have ever had any effect on society. The public has been demanding economy. He walked slowly away from her.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "2719460",
"author": "neophile",
"timestamp": "2015-09-18T03:31:38",
"content": "The birth of the Sanguinololu! *wipes tear from eye*",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,745.804147
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/05/ardupilot-pro-autopilot-drone/
|
ArduPilot Pro Autonomous Drone
|
Jason Rollette
|
[
"Arduino Hacks",
"gps hacks",
"Robots Hacks"
] |
[
"arduino",
"autonomous",
"autonomous drone",
"Autopilot",
"drone",
"gps",
"Predator drone",
"uav"
] |
We wrote about [Chris Anderson] before when he released the
Arduino based autopilot
. He has since crashed his
first Predator UAV
, due to an underpowered motor and poor control of the v-tail only steering. He has since released a
pro version
of the autopilot controller, and is modifying this
UAV Predator drone kit
to work with it. One ATMega168 processor handles flying and the other handles
GPS navigation
, but because they work together, it results in a fully autonomous drone. He also has a
BlimpDuino version
we have covered before.
| 10
| 10
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44457",
"author": "jimmys",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T22:14:36",
"content": "Sweet. but for me it’s not the platform, it’s the sensor modules.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44458",
"author": "derwin",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T22:16:47",
"content": "this is a great concept. i’m curious about the clone-stamped grass in the bottom right corner of the image. what was he hiding?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44496",
"author": "Joseph",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T01:24:41",
"content": "That picture looks fake…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44514",
"author": "Jason Rollette",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T03:01:03",
"content": "http://www.nitroplanes.com/4eluavrqprra.htmlit is not fake, but a pretty affordable kit that was modified to be a drone. I had not noticed the picture was shopped or I would not have used it.http://diydrones.ning.com/",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44528",
"author": "rivetgeek",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T04:46:21",
"content": "@derwinThat doesn’t look clone stamped. That looks more like a planting crate was left there and flattened the grass into the cris cross pattern",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44554",
"author": "Deimos",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T07:52:24",
"content": "Wouldn’t that be an MQ-9 “Reaper”, Not the MQ-1 “Predator”. Sorry, hate to be “that” guy.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44647",
"author": "Tim",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T19:21:41",
"content": "@deimosThe MQ9 Reaper was originally know as the MQ9 Predator B",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44851",
"author": "marked",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T17:19:30",
"content": "@derwinIt’s hiding a logo from this picturehttp://site.nitroplanes.com/uav4.jpgthat is on this pagehttp://www.nitroplanes.com/4eluavrqprra1.html",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45345",
"author": "Chris Anderson",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T16:38:09",
"content": "Chris here. Yes, that’s the pic I grabbed from the Nitroplanes site and shopped out their logo. My own shots aren’t as good because I’m a crappy photographer, but if you want to see them they’re here:http://diydrones.com/profiles/blog/show?id=705844%3ABlogPost%3A764",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "56946",
"author": "管筱",
"timestamp": "2008-12-28T03:40:58",
"content": "很干兴趣",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,745.852178
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/04/blinkenlights-stereoscope-goes-live-in-toronto/
|
Blinkenlights’ Stereoscope Goes Live In Toronto
|
Eliot
|
[
"Misc Hacks",
"News"
] |
[
"blinkenlights",
"bre pettis",
"ccc",
"guest post",
"stereoscope",
"tim pritlove",
"toronto"
] |
We’re happy to present this guest post from History Hacker’s [
Bre Pettis
]. Today [Bre] catches up with the
Blinkenlights
team, who turn entire buildings into displays. Their current project is
Stereoscope
which goes live in Toronto, Canada today.
Earlier this week, I posted about the
beginnings of the blinkenlights project
. It started in 2001 in Berlin, but now Seven years later, in May 2008, blinkenlights is back. The City of Toronto asked the blinkenlights team if they would be interested in joining another Nuit Blanche (as they did in Paris in 2002). Short on time and with a lot of ambition, they decided to redesign and push the envelope on the project to make it wireless for The Toronto City Hall since there would be 960 windows split up in two towers. In the above photo, you can see Stereoscope in all its glory.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/YWuu7AIcSGI]
I can’t help it, this is such an awesome project. I need to know more! I asked Tim to break it on down and give up the details.
What’s the story of the stereoscope project?
After having had a variety of new attempts around Europe that didn’t work out (due to either financial reasons or building owners that withdrew their support in the last minute) it took six years until we could come up with a new project (not counting two small Blinkenlights reprises at the original location).
But in May 2008, the City of Toronto asked us if we would be interested in joining another Nuit Blanche (as we did in Paris in 2002) in October 2008. There was really not much time left, so we immediately started working on this baby with a few really tough deadlines to be met. Especially because we did not want to go with the same technology we used back in 2002. The Toronto City Hall was even bigger than the Bibliothèque nationale de France (960 vs. 520 windows), split up in two towers and we also wanted to push the envelope a bit.
So we came up with the idea of going mostly wireless to save setup time. Although being a much bigger installation, we will probably need only half the time to set everything up – if things won’t go wrong of course.
What makes the stereoscope special?
The facade of Toronto City Hall is special in many ways. First there are two separate towers: both of different height and width. Both facaces are split in two parts of unequal size because there are mechanical floors in the middle without windows.
Even more important the towers have a curved structure and all the windows are faced inwards. This makes it impossible to see all the windows at the same time regardless from where you are. All our previous installations presented just one single screen very much like the screens we are used to on our computers.
Blinkenlights is not about building displays. It’s about participation of people and interpretation of architecture. So we try to “speak the language of the building.” To compensate for the difficult viewing angles, we promote a fluid appearance: things move slowly – what you can’t see now you will see in a few moments. This all also underlines the strange spatial appearance of the facade – hence the name Stereoscope (”spatial view”). We’ll see how this all turns out – we never know how are installations will feel before. It’s going to be a surprise to us as it is to the casual viewer.
How hard was it to create an iphone app?
The idea to create an application for a mobile device is as old as our project. But in 2001/2 there was nothing on the horizon that could do that. The iPhone however is the device we have been waiting for.
First of all we wanted this app to be useful to everybody. So we focused on a simulator that provides a real time view of what is going on. Everyone can load the app and tune in live – wherever they want (as long they have Internet access of course). The foundation for this we had in our code for a very long time – as we have been using IP packets for frame distribution inside our installation all along it just took a copy to be streamed to individual applications that could display the data stream on some kind of visualizer.
The blinkensim program of our original toolkit did that. An intelligent proxy – the blinkenproxy – enhanced this to an on-demand model: the proxy constantly receives the data stream from a single source and re-distributes the stream to every simulator that asks for a copy. We hope our infrastructure scales well enough to handle demand.
For Stereoscope we enhanced our protocol in many ways: each packet is realtime-stamped so the simulator can display the time the stream was generated – either in real time or as a playback from an archival copy. We also added support for multiple screens as Stereoscope supports the notion of individual subscreens and virtual matrixes and more.
We wanted the application to be really, really beautiful to look at. So we put together a team of gifted 3D and 2D graphic artists and two excellent iPhone/Mac-Programmers: the Coding Monkeys from Munich, known for their collaborative text editor SubEthaEdit and the useful Circulator iPhone application. They all joined forces and the result is a pretty outstanding little app that allows to view the building from any angle or predefined viewpoints while it fluidly displays the data stream coming from our central server.
Due to the strange distribution model and the long approval times of the iTunes App Store we might not be able to add more functionality. Every update usually needs a week to show up which is really bad for such a time critical piece. We have tons of more ideas on how to turn this app into a location-aware controller allowing for collaborative painting and other nice ideas. We’ll see how it turns out in the end. Project Blinkenlights is always work in progress and we will keep the data stream running after we have to take down the installation itself so that we can continue to play and experiment with a virtual building for future installations.
What’s broken so far? Has anyone been hurt?
Setup is going really well and we are confident to be ready in time. No casualties so far, knock on wood.
Are you going to port the old movies to the new project and are you specifically going to show a video of a woman dancing in greyscale?
We’ll show a medley of old and new stuff. The new multiple-layer core of our software allows multiple movies and games to run at the same time, target different subscreens and such. There are more new features in the code than I think we can make use of in just two weeks. We’ll see.
Concerning the dancing woman, I was just being told the original data is locked in a computer that is wrapped in plastic standing in a cellar in a small house in the Australian outback. I guess we won’t make it in time to revive that particular animation.
But we want to go for new original content anyway. There is a capable set of tools available for the Mac. We have built an infrastructure to use Quartz Composer to create animations for Stereoscope and we hope experienced designers will use it to create cool stuff. There is a stand-alone 3D simulator for the Mac as well (not yet as beautiful as the iPhone version but we’re working on that).
There will be additional tools for Mac and Windows like a Blinkenpaint-style editor for smaller movies and an updated blinkensim simulator for Linux and BSD Unix. There are third-party tools for as well that we will list on the website.
Is there anything else people should know about the project?
All of our hardware and software will be out in the open. The wireless dimmer technology will be released under a Creative Commons license and the new code will be either BSD or GPL licensed. We are still thinking of Project Blinkenlights as an open platform and something that should evolve and grow. We’d like to see both software and hardware hackers to take up on the work we have done and come up with new ideas and extensions.
We really hope we are not again running into such a long phase of inactivity and will be able to pursue a followup project sooner than later. It might be a nice idea to go ahead with a virtual representation of former installations but I guess it is the real world where it gets interesting as stuff needs to be tangible for people. Nothing beats reality.
Want to be involved? The
iPhone app
is a tool for people to watch in real time and it can also be used as a testing app when developing animations.
What the blinkenlights team are most interested in is that people create funny animations for the building. They provide an
extensive toolset
now including a Quartz Composer based development environment on the Mac and a library for Processing that works cross-platform.
They are busy setting up the submission form now and will post more background on everything. So everybody who is interested in participating to
subscribe to the blinkenlights blog
.
They are also working on a Java based Game API for people who like to code little apps to interact with people calling in with their mobile phones.
If you’re not following
Tim on Twitter
, you should! He recently
twittered
that they had ordered pizza and the pizza delivery guy couldn’t find the building so they made the building light up with the words, “Pizza Here!”
[photo:
antenne
]
| 7
| 7
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44369",
"author": "RenderMan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T01:45:16",
"content": "w00t, I’m going to be in town and nearby.Where would one go to find the control booth to chat up the, well, controllers?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44380",
"author": "pip",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T04:03:50",
"content": "OMG an actual hack. wtg.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44406",
"author": "Mick",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T08:59:29",
"content": "jus got back from this live. the video dosent come close to capturing just how awesome this is. also city hall wasint the only building. check outhttp://www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca/home.shtmlfor more details",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44433",
"author": "mikey",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T17:33:23",
"content": "i’m surprised that no one has replied with the other project that blinkenlights has done: star wars in ascii.telnet towel.blinkenlights.nl to get to it. it is amazing!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44470",
"author": "amk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T23:05:01",
"content": "impressive. the ustream err, stream sucks. i say we commandeer the electrical grid of a small country and play pong from space next.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44491",
"author": "trebuchet",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T00:52:06",
"content": "I was there last night/today. It’s so much fun (and a bit surreal) playing Space Invaders on a building at 6 am. There was no obvious opportunity to visit the control room, but I didn’t try.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44622",
"author": "srilyk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T17:16:36",
"content": "dangit mikey! I was going to post the same thing…. it actually didn’t make it the whole way (at least last time I let it run for… uh a long time. About 30 minutes in it ended, I think it was.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,745.977687
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/04/avoiding-os-fingerprinting-in-windows/
|
Avoiding OS Fingerprinting In Windows
|
Eliot
|
[
"downloads hacks",
"Security Hacks"
] |
[
"ettercap",
"fingerprint",
"fingerprinting",
"nmap",
"obscurity",
"os",
"os fingerprinting",
"p0f",
"satori",
"security cloak",
"security through obscurity",
"TCP",
"tcpip"
] |
[Irongeek] has been working on
changing the OS fingerprint of his Windows box
. Common network tools like
Nmap
,
P0f
,
Ettercap
, and
NetworkMiner
can determine what operating system is being run by the behavior of the TCP/IP stack. By changing this behavior, you can make your system appear to be another OS. [Irongeek] started writing his own tool by checking the source of
Security Cloak
to find out what registry keys needed to be changed. His OSfuscate tool lets you define your own .os fingerprint file. You can pretend to be any number of different systems from IRIX to Dreamcast. Unfortunately this only works for TCP/IP. Other methods, like
Satori
‘s DHCP based fingerprinting, still work and need to be bypassed by other means. Yes, this is just “security through obscurity”, but it is something fun to play with.
| 12
| 12
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44421",
"author": "happypinguin",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T15:53:10",
"content": "The best way to change your windows fingertip is to replace it with linux. 100% guaranteed.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44423",
"author": "aka-44",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T16:07:09",
"content": "notta hack.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44432",
"author": "Dan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T17:23:18",
"content": "Oh piss off with the ‘not a hack’ posts. We get it, it /isn’t/ a hack, but for what it’s worth, some of these posts are quite informative otherwise. So, if you don’t like it, don’t think it’s a hack, or are just posting for the sake of it, lay off. You can go out, start your own blog, and try to find a minimum of one innovative hack a day.‘Nuff said.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44450",
"author": "Circs",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T20:47:27",
"content": "Actually I found this quite interesting. I’d really like my server to show up as a dreamcast. It just adds another layer of obscurity, which alone isn’t the best defense, but combined with other security measures is pretty cool.@happypenguin: Although my entire network and my cluster are all Linux I’m going to have to say that stating windows’ inferiority and treating win users like they’re below you isn’t going to win many converts.@aka-44: Have you done better? On the chance you have, submit it to hack a day. (However personally I’d like to put your internet in read only mode.)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44463",
"author": "Wwhat",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T22:37:01",
"content": "I would not let a utility change my network settings without knowing exactly what it changed, look at the MTU changes for instance, that alone can already thoroughly mess up your network, that’s not just ‘fun’ but has quite an impact on your system.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44602",
"author": "richo",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T12:45:49",
"content": "Erm.. to all you “linux is t3h r0xors!” Kiddies, what basis for comparison have you got? I’ve run linux for 10+ years, but it’s not the be all and end all. Right now i’m on osX, at work i’m on vista. My server is FreeBSD. One of my DB machines is Irix, another HP UX. Horses for courses, as all things.That said, windows machines SHOULD NOT be exposed to unfriendlies, and SHOULD NOT be responsible for their own security.My windows networks pull everything from their Unix domain controller.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44612",
"author": "Mark Esler",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T14:33:05",
"content": "Props to Iron Geek again.. he always seems to pump out some good stuff.. and is responsive in emails too.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44744",
"author": "Circs",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T04:07:41",
"content": "I’d like to draw attention to this for the whiny penguins among us.53.7% of Hack-a-day’s readers hit this site with XP, while only 8.5% are using Linux.http://www.sitemeter.com/?a=stats&s=sm6hackaday&r=19@wwhat: Sounds like a way to learn a lot about your network to me. Also I’m pretty certain that he *does* tell you exactly what it changes, right on the page H-a-D links to.@richo: Linux in my opinion is the best out there, I’ve been using most anything you can name since about 89. However I have one rig that dual boots… So i guess i can see some of your point.And mad props to iron geek for getting more in depth in these kind of oddities.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44792",
"author": "Wwhat",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T11:06:38",
"content": "I saw the page and the mention of mtu and scaling, but that’s not all it does, but I hope the program does report it all.And it can be damn hard to get to the bottom of what windows does in regards to its TCP stack, I’ve been there, half of it is undocumented and more than half controlled by registry settings, which again are very specific to which windows and which version pack, but that part is also poorly documented, the microsoft site lists some stuff as being applicable to w2k but it is in fact functional in XP, but not all of it, only testing can tell, it’s quite the mess trying to get to the bottom of stuff.Oh and did I mention some registry settings are only used when other settings are set in a specific way, and/or have been added by the user because they are not present by default?Nightmarish.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "78034",
"author": "choyal",
"timestamp": "2009-06-14T14:38:01",
"content": "if we are using iplog this will also help us in making OS detection fail because all tools are use winpcap library to check.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "112350",
"author": "usb troubleshooting",
"timestamp": "2009-12-18T23:52:03",
"content": "Cool site! I’m definitely looking forward to reading more :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "119946",
"author": "unsecured wifi",
"timestamp": "2010-01-27T01:24:20",
"content": "adding to twitter this is great info.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,746.082915
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/04/another-ikea-linux-cluster/
|
Another IKEA Linux Cluster
|
Eliot
|
[
"computer hacks",
"Misc Hacks"
] |
[
"cabinet",
"cluster",
"helmer",
"ikea",
"ikea cluster",
"linux",
"linux cluster",
"tim molter"
] |
In a bit of serendipity, reader [Tim Molter] had decided on the IKEA Helmer cabinet for his new cluster right before seeing the
previous IKEA cluster we covered
. He and his coding partner recently completed building their
own version of the IKEA Linux cluster
. The cabinet was $30 and holds six headless boxes. Each board has a quad-core AMD processor for a total of 24 cores. They also feature 1GB of RAM and an 80GB laptop SATA drive. The latter was chosen because of space limitations in the case. [Tim] describes the Helmer cabinet as being almost perfect. The power supply lines up with the top edge of the drawer and the motherboard fits with a millimeter to spare. Power buttons were added to the front plus slots for airflow. It looks like a really clean installation and at $2550, incredibly cheap for the processing power.
| 10
| 10
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44357",
"author": "Edward Nardella",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T23:41:46",
"content": "Why people keep putting in a hard drive for each node is something that baffles me.Otherwise nice build. Off to look at the details.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44359",
"author": "Ian",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T23:56:44",
"content": "Looks really cool. I would have chosen Intel quad cores but thats just me. There is a vid on youtube where an AMD and an Intel Quad core race to render some video. Same specs except processors, and the Intel was much faster.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44379",
"author": "andrew",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T03:53:27",
"content": "ian: i agree, i went with intel quad core because it outperformed amd in all the benchmarks i could find. hopefully the amd choice was financially-based.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44387",
"author": "pal",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T05:43:32",
"content": "Would this be faster than a commodore 64?are there reasonable dual processor motherboards available, so you could get eight cores per unit?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44417",
"author": "aoeu",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T13:31:29",
"content": "@palcheap dual socket botherboards don’t support quadcore processors.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44429",
"author": "Kyle",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T16:55:23",
"content": "I don’t get the use of hard disks on the nodes either, PXE/NFS boot works. Though it does add to the network load.Several years ago I built a cluster with some surplus gear and it was very easy to saturate the network. I always wished I had a gig switch for it.Another thing to not forget is power usage, it adds up fast and the “Boss” told me to shut it down after the first months power bill was $100 higher. :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44435",
"author": "mbean",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T18:17:42",
"content": "This cluster was designed with a specific task in mind. The use of hard drives on each node was because each node is processing a *large* chunk of data (cant be broken in to smaller chunks without massive headaches) and the network could not support the increase in load as the cluster scaled. We are not rendering. As far as Intel versus AMD, maybe the next Helmer will be Intel inside. The take-away message is that an IKEA Helmer fits the goods like a glove with minimal mods and doesn’t look like a rats-nest(see previous Helmer mod).~guy that helped build it",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45867",
"author": "Heimwerken",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T11:00:11",
"content": "Schreiber einer Rezession nicht verstehen, die behaupten er kann keine festen Schrauben loesen… also den, den ich habe kann das.Erstes Einsatzgebiet nach dem Kauf war das abnehmen einer Unterkonstruktion einer Holzdecke. Hat voll durchgehalten und mir die Arbeit sehr erleichtert.Andy",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "121054",
"author": "Leonard Bernard",
"timestamp": "2010-01-31T20:45:23",
"content": "uii, sehr interessant, wusste ich noch nicht!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "332124",
"author": "Woojay Jeon",
"timestamp": "2011-02-13T17:15:14",
"content": "I was inspired by Tim’s awesome work and tried building my own system, righthere. Not as nice and neat as Tim’s system with the customized drawer panels, but it is red! :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,746.031018
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/04/space-tech-helps-athlete-attain-world-record/
|
Space Tech Helps Athlete Attain World Record
|
Kimberly Lau
|
[
"Medical Hacks",
"Misc Hacks",
"News"
] |
[
"alpha magnetic spectrometer",
"athletics",
"cern",
"disability",
"iss",
"paralympics",
"space tech",
"wojtek czyz"
] |
German athlete [Wojtek Czyz] set a new world record
for the long jump at the
Paralympics 2008
in Beijing, with the aid of his space tech enhanced prosthetic leg. He jumped a record 6.5 meters, 27 centimeters more than the previous record. Prior to switching to his new prosthetic leg for athletic competitions, he was prone to breaking the prosthesis when he performed to the best of his abilities. [Czyz] and his trainer met with
ESA’s Technology Transfer Programme (TTP)
technology broker
MST Aerospace
to assess the most important parts of the prosthesis. According to [Dr. Werner Dupont], MST Aerospace Managing Director, the crucial element was the connection angle, or L-bracket. Working with German company
ISATEC
, they developed a new L-bracket using a much lighter and stronger material from the
Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS)
, which is an instrument that will be installed on the
ISS
to study extraterrestrial matter. We find it interesting and pretty cool that space technology can help enhance a disabled athlete’s performance, and think that this could lead to interesting possibilities, even for those who aren’t athletes.
[via
Boing Boing
]
| 9
| 9
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44342",
"author": "D",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T22:12:18",
"content": "Of course he jumped farther, he’s got a spring attached to one leg.I’m all for disabled (differently abled, if you prefer) athletes being able to continue in their sport. But if a non-disabled athlete strapped springs to his feet he’d get kicked for cheating.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44345",
"author": "pascal",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T23:08:33",
"content": "d, there actually was a discussion about a sprinter who wanted to take part in the “enabled” olympics with a prostetic leg. I don’t know the result, though. (I think somebody proved that it wasn’t more springy than a real one. Afair it was made by austrian manufacturer Otto Bock)…But it’s amazing that the connection between the human and the prostetic can take these forces",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44347",
"author": "Jordan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T23:11:55",
"content": "@d-He set a record in the PARALYMPICS… the world record for the non-impaired long jump is 8.95 meters.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44378",
"author": "Mike",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T03:33:13",
"content": "@pascalI don’t remember the athlete’s name, but he didn’t pass the qualifying time for the Olympics so the discussion was moot.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44403",
"author": "stew",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T07:57:54",
"content": "@pascal, mikeThe sprinter was a South African, Oscar Pestorius. The IOC originally banned him, but after a court battle he was allowed to qualify for the able bodied Olympics. He unfortunately missed the qualifying time for the 200m by 0.7 sec.http://www.ossur.com/?PageID=3364http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6589763.stm",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47762",
"author": "jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj",
"timestamp": "2008-10-26T16:14:02",
"content": "Blah blah blah blah",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "55380",
"author": "mr_sellcvv",
"timestamp": "2008-12-16T02:11:08",
"content": "Currently I am owned a large amount of CVV. I need to find people to sell transactionsI only sell, don’t share don’t talk more .If you want to test you must send money for meIf you agree CVV my Folder, then you need to send money transaction fees for me through LR (LibertyReserve)1 US CVV( visa)= 2 $cvv21 US CVV( master)= 2.5$cvv21 US CVV(Amex,dis)= 4.5$cvv21 UK CVV(visa, Mc)= 6$cvv2Yahoo ID mr_sellcvv",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "72588",
"author": "paul_sell_cvv2",
"timestamp": "2009-05-04T08:08:25",
"content": "i’m seller ccv2 inter + EURO + Asian cheap !!!Us : $1.5 for visa or master – $2.5 for amex + discover – $5 for bin.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "112346",
"author": "hard drive recovery software",
"timestamp": "2009-12-18T23:51:24",
"content": "Well I’m gonna have to read up some more but this is a really good place to start.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,747.781289
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/04/techspansion-closes-its-doors/
|
Techspansion Closes It’s Doors
|
Joey Celis
|
[
"downloads hacks",
"News"
] |
[
"audialhub",
"mac",
"media converter",
"visualhub"
] |
Techspansion
, creators of the popular media conversion programs VisualHub and AudialHub, have called it quits. Company founder [Tyler Loch] explains that the decision to stop the development of these popular Mac based utilities was due to personal reasons.
Unlike the numerous media converters available for Windows based computers, there are only a handful of good media conversion applications on the Mac and Techspansion’s applications were some of the best.
VisualHub makes it easy to convert one video format to another, while AudialHub does the same for audio files. We found AudialHub very useful when converting WMA files for import into iTunes as the Mac version of iTunes does not have the ability to convert WMA files like its Windows counterpart.
Registered users who don’t have a copy of the latest build will find direct download links removed from the Techspansion website. All is not lost as one very enthusiastic individual has made the downloads available at
The Pirate Bay
.
| 2
| 2
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44341",
"author": "pascal",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T22:06:54",
"content": "huh, they closed down the company, and the software just goes away?! they could at least have open sourced it… (Netscape died very nicely this way, and see what rose from its ashes…)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44578",
"author": "floppy",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T09:53:36",
"content": "This example shows better than a thousand words why one should always choose Open Source software whenever possible over the closed equivalent.I’m amazed looking at how many closed source companies advertise their software as reliable when the mere fact of being closed poses a huge risk for the customer. If the company closes, is bought by another one not interested in further development of the product, the product reaches its planned obsolescence etc, the customer is screwed plain and simple. With Open Source, even in the worst case scenario, say the developer dies one day after releasing the software, you still have the chance to hire someone else to work on the source code.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,747.721704
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/04/xbox-360-battery-pack-teardown/
|
Xbox 360 Battery Pack Teardown
|
Eliot
|
[
"Peripherals Hacks",
"Xbox Hacks"
] |
[
"aa",
"Atmel",
"nimh",
"sanyo",
"teardown",
"wireless",
"wireless controller",
"xbox",
"xbox 360"
] |
Reader, [Fox9p3400], opened up an Xbox 360 controller battery pack so we could all see what goes into one. It contains two Sanyo 2100mAh NiMH AA rechargeables (Model HR-3U 1.2V). In addition to that, there is an Atmel microcontroller (not pictured) and the copper temperature probe you can see above. He has
more pictures on Photobucket
.
| 26
| 25
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44343",
"author": "BronzeG3",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T22:36:20",
"content": "SDA and SCL look like an I2C bus. Anyone probe those lines to see what is being sent?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44354",
"author": "error404",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T23:29:51",
"content": "That’s not a microcontroller, it’s a 4kbit I2C serial EEPROM. Probably to tell the controller’s microcontroller (confused yet?) what type of battery pack it is, or possibly used by the charger to set charge parameters.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44360",
"author": "Fox9p3400",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T00:29:27",
"content": "I would if i could/knew. I don’t have the knowledge or the equipment. I just cracked it open over a bet with a freind. (I’m $20 richer)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44364",
"author": "John",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T01:08:56",
"content": "Wow no way…guess what I did that like 1 year ago…we ripped open a battery pack wow!!!! Woop dee do!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44367",
"author": "Rob",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T01:33:25",
"content": "yawn",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44372",
"author": "pip",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T01:52:12",
"content": "cookies.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44407",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T09:03:55",
"content": "So it isn’t even a Li-Ion?Hello lighter controllers? Maybe a smaller battery bay?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44419",
"author": "BronzeG3",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T14:44:45",
"content": "Now I know that it is an EEPROM, I think I’m going to try to get a memory dump. I’m assuming this works by the controller taking the P+ and P-, regulating it, and then providing the Vcc back to the battery pack so the EEPROM has the required voltage, while using the P- as a GND. Anyone have any thoughts?I would hate to pry this sucker open and then not have it fit in my controller anymore. I’m too cheap to spend $12 on another one.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44465",
"author": "fox9p3400",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T22:47:20",
"content": "The case was welded together, ur gonna have to invest in clamps and epoxy",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44495",
"author": "poopysock5",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T01:13:10",
"content": "Its an EEPROM. They tend to get corrupted and cause the batteries to not charge (happened to two of mine). Those packs are rediculous. You can just put two AA rechargable batteries in the original pack that comes with the controller for waaay less than these things cost. When mine broke I just pulled out the batteries, slapped them in a charger, and used them in my stock battery pack.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44562",
"author": "godzivan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T08:32:36",
"content": "the data stored in the i2c 256 byte contain the S/N of the battery and simple counter system for recharge and battery life.the icon battery in the dashboard is in function of the counter and not of the real battery life.so in not a reliable system….byeGodzIvan",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44611",
"author": "Harrison",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T14:03:09",
"content": "If I remember right, when these were first released someone did this on the Xbox-Scene forums. There is one byte in the eeprom that changes one it has been charged for the first time.It really wasn’t anything interesting IMHO.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44909",
"author": "Bill",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T23:48:32",
"content": "I ripped mine open a while ago when it died (30 min of power = lame/dead) and the chip seems to be there to monitor battery temps to prevent overheating the battery pack on a charge. The thermoreistor attached to the batteries was the only thing worth scavenging out of it that I could figure.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "52456",
"author": "Rajesh",
"timestamp": "2008-11-27T05:17:41",
"content": "any idea what chip are they using for battery charging?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "64660",
"author": "Hannah",
"timestamp": "2009-02-28T10:13:54",
"content": "Does someone know when Velvet Assasin for Xbox360 will be released?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "78693",
"author": "EvilBob",
"timestamp": "2009-06-21T14:33:16",
"content": "I need to take a P. Maybe even a P+.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "79969",
"author": "jimmy",
"timestamp": "2009-07-01T20:50:49",
"content": "hey i was wondering by were does the charge from the outlet go into the battery pack which ones of thep-,sck, sda, p/+,vcc",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "120776",
"author": "Jerry Lees",
"timestamp": "2010-01-30T02:23:36",
"content": "I took mine apart tonight trying to get it to charge properly, since it wasn’t charging properly. (Doing the typical charge for 10 seconds then stopping charging with the plug and play pack)Everything I’m about to say may not be correct, because the board itself may have issues. However, It appears that the two AA batteries are in series together just like the AA pack for the 360. It looks like the Thermistor is in series between the two batteries. (This would make sense, as the batteries heat up from charging the resistance changes to slow the charge.)P+ from the pic above seems to go straight to the + side of this series of batteries and P- appears to go to the – side of the batteries. I tested this with a multimeter that does a continuity check, and the pins do seem to connect directly there.I don’t know that connecting 3.3V here would not fry anything on the circuit though, it stands to reason it would be OK.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "1061822",
"author": "Jon S.",
"timestamp": "2013-09-20T16:19:49",
"content": "I actually hot melted a 18560 lipo to the bottom of a stock battery shell and put a charge controller inside where the AAs would normally be. Cut a hole for charging via USB and now I don’t have to deal with those lame rechargeable packs. I was concerned the 3.7v-4.0v on the battery would fry everything, so I used my old beat up controller. It works great and no magic smoke! It has been running for ~9 hours continuously and no signs of stopping any time soon!",
"parent_id": "120776",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
}
]
},
{
"comment_id": "125364",
"author": "peet",
"timestamp": "2010-02-21T18:42:26",
"content": "how can i view the pics on photo bucket?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "125478",
"author": "peet",
"timestamp": "2010-02-22T00:16:35",
"content": "check puthttp://www.flickr.com/photos/28825710@N02/there are the pics too",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "153504",
"author": "Nick",
"timestamp": "2010-06-27T23:19:40",
"content": "The chip is an AT24C04. An Ateml 2-wire Serial EEPROM 4KB",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "901052",
"author": "kurt",
"timestamp": "2012-12-10T13:04:11",
"content": "so in other words if i swapped the batteries for two 3.7 surefire batteries (equivalent size to AA’s) i would get about triple runtime ? or would i need more circuitry ?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "3007781",
"author": "JW",
"timestamp": "2016-05-01T18:06:53",
"content": "So why does everyone keep touching pins 1+5 and 2+6 to reset the battery? Surely, looking at the pinout, this wouldnt do shit.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "3424557",
"author": "Jason",
"timestamp": "2017-02-26T23:52:58",
"content": "if you have a dead pack the controller charger will not charge it. you have to jup start the batteries by charging them with a power supply. i am going to post up a video on my youtube channel showing how to revive old packs. i was not about to throw them away. once you get the voltage up you can then charge with the xbox cable to fully charge the pack. look for icemanfiveoh on youtube. i used some other tutorial on youtube and this pic of the circuit board to complete the procedure. both of my dead packs are now charging again. hope someone finds this useful.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "4527479",
"author": "Nyebodnye",
"timestamp": "2018-05-04T19:05:02",
"content": "I have a bench PSU. I Set it to 3.00V, connect + to pin 2, – to pin 5 on the packs and let them charge.I also use this trick if a rechargeable battery says it’s dead. Bump it with the bench PSU.Mine only seems to go up to 2.77V which is probably because there are only 1.2V batteries inside it.Funny thing is I have two packs, one is sitting at 62mA but the other is at 180mA during charging.Both on the same voltage if I check them disconnected from charging with a multimeter.Going to leave them overnight and see if the house burns down :-)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,748.130086
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/01/autonomous-hovering-drones-invade-germany/
|
Autonomous Hovering Drones Invade Germany
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"classic hacks",
"Robots Hacks"
] |
[
"autonomous",
"copter",
"helicopter",
"hovering",
"humboldt",
"quadcopter",
"quadrocopter"
] |
We welcome the swarm of
autonomous hovering robot overlords
being made by students at
Humboldt University
. The goal of this project is to build an autonomous hovering platform that is controlled via adapted insect behavior. Navigation comes from monitoring real time inputs, such as air pressure and optical sensors, not by predefined paths and GPS coordinates. Some examples of this adapted behavior are: navigation via
polarized sun light
like African ants, and
optical flow
similar to bees.
You can
see the platforms in action on Spiegel Online
, but unless you understand German, you won’t get much else out of it.
If any of this seems familiar, it’s because we covered
CCCamp 2007
, which was near Berlin and had some very similar quadcopters. While the large quadcopter platforms have been around for a while and are steadily coming down in price, there are some new alternatives out there that are quite tempting. Anyone want to build some autonomy into this
little baby
?
[thanks fh]
| 11
| 11
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44117",
"author": "Befread",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T02:19:00",
"content": "Well as long has they aren’t programed to attack picnics. But seriously what’s the big freaking deal.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44118",
"author": "arthur92710",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T02:19:48",
"content": "Lol they used a cd spindle to cover it.Thats really cool, wish I had one, or the time to make one.(too much school work)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44122",
"author": "underdog",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T02:34:42",
"content": "Wow, when I read the blurb, I thought humboldt U referred to Humboldt State University, a uni that I live quite near to. Instead, it was a german uni, who knew? :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44127",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T06:24:42",
"content": "Hot for teacher?Ahem. That is one of the coolest hacks I have seen on this site lately.I love the CD case for a cover and the foam pool floatie(?) bumpers.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44130",
"author": "From Germany",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T07:23:13",
"content": "@nubie:foam pool floatie(?) bumpers.Nope thats foam isolation material for hot water tubes. I don’t know the exakt name for this in english.@underdog: Humboldt was a german naturalist, explorer and co-founder of the science of geography. There are several universities in germany named for him.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44132",
"author": "val",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T09:53:03",
"content": "Because we do not pay for the University it is not necessary to get money. Research is without the need of success to fullfill a sponsor.i realy like what they say in the interfew.They do not want the millitary to get anything out of this research.they search other uses of it.when i was at a future-fare in new york, nearly everything that was a bit autonom was financed and presented by the millitary.i think the goal of this project is, to get a simple visual tracking and positioning system without the need of complex visuall calculations.cheers",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44139",
"author": "Hubert Paulson",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T13:59:04",
"content": "Something like this would be useful for those family tree researchers who are wanting to do surveys of old cemeteries. Using such a platform with a remote controlled camera would allow photos of the cemetery to be taken to aid in plotting locations of graves, which are at some time being cataloged.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44156",
"author": "sckirklan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T16:30:31",
"content": "that’s what I want for my birthday!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44159",
"author": "Fox",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T17:03:00",
"content": "Build yourself a Quadrokopter:http://mikrokopter.de/ucwiki/en/Mikrokopter-Get-started;-)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44199",
"author": "jim chafin",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T23:27:23",
"content": "Id love to have a small craft like this. i could use it to search for lost/missing people. runaways. kidnaped victims.walkways from nurseing home…ect. an on board cam. with nightvision. constable jim chafin po box 364 Greenup county ky 41139",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44405",
"author": "Mr. Mustard",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T08:42:07",
"content": "We can do better. Try this: two tilt actuated rotors and a gyro. The idea behind this being a lighter base, allowing room for more stuff while still being able to take off.Their autonomy seems to be fairly simple, wiki Braitenberg Vehicles. Take that principle and put some code similar to artificial neurons in between the sensors and the actuators and you’ve got yourself a contender.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,748.001165
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/01/escape-from-berkeley-by-any-non-petroleum-means-necessary/
|
Escape From Berkeley
|
Kimberly Lau
|
[
"contests",
"News"
] |
[
"alternative fuels",
"cars",
"contest",
"road rally"
] |
Escape From Berkeley (By Any Non-Petroleum Means Necessary)
is an
alternative-fueled
road rally that starts October 10th and ends October 13th. The rally begins in Berkeley, California, and finishes in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Sahara. Contestants are required to use any fuel other than petroleum, and using only those fuels scavenged “for free” along the way. Fuel cannot be purchased. Judges will present awards for both artistic and technical achievements. If you want to get in on the action, there are a number of ways to participate, from
registering your vehicle
to
volunteering
for the event or even
sponsoring the route “by the mile” or by landmark
.
[via
Laughing Squid
]
| 13
| 13
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44091",
"author": "Spork",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T20:57:06",
"content": "I’d have to drive up there first, wasting fuel. I don’t think this would work out too well.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44092",
"author": "spawn",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T21:01:14",
"content": "How about a car that runs on blood?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44093",
"author": "jasol",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T21:17:03",
"content": "That’d be cool, but how would you get the blood to light???",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44097",
"author": "Yoshi",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T21:50:42",
"content": "Oh if only I lived ANYWHERE(!!) but northern Idaho… I want an excuse to build a fully-electric or hydrogen-electric hybrid I’ve had running around my head for the last year. Alas, I am but a poor college student.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44103",
"author": "hajma",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T23:23:02",
"content": "what about an engine running on cigarette butts? there should be plenty around a highway",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44114",
"author": "mike",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T01:05:31",
"content": "@yoshi–you can trade me hometowns. I hope you like emptiness because thats what you’ll get in the middle of the nebraska sand hills. I’ll enjoy your mountains and snow and skiing and hiking and fishing and everything else.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44120",
"author": "david",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T02:26:25",
"content": "I’d love to make a plug-in series hybrid style car (see chevy volt) but rather then drive the generator/charger via petrol I’d use some sort of steam engine. Probably not all that much wood/burnables along the roadside but it’d be neat to build.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44150",
"author": "Roy",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T15:47:34",
"content": "@yoshi – I grew up there! Most of my friends just graduated from UofI (I got the hell out before that).I recommend building a 10×8 foot kite. We did that one summer. Also a trebuchet, and a 33 ft. wingspan hang glider that was fun for running down hills (although hardly flight-capable).Although I certainly don’t miss the snow, I don’t have the space and freedom to play with fire, medieval seige weapons, etc. that I did when I was up there. Besides, your university has one of the best electric car groups out there, doesn’t it?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44169",
"author": "Ford Prefect",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T18:26:54",
"content": "Escape from Berkeley and head for Stanford! :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44383",
"author": "Membrane",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T04:49:51",
"content": "Can I use plutonium for fuel that’s not oil?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44384",
"author": "Membrane",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T04:55:28",
"content": "@ david that actually might be a way to win the competition though you also can use whats known as a gassifier and run a normal IC engine on gassified wood and trash.The stock ECU might have to be replaced with a mega squirt controller to make it work with a gassifier if one doesn’t want to bother with reverse engineering the factory ECU’s code.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45359",
"author": "John",
"timestamp": "2008-10-11T18:26:12",
"content": "Who *wouldn’t* want to escape from Berkeley?They could probably scavenge enough patchouli oil on Telegraph Ave to run a VW Microbus all the way.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "75388",
"author": "Hybrid Car Article",
"timestamp": "2009-05-16T17:48:56",
"content": "Interested and useful article. Already bookmarked this site, worth to visit again.The quantity of Hybrid Car lover is keep growing day by day. Let’s stay in touch.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,747.676724
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/01/announcing-the-ruckingenur-challenge/
|
Announcing The Ruckingenur Challenge
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"contests",
"News"
] |
[
"reverse engineering",
"ruckingenur",
"zach barth"
] |
Back in August,
we posted
a fantastic reverse engineering game called Ruckingenur II created by [Zach Barth]. Apparently he got an overwhelmingly positive responce as well as many requests for a level editor. [Zach] decided to
open this up as a contest
, giving wonderful prizes and fame to the winner. Go read the rules and send him some entries. We can’t wait to see what you come up with.
[thanks Zach]
| 7
| 7
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44081",
"author": "Spork",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T19:33:31",
"content": "awesome! I love this game.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44085",
"author": "xitdis",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T20:02:17",
"content": "This should be awesome-o!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44094",
"author": "TheBlunderbuss",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T21:25:40",
"content": "The lack of a linux version is disturbing.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44096",
"author": "Insipid Melon",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T21:33:27",
"content": "“The lack of a linux version is disturbing.”Getting it to work under linux is level 0.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44100",
"author": "Johnny",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T22:33:56",
"content": "“Getting it to work under linux is level 0.”Roflmao",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44260",
"author": "draeath",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T16:05:49",
"content": "It runs fine under wine. Most things will, if they haven’t used super-secret API functions or other funny business.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44466",
"author": "morcheeba",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T22:56:41",
"content": "That was a lot of fun!! worked like a champ under parallels & osx.I liked how it got to the basic gist of hacking, without getting bogged down in either the tedious parts, or the math-heavy parts.I wanted to be able to change the channel on the intro mission — but there were no tools available!!Anyway, can’t wait to see some of the results!!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,747.825065
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/01/remote-access-programs-are-good-security-for-laptops/
|
Remote Access Programs Are Good Security For Laptops
|
Kimberly Lau
|
[
"News",
"Security Hacks"
] |
[
"crime",
"laptops",
"remote access",
"security",
"vnc"
] |
Don’t be [Gabriel Meija], the criminal pictured above.
He stole [Jose Caceres]’ laptop
, but didn’t realize that [Caceres] had installed a remote access program to track the activity on the laptop. Although the first few days were frustrating, as [Meija] didn’t seem to be using the laptop for anything but porn, [Caceres]’ luck turned when he noticed that an address was being typed in. [Caceres] turned the information over to police, who were able to find [Meija] and charge him with fourth-degree grand larceny. It’s not the first time that tech-savvy consumers have relied on remote access programs to capture the criminals who’ve stolen their computer equipment, and it certainly won’t be the last, as the technology becomes more readily available to consumers.
[via
Obscure Store and Reading Room
]
| 28
| 28
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44080",
"author": "jermsmit",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T19:17:58",
"content": "All my systems have some form of dial home, remote ware so I can track and gain access to them once more. However, if the criminal in this case was smart; he would have reinstalled the operating system of that notebook before using it for anything personal. Also one should also check for other (hint hint) tracking methods on hardware such as pc’s and notebooks. Software installed to the system isn’t the only way to gain remote access to a stolen machine.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44082",
"author": "Kaos",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T19:43:49",
"content": "Thank God for stupid criminals. I would had disconnected the internet but added it to the local LAN. Activate the remote sharing of the entire “C:” or other drives and copied away. Once done, return it to the company as found for possible reward or recognition. @jermsmit suggestion is even simpler but how many thieves have a pirate copy of Windows laying around.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44084",
"author": "mt_maui",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T19:59:51",
"content": "What remote software would you use to do this? I have VNC on my computer, but it requires knowing the IP address of the computer in order to log in.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44088",
"author": "Kaos",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T20:14:54",
"content": "maybe the attacker clicked on terminal service or vnc to connect to the last known pc. When victim saw a request to allow access, went to the commandline to view all remote connections revealing the IP. This assuming the laptop was directly connected to the internet with victims saved profile. Maybe the attacker placed the laptop into his router’s demilitary zone thinking he was smart or doing something.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44090",
"author": "cde",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T20:29:23",
"content": "A.k.a. Note to thieves, fencing without use is less risky.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44098",
"author": "klokop",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T22:08:37",
"content": "This story’s all over teh internets, but nowhere does it say how he got hold of the IP address of the thief… all it says is that the owner used some sort of ‘remote access’, but for that to work he’d have to have an address to access to. Prob. had some sort of curl/wget script running on the machine?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44099",
"author": "MS",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T22:09:28",
"content": "If u have some type of DDNS service such as TZO.com, you can install their client and have it start up as a service. No matter where you are at it will report on your WAN IP address every x minutes, depending on how you set it up. If you ping xx.tzo.com it will return the current IP address.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44107",
"author": "byohazrd",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T23:48:01",
"content": "In before poison ivy.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44116",
"author": "Kaos",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T02:12:42",
"content": "that’s why people like me own u and ur project.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44119",
"author": "Kaos",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T02:24:56",
"content": "those high profile people you seek are smoking pot right now. They are also more worried abuout their shares than you. Under $15,000, kiss my as$",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44125",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T05:22:55",
"content": "Pffft, boot it in a Faraday cage with external mouse/KB screen. No hardware tracking.The only real reason to steal a laptop if you are a petty criminal is to fence it or use it.PS real information thieves can pull the HDD and clone it, and replace it. Or just pull the HDD. With today’s “laptops” (hah, the average size of a laptop screen is 150% that of the average color TV in 1985) you really don’t want to be seen smuggling it, so pull the HDD and leave the laptop.Now what would be neat is hardware that runs on a separate processor and uploads a small log of IP addresses stripped from the network hardware.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44128",
"author": "Cheesetoast",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T06:54:43",
"content": "That guy had his stolen and actually chatted with the guy who bought it, knowing it was stolen. Happened to be a 14 year old kid>requires registration.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44129",
"author": "Cheesetoast",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T06:55:07",
"content": "http://dubberz.com/forum/index.php?topic=18096.0That guy had his stolen and actually chatted with the guy who bought it, knowing it was stolen. Happened to be a 14 year old kid>requires registration.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44134",
"author": "Wwhat",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T12:08:29",
"content": "Now people that install rootkits or trojans can claim they were helping people with security by making their system remotely accessible, or even sell their trojans as security programs.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44142",
"author": "googlehood",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T14:44:23",
"content": "Why no using google to pinpoint the location of machine. Iphone and itouch does this without need of gps tracking. Mechanism is related to location of found wireless networks in neigbourhood.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44148",
"author": "k0usi",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T15:41:35",
"content": "Well, even with the IP address of the thief you would most likely be out of luck. This person is still likely behind a router, *without* ports forwarded, so it wouldn’t be as simple as connecting to their IP.The easiest way to implement this is with an automatic VPN connection back home, preferably in the background. In that case, from home, you can just connect to the IP showing up in your VPN connections. Alternatively you can use Hamachi VPN for even more simplification.If you weren’t planning on using a VPN, you would have to schedule outbound connections via SSH or VNC to a set IP or dynamic DNS service. Again, knowing the IP of the thief is very little help besides general location and/or getting info from an ISP.tl;dr Scheduled connections out, or auto VPN to access your computer when it is stolen.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44152",
"author": "Strofcon",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T16:17:49",
"content": "Even though you’d only get a router’s IP in most cases and the ports would obviously not be forwarded, the router will typically not be protected in any way. Easy enough to log in with defaults, forward ports, and be on your merry way.Assuming, of course, that the router can forward ports… though I’m not aware of many that can’t.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44153",
"author": "The Poolshark",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T16:18:02",
"content": "If he had Teamviewer installed and set up on the pc to start with windows. All he would need is the ID that is assigned to the laptop and the password. I have used it for over a year and the ID number has never changed. It works through firewalls, proxy, and routers with no problem. Best of all, it is free to use in a non-commercial application.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44160",
"author": "Lupin",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T17:09:04",
"content": "I format all my stolen laptops before i use them.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44163",
"author": "m2oore",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T17:39:29",
"content": "The tool used was probably something like go to my pc or something very similar.These programs call to the home server often to identify IP address and are also firewall friendly because they all run through port 80.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44164",
"author": "k0usi",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T17:39:53",
"content": "@ Strofcon – Most routers don’t allow login from the WAN for security reasons, you would be hitting the deaf end of the router.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44185",
"author": "kt",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T21:34:23",
"content": "i use logmein.com to keep track of all my computers, it has a web based interface so you can login anywhere. The best part is that it will work through just about any firewall.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44210",
"author": "Hax0r",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T01:16:52",
"content": "Some of you are just stupid, a NAT router does not typically disallow “outgoing” connections.In this case, the user could have setup a daemon/service that connected back to his home system.Also, UPnP, people dumb enough to use a SOHO router typically leave it enabled.BTW, NOT A HACK!!EOF",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44319",
"author": "paul",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T12:17:35",
"content": "logmein wont work as well for accessing your stolen laptop, it pops up a message saying that the computer is being remote controlled when you access it.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44353",
"author": "Jose",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T23:28:56",
"content": "Hello Everyone.The one thing I did first is to close the message saying “this computer is being access remotely.”",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44355",
"author": "Jose",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T23:31:04",
"content": "I used LogMeIn.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "66977",
"author": "Woody",
"timestamp": "2009-03-20T02:18:10",
"content": "Lovely story. I did not realize that you could track a laptop that way.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "89289",
"author": "nisa",
"timestamp": "2009-08-25T03:34:35",
"content": "Tracking laptop activity is pretty interesting but what will happen if the thief didn’t use the laptop to do anything personal?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,748.064033
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/01/44-of-second-hand-mobile-devices-contain-sensitive-data/
|
44% Of Used Phones Contain Sensitive Data
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"blackberry hacks",
"News",
"Security Hacks"
] |
[
"blackberry",
"cell phone",
"mobile"
] |
In a recent study,
researchers were able to garnish
all kinds of sensitive data from second hand mobile devices. Of the units tested, 44% contained information such as salary details, bank account information, business plans, personal medical details, personal insults, and
address book data
. Next time you get a used device, take a good look around. You never know what you may find.
[via
Zero Day
]
| 11
| 11
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44052",
"author": "darkbhudda",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T15:12:29",
"content": "When I had my mobile in for repairs I got a temp phone. The previous owner hadn’t deleted anything from it. I resisted the temptation to check it all out for some time, but finally I was curious. This guy had SMSes to his live-in girlfriend as well as to other chicks he was making moves on. Good luck with that when your live-in snoops dude. Best of all I recognised one of the names and numbers in his contacts list. Turns out we’d both slept with the same chick.I made sure to delete everything when I handed it back in.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44055",
"author": "Buster",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T15:16:05",
"content": "That’s kind of obvious especially since the main reasons electronics are returned is because of cracked screens, broken keyboards, and other things vital in terms of navigating the screen.Without a screen you can’t remove these things, With a broken keyboard it’s more of a chore to find a way around. So it just makes sense.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44057",
"author": "r1b4z01d",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T15:46:21",
"content": "With out a screen you can still degauss it. This is what we do at my work. I am in charge of all the cell phones.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44058",
"author": "Josh",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T15:47:10",
"content": "I had this happen to me once. The cell phone company took back my phone under warranty and said they had erased all the information after transferring it to a “refurbished” phone. That phone had the previous customer’s info on it. Including some “interesting” pictures.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44061",
"author": "hcaaman",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T16:09:26",
"content": "to r1b4z01d:I think degaussing only works on magnetic storage.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44067",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T16:40:37",
"content": "Store personal info on removable storage.Stop purchasing devices with user-accessible internal storage space (It can’t be more expensive to use a micro/mini SD slot), then the market will dry up and we won’t have this problem.You would have to be stupid to store sensitive information on the phones internal memory and then let it out of your control.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44068",
"author": "sly",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T16:44:31",
"content": "degaussing works on electronic storage too… you risk wiping the flash as well though turning it into a brick.most folks don’t generally have access to massive degaussing tools though.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44073",
"author": "D",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T18:21:23",
"content": "Ya know, it’s not just the physical memory on the phone either.About 5 years ago I set up a new account at sprint, took their cheap “free” phone (new), and set up the Vision thingus for sending pictures and such. Immediately I couldn’t log in to Vision, it seemed the password of the previous “owner” of my new phone number was still in place. After several go-rounds with tech support I finally got them to reset the password. Once I could log in I found several “interesting” pictures of the previous owner.Fortunately for me, it was a she, and not an overly scary she either. Pics included “The Twins” (haha, original) and “shaved4U”.Even more entertaining; for the next 8 months or so I still got calls and voicemails for the previous owner, Jessica. Including a few from her grandparents, “Jessica, why don’t you answer your phone? We haven’t seen you in months!”",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44074",
"author": "jproach",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T18:29:57",
"content": "If you have a field that strong, it is not “wiping the flash”, it would be destroying the internal circuitry.Could put the thing into a shredder and achieve a similar effect.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44108",
"author": "Dark_AvEnGer",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T00:05:09",
"content": "best to just put the phone in a very hot fire after, then nobody will be getting any data off.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44140",
"author": "freak3dot",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T14:03:35",
"content": "I got a phone off ebay with phone numbers, picutres, and texts on it but nothing interesting. It was just obvious that it was previously owned by some hillbilly. I made quick work of it with the manufactures reset code. In reply to above: even with a cracked screen, one can enter the correct sequence of buttons to reset the phone to manufacture state. It takes minimal googling to find a reset code.freak3dot",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,748.180751
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/01/arduway-a-mini-segway-using-the-arduino/
|
Arduway: A Mini Segway Using The Arduino
|
Jason Rollette
|
[
"Arduino Hacks",
"Misc Hacks",
"News",
"Robots Hacks"
] |
[
"arduino",
"Arduway",
"lego",
"Lego NXT",
"segway"
] |
[
Joe L
] sent in the
Arduway
on the
tipline
. It is a robot made of Arduino and
Lego NXT components
based on the Segway. A software library to control LEGO NXT motors and a few sensors he used is available on
SourceForge
.
This robot does a good job of balancing itself while moving forwards and backwards.
There is a YouTube video of it in operation after the break.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw9Jr-SPL0Y&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999]
| 11
| 11
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44047",
"author": "Alex ~",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T14:13:30",
"content": "Thats pretty damn cool really.Wonder if it could be upscaled to a full segway…(Also looks like sometime didn’t resize their comp in after effects.)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44049",
"author": "Unklegwar",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T14:27:18",
"content": "Pretty awesome, but, I have to ask….You can build a balancing robot, but can’t edit 40 seconds of blackscreen out of your video? what?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44051",
"author": "evillawngnome",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T15:07:54",
"content": "@unklegwargod hackaday commentors suck.Anyway, pretty cool project. It would be awesome to see this scaled up to a household robot – bar2-d2, or any other type of “helper” robot would benefit from such a mobility type.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44060",
"author": "funylilman",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T15:58:04",
"content": "I don’t know if I would trust a bar2d2 with all my booze if it balanced itself on two wheels.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44078",
"author": "kevin",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T19:08:16",
"content": "that’s especially impressive considering that the reaction time required to keep the thing vertical would scale linearly with its size. it’s pretty jerky, but a larger mass would damp the movements.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44089",
"author": "Ken",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T20:19:52",
"content": "The feedback looks pretty unstable, and I suspect all those camera angle changes are edits hiding the times the bot falls over.Hopefully they have success improving the software. Unfortunately one of the things DIY electronics doesn’t teach you is sound system control theory.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44102",
"author": "vilette",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T23:12:30",
"content": "standing is easy, more difficult is to control forward and bacward motion, and turnbtw, segway does not run alone",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44104",
"author": "kru3l",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T23:25:10",
"content": "this one is awsome too, using ir sensor instead of compass.http://homepage.mac.com/sigfpe/Robotics/equibot.htmland what about this one, with a rod and a pothttp://www.ece.ualberta.ca/~dlaing/index.htmlbut this on is THE best, look him climbing the rocky mountains roadshttp://www.geology.smu.edu/~dpa-www/robo/nbot/",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44209",
"author": "MSOE Student",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T01:15:41",
"content": "Next year’s freshman EE students at my school (MSOE) will be building their own one of these, built with the same lego pieces even i think. The EE department head showed me the one he designed last week. Looks similar to this one.Except, it can be controlled by the accelerometer of a wii-mote :D",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "61228",
"author": "Tim",
"timestamp": "2009-01-29T23:26:29",
"content": "Looks like it could do with a dose of actual (i.e. PDI) control.@kevin: Don’t know how you figure that. I would have though the reaction time required is inversely proportional to the moment of inertia about the wheels. That seems intuitive anyway; I haven’t actually done the maths.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "119943",
"author": "secure wifi leeds",
"timestamp": "2010-01-27T01:23:56",
"content": "dam this is going on my twitter great info.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,747.953675
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/09/30/picbasic-complex-led-matrix/
|
PICBASIC Complex LED Matrix
|
Jason Rollette
|
[
"Misc Hacks",
"News"
] |
[
"led matrix",
"microcontroller",
"pic",
"PIC16F628",
"PICBASIC",
"PICBASIC complex LED matrix"
] |
This
PICBASIC complex LED matrix
solution was developed by [Olivier de Broqueville] to drive a matrix of LEDs. Using some cheap transistors, common red LEDs, and a PIC16F628, he is able to drive a 6×6 LED matrix. This project is very well documented and has everything available including: circuit board layouts, schematics, PICBASIC source, VB computer interface program, and parts list.
| 13
| 13
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44021",
"author": "amk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T04:47:41",
"content": "interesting. it would probably be more efficient charlieplex that matrix which would not require the transistors and would actually use fewer pins.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44036",
"author": "Sparky",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T10:06:48",
"content": "Interesting? This is hardly more than a “hello, world!” project in a microcontroller. There have been like, a million people who have done this, it’s hardly a hack.A hack should at least be somewhat novel, innovative, creative, circuit-bending, or some combination of those. This is doing something very simple the way it’s been done for many, many years.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44037",
"author": "mem.namefix",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T10:33:15",
"content": "“circuit-bending”, Im sorry this is way more creative than circuit bending (yes it has been done 100 times before but so what). CB was a very creative solution to provide sound for pong when the board was over budget for any extra chips. Most CB today consists of some god awful youtube video with some idiot randomly poking wires at a circuit thinking he is a creative genius.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44041",
"author": "Man On Fire",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T12:18:27",
"content": "heh. tin can transistors. how quaint.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44042",
"author": "greenyooper",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T12:42:48",
"content": "novel, innovative, creative, circuit-bending, or some combination of those.good grief…for all the complaining around here about no documentation, source code, etc…here we have a post with that covered and we have to complain that it’s not novel?Please look past yourself , there are a lot of people out there with limited microprocessor experience who love a ‘simple’ project to cut their teeth on.…climbing off soapbox…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44043",
"author": "Edward Nardella",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T13:10:51",
"content": "@greenyooper11 yeah like me!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44044",
"author": "mage2",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T13:33:32",
"content": "All i have to say to all those that complain. This is a user driven site. So either do better and post it, or shut up. Hack something and post it for the community to grow from. All the complaining does is waste time and effort and honestly makes those who do the work not want to post it again because of the few people complaining.Are there more advanced ways of doing this, yea im sure there are. Who cares! Everyone has to start somewhere. Most people are not ucontroller experts. I know for sure I am not, I like the project and have learned something today.Hats off to those who do the work and document it. I think this is a great post. keep it up.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44056",
"author": "lapubell",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T15:45:55",
"content": "@Edward Nardellai’m one of those guys too!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44062",
"author": "Mike",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T16:15:17",
"content": "I typically appreciate projects which don’t include the PCB because the best step a person can make in my opinion is to become better at understanding schematics.That being said. This project with a matrix of LED’s deserves it’s own PCB.I also tend to agree that this is not really a hack, but it is a great introduction to using microcontrollers.For someone who is just establishing the basic capabilities of a home electronics lab, a project like this is invaluable. They get to test everything from their PCB construction to microcontroller programming (make sure their package compiles properly).This provides confidence for the hacks that they then may attempt.Cheers, Mike",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44075",
"author": "CalcProgrammer1",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T18:39:04",
"content": "I kinda want to build something like this, just for fun, haven’t ever used microcontrollers before but they look like fun and don’t seem too hard to use. An LED matrix seems to be a good starter project, though I’d probably make a larger one than that.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44105",
"author": "kru3l",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T23:39:13",
"content": "CHARLIEPLEX, yes that is a REAL hack !for the n00b, do you want me to post my“how to connect a led to a battery with a switch” hack ?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44123",
"author": "amk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T02:48:18",
"content": "@kru3l: who called charlieplexing a hack? and yes, if document your “how to connect a led to a battery with a switch” thing and post it, there are a lot of people who can learn from it. let’s not be a bunch of elitist twats here. we all have our areas of expertise, and we’re essentially new to everything else.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "679438",
"author": "Eric",
"timestamp": "2012-06-12T20:01:46",
"content": "Olivier,Where can we download the schematics and the pic basic code ?ThanksEric",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,748.230849
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/14/prototype-this-premiers-tomorrow/
|
Prototype This Premiers Tomorrow
|
Eliot
|
[
"News"
] |
[
"cable",
"discorvery channel",
"JoeGrand",
"prototype this",
"television"
] |
Discovery Channel’s new show
Prototype This
premiers tomorrow night at 10e/p. Every week the team will construct a new piece of unique machinery. The schedule for the first six episodes has already been published.
Mind Controlled Car, October 15
Boxing Robots, October 22
Traffic Busting Truck, October 29
Get Up and Go, November 5
Waterslide Simulator, November 12
Six-Legged All Terrain Vehicle, November 19
We
initially reported
on the show in August because it featured
Defcon
badge designer [
Joe Grand
].
UPDATE:
[Joe] will be posting all of his
schematics, source code, development notes, etc
.
| 21
| 21
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45732",
"author": "Jack",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T02:15:49",
"content": "I don’t normally watch TV at all, but I will totally tune in for this.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45736",
"author": "Andrew Robinson",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T03:24:34",
"content": "Definitely looks like a good show, I will be recording it for sure…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45742",
"author": "Jack",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T04:44:38",
"content": "Also, heres to hoping it doesn’t have an annoying voice-over like Mythbusters.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45744",
"author": "amk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T04:52:54",
"content": "Looks promising. I’m not sure how exciting watching them solve network problems in the second preview was….but yeah, looks promising.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45752",
"author": "Alekoy",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T05:27:28",
"content": "Discovery has allready run this for 3-4 weeks now, seen parts of “Boxing robots” and “traffic busting truck”the truck was kind of funny, but the design had its flaws… :P",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45759",
"author": "macegr",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T07:01:18",
"content": "I saw Joe’s name come through on an order for (to be unnamed) electronic gizmos, at work earlier this year (haha, I know the address of the secret warehouse). Anyway, I’ve been excited to see this show since they held auditions down at Techshop. I think they played around at Techshop for a while, getting the hang of things, before moving their own shop up to Treasure Island. The show has a pretty Mythbustery feel to it, though it’s really supposed to have a different goal. In Mythbusters, gadgets are tools that help prove or disprove “popular theories.” In Prototype This, the gadget itself is supposed to be the focus. Basically, it’s going to be Mythbusters minus the explosions, rushed science, and hot chicks. Just gadget-building.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45791",
"author": "Joe Grand",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T16:25:36",
"content": "Hey guys – for what it’s worth, to support the technically-inclined and curious that will be watching the show, I’ll be posting all of my engineering contributions (schematics, source code, development notes, etc.) to the builds on my website here:http://www.grandideastudio.com/prototype-this/Hope you guys enjoy the shows!Joe",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45803",
"author": "twistedsymphony",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T18:39:36",
"content": "sweet… I gotta remember to setup my SageTV box to record…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45804",
"author": "Cross",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T18:49:58",
"content": "I enjoyed Joe’s talks at Defcon and would love to watch the show. Any chance that they will be streamed by Discovery later ?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45806",
"author": "Stu",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T19:14:17",
"content": "So what’s it going to take to campaign the Discovery network to show it over here in the UK? There’s no sign of it on the UK schedules.Hardly worth the effort- that is unless some enterprising fellow will be archiving it and putting it up on the internet somewhere… nudge nudge etc – its not like I don’t pay for discovery show content, as I get the channel on my Sky subscription.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45815",
"author": "Peanut",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T21:55:01",
"content": "Let’s hope it appears on some kind torrent site for us UK viewers! :-)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45831",
"author": "ruinz",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T00:52:27",
"content": "how is it that every time a good show comes alongit never shows up in Canada. Foiled again by theTV companies.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45846",
"author": "Jonathan DeWitt",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T04:00:22",
"content": "I just watched the pilot, and had generally good vibes about it… They had an interesting explanation of threading of processes that would have made sense to a 2 year old almost…~jon",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45853",
"author": "tom61",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T04:55:05",
"content": "Definitely orientated towards children and/or the non-technical. Only a small mention of the technical details, and very dumbed down.The average Monster Garage or Junkyard Wars episode had more of the inner-workings of the builds on the screen than this episode. The site linked above seems neat, but I don’t recall of any mention of the site on the show itself. Some more screen time with the “development notes” shown on the site would go a long way to make it more to my likes.Right now the gap between the knowledge level the show is targeted at and the knowledge needed to interpret content on the site is huge.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45854",
"author": "tom61",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T05:02:38",
"content": "Ack. The site Joe linked is his notes, the official fan site is a flash-tastic nearly knowledge-less mess.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45855",
"author": "Sam",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T05:04:42",
"content": "FYI, it’s “premieres”, not “premiers”. The latter is the plural for head of state, or winner of a premiership competition.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45863",
"author": "Gizer20",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T07:55:19",
"content": "Hey anybody knows where find the all episode ready to download?? the problem is that i’m from spain and i can’t see the show on regular tv, and me and my class have a lot of interest to see it",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45945",
"author": "Haku",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T01:12:54",
"content": "I’ve just finished watching the first ep, enjoyed it and definitely looking forward to the future episodes.Did anyone else see that (god awful) series “Smash Lab”? this reminds me a bit of that show (heck knows how they secured a 2nd series!), except the Prototype This presenters appear to have a much better rapport with each other (and competence at their job) than the Smash Lab presenters.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "49078",
"author": "Ralf",
"timestamp": "2008-11-04T18:38:05",
"content": "Am I the only person who can’t find the second or third episodes available on any of the normal torrent sites ?What’s happened here ? I’m in the uk and 90% of the TV I watch is downloaded as torrents. The first episode of Prototype This! was great and I’m desperate to see the rest.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "49956",
"author": "Monkeyboi",
"timestamp": "2008-11-09T11:48:42",
"content": "Same problem here raif, seems like only the first episode is available everywhere. I’m desperately trying to find all the other episodes before everyone loses interest, but I don’t think anyone is working on it. I know you can watch full episodes on Discovery.com… I’ll give it a try.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "415203",
"author": "Sadness",
"timestamp": "2011-07-09T13:20:08",
"content": "This show just got aired recently in australia….Me sitting excitedly at home!*downloads season 1*Realises the show has been cancelled for 2 years.*crys-self-to-sleep*:(",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,748.41776
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/14/microcontroller-powered-missile-launch-controller/
|
Microcontroller-powered Missile Launch Controller
|
Joshua Wright
|
[
"Misc Hacks",
"Tool Hacks"
] |
[
"launch",
"microcontroller",
"model rockets",
"pled"
] |
[Josef Jahn] has posted a detailed guide on building
a microcontroller-based launch box
. Constructed from an Atmel ATMega168 and powered by a 12V rechargable lead gel battery, the launch box is fully portable and includes a number of safety features. Going the extra mile on what could essentially be a simple push button launcher, he added three safety switches, a sixty second after-launch timer and a beautiful (not to mention rare)
PLED
display complete with dramatic status messages. Check out a video of the launcher in action after the break.
[youtube=http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=w8lEuGlq2-0]
| 37
| 36
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45696",
"author": "James Harrison",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T21:33:09",
"content": "Oh god. Want this so much. Just want to hook it up to EVE Online or something. Looks like my next project hath been decided… :p",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45704",
"author": "Obnauticus",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T22:04:12",
"content": "It would be 9001x cooler if a key was required to unlock the button to launch. Or if there was a glass cover was on the button that had to be unlocked with a key or broken with a small device of persuasion to launch.Just an idea.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45706",
"author": "Fwirt",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T22:07:05",
"content": "Hate to be critical, but did you mean OLED not PLED. I might be ignorant, but I’ve never heard of PLED displays…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45707",
"author": "Insipid Melon",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T22:07:06",
"content": "I really want to own something that would necessitate using this.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45708",
"author": "r.O.",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T22:13:24",
"content": "pled is polymer LED, oled is organic LED. Different yes, but still very similer LCD style displays with better back light and available colors.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45709",
"author": "andrew",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T22:16:57",
"content": "well the pled link goes to wikipedia’s oled page. hmm…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45715",
"author": "matt",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T22:44:37",
"content": "is there a tutorial about making something similar?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45719",
"author": "sly",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T23:34:59",
"content": "every car should have one of these… even if it’s not equipped with missiles ;-)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45726",
"author": "Josh",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T01:04:50",
"content": "PLED is Polymer Light Emitting Diode, it is similar in construction to an OLED and as a matter of fact it’s actually listed in the OLED wiki page a few columns down",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45733",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T02:49:20",
"content": "oled/pled have backlight? ;)That is just sick, now what is he launching already?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45735",
"author": "_Matt",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T03:17:30",
"content": "This needs to be hooked up to my power switch.Then, after initiation, a voice that sounds like a female talking into an intercom will count down, and a whirring noise will become ever louder as the timer gets closer.The lights will dim a little, there will be a loud noise, and then the computer whirrs to life.That’s what needs to happen, every time…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45738",
"author": "jbot",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T03:57:01",
"content": "@_mattWhat? Knoppix’s “Intiating startup sequence” isn’t good enough for you?Hahaha…it blasted through my earbuds at my soundcard’s maximum volume…my roommates got a laugh out of that!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45751",
"author": "Josh",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T05:21:40",
"content": "You should put the switches in a different order just to make it a little trickier to get the right sequence. other than that it looks like a lot a fun. it would ammuse me for about an hour and a half.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45755",
"author": "Jack",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T06:30:16",
"content": "I feel like such a nerd. The beauty of this project made my knees a bit wobbly. I’m totally going to wire up my jeep with something like this. I’ll likely use a keyswitch instead of button, though.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45758",
"author": "supernova_hq",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T06:35:54",
"content": "[startQuote]That is just sick, now what is he launching already?[endQuote]What ever the hell he wants!!!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45760",
"author": "_Matt",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T07:06:19",
"content": "@jbotI don’t know what Knoppix’s startup sound is, so I’m downloading a live cd.Does it sound like it should belong with this project?I always wish my computer had a really beefy power switch, and sounded like a jet engine spinning up…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45761",
"author": "Josef Jahn",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T07:59:23",
"content": "What I am launching? Well this of course:http://www.vimeo.com/1966383",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45762",
"author": "Garry Newman",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T08:01:08",
"content": "I will be adding this device as a supported peripheral in the next GMod update.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45763",
"author": "Josef Jahn",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T08:01:19",
"content": "@Fwirt: It really is PLED, not OLED. They are similar in principle though. Sadly, all PLED production was halted some time ago, and there are *no* PLED displays being produced anymore :(",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45766",
"author": "Sparky",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T09:25:54",
"content": "All those switches, that have to be turned on in the right sequence and everything, and a single faulty transistor, relay, of little software bug could still cause a lot of trouble.IMHO, this is just a gadget, nothing more, because the circuit that actually switches the output isn’t designed properly. You should at least have 2 relays wired in series, and build in protection for sticky relay contacts.There is even a chance of the circuit closing if you drop the thing in just the right way, because of the single mechanical relay.Nicely done, but that part of the circuit needs some attention if you really want to do it properly.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45769",
"author": "Josef Jahn",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T11:25:03",
"content": "@Sparky: There’s a very simple and foolproof way of ensuring that neither a sticky relay contact nor any software problem can cause a premature launch:Switch 1 removes all power from the device. It is a safety switch that you will have a hard time toggling by accident – and even if you can do that, you still have to have a software failure and/or a problem with the relay *at the same time*.So really, I see no problem there. Of course you could use a second port of the controller to switch a second relay. But the most important safety feature is the ability to physically remove power and thus override any individual software or relay problem.As it is now, you should only enable switch 1 if you are ready to launch, just as you disable the safety of a gun only when you’re about to fire.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45775",
"author": "fartface",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T13:57:01",
"content": "Rare PLED display? Huh?I can buy them from several places. how the hell is something that is readily available rare?I have some rare ardunio kits I’d like to sell for top dollar!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45777",
"author": "Josef Jahn",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T14:18:38",
"content": "@fartface:Quote fromhttp://www.osddisplays.com/pled.php“Recently several of the world’s largest PLED panel manufacturers have announced their withdrawal from PLED production because of financial reasons. The withdrawal of these suppliers will have a direct effect on the availability of critical components that sustain OSD’s PLED module production.”Quote fromhttp://www.lcdforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=17963“Due to our PLED (Polymeric Light Emitting Diode) supplier announcing that they are no longer goingto be manufacturing this technology, we, Matrix Orbital, hereby submit this letter to inform you that wemust discontinue all of our products that use PLED technology.…Please note that PLED technology will be discontinued throughout the entire industry. It does not onlyaffect Matrix Orbital.”If you have any links to places where I can get monochrome PLED (not OLED) character and/or graphical displays, please do post them!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45779",
"author": "Emanuel",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T14:52:01",
"content": "Would be nice if it needed two keys to be used on it simultaneously just for the thing to turn on. Then use the three switches or 2, and make the two keys turn it on.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45781",
"author": "snide",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T15:09:50",
"content": "This is kindof cute. I think if I were to build something like this I’d have added a keypad to enter a password (PIN), and a microphone to check the voice print.Keys as mentioned above are a great idea, but like modern cars, don’t forget to add some kind of passive RFID system (different from the one from TI that was cracked a few years ago).And one more thing – a local destruct mechanism to punish those who misuse the device. Poison gas, perhaps; we don’t want to harm the device.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45782",
"author": "bearsinthesea",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T15:31:45",
"content": "excellent looking interface! I can integrate this into a project i have now.Could you possibly add some extra info?– post the software– list the sources/part #s for the switches, covers, and button– what were the considerations in picking the PLED? Was it easy to use?Harnessing the power of the internet, does any other reader have a reliable source for PLED displays? Do they all take a lot of power? I need a day-time readable output.Thanks for the great write-up. Slick project!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45790",
"author": "Josef Jahn",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T16:18:36",
"content": "@bearsinthesea:I’ve posted the sourcecode, along with answers to your questions, here:http://www.playspoon.com/forum/index.php?topic=33",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "2737328",
"author": "Loizos",
"timestamp": "2015-10-02T07:15:23",
"content": "Your link tohttp://www.playspoon.com/forum/index.php?topic=33fails get error message 404 Not Found.",
"parent_id": "45790",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
}
]
},
{
"comment_id": "45832",
"author": "joer",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T01:01:22",
"content": "I agree in part with sparky. If you dropped the device the relay may (although nearly impossible) trigger. However this could easily be overcome by using Solid State Relays.I know this would never happen but i was just wondering, is there any safety device in place in case the device did develop a fault? I mean if for example water got in the unit and shorted the relay contacts making it activate?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45864",
"author": "Josef Jahn",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T07:55:57",
"content": "@joer: As I said above, the first main switch removes all power. You can drop it as much as you like, you can short-circuit the relay, as long as you don’t switch on the first safety switch nothing will happen.For the box to launch prematurely, you have to have TWO failing components: The relay AND the first safety switch. So there’s no single point of failure.Also, I think you guys should keep things in perspective: This box is meant for model rockets. What if water gets into your “Estes” ignition trigger and shorts the contacts? What if you drop that “Aerotech” launch box, it falls apart (which it does quite easily) and the right pieces of metal come together? There’s definitely an end to what you can prevent. The idea is to not have a single point of failure, i.e. don’t rely solely on a relay, don’t rely entirely on software, always require at least two different actions to be taken for a launch to happen (i.e. not just one single pushbutton)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46120",
"author": "kurf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T03:34:18",
"content": "To make this project a little more interesting I would add a keypad, to enter in launch codes of course. I think I missed something about the output of the box, what type of signal is required to launch the rocket?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47545",
"author": "Desiredefx",
"timestamp": "2008-10-24T14:59:49",
"content": "Wow, I can just picture using one of these to turn on my computer, especially for my laptop while going through airport security, or while sitting on a plane and bringing out the box. Time to make my own",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "63120",
"author": "Opasina",
"timestamp": "2009-02-16T10:12:10",
"content": "pls i want to be part of this forum",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "63284",
"author": "Opasina",
"timestamp": "2009-02-17T14:05:24",
"content": "i want to do something on rocket control but i have no circuit, pls help",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "71965",
"author": "Jahir Kamal",
"timestamp": "2009-04-28T13:46:27",
"content": "I want to such a make a missile launch controller. It’s my dream. This blog help for me.Thanks",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "75521",
"author": "Marc Schlesinger",
"timestamp": "2009-05-17T22:35:27",
"content": "WOW, I would love to buy one of these! Any chance you are building them to sell?Also would be nice to have a launch timer. Press the button and a countdown starts.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "210637",
"author": "Blixa Morgan",
"timestamp": "2010-11-11T01:19:56",
"content": "Can’t get the forum to come up, but I was able to locate the switches. For anyone else who can’t get to the forum, you can get them fromhttp://www.frozencpu.com/products/5811/ele-244/Military_Style_Switch_w_Red_Acrylic_Cover.htmlandhttp://www.frozencpu.com/products/10979/ele-727/Blue_Illuminated_Bulgin_Style_Momentary_Vandal_Switch_-_16mm_-_Black_Housing_-_Ring_Illumination.htmlthey do have other colors too.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
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https://hackaday.com/2008/10/14/how-to-make-an-e-paper-clock-and-hack-esquire-magazine/
|
How-to: Make An E-paper Clock From Esquire Magazine
|
Ian
|
[
"classic hacks",
"how-to",
"Misc Hacks"
] |
[
"clock",
"e-ink",
"e-paper",
"e-paper clock",
"eink",
"epaper",
"esquire",
"esquire cover",
"hack esquire e-paper cover",
"recycling"
] |
If you’ve never heard about electronic paper, crawl out from under that rock and read up on the
Sony Reader
and the
Amazon Kindle
. E-paper is a flexible display made of color-changing beads that mimic ink-on-paper for easy daylight reading. The revolutionary thing about e-paper is that after it’s set, it stays that way without additional power.
This sounds great in theory, but
Esquire’s cover
is the first time everybody can afford to hack an e-paper display. We took the cover into the Hack a Day lab to document, test, and hack. In the end, we recycled it into something useful that anyone can build. We’ve got all the details on how the display works and what it takes to use it in your own projects. Read about our e-paper clock hack below.
Background
The Esquire e-paper cover hit big on the net, but was
quickly panned
. NOTCOT has beautiful
scans of the circuit board and e-paper
. Popular Science posted instructions for
reading the code with a PICkit2
. [Slaxter]
verified that the PIC chip can be read
, and that the code protection fuses are off. [Matt] manipulated the e-paper cells directly with
skillful soldering and an Arduino
. So far, there hasn’t been a lot of interest in repurposing the e-paper, or reprogramming the existing microcontroller.
E-paper panels
The actual e-paper panels, manufactured by
E-Ink
, aren’t that exciting. Each panel has a set of predefined segments, 11 on the front panel and 3 on the rear Ford advertisement. This isn’t a matrix that we can reprogram into an e-reader. [just_mike] has a great set of
ultra close-up shots of the individual beads
that make up each segment.
Each e-paper segment has an individual connection, and a connection that’s shared with other cells on the panel. The segments become white or black depending on the direction of current applied to the cell. When common is low, any segment that is also connected high will darken. When common is high, each cell connected to ground will clear. The PCB uses 16 volts from five 3.3volt batteries to switch the cells, but [Slaxter] showed that 5volts was sufficient with his Arduino project.
Performance testing
We made several observations about the e-paper operating specifications.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6GTFvNjRCk]
First, it takes nearly 0.5 seconds to completely darken or clear a cell. In the video you can see the partial states created by switching the e-paper too fast. We’re not quite sure of the optimal change time, but between 0.25 and 0.5 seconds seems to be the minimum.
This also raised questions about the maximum change time. Does it damage the e-paper to apply current for longer than necessary? Does the e-paper continue to consume current as long as it’s applied, wasting the batteries? We took special care in our code to return all outputs to ground after a change to avoid a continuous current through the panel.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hix9-h5UuSc]
Clearing and darkening must be done separately. It takes two complete operations to fully refresh the screen; one to clear old segments, one to darken new segments. A smart programmer will think they can save a cycle when only adding or removing items, and not doing both. This is true to some extent, but continuous manipulation of one cell without refreshing adjacent cells causes color ‘creep’. In the video, a flashing background without updates to any other segments quickly drives the inactive segments to a mid-state between dark and light.
Driver board
The driver consists of an eight-pin Microchip
PIC12F629
, two
4094
shift registers
, and some supporting components.
Click here for a full size pin diagram of the e-paper driver board
(PNG).
Batteries
Esquire
invited hacks of their cover
with the rather lame suggestion of replacing the batteries. This makes sense, the covers were
shipped all over the world in refrigerated containers
to help extend the battery life. Even with that effort, Esquire says that the batteries will last a few months.
Batteries 1-5 are in series and provide a 15-16volt switching current for the e-paper. The sixth battery provides 3volts for the PIC. No word yet on which batteries die first. If you want to ‘replace’ your batteries, you’ll need to desolder the old ones, and provide a 5-16volt e-paper supply, and 3volt microcontroller supply, at the points indicated.
We eventually had to replace our microcontroller battery because we abused it a bit during development. A button battery holder with 20mm pin spacing will fit the existing holes. Mouser #
534-106
will probably work, but this is unconfirmed.
4094 shift registers (IC1, IC2)
The shift registers switch the e-paper segment controls at 16 volts.
The two 4094 ICs are shift registers setup to cascade data from IC1 to IC2. This simple shift register is a slight variation on the 74HTC595 we used in our
graffiti wall
. The main difference is that the 4094 strobe line is normally low, and briefly pulled high to put new values on the output pins. We noticed that the 4094 requires long clock and strobe pulses. This could be due to lazy drive circuitry between the PIC and the 4094, or just the nature of the
4000 series
.
4094 segment output map
IC
Output
Address
Connection
1
Q1
0x01
FRONT_BOX_SYMBOL_DNA
1
Q2
0x02
FRONT_BOX_GUY
1
Q3
0x04
FRONT_BOX_FIREWORKS
1
Q4
0x08
FRONT_ON_THE_WEST_COAST
1
Q5
0x10
FRONT_THREE_HOURS_LATER
1
Q6
0x20
FRONT_ESQUIRE
1
Q7
0x40
FRONT_BOX_GIRL
1
Q8
0x80
FRONT_NOW
2
Q1
0x100
FRONT_BEGINS
2
Q2
0x200
FRONT_21ST_CENTURY
2
Q3
0x400
FRONT_BACKGROUND
2
Q4
0x800
FRONT_COMMON
2
Q5
0x1000
BACK_COMMON
2
Q6
0x2000
BACK_LEFT
2
Q7
0x4000
BACK_CENTER
2
Q8
0x8000
BACK_RIGHT
12F629
Click here for a full size schematic drawing
(PNG). An eight pin PIC12F629 drives the 4094 shift registers that control each e-paper segment. Two pins are unused (GP4, GP5).
The MCLR feature is enabled with resistor R8. The design doesn’t include a diode to protect the PIC from the 13volt programming current. Microchip recommends this, but there’s no other sensitive ICs sharing the circuit so perhaps the designer felt a resistor was sufficient protection.
Three pins drive the data, clock, and strobe lines of the 4094 (GP0, GP1, GP2). The 4094 has to be interfaced at the same voltage it switches, 16 volts, so the PIC switches the interface pins through transistors. As far as we can tell, the 4094 control lines are pulled high with a resistor. The PIC switches a transistor on, and it pulls the line to ground.
The interface to the 4094 is backwards
. A PIC high pin is seen as low at the shift register, and low is seen as high. The interface won’t work unless reversed.
The programming pins are brought to a header at the top of the PCB. We soldered standard .1″ pin header into the holes provided (Mouser #
571-41033290
). The two programming pins, PGD and PGC, are shared with the circuitry that drives the shift registers. We were able to read the device with an ICD2 debugger. We couldn’t reprogram it though, probably because of the shift register driver. Has anyone had success? Regardless, the shared pin arrangement makes it impossible to do in-circuit debugging on this device.
PIC pin connections
Pin
Name
Connection
1
VDD
+3.3volts
2
GP5
—
3
GP4
—
4
GP3
MCLR (program VPP)
5
GP2
4094 Strobe
6
GP1
4094 Clock (program clock)
7
GP0
4094 Data (program data)
8
VSS
Ground
Tap the board
It’s easy to tap into the board and use it with your favorite microcontroller. All but one of the required interface signals are already brought to a header. The strobe line can be tapped through the via indicated by the arrow. You don’t want the PIC to interfere with your new controller, so remove it or deactivate it by severing the power pin.
Interface library
Our first effort to drive the board involved our
PIC24F
-based
mini web server
. It was handy, and the PIC24F is easy to work with. We perfected our interface library on a low-power MSP430. Both versions are in the
project archive
(ZIP), but the MSP430 version of the library is more mature.
The library includes a software
bit-bang
routine, functions for interfacing the board, and address definitions for the segment and common lines. Options in esquire_eink.h enable a bit-bang delay and set its length; we found the 4094 lazy and in need of a lengthy clock pulse. The initBang() function sets the direction of the pins, and should be changed to suit your microcontroller. Call it, or set your IO pins to output elsewhere:
bangInit(); //set bitbang pins to output
The setSeg() function sets the passed segments dark (1) or clear (0):
setSeg(FRONT_BOX_GUY+FRONT_BACKGROUND, 1); //set(dark) these segments
setSeg(FRONT_21ST_CENTURY,0);//clear (light) these segments
The setSeg() function includes a color change delay defined by EINK_DELAY in esquire_eink.h. At the end of the delay it returns the shift register pins to ground. We want to avoid damaging to the e-paper or wasting the batteries, though we don’t really know if this is necessary.
One thing we noticed about setSeg() was that manipulating single cells causes adjacent cells to regress toward a mid-color. We developed the setDisplay() function to combat this by fully refreshing the display every time. setDisplay() includes a pause for each change, and then returns the shift register outputs to ground. Just pass the segment arrangement for a fully refreshed display:
setDisplay(FRONT_ESQUIRE+BACK_LEFT);//XX dark, everything else clear
You can access the shift registers directly with the bangIt() function, but consider returning the shift registers outputs to ‘0’ after the e-paper color change is complete. You could damage the e-paper or cause excessive current drain if you leave it on, if that’s actually ‘a thing’.
bangIt(0b1110000000000000);//all back panel segments on
pause();//wait for the color change
bangIt(0x0000);//return all outputs to ground
To port the library to your microcontroller, just check the pin configurations in esquire_eink.h, and the pin setup function bangInit() in esquire_eink.c. Keep in mind that the pin directions are reversed by the interface transistors.
Putting it to use, an e-paper clock
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kluFFU90qnI]
We wanted to do something useful with the first cheap consumer e-paper panel. It had to be something pretty easy so that lots of people can recycle this cool piece of technology. We couldn’t resist doing what so many do with
old display tech
: make a clock. Schematics, firmware, and art templates are in the
project archive
(.zip).
There’s so few segments on the e-paper that we can only partially represent the time. Six segments show time, each fades to reveal the time to the nearest ten minutes past the hour. We also flash eye-candy on the non-time segments of the panel. Here’s the custom bezel we created. This bezel, and a template to make your own, are included in the
project archive
(ZIP). We printed our bezel mirrored so the ink is protected from scratches.
Hardware
We were inspired by the low-power properties of e-paper to use
Texas Instruments’ MSP430 line of 16-bit microcontrollers
. With the right configuration, the MSP430 draws so little power that it’s only limited by the shelf life of a battery. We can even give the original designers a run for their money, and see if we can make a lower power device.
The best thing about the MSP430 is that you can buy a kit with a
USB programmer/debugger and breakout board for only 20 bucks
. It comes with
a free C compiler limited to 4K
, but the F2013 only has 2K of memory. This is a complete development tool, no soldering involved. Learn more about
working with the MSP430 in this how-to
.
This schematic shows how we connected our MSP430 to the e-paper driver board.
Click here for a full size version
(PNG). The 47K resistor, MSP430, and an LED (not shown) are included on the breakout board.
We added a 32.768KHz crystal to keep time (Q1). Normally, we’d also add some capacitors to form an oscillator, but the MSP430 has built-in adjustable capacitors on P2.6 and P2.7.
We also added a
button
between P1.4 and P1.2 (S1). The internal
pull-up resistor
on P1.4 holds the button high, and we grounded it through P1.2. This isn’t the best arrangement, it would probably be wise to also connect P1.2 to ground.
We slid the MSP430 breakout board over the power and ground pins of the programming header. You can connect the clock and data pins to the header too, but we decided to route them all from the vias underneath. Remember to remove the PIC so it doesn’t interfere with signals from the MSP430.
Parts
Number
Cost
Esquire e-paper cover
—
—
MSP430 ez430 development kit
ez430USB
$20
32.768KHz crystal
815-AB26T-32.768KHZ
$0.27
Push button
642-mjtp1250
$0.16
Firmware
The clock software is written with the free demo version of the TI/IAR Kickstart C compiler included with the ez430 programmer.
The MSP430 is very low power. It uses just 220uA at 1MHz, but less than 6uA when sleeping. The key to long battery life is to keep the chip asleep as much as possible. Our clock code is written with this in mind.
We use timer_a with the 32.768khz crystal to create an interrupt twice each second. The first interrupt triggers code that configures the segments to be displayed, sends these values to the e-paper, and then sleeps for the next 0.5 seconds. While the MSP430 sleeps, all the ‘off’ segments have time to clear. The next interrupt flips the common lines the other way with a simple
XOR
, outputs the values, and goes to sleep for another 0.5 seconds. Next time the cycle will begin again. We don’t bother to reset the shift registers to the ‘0’ position because the refresh is constantly in flux. Segment creep isn’t a problem because we refresh every segment each cycle.
A button press triggers an interrupt that advances the time to the next 10 minutes. To set the clock, wait until the time is a factor of 10 minutes past the hour and press the button to show the correct time. A small debouncing routine ensures that only one hit is detected per button press.
Taking it further
There are some lingering questions about the e-paper panels that would be nice to answer. What is the optimal change time? Will continuous current damage the segments or waste battery power? Why did the designer use a full 16volts to trigger the panels when only 5volts are required?
Everything you need to build the clock and interface the Esquire cover is included in the
project archive
(ZIP). It should be possible to interface any microcontroller with the Esquire e-paper cover using the interface library and three IO pins. In a future project we plan to build a custom driver board for the unused e-paper module.
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[
{
"comment_id": "45685",
"author": "Syliss",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T20:35:02",
"content": "Okay wait it says clock, but all i see is more paper no real time?!!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45688",
"author": "Wonko The Sane",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T20:58:40",
"content": "This display is what I expected… a simple screen for simple text.. as I live in the UK I cannot get hold of one…Could someone try the following – the display should be static sensitive – so if you put a wire each side of the display with a voltage on it, it should create a image the shape of the overlap…e.g. connect the common to 0V and move a wire with +15 volts across the top… this should ‘draw’ where the wire was…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "6236904",
"author": "Greenaum",
"timestamp": "2020-04-13T17:54:35",
"content": "I wonder if anyone ever tried it. It’s 12 years later, and the streets are full of killer plague zombies, hurray! And also apparently E-ink is due a resurgence, although really that’d be more of a “surgence” since it wasn’t the spectacular revolution the first time round we thought it would be. They still haven’t got colour or video refresh rates.Anyway that said, my point is that although the beads are probably dielectric, perhaps the fluid they’re in is a conductor? So it would conduct the current through the whole cell, so it would all light up H^H^H^Hdarken. Yep it might well work even through the insulating housing without using the actual electrodes. I’ve got my Kobo here but I don’t really fancy rubbing my hair against my jumper or something to see what static would do to it.Sorry, that’s not really an answer, is it? I’ll tell you in 12 years when they’re cheap enough to be disposable.",
"parent_id": "45688",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
}
]
},
{
"comment_id": "45689",
"author": "twistedsymphony",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T21:02:22",
"content": "where can I get a copy of this magazine? is it still on newsstands?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45692",
"author": "packrat",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T21:13:46",
"content": "I was experimenting with this a while ago, and I discovered that you could create several more segments to control by scratching away the “wires” that connect several of the different segments together.Feasibly, you could control each character individually with this method. I never really got past the proof of concept phase with this though. I was too disheartened by the lack of a matrix display. :(",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45693",
"author": "joe57005",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T21:18:29",
"content": "I was hoping they’d put some kind of segmented alphanumeric display on it (maybe scrolling text). It’s still cool what they did, just not as useful, i guess it’s cheaper this way.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45694",
"author": "Me",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T21:20:57",
"content": "“we recycled it into something useful that anyone can build” -uh define “anyone”",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45703",
"author": "static",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T21:57:19",
"content": "What do we expect for 2 bucks more? a HDTV quality display? I purchase a HT for $200 this pass summer, that doesn’t have a dot matrix display…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45722",
"author": "ledlights",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T00:26:21",
"content": "Wonder how long before there’s a full spread of linked e-ink displays? (e.g.http://www.blinkenlights.net/)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45728",
"author": "RIUUM+",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T01:24:03",
"content": "Funny how everyone complains when they publish stories that “aren’t a hack”, but no one praises them when they do something like this.So, from me: Great article hackaday, and I look forward to more like it. :)(and no, I honestly don’t mind the notahack articles you post every day; they’re all good imo)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45731",
"author": "Alan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T02:08:35",
"content": "Nice job Ian and good on the magazine for going out on a limb to try out this new tech. Too bad the display wasn’t something a bit more universal.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45757",
"author": "Jack",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T06:34:10",
"content": "Wow, I’ve been very impressed with a lot of the content lately! Articles like this, and your “Parts” articles are amazing! This is why I love this site.(All the haters who can’t handle the occasional off-topic article here on Hackaday need to go elsewhere. Many of us get sick of their whining.)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45767",
"author": "bWare",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T10:26:04",
"content": "Just a guess, but wouldn’t the 16v give you faster switching?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45768",
"author": "PKM",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T11:06:37",
"content": "You can display the time with only six controllable segments, you just have to use (sigh) binary. Two segments could represent the time to quarter of an hour (00=xx:00, 01=xx:15, 10=xx:30, 11=xx:45) and the remaining 4 segments give the hour (in 12 hour format) in regular binary- 0001 to 1100. Sadly the segments you used are grouped in two threes so it would be a little unintuitive, but that’s one possible way of displaying the time of day.Also I agree with bware, surely 16v would switch faster than 5v (unless you already tested and found this to be false)?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45774",
"author": "strider_mt2k",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T13:01:25",
"content": "Incredibly well documented!Cool project!Hackaday, you’re the ginchiest.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45776",
"author": "T.n",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T14:16:54",
"content": "AWESOME! great work!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45799",
"author": "morcheeba",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T17:32:26",
"content": "Awesome job, guys!! I love the thoroughness – from playing with the OLED directly, to building an improvement on it. That, and documenting it really well and putting it all on one page = great work.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45801",
"author": "The Nerdy Duo",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T18:33:04",
"content": "That’s awesome. Now if only someone can think of a good use for the car ad.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45805",
"author": "MaxMouse",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T18:51:17",
"content": "The MOTOFONE F3 is a (very) low cost mobile phone available in the UK (I bought one for £10), that uses e-ink as its display. It’s worth hacking.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45871",
"author": "GodOfFsck",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T12:00:14",
"content": "Could you not display the complete time by using binary and cycling through the hour, then the minutes, then the second? Perhaps using the other “panels” to show which part of the time it was currently displaying? Pretty much anyone reading this blog has the capability to read binary…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45879",
"author": "Aaron Rocha",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T12:54:29",
"content": "Awesome!!! Hands down one of the most interesting hacks I have across lately. Great Job!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46029",
"author": "Anonymous",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T19:53:10",
"content": "> surely 16v would switch faster than 5v (unless you already tested and found this to be false)?weren’t they designing around battery life limitations tho?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46123",
"author": "kurf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T03:51:15",
"content": "The e-paper magazine was a huge bust in my opinion. I was looking forward to the release but it really feel short of my expectations. I can’t blame them for trying though.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46204",
"author": "Al",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T12:47:34",
"content": "Good Job! I to have been playing with these.Peel off the foil in back to find traces to 36 seperate fields. like Packrat said, you could isolate each one. Then a binary clock, thermometer, game, or whatever is possible.When voltage isn’t applied, could you use capacitence for a touch panel?I tried Wonko The Sane’s idea with the wire but it didn’t work. I think because the transparent top plane acts as a shield. Could a magnetic field be locally strong enough?It seems like something is missing if I don’t get my Hackaday fix.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "48336",
"author": "andre",
"timestamp": "2008-10-30T20:13:08",
"content": "Hmm. re car display, you *can* actually cut the display into sections and poke a small wire into the edge to connect to the (upper) common electrode. Seemed to work, then you can make a four way rotary display with silver paint if you are careful when cutting. Hint, the “wires” connect to the lower contacts through tiny holes in the panel visible as thickenings in the carbon coating.Pictures soon :)-A",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "48817",
"author": "andre",
"timestamp": "2008-11-02T18:23:08",
"content": "also very important, if you peel off the back plate you expose the delicate ITO contacts to moisture. I found that prolonged exposure causes “creeping death syndrome” from the contacts, however this is prevented (tested on one panel) by fully shielding the back panel with epoxy after testing.This is actually a common problem with EL sheet too.See my 4HV postings for more info.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "49147",
"author": "jon_stein",
"timestamp": "2008-11-05T17:30:20",
"content": "got my copy – peeled off the foil on the ad display, two segments promptly b0rked. those wires are insanely delicate. i’ll be hooking up the common rail on the display and use a probe to blank everything, then try to make a sort of e-ink drawing pad. it’ll be interesting to see exactly how electricity moves through this thing. great write-up!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "76748",
"author": "CaryMG",
"timestamp": "2009-05-30T19:19:54",
"content": "Quite simply this is one of the coolest fucking things I’ve ever seen in my life.The *quintessential* example of the spiri of “Hack A Day” ….",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "86480",
"author": "Schorhr",
"timestamp": "2009-08-11T23:57:11",
"content": "Hello,does anybody have any info on behavior with less then 5v? Also, any info on (peak) current reqired/current draw?I want to drive a lexar Jumpdrive Mercury eink display with solar power, thus the question.(related; If anyone has a source with very small lcd or lc-shutter < 15mm^2 let me know)-Marcus",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "88241",
"author": "Ed3",
"timestamp": "2009-08-20T18:58:06",
"content": "Fast forward a year:http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/20090819/ap_on_hi_te/us_tec_techbit_cbs_print_video_ad",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,748.843153
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/14/wiimote-guitar-effects-control/
|
Wiimote Guitar Effects Control
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"digital audio hacks",
"News"
] |
[
"guitar",
"wiimote"
] |
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmuggHx_H5Y]
[Rob Morris] sent us this video of his
Wiimote based guitar effects
. Similar to our post yesterday about
using the Wiimote to control a synth
, he is using changes in orientation to effect the sound. He starts off with simple pitch modulation, but later in the video he’s doing, uh, we’re not sure but its kind of cool.
| 17
| 17
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45677",
"author": "Michael",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T19:40:17",
"content": "AWESOME! Really really well done!!!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45690",
"author": "SOOPERGOOMAN187",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T21:06:00",
"content": "Look! It’s the Real Guitar Hero!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45716",
"author": "Tom",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T22:59:43",
"content": "That was interesting. Like a whammy bar.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45745",
"author": "pip",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T04:55:49",
"content": "The Wiimote is a tool of infinity!! Holy crap I’m going to use this for an electric violin.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45783",
"author": "srilyk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T15:43:04",
"content": "That’s a lot cheaper than a Koss touchpad, too…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45816",
"author": "fatfingur",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T22:00:09",
"content": "Creative. I think the guitar might need an accelerometer to enhance guitar playing.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45827",
"author": "bikko",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T00:28:36",
"content": "“he is using changes in orientation to effect the sound”*affect* the sound. :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45838",
"author": "ninjaguitarist",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T01:41:06",
"content": "holy sweet jesus i’ve gotta find out how to do that. amazing amazing amazing",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45886",
"author": "Grovenstien",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T14:48:56",
"content": "My bladder control has been affected after seeing the wiimote guitar!!!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46001",
"author": "jeicrash",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T16:52:53",
"content": "Sounds like Joe Satrioni (SP?)The wiimote has come so far since it was released. Nice job.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46061",
"author": "Jay",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T21:54:44",
"content": "Man, this guy could be the next SquarePusher.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46220",
"author": "eric",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T14:30:26",
"content": "i want to know how to do this",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "71061",
"author": "Dave",
"timestamp": "2009-04-19T00:01:19",
"content": "This one is tested on animals:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4xNpBYKtXg&fmt=18It pitches down rather than up, and controls wah, distortion, etc.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "71064",
"author": "Dave",
"timestamp": "2009-04-19T00:06:53",
"content": "How to do this:There are several ways to read out a wii. There’s something called darwiin, which can send data in Opens Sound Control format. There must be similar things for windows and linux.This OSC data can then be understood by supercollider, maxmsp and pd and so forth.Build your fx in one of those, or cook the data and send it as midi to the effect that you like.Mine is done in MSP, most of it by manipulating one tap-in tap-out delayline.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "71769",
"author": "Jason",
"timestamp": "2009-04-26T04:51:25",
"content": "Cool , but as far as a gutarist? Ouch.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "101714",
"author": "guitar speed",
"timestamp": "2009-10-16T16:12:37",
"content": "I want one! actually sounds better than a whammy pedal. 5***** hack!!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "118330",
"author": "advanced guitar lessons",
"timestamp": "2010-01-19T10:39:32",
"content": "Can anybody help me? I would like to sign up for the rss feed for this website, but not sure exactly what to do. I really like the information presented here. Thank You to anyone…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,749.149256
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/14/fm-stereo-transmitter/
|
FM Stereo Transmitter
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"classic hacks",
"digital audio hacks"
] |
[
"fm transmitter",
"transceiver",
"transciever"
] |
Reader [Mike Y] responded to our “
What are you working on?
” post with his
stereo FM transmitter project
. If you’ve ever used an FM transmitter for your portable audio, you know that even the best consumer level ones can be difficult to make sound decent.
He obtained an NS73M FM Transmitter module from Niigata Seimitsu Company, but it required a controller to handle pre-emphasis, modulation level, frequency, and power level. He decided on an Arduino which would also control his LCD.
His results were quite good, with decent range and superb audio quality. His total cost thus far is $35, but he still needs to put it in an enclosure. You can find complete schematics as well as source code and helpful tips on his site. You may also want to check out the
regulations on broadcasting
(pdf) as well.
| 20
| 20
|
[
{
"comment_id": "45667",
"author": "Squinch",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T17:58:37",
"content": "Looks like a great project, but he states that it compares favorably in cost to the Ramsey kit that sells for $45. His costs $35 (15 for FM module, 15 for arduino, and 5 for LCD module), not $80.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45668",
"author": "keystoneclimber",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T17:59:46",
"content": "“Arduino + NS73M = ARRRduino!”I love it!!!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45670",
"author": "Caleb Kraft",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T18:14:34",
"content": "@squinchthanks for the heads up. I must have added the cost of the two together.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45675",
"author": "nathangray",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T19:09:33",
"content": "This is a very nice project for arduino users, because it combines several important aspects into a real product:– LCD– Saving settings across reset– Encoder (nice!)– Talking with another deviceExamples of using each of these pieces can be found in various places on the net, but this is a good example of tying them all together with a concrete example.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45684",
"author": "Mike Y",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T20:23:03",
"content": "Thanks. Wow, I made Hackaday…Yes, no new ideas here; just integrating a bunch of things I’ve learned from others out there.There are two versions of code (.PDE) there. The original uses up and down switches, plus an off/on-air toggle. The most recent version is compatible with the latest Arduino 0012, and uses a single rotary encoder for change frequency and toggle on-air. Photos of the finished item in an enclosure hopefully this week.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45713",
"author": "ben",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T22:32:41",
"content": "Wouldn’t it be awesome if you could combine this with a parabolic microphone and transmit random conversations on top of local radio stations ;P",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45734",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T03:16:42",
"content": "Hey Mike Y:Can you use the rotary encoder from an old PC mouse?I have one tied to a VCR head to make a huge aluminium knob :)Would it be possible to use an Atmega8 16PU ? that is what I have on hand.What kind of range do you get from 2mw?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45740",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T04:23:47",
"content": "Follow up, if the Atmega8 16pu will work with 3.3v I/O can I run the whole thing on 3.3v?I don’t need a display, just pure functionality.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45753",
"author": "Edward Nardella",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T05:37:03",
"content": "I wonder if I could put one of these in my Acer Aspire One?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45778",
"author": "Mike Y",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T14:19:54",
"content": "> Can you use the rotary encoder from an old PC mouse?I’m sure; I’ve tried constructing one of these for a ham project, but it’s too dang difficult to get everything lined up. But, you get the same quadrature signal as a mechanical encoder (without the bouncing signals!). I need to do an EagleCad schematic for this, as I’ve added 74HC14 and an RC debounce circuit for the cheap, $1.70 Bourns encoder. Works fine.Would it be possible to use an Atmega8 16PU / 3.3V ?Heck yes, and no translation from 5V to 3V I2C signals. On the breadboard, I used just a resistor pullup to 3.3v, but in the final version, I’m using a SparkFun 5V to 3.3V board.If you don’t need the LCD, I think you could get by with 2 pins (I2C), so an ATTINY85 might do; just re-flash it to change the frequency.What kind of range do you get from 2mw?I can go about 65 feet with it. After that – pretty sharp drop-off. Drive is with about 60% volume on an iPod nano, no input amplification needed. I was going to add compression/limiting, but that’d probably be ‘gilding the lily’.Mike YKM5ZDallas, Texas",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45780",
"author": "draeath",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T15:03:59",
"content": "@benPoint it at a radio, tune to their station, and give ’em a nice feedback squeal.Good way to get people to stop blaring that hip-hop crap :P",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45797",
"author": "strider_mt2k",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T17:29:54",
"content": "this is the key ingredient to an fm radio station too, if sufficiently augmented on both the audio and RF sides.check your local laws kids, and don’t rebroadcast.come up with your own original content or don’t bother. :p",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45798",
"author": "strider_mt2k",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T17:30:55",
"content": "Federal, state, and local laws.Don’t be a jerk.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45851",
"author": "||philly||",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T04:35:31",
"content": "ok, i want to make something like this with the least amount of supplies and the least sophisticated parts. while making a strong signal that might break the fcc’s signal strength rule, but stay within their distance regulations, does anyone think this is possible?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45866",
"author": "YanK (développeur web)",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T09:53:55",
"content": "Hello,Good job for this transmitter. ;)Someone know a same DIY for transmit video and audio on UHF or VHF ?I would like to transmit video on a tv in my house. :)Thanks",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46126",
"author": "kurf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T03:59:05",
"content": "@yankI think this might be what your looking for.http://www.electronickits.com/kit/complete/video/ck2100.htm",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46512",
"author": "YanK (développeur web)",
"timestamp": "2008-10-19T13:54:09",
"content": "Thanks kurf, but electronickits don’t ship in France. Thanks for the link. ;)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46690",
"author": "ktech123",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T21:45:33",
"content": "||philly||, did you get something about your question?I would like to know about a high power FM transmitter. It would be nice to be able to hear my ipod in my car, but commercial FM transmitters don’t have enought power…Anyone has any clue about this?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "89171",
"author": "Ted",
"timestamp": "2009-08-24T14:46:17",
"content": "In any gadgets with music I prefer using the ones with fm transmitters, because it is always good to hear brand new hit musics not only from the ones you have downloaded but also you will not be bored to hear the same thing again shuffling from your gadgets.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "1170473",
"author": "Ganesh",
"timestamp": "2014-01-28T13:56:25",
"content": "Hello author, It’s going to be really great help for me. I want to develop FM Transmitter for my home with micro controller interfacing. My aim is to listen fm from my mobile which will given by the ns73m fm transmitter module. Before I go for that, I would like to clarify few things like, 1. How much distance It can transmit the signal with clear cut audio.? 2. Will it give pure audio in fm or with disturbance.? For getting audio, Should I go for another circuit implementation or no need.? Thanks in advance.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,748.759032
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/13/maker-faire-austin-is-this-weekend/
|
Maker Faire Austin Is This Weekend
|
Eliot
|
[
"cons",
"News"
] |
[
"austin",
"con",
"convention",
"faire",
"make",
"makerfaire",
"makerfaireaustin"
] |
Maker Faire Austin
is happening this weekend, October 18 & 19, 2008 at the Travis County Expo Center in Austin, TX. Maker Faire is a showcase of all things DIY. You’ll see robots, sculptures, live performances, and other wonders including many of the projects we cover here every day. We enjoyed our
time in San Mateo earlier this year
and the show keeps getting better and better. You can see
photos from previous events on Flickr
. If you’ve got a chance to go, take it.
| 8
| 8
|
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{
"comment_id": "45587",
"author": "Patrick Jones",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T01:18:34",
"content": "I was at fry’s and got my ticket today, im effin excited!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45648",
"author": "John",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T13:35:10",
"content": "25$ a ticket is hardly worth it for me. At least they seemed to have lowered the price for different age groups.Too bad so much of it is just a burning man downgrade.various bicycles welded together to make a human powered fair ride is not impressive nor something I wish to spend any sort of money on.If you like burning man type stuff you will like maker faire, if you do not like burning man type stuff Hackaday.com is a better use of your time then going to maker faire.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45649",
"author": "Tim",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T13:36:40",
"content": "I got mine at frys too, on the way home from work! Its going to be great.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45702",
"author": "pt",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T21:56:05",
"content": "@John – bicycles are just one small part of maker faire. i’m guessing you haven’t been to one because i don’t think you would have called it a “burning man downgrade”…we have robots, rockets, alt energy, electronic classes and workshops, crafts, food hackers, music, wood working, lasers, workshop areas (techshop, etc), cars projects and best of all it’s family friendly — so bring the kids, we have kid’s events and workshops just for young folks. the whole idea is to help and inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists. hack a day does that (i started the site for that reason back in the day) but don’t just snark maker faire because you don’t like bicycles or burning man.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45711",
"author": "John",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T22:23:37",
"content": "I went to Maker Faire in Austin last year and walked away when I learned it was $50 for my wife and I to enter, what we could see were things typical of burning man. Ingenious yes, creative yes.I am sure there are some very interesting things to see, as for me the entrance fee is attendance prohibitive.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45717",
"author": "pt",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T23:01:30",
"content": "@john, $25 is at the door… they’re a lot cheaper when you order online ahead of time.and if the cost is still a problem you could have emailed me or someone at MAKE, we could have helped out.if you never went in, i don’t think it’s fair to say what was in there — but you keep saying “typical of burning man” which isn’t accurate at all.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45788",
"author": "crust",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T16:12:06",
"content": "I took my wife and 2yo last year and they had a blast. My 2yo didn’t want to leave so we skipped hi nap and stayed the entire day.There was an LED sign there from UT Austin that had been hacked (by me) when I was a student and my hack was still attached to it. It was cool to see it still working 10 years later. This year I’ll be showing the ps3toothfairy device and my theater LED controller. I thought a 2yo would be too young, but it really is something unique.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45789",
"author": "crust",
"timestamp": "2008-10-15T16:13:04",
"content": "Meant to say, I thought a 2yo would be too young, but the show is unique and there is something for everyone.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,748.620139
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/13/columbus-day-what-are-you-working-on/
|
Columbus Day: What Are You Working On?
|
Eliot
|
[
"Misc Hacks",
"News"
] |
[
"columbus day",
"holiday",
"ir",
"ir camera",
"irilluminator",
"welding",
"welding goggles"
] |
Wow, Caribbean Conquest Day is such a dull holiday. If it’s a holiday at all: we’re at work today and you probably are too. We decided to post what we’re working on in hopes of breaking out of our holiday slump. Pictured above are two IR illuminator boards we assembled this weekend. We bought the
kits from BG Micro
. We’re planning on testing their
camera blocking ability
once we come up with a ~13V portable power source.
That’s what we’re doing. What have you been working on lately?
(If anyone can find a source for the welding goggles in the picture, we’d love to hear it.)
| 50
| 50
|
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{
"comment_id": "45567",
"author": "Sp`ange",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T00:04:31",
"content": "http://www.harborfreight.comwill probably have some goggles like that, but I don’t see why a pair of cheap, dollar store swim goggles would work too. You’d just have to modify them so you get a little airflow.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45568",
"author": "blackspyder",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T00:09:56",
"content": "http://www.massprices.com/gp200sck.htmlEleven of those in a bandolier would look pretty good with the goggles.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45569",
"author": "P",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T00:10:09",
"content": "what about a little 12 remote battery?Or a 14 v drill battery, not as portable as the remote battery.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45570",
"author": "localroger",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T00:12:21",
"content": "This weekend I built an air pressure ratio switch. I’ll be using this to generate a signal when the pressure in a tank falls to less than a certain fraction of the supply — which can vary from 20 to 100 PSI — so that the pump it is driving can cycle. It’s heavy metal with 3/16 by 1.25 inch steel straps, and 1 inch OD fiberglass reinforced vinyl tubing doing the pressing. This is a part of a much bigger project of course, which I’m gonna be coy about for now :-)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45572",
"author": "Charles",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T00:22:08",
"content": "http://www.cryoflesh.com/shop/index.php?cPath=3_29",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45577",
"author": "El Payo",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T00:32:39",
"content": "I purchased a set of goggle like that from Restoration Hardware a couple of years ago. Don’t know if they still carry them.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45578",
"author": "Eliot Phillips",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T00:33:40",
"content": "I went to harborfreight but got distracted by thishttp://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=55734The goggle choice is purely aesthetic; looking for steel goggles exactly like the ones pictured, which were gifted.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45579",
"author": "El Payo",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T00:33:42",
"content": "Found ’em:$24 bucks –http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod120019",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45580",
"author": "Eliot Phillips",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T00:35:33",
"content": "@El Payo yes, those are the exact goggles (ours had colored lenses though)This appears to be the manufacturer:http://www.georg-schmerler.de/produkte.php?aktion=2&cat=1&ucatid=5&modellid=34",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45581",
"author": "john",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T00:40:51",
"content": "look for cutting goggles, not welding goggles. I can source some identical ones at the welding supply right down the street with a #3 lens for $10",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45582",
"author": "Dean",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T00:48:48",
"content": "I’m setting up a Sun server in my living room.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45583",
"author": "drew wilson",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T01:08:06",
"content": "im setting up a fedora server i installed a stereo on two cars i fixed the cable on my laptop i re soldered the pci slot back onto the board i fixed my jeep i ordered some parts for the guitar im building and wrote some plans up for a noise canceling attachment i could use with ear buds on my i-pod, oh and why not use a scooter battery.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45584",
"author": "Sam",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T01:14:23",
"content": "The easiest way to prevent a security camera from working is to saturate the CCD with a laser pointer. Most of these cameras seem to have a small enough aperture that even a cheap keychain pointer will completely blind the camera. With a little bit of putty on the back end and some tape around the switch the thing should be able to be stuck to a wall and aimed at the camera. As for infrared cameras. I don’t know how much light from the visible spectrum they use, so an ordinary HeNe may still work on them. If not, an infrared laser diode at the same intensity would probably sufficeSome cheap optics to widen the beam may be necessary for some cameras, but a laser is really the way to go. Laser light is coherent, meaning all the photons are traveling in the same direction. This is what causes a laser beam to be so intense.It would take a bunch of LEDs to match the intensity of a flood lamp to pull this off, requring a decent battery to run it.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45585",
"author": "coleslaw",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T01:15:18",
"content": "if you want to get creative, you could go to instructables & make your own.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45588",
"author": "kersny",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T01:20:55",
"content": "Trying to make my robot balance with only an accelerometer, and not a gyro. Getting ready for my senior project, a DIY segway.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45589",
"author": "wadragunov",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T01:22:48",
"content": "http://cordellsfootwear.com/cordells/product_info.php?products_id=65&osCsid=49ea0310428bbdf6c458d2cd7f1fe037These look to be rather close. If the lens rings are removable you probably couldn’t tell a difference.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45590",
"author": "adam",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T01:58:54",
"content": "I’m working on a toilet paper dispenser odometer. its gonna be sweet. Nice goggles!!!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45594",
"author": "sean",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T02:45:42",
"content": "this weekend i was going to find the vehicle speed sensor on my car and see if i could fix what ever’s wrong (it sometimes stays at 20 mph and doesn’t record on the odometer), and if its not fixable (or if i can’t fix it) replace it…i didn’t get around to that though, too busy with school and trying to make a real coke and mentos bomb.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45596",
"author": "Markyb86",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T03:09:42",
"content": "Heh I played with legos.. I’m a bit immature.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45597",
"author": "Buland",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T03:19:08",
"content": "I just started to rebuild my 1982 Dixie Craft ski/fishing boat",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45599",
"author": "Edward Nardella",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T03:20:22",
"content": "NES breakout box and cd drive for my PC and yes the power button on the nes turns on the pc.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45600",
"author": "Dan Fekete",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T03:30:30",
"content": "Working on a gravimetric mixer for plastic extrusion using load cells, an arduino and the AD7705 16 bit ADC. I basically need to mix 4 ingredients to +/- 0.5%, 3,000 lbs at a time. I’m hoping to get a howto written on interfacing the arduino to a load cell / thermocouple when I finish.The AD7705 is a pretty sweet part for load cells, thermocouples and such. It has a 1-128 gain preamp and has two inputs per channel allowing differential measurement in bipolar or unipolar modes. For $8 it’s pretty jam packed with crap.Digi-Key has it as AD7705BNZ-ND (sorry, I bought the last two, more in a week or two):http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail?name=AD7705BNZ-ND",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45602",
"author": "pk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T03:37:37",
"content": "hung garage door opener, worked on my 64 ghia, started running conduit from house to garage for cameras and data",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45606",
"author": "trogdor",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T04:20:14",
"content": "I am circuit bending a 1980 educational toy, Computron into a funky fresh instrument.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45609",
"author": "Fahhem",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T05:12:18",
"content": "Working on a serial PIC programmer (making the PCB right now). I’ll be ordering it from BatchPCB along with another PCB in hopes of cutting the cost of each project.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45615",
"author": "paul",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T07:29:15",
"content": "retailmenot.com has a 10% discount for restorationhardware.com:”HNM08FS8″Expires on Oct. 15th; but they tend to keep popping up.Thanks for the source, I think I’ve been looking for goggles like these all my life!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45634",
"author": "Keith Brawner",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T11:26:41",
"content": "An AI agent to control a submarine entity in multiplayer/multi-agent scenario.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45637",
"author": "twistedsymphony",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T12:14:07",
"content": "I didn’t have the day off but after work I dipped into my spare video game console parts box and and managed to construct 3 full working Xbox 1 consoles… modded them all for good measure too.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45639",
"author": "cyc4015",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T12:37:33",
"content": "i’m working on a windmill to charge a 12v light system in a bathroom i’m renovating. i’m using a 90 degree drill chuck to send the energy down the shaft, instead of having the motor on top, which saves alot of weight. also, those are some awesome goggles.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45647",
"author": "JB",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T13:29:39",
"content": "I have bought them at Airgas for $12.99 and also at McMaster-Carr for about the same. Both were made in the U.S.A if that matters to anyone.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45655",
"author": "Mike Y",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T16:00:21",
"content": "I’m finishing an FM Stereo transmitter, finishing as in packaging the layout from breadboard into a nice Hammond aluminum enclosure.I’ve found all of the over-the-counter iPod transmitters to be awful – either poor audio or limited distance. But I used SparkFun’s FM transmitter IC, along with an Arduino to control it, and an LCD display. Here’s my writeup:http://mikeyancey.com/FM-Stereo-Broadcaster.phpMike YDallas, Texas",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45656",
"author": "Taylor Alexander",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T16:13:24",
"content": "I found ’em cheaper! $8 bux on the hasn’t-failed-me-yet McMaster.compart number:5444T2Though there are different darkness’s available, so you might just wanna search for welding goggles, they’re right there. :)-Taylor",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45662",
"author": "Haku",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T16:49:05",
"content": "You could either re-wire the IR illuminators so they run off a lower voltage (this is hack-a-day!), or get an AnyVolt Mini that can boost lower voltages up to what you need:http://www.dimensionengineering.com/AnyVoltMicro.htm",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45664",
"author": "Aud1073cH",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T17:11:54",
"content": "I got a pair of these a while back for making a pair of Infra-Red Vision goggles by changing the filters.I went to a local welding supply shop and found a pair for about $5, and no shipping charges.google product search for “cup style welding goggles” and set the price to less than $7 or so. I found a couple pages of results in that range.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45665",
"author": "tobikow",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T17:18:35",
"content": "I’m building a hydroponic grow box so I can grow some, umm…strawberries. In my closet.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45673",
"author": "Wwhat",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T18:49:51",
"content": "36 LED times 2 = 72 LED times at least 20mA per LED (more for IR) = 1440mA, that had better be rechargeable batteries there then, in a shoulder or belt-attached bag or something.I don’t think those 12v remote batteries would last more than a few minutes, assuming you combined several of them of course else they’d lack the capability to source such amperage.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45674",
"author": "fartface",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T18:56:18",
"content": "Hacking my Crestron AES to allow simpl control instead of systembuilder.I love this real home automation gear compared to the Toy stuff sold at smarthome.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45680",
"author": "cde",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T19:44:56",
"content": "You can get one of those Cellboost for Camcorders. The Cam1 is a bit bulky, but has screws, and inside is 6 aa sized batteries. Replace the batteries with rechargeables, and you have a nice self regulating battery pack with camera mounting screw.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45682",
"author": "Tony",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T19:59:23",
"content": "I’m working on mounting a MMIC frequency multiplier in a surplus Philips 39 GHz downconverter for a 47 GHz radio that I’m building. I’m going to see if the crappy Arctic Silver epoxy will suffice for MMIC use. The real good silver epoxy has to be ordered, costs more and requires refrigeration. I also ordered some 1 mil gold bonding wire to try and do some wire bonding.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45698",
"author": "Derwin",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T21:40:32",
"content": "I’m working on a simple project, putting a cheap bluetooth headset inside of an old car phone just for kicks. I can resolder the speaker and mic to work with the old phone’s original components, but I’m having trouble figuring out a way to mount it so that i could push the sync button and change the battery inside easily. What would you use?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45701",
"author": "bill",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T21:47:30",
"content": "Refurbing a Mortal Kombat 2 machine. Currently waiting on some parts for the monitor to come it. Going to turn it into a mame machine, but add a switch to revert back to the original game.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45705",
"author": "Jared",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T22:04:53",
"content": "Heheheheheheheh. im working on lots of things. this is the next one i am publishing.http://www.inventgeek.com/images/turret.jpg",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45710",
"author": "nathangray",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T22:21:01",
"content": "@jared:That’s a thing of beauty. I’ve been intending to build one for years, so I look forward to your writeup.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45712",
"author": "Jared",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T22:26:03",
"content": "Its fully RC. Live video feed, audio feed. heads up display in the paintball helm or on a transmitter. night vision. 1/2 mile range tested so far. when it fires…. its amazing! lol! our next model will have 4 barrels. and we are looking into a 4X4 version also soon.jared",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45714",
"author": "Stephen",
"timestamp": "2008-10-14T22:35:29",
"content": "built a 5volt 3a power supply for my car’s instrument panel. (** Mercury Cougar)It used to use a bi-metal strip to regulate power.(??) Good old LM323K and a few caps.Also worked on my Steampunk’d computer monitor.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46063",
"author": "Louis II",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T22:04:55",
"content": "I did not know this was a holiday……anyway!I am working on a Backpack that carries 4 sound systems and runs off of 4 12v DeWalt battery packs and with a standard headphone jack for input. The idea is to make sounds that influence those around the backpack with out them knowing that the sounds are influencing them so much.Peace!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46668",
"author": "Ryan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T17:49:59",
"content": "I’m working on so much right now… pleh my whole work area is a mess from it. I’m trying to get a set of decent hard drive speakers working, I’m building an amp for them, also building a portable amp for my electric guitar, I’m modding my other real amplifier to have a talkbox, and I’m trying to build a radio jammer. Also trying to get my computer to run at a little lower temperature. And I’m having fun trying to do all this with stuff I already have, haha.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47180",
"author": "edge",
"timestamp": "2008-10-22T14:41:40",
"content": "The goggles can be found by typing “cyber goggles”, I had a pair of spikey ones myself :phttp://www.clubwear.co.uk/acatalog/CY-X_GOGGLES.html",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "64783",
"author": "Raffaele",
"timestamp": "2009-03-01T22:03:53",
"content": "Great post, thanks for the info",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "69485",
"author": "hotdog",
"timestamp": "2009-04-06T23:52:32",
"content": "Can you actually see through the cyber goggles?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,748.702925
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/03/build-a-solar-dehydrator/
|
Build A Solar Dehydrator
|
Kimberly Lau
|
[
"home hacks",
"Solar Hacks"
] |
[
"eric knutzen",
"kelly coyne",
"solar dehydrator",
"solar energy"
] |
[Erik Knutzen] and [Kelly Coyne], authors of
The Urban Homestead
, are really into all things green and sustainable. In their blog, Homegrown Evolution, they discuss
building their own solar dehydrator
using plans from the February/March 1997 issue of
Home Power Magazine
. The dehydrator is designed by
Appalachian State University’s Appropriate Technology Program
. If interested, you can check out or buy other
solar dehydrator designs
. This seems like a great, cheap alternative to buying an expensive electric dehydrator, and you get some great advantages, like low-cost dehydrating, solar energy, and beef jerky whenever you want it. Plus, the authors point out, for most of these designs, if you remove the top box and you stick it next to a window, you’ve got a solar heater. It’s now a dual-purpose device.
| 18
| 17
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44288",
"author": "KillaWho",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T02:39:53",
"content": "Wow this is smart xD, I’m going to try to make one of these.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44290",
"author": "Insipid Melon",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T02:48:41",
"content": "It’s not really green unless you also cultivate whatever it is you’re dehydrating. Otherwise you’re just wasting massive amounts of energy having something refrigerated and rushed to you fresh that could have been dehydrated on site.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44293",
"author": "ld624",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T03:23:58",
"content": "Very good !",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44294",
"author": "tyler",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T04:26:08",
"content": "hey mods, we’ve got spammers!can i request a ‘report comment’ button to let you know when there’s spam?some sort of human-test may be in need :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44307",
"author": "Spork",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T08:02:19",
"content": "I grow and dehydrate Habanero Peppers (got about 50 on my desk right now) This would be useful.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "1099731",
"author": "SammyH",
"timestamp": "2013-11-12T23:24:57",
"content": "What do you do with the dehydrated Habanero?",
"parent_id": "44307",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
}
]
},
{
"comment_id": "44310",
"author": "N256",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T09:29:52",
"content": "Reflective material is definitely what you don’t want to absorb the sun’s light.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44324",
"author": "space",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T14:12:40",
"content": "@n256 .. they left the sides shiny to get more energy when sun is low. the middle section does not look dark enough. they coud have used black paint, or some dark borwn CuO based that is thermo-selective.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44333",
"author": "Heem",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T19:17:44",
"content": "inspid.melon, it’s people like you that will stop people from doing things that are better for the environment. Sure, it would be much better if you were raising your own cattle to make beef jerky from, but come on, how many of us have that kind of resource.. oh and a slaughterhouse on site. Come on. This is a step in the right direction. One step at a time, we can’t go 100% green overnight.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44334",
"author": "Homegrown Evolution",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T19:37:00",
"content": "Just to clarify (the picture isn’t very good), there is a black metal screen hanging in the box which collects the heat. Remember that for a dehydrator you don’t want too much heat or you will cook the food. It has worked well for several years now with home harvested tomatoes and figs. It’s a mystery to me why the issues of Home Power Magazine with these plans have disappeared off their website, but most city libraries should have back issues of this magazine (at least the Los Angeles library does). You can also build a cardboard version with plans off the build it solar website.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44366",
"author": "static",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T01:24:28",
"content": "I don’t know what we can tell ya bobob. :( You request “dont have to be exact,just some GENERAL stuff”, but the article contained plenty of information, to lead you where you could learn how to build a solar food dehydrator.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44373",
"author": "Insipid Melon",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T02:02:43",
"content": "@heem:What is the group of “people like me” who stop people from “doing things better for the environment”?If you want to help the environment you need to actually help the environment and not treat it as some kind of religion where everything done in your backyard is holy and everything done by a industry is of utmost evil.If you pay for fresh fruit to dehydrate then you’re paying for it to be refrigerated the whole way, possibly for expedited shipping (many berries go bad fast even with refrigeration), and for sending all that extra water weight. Whereas, if you simply buy dehydrated fruit in the first place, it can be sent at a grossly reduced weight and volume without refrigeration. Which means less wasted energy and less pollution.The point is that you have to use this correctly–for homegrown or local products. Otherwise you are *increasing* pollution and *wasting* energy. What is it, exactly, that you have against me making that observation? If your side of this argument is that everyone needs to remain ignorant of the exceptions so as not to interrupt others’ fairy tales, well, I don’t think I’m the one who is going to end up hindering progress.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "60674",
"author": "genuinehillbilly",
"timestamp": "2009-01-25T13:03:24",
"content": "insipid:Why beat up this idea? It’s a good one. What part of it didn’t you like ? Maybe the fact that it wasn’t yours. If your going to be an extremeist, then be a real one. The fact that you are using a computer tells me that you are contributing to the problem by just having electricity. Not to mention a mass produced piece of plastic electronics equipment. I have lived where public utilities and industry don’t exist. I don’t think you are up to the task. Why do all liberals have to beat up on every decent idea that comes along ?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "73355",
"author": "original-green",
"timestamp": "2009-05-10T20:46:05",
"content": "While a good idea, the design is non original. Mother Earth News contained many solar designs back in the late 70’s, early 80’s before they were bought out by the big city guys. All the original issues have been released on CD-roms if anyone wants the original plans for all kinds of hackable ideas. The design as shown (with some tweaks) could be used as a solar collector to help heat ones home.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "83381",
"author": "greenbau",
"timestamp": "2009-07-28T22:15:10",
"content": "It’s good to spread the word about how simple alternative technology can be, whether you grow your own produce or not (I do and right now I could use a dehydrator!) On a detail, I understand the purpose of having the dark mesh suspended in the foil lined collector to help heat the air. I suspect that if the sides and bottom were painted black, and preferably metal, so long as there is insulation around it the effect would be the same. Some might say, gray screen is less resource than insulation. Mebbe – but more trouble. Suggest isocyanurate with the silver foil, got to resist a good bit of heat.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "88082",
"author": "Benjamin Dover",
"timestamp": "2009-08-20T07:00:52",
"content": "Insipid melon is right though. If you have fresh fruit rushed to you only to dehydrate you are wasting resources. Its not elitist, it makes sense. Maybe a farmers market type deal would better suffice isntead of the grocers if you cant grow it yourself.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "144063",
"author": "Tom",
"timestamp": "2010-05-22T00:54:22",
"content": "@original-green,I’m glad I’m not the only one that recognized the design. In fact, it looks EXACTLY like the one that Mother Earth demonstrated at the Eco-Village near Hendersonville, NC. As for the tweaks, MENS also had plans for a solar hot air heater designed to be installed in a window to use convectively heat air for the home.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "1099733",
"author": "SammyH",
"timestamp": "2013-11-12T23:27:04",
"content": "I like this and yes I saw this back in 75 in N Mexico when Solar was hot there. Actually it was the collector part.What I would like to know is how can I modify it so I can keep the temp below 105F.Thanks,Sam",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,748.945696
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/03/hack-a-day-is-always-hiring/
|
Hack A Day Is Always Hiring
|
Eliot
|
[
"classic hacks",
"Misc Hacks",
"News"
] |
[
"blog",
"blogging",
"hack",
"hackaday",
"hacking",
"hiring",
"job",
"jobs"
] |
We’re always looking for people to contribute posts daily and help expand the site. We’ve added a handful of contributors in the last couple months, which you can see in our new
How-tos
.
This is a paid, freelancing position that requires professionalism, consistency, and reliability. We want to hear from people that are passionate about software/hardware hacking and growing Hack a Day. To apply, send the following to
jobs@hackaday.com
A short bio about yourself
3 example daily posts written in the style of Hack a Day
3 software or hardware how-tos you’d like to see. For examples of work we’ve done in the past, look
here
,
here
,
here
, and
here
.
A couple sentences on how you would improve the site either through features or content
Any additional reasons why you would make a good fit for Hack a Day
Do not send any attachments. Having your own blog you can show off is a definite plus.
[photo:fbz]
| 14
| 14
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44287",
"author": "pip",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T02:24:56",
"content": "Just out of curiosity how does hackaday make money?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44289",
"author": "macegr",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T02:42:05",
"content": "ads",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44296",
"author": "pip",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T04:29:12",
"content": "Hmm? I ain’t seen none of them..",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44298",
"author": "haxtorxor",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T04:58:16",
"content": "The job requires professionalism? How is that possible when this site forces non-professionalism by changing all capital letters to lower case?I like the site, but it’s anything but professional. It’s more of a hack job. :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44300",
"author": "jeb",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T05:12:32",
"content": ":o i would do it for free …….",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44320",
"author": "Chris",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T12:18:06",
"content": "Is this job offered as part-time also?thanks",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44325",
"author": "sushi",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T14:49:16",
"content": "How much will this pay? I think that information is seriously required before anyone will consider this job.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44332",
"author": "Eliot Phillips",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T18:49:43",
"content": "@chris everyone gets paid per post and works on their own schedule.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44445",
"author": "happy gilmore",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T19:49:36",
"content": "@eliot: how much per post?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44616",
"author": "bancroft",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T16:13:26",
"content": "wow, very tactful folks. asking about salary on an public forum. try getting through the screening process first, then you can ask privately about pay.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45561",
"author": "happy gilmore",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T23:24:34",
"content": "@bancroft: it’s not salary. it’s a pay-per-post.what if it was $1/post? would you apply? $10/post? $100/post? $1000/post?i think it is a legitimate question and a range of price/post should be offered.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45562",
"author": "happy gilmore",
"timestamp": "2008-10-13T23:25:18",
"content": "@bancroft: it’s not salary. it’s a pay-per-post.what if it was $1/post? would you apply? $10/post? $100/post? $1000/post?i think it is a legitimate question and a range of price/post should be offered.and on top of that, an email address is required to post a comment. the editors can easily contact me and reply.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "53893",
"author": "muda",
"timestamp": "2008-12-05T19:12:34",
"content": "chill noone will tell you price per post cuz they are lamers and that’s the way things are. I don’t think you can earn actual money here. people who participate here get used as condoms and thrown away.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "6776578",
"author": "Radek",
"timestamp": "2024-07-16T09:54:52",
"content": "“A couple sentences on how you would improve the site either through features or content”Bring back the “Blog” as the main page, the current main page has been horrible ever since it came out and discouraged me from using this site, I always use the blog page if i ever come here, keep in mind i used to come here everyday, sometimes multiple times a day and refresh the blog waiting for new content.Besides allowing subscription by email, add the web browser notification option.its not 1990’s anymore website should be wider(on desktop) as we all use widescreen displays, but not by much the narrower format is nice, but IMHO its smidge too narrow.Do not have links pointing to another website (hackaday.io, tindie etc.) in the main header menu, its misleading and drives traffic away from the original website, if you must have it then make both websites have same menu, so that a person can go back seamlessly or at least make it open _blank, in a new windowNot particularly website related but when posting any job offers specify a pay range, otherwise you get put on a list “Companies to avoid working for”, we do not live in a world where we work for companies, its companies are working for us, lets keep it that way okay?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,748.887461
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/03/animated-led-eyes-for-halloween/
|
Animated LED Eyes For Halloween
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"classic hacks",
"LED Hacks",
"Misc Hacks"
] |
[
"costume",
"eyes",
"halloween",
"led"
] |
[Matt Daughtrey] sent us this sweet little project he’s doing for Halloween. He’s building some
animated LED eyes
. He says that the whole thing is 3 individual LMDriver platforms, another project he’s working on. There isn’t any info available about that, but he does expand a little. He states that each display module uses an Atmega169 with some heavy multiplexing. The eyes really don’t look that impressive sitting on the bench, but watch the video to see how cool they really are.
We noticed that the back of the boards appear to have
http://www.embeddedether.net
on them. Unfortunately that site seems to have been grabbed by a domain squatter.
| 5
| 5
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44272",
"author": "aez",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T20:03:29",
"content": "can we buy this or not? :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44276",
"author": "Teyson",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T21:41:24",
"content": "Looks very cool! I like it",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44282",
"author": "WutanG",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T23:43:01",
"content": "I’m sure it’ll be a hit for Halloween.Good job Matt!(make more,and sell them!)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44422",
"author": "Str187",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T16:02:10",
"content": "he has been working on this for 4 years…wow thats impressive…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44707",
"author": "80s",
"timestamp": "2008-10-07T00:27:47",
"content": "those are awesome. it is amazing what people will do to stand out.look at the guy that does all the syncro lights for xmas.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,749.101582
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/02/how-to-networked-graffiti-wall/
|
How-to: Networked Graffiti Wall
|
Ian
|
[
"classic hacks",
"how-to",
"Misc Hacks"
] |
[
"daft punk table",
"diy",
"electronics",
"graffiti",
"graffiti wall",
"internet",
"internet graffiti wall",
"large low resolution display",
"llrd",
"mini web server",
"tcpip"
] |
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8KprTVbHD4]
Wondering what we did with our
web server on a business card
project from last week? It’s powering a giant LED graffiti wall. Animations can be user-submitted using the
online designer
. You can
watch a live feed
of user animations as well. The online interface runs on the
Google App Engine
for maximum scalability and resilience.
In today’s How-to we cover all the ins and outs of building your own networked graffiti wall.
Concept overview
Graffiti sequences are designed online with the
JavaScript animation designer
. Finished sequences are validated and stored in a database; we made database backends for PHP/MYSQL and Google Apps (Python). Sequences are syndicated from a simple
datafeed API
. Our
mini web server
retrieves animation sequences from the feed, and caches them on an SD card. Finally, the sequences are displayed on a giant LED matrix.
Large, low resolution displays
Our graffiti display is a 1 meter square, 5×5 matrix of LEDs. It’s inspired by the
Daft Punk coffee table sold by Habitat
a few years ago. The Daft Punk table spawned many DIY replicas, including this excellent Instructable on
building a Daft Punk table
. Over time, the trend morphed into several permutations, such as our
“Daft Punk table” wall-hanging
. Given the range of big, blinking furniture, we sought a better term than “Daft Punk table”. We came up with “large, low resolution display” or LLRD for short (pronounced ‘lard’).
The original Daft Punk table flashed randomly, or in time to music. [Mathieu Roncheau]’s
replica table
stored animation sequences in an EEPROM. Our first design took this a step further by storing the animation files on a FAT formatted SD card. Now, we’ve put the designer online so that we can fetch user-submitted animation sequences over the internet.
Online interface
Graffiti animations for the LLRD are created with a simple JavaScript sequence maker. Watch a
live feed
of user-submitted animations, or
try it yourself
. The graffiti sequence designer and data backends written, for PHP/MYSQL and Google App Engine, are included in the
project archive
.
The JavaScript graffiti sequence designer is easy to use:
Click the boxes to toggle the LEDs shown in each frame of your animation.
Use the arrow buttons to navigate between frames.
The backup and restore tools provide an easy way to save your sequence locally in a text file.
“Add text frames” inserts character frames using a bitmaped font. If you hate the default font, just create a new one:
Click the ‘edit font’ button to load the existing font.
Make your modifications.
Click ‘update font’ to replace the default font with the new frames.
The
font
array is a lookup table of bitmaps for the
ASCII characters
between space and Z (ASCII characters 32 to 90, ” !”#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ”). To add a new font permanently, just paste the updated fontset in the JavaScript code following the ‘font=’ variable. The “font format” option in the backup box will generate variable formatted bitmaps that are ready to paste over the existing font.
When you’ve completed an animation, enter your name in the author box and press submit. The sequence code will be generated and sent to the server.
The online JavaScript-based graffiti designer is inspired by an offline version by [Mathieu Roncheau]. [Mathieu]’s Delphi source code and executable are
archived here
. Our JavaScript-based designer has a few extra features, is browser-based, and it doesn’t require you to run an unknown .exe file. Even though it’s intended to run on the web, the designer will also work from a local copy on your computer.
The script will work for any arbitrary matrix, just change the
dptRows
and
dptCols
variables to the dimensions of your LLRD.
The live viewer uses asynchronous HTTP (AJAX-ish) requests to show a streaming feed of user-submitted graffiti animations. It will try to set a cookie so that it can start with fresh sequences each time the page loads. If you don’t allow the cookie, it ‘ll just start over at 0 on your next visit.
Sequence bitmap format
The sequence builder outputs each column as an ASCII formatted bitmap. The bitmap for each column is separated by a space, and each full frame is terminated with a
line feed
(nr). This format was defined by [Mathieu Roncheau]’s PC sequencer program, we kept it to maintain backwards compatibility.
Bitmap data is zeroed on the upper left hand corner of the frame. The top cells of each column are bit 0, and the bottom cells are bit 4. It seems more logical to follow standard mathematical notation and use the bottom left cell as the origin, but we didn’t design the specification.
The value for each column is found by treating lit LEDs as 1 in a binary number, and converting to decimal. For example, the first column above is 10000 binary, or 1 decimal. The last column is 11111 binary, or decimal 31. You can verify our conversions using an
online binary-decimal calculator
.
Note that the column bitmaps are represented by ASCII equivalents of the actual decimal values. Numeric digits are encoded according to the
ASCII standard
, which is the actual value plus 0x30h. Further, multi-digit numbers are stored as individual characters; 24 in the example is stored as 0x32h,0x34h.
Server side
The backend is a simple piece of software that accepts animation sequences, does some validation, and saves them to a database. Stored sequences are accessible from the datafeed API.
Backend
We wrote two versions of the backend; both are in the
project archive
. The first is a simple PHP/MYSQL backend for low volume online LLRDs, the other is a
Google App Engine
/Python version that should be able to handle a bunch of Hack a Day readers.
It’s really easy to write a backend for your favorite platform. Change the graffiti designer’s submit form action to point at your backend; both versions currently POST to
backend.php
. Now, catch the ‘author’ and ‘seq’ variables on your server and save them to a database.
Our backend performs a bit of validation to prevent attacks on the system. We implemented checks in phases so they don’t waste too many resources. First, the overall size of the submission is checked to make sure its within reason. Next, the sequence is split into individual frames and each is checked for form. If it passes validation, it’s saved to the database.
Feed API
Sequences are accessible through a simple
datafeed API
. The API has two variables:
http://graffiti-me.appspot.com/feed.php?
max
=1&
last
=0
max
– the maximum number of sequences to send.
last
– the last sequence read, only newer data is sent.
The datafeed begins each animation sequence with the character ‘#’, followed by an ID number and line feed. ‘#’ is an invalid bitmap value that alerts clients to the beginning of a new sequence. Clients can use the ID number with
last
variable of the API to get fresh sequences on each pull.
Hardware
Mini web server
We used our PIC24F mini web server as a TCP enabled client for this project. Read our previous articles to learn how to
build the web server
.
Daft punk table
[mrgalleta] has a great
construction tutorial
for the actual table part of a Daft Punk table replica. An LLRD can take many forms, though, such as our wall-hanging.
Most of Daft Punk table replica designs are controlled by a
74HCT595
(pdf) output expander and
ULN2803A
(pdf) transistor array. The driver board from
this Instructable
combines both into an easy-to-etch, through-hole PCB. Each driver board has two 74HTC595s, or 16 outputs; we needed two driver boards for our 25 cell LLRD.
The 74HCT595 is a serial output expander that’s controlled by an SPI-like interface. An update is initiated by dropping the
latch
line. The state of each LED (on or off) is put on the
data
line, followed by a pulse of the
clock
. Bits are put on the output pins once the latch signal returns to high. Data cascades from the data-output pin of one 595, to the data-input of the next. Read this
74xx595 tutorial
for a detailed look at interfacing this device.
It’s important to note that we used the 74
HCT
595, and not the 74
HC
595. The “HCT” part works over a wide range of voltages, including the operating voltage of the mini web server: 3.3volts.
The 74HCT595 sources current, meaning we could probably run a single LED directly from each output at 3.3volts. Since most LLRDs have 2-8 LEDs per cell, operating between 5 and 24volts, we employ a ULN2803A transistor array to switch the larger load. The ULN2803A sinks current, rather than sourcing it; it switches the ground connection of the LEDs, rather than the power.
Our LLRD has two LEDs per cell, running at 20mA with a 5 volt supply and 56ohm resistor. We soldered the LEDs around a piece of cardboard, rather than etching 25 tiny circuit boards.
Connections
A 5 wire connection between the mini web server and the driver boards controls the LLRD.
Server
LLRD
Description
V+
Vsys
3.3volt supply for the 595s.
GND
GND
Shared ground connection.
RA0
Data in
Data signal.
RA1
Clock
Clock signal.
RB15
Latch
Latch signal.
—
Vled
LED power supply.
Firmware
Our firmware is written in C using MPLAB and the Microchip C30 demo compiler. Learn more about programming and working with the PIC24F in our
introductory tutorial
. Two firmware versions are included in the
project archive
. The first just reads all *.seq sequence files from the SD card, the second version adds the Microchip TCP/IP stack for internet connectivity. Learn more about the Microchip SD card and TCP/IP libraries in our
mini web server tutorial
.
All graphics functions, including the TCP client, can be found in
graffitigfx.c
. The TCP client is based on the generic TCP client example that’s included with the TCP/IP stack. We followed Microchip’s cooperative multitasking approach and broke our code into small segments that share CPU time with the rest of the TCP/IP stack.
The client periodically connects to the datafeed and requests new sequences. New sequences are parsed for ID numbers, and appended to a temporary file on the SD card. The last ID detected is written to the very end of the temporary data file, and is appended to the
last
variable of the URL on subsequent datafeed requests. We record the ID at the end of the file to avoid repeated writes to the same sector on the SD card. Hopefully wear leveling inside a 1GB SD card is sufficient to avoid problems for the first few decades of use. If no network connection is available, the device plays any *.seq files in the root directory of the SD card.
A parser function decodes frames and sends them to the LLRD. The parser is fairly robust to errors. Bad data that makes it past the backend validation routine will be rejected at the device level without ill effect. If a few corrupt frames do manage to display, it’ll hardly be noticed amongst the other abstract patterns playing on the wall.
#define GFX_USE_TCP_CLIENT //include the TCP client
#define GFX_TCP_ONLY //only do TCP and read temp file, don't read other files on the SD card.
#define GFX_CLEAR_TEMP_ON_RESET //optionally delete the temp file on reset. good for Google App Engine...
Three defines at the beginning of
graffitigfx.c
control which features are included at compile time. GFX_USE_TCP_CLIENT compiles the firmware with the TCP client enabled, comment this definition for a SD card only version of the firmware. GFX_TCP_ONLY ignores any .seq files on the SD card, and only plays sequences downloaded from the web. The GFX_CLEAR_TEMP_ON_RESET option will delete the temporary sequence file on each reset; this is helpful for databases that have non-sequential record IDs, like
Google’s datastore
. In the future, these definitions could be changed to variables that are set by a configuration file on the SD card.
Taking it further
Our simple firmware is a stable starting point for an online graffiti wall. While we were working on this project we came up with a ton of additional features that didn’t make it into the prototype.
Display IP address on startup.
A configuration file on the SD card that sets the datafeed url, refresh frequency, and other variables.
A telnet or web interface for remote configuration.
A TCP server for direct access to the display; push animation frames from a remote PC.
A mail client that reports errors and status information.
Progress messages during startup and sequence downloads. SD card not present/full errors.
Scrolling Twitter feeds.
Your thoughts?
Don’t just read about this project,
contribute some frames to the graffiti wall
.
Next time we’ll introduce our final PIC24F project, an ethernet backpack for the tiny
$20 color Nokia LCD knock-off from SparkFun Electronics
.
[digg=http://digg.com/mods/How_to_Networked_graffiti_wall_Hack_a_Day]
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[
{
"comment_id": "44222",
"author": "scott",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T04:27:54",
"content": "it think it’s worth it just for the 5×5 tetris, that was awesome",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44225",
"author": "Mak",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T04:49:28",
"content": "^^^I agree. This is a great article.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44233",
"author": "anusbleeder",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T07:03:15",
"content": "that is awesome! now this is what hackaday means to me.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44235",
"author": "Ian Lesnet",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T08:04:26",
"content": "We’re getting some really awesome graffiti. The millipede game sequence is really nice. Got a classic 404 error. Tons of great patterns.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44236",
"author": "jukus",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T08:14:04",
"content": "These web-server + serial tutorials are great guys, more of these!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44241",
"author": "schism",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T11:13:23",
"content": "This is probably the best article I have seen on here. Simple yet fun and even my 10 year old loves it!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44244",
"author": "Diogo",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T11:56:09",
"content": "I really liked these tutorials, guys, keep it up !On a side note, though, I would prefer an 8×8 matrix being driver by each web server, to create a high resolution “daft punk table” or “wall”.Kudos",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44249",
"author": "Edward Nardella",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T14:31:50",
"content": "Did anyone see my tic-tac-toe?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44250",
"author": "Ian Lesnet",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T14:35:05",
"content": "@edwardWe’ll put together a video of submitted animations in a few days.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44251",
"author": "th0mas",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T14:37:32",
"content": "wow! nice work! I’m in the process of building MIDI-controlled LED sets for my band’s live act, I will inform hackaday when it is complete :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44261",
"author": "Chris",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T16:16:56",
"content": "want your own webserver but can’t solder or make pcb’s?group buy! only need 2 more orders untill we start our first batch!http://wsbc-gb.1337chris.org/",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44265",
"author": "Chris",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T17:59:09",
"content": "1 more order untill out first batch is being ordered!we’ll soon offer kit’s and prebuilt pcb’s for this project!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44267",
"author": "Adam Ziegler",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T18:22:32",
"content": "Cool… I did some “user art” similar to this a few years back that generates an animated gif every so often. It would be neat to take it one set further and have it control a physical device.http://adamziegler.net/userart.phphttp://adamziegler.net/userart/clickey.php",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44279",
"author": "chr0n1c",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T22:38:52",
"content": "word, fun toy!http://graffiti-me.appspot.com/index.html?id=2435",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44318",
"author": "Chris",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T11:37:17",
"content": "Want to buy this pre made or in a kit?http://wsbc-gb.1337chris.org/just 1 more order!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44588",
"author": "mrgalleta",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T11:34:08",
"content": "Very nice! I was the one who made the Daft Punk table Replica instructable, and i was also working on a wall display right now.This project is fantastic! Congratulations!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "52341",
"author": "Robert",
"timestamp": "2008-11-26T02:10:49",
"content": "Why isn’t there a partslist with links to mouser in this?Would be greatly appreciated?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "116564",
"author": "Show My IP",
"timestamp": "2010-01-10T18:11:27",
"content": "I agree with everything that was posted in this blog, I’m a loyal follower so please keep updating so frequently!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "169688",
"author": "Basil Watson",
"timestamp": "2010-08-17T20:14:20",
"content": "I thank you for your articles. I have had success with Web Server SDDemo and TCPDemo, but Graffiti appears to have problems. Appears to be with sd card. Whay lines in code have to be commented and what lines uncommented. Thanks for fantastic articles.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "1076553",
"author": "DonFuri",
"timestamp": "2013-10-15T20:48:32",
"content": "The title says it all. What is the best graffiti book and why?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "2559676",
"author": "Alberto",
"timestamp": "2015-05-09T14:39:34",
"content": "Our JavaScript-based designer has a few extra features, is browser-based, and it doesn’t require you to run an unknown .exe file. Even though it’s intended to run on the web, the designer will also work from a local copy on your computer.Couldnt downloaad offline version, help please.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "3550640",
"author": "Mathieu RONCHEAU",
"timestamp": "2017-05-03T11:42:32",
"content": "Hello,All links are broken to download your tools. I plan to switch on my table again after a few years and I must admit that a cool webserver inside it would be nice.Can you help please ?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
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|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/02/amazingly-cheap-dual-channel-scope/
|
Amazingly Cheap Dual Channel Scope
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"classic hacks",
"Peripherals Hacks"
] |
[
"Atmel",
"scope",
"usb"
] |
[Jacques] sent us this little project he has been working on. It is an
amazingly cheap USB 2 chanel scope.
The total cost of the project was around 5 Euros. It is based off of an
Atmel Tiny45, has 2 analog inputs, and can supply 5 Volts to a breadboard. He has listed the bill of materials as well as downloads for the source code, plans, and display software.
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| 20
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[
{
"comment_id": "44195",
"author": "TD-er",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T22:55:26",
"content": "According to the datasheet (page 126) of the ATTINY45, the max sample-speed is “up to 15 ksps at maximum resolution”Datasheet:http://www.atmel.com/dyn/resources/prod_documents/doc2586.pdfStill a very nice project to use in all kinds of experiments.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44196",
"author": "charlie webb",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T22:56:21",
"content": "thats epicly awesome.im going to have a look at the source and see if i can make a pic version :P",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44215",
"author": "mike",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T02:19:29",
"content": "Now if someone can go and build something like this for pennies on the dollar of what a commercially manufactured unit costs, why can we not get the commercial scopes for cheap too? A guy could sure use a dirt cheap oscope\\spectrum analyzer with a nice big color lcd.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44220",
"author": "MRE",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T03:47:30",
"content": "@mike – because, as td-er pointed out, the sample rate of the attiny is really slow. Even with some interpolation, you still cant push many micros beyond a gigahertz sample rate. they are usefull for slow speed circuits, and basic sensor checking chores, but not much else.dont expect to poke around a computer logic board, or even 74ls logic with this thing.this all brings to mind the question “what qualifies something to be called an o-scope?”analog to digital converters have been around since the first logic chips, yet were never called o-scopes. plug one into a display and all of a sudden its an o-scope?! no. an O-scope has a very specific set of minimum hardware performance specs and user controls.you wouldnt call an atari2600 with paddles attached an o-scope, but it absolutely no different than what we have here.. except someone would need to code an `o-scope cartridge`“ohh sure, the sample rate is only 30 hertz.. but its an o-scope damnit because I say it is, and see the waveform on the screen?!?!”rediculousSo, I pose the question: “in your mind, why is this an o-scope, and not just another a-d converter attached to something that can display the data in a waveform like fashion?”",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44221",
"author": "MRE",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T03:54:12",
"content": "not to mention, this sort of ambiguity confuses the hell out of newbs..“why should I pay $500 for a scope the size as my desktop computer, when I could build one for $5?!”a.la mike..(no offense there mike)for a seasond pro, the answer is obvious.. for the naive initiate, its confusing to label something like this ‘an o-scope’",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44224",
"author": "...",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T04:35:20",
"content": "I personally would call it a data acquisition card rather than a scope (you know what with the low bandwidth, no trigger, no display, decent resolution, etc) but either way its a useful little tool. Its not new, but its certainly useful if you are looking at up to moderately high speed events (up into low audio frequencies are probably possible, but I would try it over about a KHz due to sample rates probably about 5ksps for a single channel) and don’t want to use your sound card for whatever reason (ie, you need to look at dc signals). I would be a little wary of the form factor sticking out of a breadboard like that (not using a right angle header would solve that) but since most people don’t need to scope mhz (capital m) signals it would work well.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44234",
"author": "samy",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T07:30:16",
"content": "This is interesting for education purposes. See the measure project at olpc :http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Measure/ProjectsI added a page on our olpc-france wiki.http://olpc-france.org/wiki/index.php?title=Explorations#M.C3.A9trologieFeel free to comment and update!Samy",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44239",
"author": "stealthmonkey",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T09:13:51",
"content": "Yep i totally agree with you…Not everyone has the luck or money to have a scope at his workbench (like me)… And not everyone needs high sample rates for small projects… So this nice little thing made by [jaques] is just perfect… It should be obvious for everyone that you can’t get the performance of > 500€ products ;)An another interesting point in this project is that it connects as a HID USB device – when i’ve first seen the project on the main page, i thought: Uhm, it reads ADC, sends the values to UART und then theres this little USB UART chip like in many other projects. But especially the fact that USB is actually done in the Tiny makes this nice project very interesting. To also put up some critical statemens, the software needs some work to be good…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44243",
"author": "eric",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T11:43:50",
"content": "mre: I don’t think I’m following your criteria for what makes an oscilloscope. I’ve got scopes that are likely older than you are that use tubes and are little more than frequency generators and amplifiers attached to a CRT. That is **the** minimum requirement for a scope. Your other criteria are for more professional and modern models but that does not necessarily exclude this idea as a scope.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44248",
"author": "pokey",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T13:54:07",
"content": "This is probably nice for analog experimentation. It would be even better if it had a simple function generator. The theory I learned in my EE analog courses didn’t click until I saw them in action in the associated labs with RLC networks and op-amps with a function generator and scope.That being said, a “real” o-scope is more than just an ADC and sampler. It needs some sort of ranging and triggering otherwise you can’t truly visualize a periodic waveform. As a previous poster said, it’s just a data acquisition device.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44252",
"author": "O Mattos",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T14:37:53",
"content": "charlie: Have a look at the Microchip PicKit2 – it already has the hardware required to make this, and full schematics and source code are available on the net, even for the windows app. As an added bonus, it can even program pics, but if you don’t need that functionality you can probably simplify the circuit diagram to <10 components.Adding simple ranging to this should be pretty easy – just regulate the Vref+ and Vref- pins to “bound” the signal you want to measure.As far as sample rate goes, I think PICs can sample at full resolution to near 100ksps, and triggering can be simulated in software on the PIC. (or even in software on the PC, if you can stream the sample data to the PC fast enough)This is good enough for most people, since most digital circuits can be slowed down by a factor of say 100 for easy debugging with an o-scope like this. For high speed analogue circuits you might need something better though.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44255",
"author": "jacques",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T15:31:40",
"content": "Hello, i am the designer, i agree with everybody that it is not a real scope,too slow (but 10bits!) i should have call this a VuMeter with graphic functions, or realtime data logger,but please, look at the simplicity !This was also to demonstrate how today in electronic project the parts count has been replaced by the “lines of code” count (quite big in this case).ps: pic vs AVR ? hot news:microchip offer to buy Atmel !many thanks to Hack a Day for publishing",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44259",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T16:04:36",
"content": "@ all the hatersI am sorry to burst your snobby engineering bubble(s), but this IS a scope and it is useful.Have you ever tried to diagnose a modern car? (some with up to 30 separate simple computers).Just being able to log injector pulse-widths or check the crank signal shouldn’t cost $3000, but it does.Think outside the box people. I know some of you at least must be interested in cars.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44262",
"author": "Orv",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T16:32:39",
"content": "@nubie: Agree that this is useful for some applications, especially automotive ones. Just being able to see O2 sensor cycling is handy, and that only happens a few times per second.That said, there’s no need to pay $3000 for a ‘scope. There are tons of old analog oscilloscopes out there for under $100.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44266",
"author": "JD",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T18:09:15",
"content": "Interesting… I just bought something a little more sophistaced (with LCD):http://www.dpcav.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16330&cat=0&page=1&featuredfor US$ 48I don’t want this to look like advertising… please remove if not appropiate.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44283",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T00:34:57",
"content": "@ orv, you are right, but I was looking for something more like a digital storage oscilloscope, many times you are on your own so you need to save the data to look over while you concentrate on driving the car.@jd, that looks pretty cool.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44362",
"author": "Bryan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T01:01:22",
"content": "It graphs voltage differences over time – It’s an o-scope. Whether it’s good enough for what you need is another story, but that doesn’t change the fact that it’s an o-scope…I really want to build this…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "90529",
"author": "vladimir T",
"timestamp": "2009-08-30T15:52:00",
"content": "how do i program the Atmel Tiny45 mircocontroller?do i need a special programming jig for this?where should i buy it?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "93237",
"author": "prog",
"timestamp": "2009-09-10T21:42:17",
"content": "@vladimir Thttp://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16&products_id=46",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "136993",
"author": "Mario Longest",
"timestamp": "2010-04-20T08:42:34",
"content": "There’s certainly a great deal to understand about this. I consider you produced some great factors in Characteristics also.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,749.206726
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/02/helix-v20-released/
|
Helix V2.0 Released
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"News",
"Security Hacks"
] |
[
"bootable",
"forensics",
"hacking",
"helix",
"security"
] |
Helix 2.0 has been released
. Helix is a collection of various tools for electronic forensics. Just like on TV, you can use this to find all kinds of information on a computer. Some of the useful tools added were Winlockpwn a tool for breaking windows security, Volitility which processes data out of the raw memory, and several other tools that are beyond our comprehension.
You’ve undoubtedly noticed that the title says Helix V2.0, but the image and header of the Helix site say 3. We have no idea why. Look at the download info to see that it says V2.0.
[Via
Midnight Research labs
]
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| 20
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44175",
"author": "arthur92710",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T19:51:37",
"content": "humm the servers must be crowded. download is going at only 11.5kb/s. or its just a problem at my end anyone can confirm?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44176",
"author": "omgn0tahax!",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T19:57:34",
"content": "helix 3 = helix 2.0?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44179",
"author": "djlspider",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T20:26:33",
"content": "Servers aren’t crowded, they just suck. Come back next month, and it will be just as slow.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44180",
"author": "Rurik",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T20:30:29",
"content": "Helix is a trademarked name, so they used Helix3. The 3 refers to the three areas in which it is marketed (under the name in the image). IR, e-Discovery, and forensics.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44181",
"author": "paul",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T20:40:04",
"content": "hmm, seems like the download link autoredirects to different mirrors; if you get a slow connection try again; i’ve gotten anywhere from 250kbps to 1.2kbps and even one missing version on an indiana server",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44182",
"author": "cixteen",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T21:08:06",
"content": "looks like the download server crashed. I get a file not found error when I click on the link, on here and on helix’s site.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44188",
"author": "nnaarrnn",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T21:52:17",
"content": "i’m getting it at 1535KBps (1.5MB/s)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44189",
"author": "nnaarrnn",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T21:52:54",
"content": "that should be MB above",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44190",
"author": "nnaarrnn",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T21:53:13",
"content": "why won’t it capitalize?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44193",
"author": "barry99705",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T22:05:17",
"content": "They have capitalization turned off… You haven’t noticed yet? It’s not that we’re lazy, well mostly…..",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44197",
"author": "nnaarrnn",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T23:03:33",
"content": "I dont post often enough to know. I mainly observe and hack away…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44201",
"author": "Ganson",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T23:31:19",
"content": "Wow, only $275 for a “Professionally pressed Helix Incident Response, Electronic Discovery, Live Forensics CDROM. One bound Manual and an official Black Helix T-Shirt.”What a rip.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44202",
"author": "BigBalls",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T23:31:30",
"content": "I am recieving upwards of 600kbs",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44213",
"author": "Phil K.",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T02:08:54",
"content": "“What a rip.”Like how you can pay for OpenBSD CD’s, even though they can be D/L’d free. Sometimes it’s nice to support the project and the efforts behind it too ya know.But $275 is a might steep in my opinion too…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44227",
"author": "cberkop",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T05:33:30",
"content": "This is Awesome software. Drew does all this for no charge (if you download) on his spare time. if you are lazy enough to want to get the pressed CD you can pay the price. This CD has saved my bacon in investigations a couple of times. If you thing the $275 is steep but want to help support the efforts, check the forums out and you can find out you can help.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44242",
"author": "Bjonnh",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T11:38:51",
"content": "380 kbytes on wifi in my university.The previous version saved my life (and the one of some of my friends).$275 is a little bit expensive I think, but I think I would ask people I help with it to donate for this project.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44257",
"author": "Dale",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T15:45:57",
"content": "Just so you guys know, They seem to have ripped their Site code from another site. I personaly would never trust a site “company” that cant even make their own site.Origin:http://www.pixelmator.comDestination:http://helix.e-fense.com/Proof:http://helix.e-fense.com/i/They Left the links to Pixelmators screenshots on their code. Have fun.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46601",
"author": "skynet",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T00:58:41",
"content": "so what maybe they liked the site so much they wanted theirs to look like that too. Not everyone has time to do things from scratch",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "53717",
"author": "dcj2",
"timestamp": "2008-12-04T14:16:30",
"content": "“I personaly would never trust a site “company” that cant even make their own site.”yeah, cuz nobody ever uses the same template as someone else. Don’t they self-destruct or something after the first use?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "119942",
"author": "secure wifi leeds",
"timestamp": "2010-01-27T01:23:37",
"content": "just seen this on twitter cheers for the info.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,749.334398
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/02/system-admin-steals-20000-items-from-work/
|
System Admin Steals 20,000 Items From Work
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"News",
"Security Hacks"
] |
[
"security",
"steal",
"theft"
] |
Over the course of 10 years, [
Victor Papagno]
stole 19,709 pieces of equipment
from the Naval Research Laboratory. He began taking stuff home in 1997 and had so much that he had to store some in a neighbors house. The report says that no secret technological information was taken. Some items listed were CDs, hard drives, floppy disks, adding up to an estimated value of 1.6 million dollars.
He could face up to two years in prison for this.
We shudder to think of the total cost of all the post its, CDs, and floppy disks we’ve taken home over the years.
[via
NetworkWorld
]
[photo:
Blude
]
| 32
| 32
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44144",
"author": "sean",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T15:02:29",
"content": "thats a crazy ammount to get away with, especially from the navy, makes you wonder how secure we really are",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44145",
"author": "Charles P. Lamb",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T15:09:54",
"content": "I wonder how much of that stuff was actually obsolete hardware being discarded.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44146",
"author": "aliask",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T15:24:04",
"content": "And I wonder how much they valued a single floppy disk or blank CD at to reach that $1.6 mil…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44147",
"author": "rubberfishy",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T15:34:25",
"content": "Maybe he’s a Magpie",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44149",
"author": "macegr",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T15:46:29",
"content": "I wonder how they can say no tech secrets were on the media, seems they haven’t had enough time to pore through all those floppies….",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44154",
"author": "BigD145",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T16:24:01",
"content": "I’ve come across floppies with sensitive military info on them before. You’d be surprised what people just throw out on a defunct military base.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44155",
"author": "sckirklan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T16:28:07",
"content": "slashdot or ars was saying $120,000 worth of crap",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44165",
"author": "Orv",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T17:48:33",
"content": "@charles p. lamb:That’s a good question. You have to understand how government accounting differs from business accounting. In a normal business, equipment depreciates and eventually is taken off the books. That’s not how the government does it. Anything costing more than a certain threshold stays on the inventory list until it’s disposed of. Usually the *only* legitimate way to dispose of such equipment is through a surplus sale. You’re not allowed to throw it out, give it away, etc., no matter how obsolete it is.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44166",
"author": "will d.",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T18:10:16",
"content": "he took ~7.6 things a day (assuming he worked 5 days a week)! there’s got to be more to this.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44170",
"author": "Prophetnoise",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T18:31:36",
"content": "What the hell would someone do with all those floppies?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44171",
"author": "RubyPanther",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T18:44:27",
"content": "7.6 a day, that’s not even one box of floppies a week.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44172",
"author": "Anonymous",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T19:15:09",
"content": "I doubt that each item he stole was worth 80$! It is probably sckirklan its probably 120,000 that makes it 6$ on average per item.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44173",
"author": "DarkFader",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T19:33:35",
"content": "Don’t you just love it when at work there are a dozen Atmel-based (now) prototype PCBs with added Ethernet connectivity? Need to find a good use for it and remove the encryption from the bootloader.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44174",
"author": "Wwhat",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T19:46:47",
"content": "I wonder if a box of paperclips or pushpins is one item or 300 items, not that it would not still be hard to get near 20K that way of course.As for the value, that’s a bit tricky when it’s software, if he makes a copy of windows he didn’t take the original and also the value would rise since they would count retail value of software probably.Still, 20K items, and I’m sure he’s not alone in taking stuff, I hear figures of more than 65% of theft in shops is by employees for instance, must be annoying to be an employer, you might want not to be too overbearing but you can’t trust your personal really.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44178",
"author": "kevin bane",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T20:06:57",
"content": "I think that the value of these items is insanely exaggerated, when you work in that field you acquire a lot of stuff. Example when your boss cleans out the bone yard just throwing stuff away and you are in a state of shock so you have said boss fill up boxes and rather them fill a land fill they go to a guy like this..",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44183",
"author": "BigD145",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T21:11:23",
"content": "Everyone knows a lightbulb costs $10K. All kidding aside, I’m sure they are going off the original cost. The military has warehouses of crap all over the country. It wouldn’t be hard to find pre-dos systems laying around.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44186",
"author": "Gabe",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T21:45:22",
"content": "Yeah but this isn’t a hack. I’m sick of all the non-hacks that are being posted lately…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44187",
"author": "snide",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T21:45:59",
"content": "If you pay $250K for a report, and it’s on one CD, that CD is worth $250K. Only way I could think of to get the total this high.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44192",
"author": "Russell Williams",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T22:01:30",
"content": "Isn’t is always a woman that takes you down?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44198",
"author": "jproach",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T23:18:17",
"content": "Gabe, please bookmark this linkhttp://hackaday.com/category/daily/",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44205",
"author": "m@!",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T23:40:19",
"content": "it makes me laugh that the navy is actually concerned with this… they are probably one of the most wasteful branches the united states has. “well, this ship is outdated and needs to be put out of commission. what should we do with it sir?”“blow it up”",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44207",
"author": "icefox",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T00:10:29",
"content": "Well you need to remember that floppy discs were worth more back then. Also, I don’t think that picture is really what he took. 7.6 items a day, and he was stealing discs, hard drives, and other equipment. I see how it could be valued at $1.6 million.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44219",
"author": "MRE",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T03:28:08",
"content": "for everyone who complains that this is not a hack, and they are sick of all the nonhacks…please note that, in fact, there was *a hack* posted today, as there is everyday.It is hack-a-day… as it to imply that there will be at least one hack posted, and there was. everything else is *bonus material* for hacker minds. If hackaday was ONLY hacks.. it would be booring.. with exactly one post per day, no more, no less. I personally like the bonus posts myself, as do a lot of people. get over it.as for the topic, I too wonder how much of this was simply pre-emptive dumpster diving. the idea that many businesses have that you are stealing if you take from the trash is totally rediculous. If you want something permanantly destroyed (ie sensative data) then dispose of it properly. put it in the circular bin however, and its fair game for anyone. some of us have bigger pickup trucks than others ;)My brother has an entire cubical wall set (actually, 3 sets), PCs, UPSs, PLCs, etc etc.. all pre-emptive dumpster dives..",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44223",
"author": "freezd",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T04:30:45",
"content": "All I can say is, LOL.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44237",
"author": "WestfW",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T08:19:11",
"content": "I hope my employer never decides the junk I’ve pulled out of trash cans and dumpsters is “stolen.”",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44254",
"author": "strider_mt2k",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T15:14:33",
"content": "This isn’t going to work everywhere, but the last manufacturing place I worked at I was able to get a ton of gear simply by asking the CEO for it.He’d look the stuff over and say yay or nay.it was always trash so it was always yay.Play it straight with folks and you may be surprised what happens.I was able to get enough parts and access to a machine shop to build a pretty cool wheeled rov.I also worked there for a few months short of ten years.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44256",
"author": "hoax",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T15:45:16",
"content": "I can see how this could be an issue since the military is required (legally I believe) to use the DMRO system to dispose of excess goods. But as a civilian, several companies I’ve worked for give the excess away to the IT staff because the cost of disposing of it properly (recycler) is MORE than it costs to just write it off the books and give it away. I can’t say that I’ve gotten quite this much stuff, but I have gotten a pickup truck at a time when we clean out our storage lockers. I’ve used the better parts and sold/given away what I could not use myself. I don’t see this as any terrible crime, I’m helping people who couldn’t afford the equipment outright and saving it from filling a landfill.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44258",
"author": "BigD145",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T15:48:33",
"content": "The Navy is not as wasteful as some would believe. They still use very old ships and equipment. Stuff that’s outdated and faulty. Some gets ‘donated’ to the coast guard.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44264",
"author": "sopolev",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T17:55:42",
"content": "It’s a stretch to call a floppy or CD ‘equipment’, but still…I got 2 30GB notebook HDDs off ebay a couple of years ago – supposedly refurbs. Imagine my surprise when they booted up into a fresh OEM image of W2K custom built for the Navy, complete with MS Office, DiskKeeper, EDS-built DOD policy management and cusomtized IE branding for the Navy/Marine Corps Intranet!I found the security contact at NMCI and reported it. After the initial ‘we’re very interested’ response, nothing more.This guy had been selling on ebay for a couple of years with 100% feedback. wonder where all those goods came from?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44370",
"author": "gabe",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T01:45:46",
"content": "what are we hacking on this post exactly?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44371",
"author": "Membrane",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T01:50:29",
"content": "I wonder how much of that stuff was outdated juink they were pitching.As for finding sensitive info on drives and media I had that happen before in stuff I got in auctions even medical data though I choose to simply erase it.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44518",
"author": "static",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T03:12:21",
"content": "Perhaps the volume of items, and value where inflate, to get the guy to plead to lesser charges? In the event the dude was give his old lady a hard time, he lead to his own downfall. Reminds me of the JC song one piece at a time. The USN wouldn’t miss one little piece.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59H4S-a8Wj4",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,749.448032
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/18/psp-firmware-500-hacked/
|
PSP Firmware 5.00 Hacked
|
Eliot
|
[
"handhelds hacks",
"Playstation Hacks",
"PSP Hacks"
] |
[
"firmware",
"firmware hack",
"gizmodo",
"homebrew",
"psp",
"sony psp"
] |
We remember the halcyon days of firmware 1.00 for the
PSP
. It was wide open to run any code you wanted. Once the handheld game console was released outside Japan, Sony locked it down and began an arms race to prevent any sort of homebrew usage of the device. Nearly four years later and we’re at firmware 5.00. The hackers are on top of their game though. It’s only been a couple days since the official release and a
custom firmware has already been published
. Sony has traditionally supported development on their home consoles and we hope they’ll take that approach on their next portable instead of this stupid back and forth.
[via
Gizmodo
]
| 14
| 14
|
[
{
"comment_id": "46321",
"author": "Chris",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T22:46:29",
"content": "They (the manufacturer) will always loose this race eventually.Why do they do it ? – well you can only conclude that after you have paid for the hardware they still consider themselves the owner.Theres a number of completely open hand held consoles even with 3d hardware which makes foe great mame experiences and are great for homebrewYou have to wonder what future there is for closed platforms…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46324",
"author": "happypinguin",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T22:54:11",
"content": "Chris: I totally agree.It is up to us if we still want to feed those closed platform manufacturers.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46342",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-19T00:25:15",
"content": "cough, openpandora, cough.All fake adverts aside, why do they even bother? Just to give the appearance of a locked system to the board running Sony?Put a damn SD card and let it run any software already Sony. And don’t do the PS3 thing and lock out the video acceleration (in fact, offer money to homebrew game devs already.)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46352",
"author": "YoYo-Pete",
"timestamp": "2008-10-19T01:32:53",
"content": "That’s great and all… It has tons of amazing uses. I want to know why so many choose to use the homebrew scene for on-line cheating. If it wasnt for that aspect, we might see much more co-operation from SCEA.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46491",
"author": "Mark",
"timestamp": "2008-10-19T11:32:29",
"content": "“well you can only conclude that after you have paid for the hardware they still consider themselves the owner.”I think the problem is more to do with people hacking their software to run on the hardware. Sure, you own the hardware, but you don’t own the right to use the new firmware software.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46529",
"author": "Larawen",
"timestamp": "2008-10-19T16:00:53",
"content": "I believe it has more to do with appeasing the 3rd party devs. If they never patched the firmware and made it easy, more people would hack and torrent the games. By changing the firmware and forcing new games to be run on the latest it insures that only the more dedicated pirates are going to continue to not pay for games. Not to say that its stopping people from doing it. Even Sony has admitted that the hacked firmware has probably boosted hardware sales.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46662",
"author": "Coderer",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T17:04:25",
"content": "@larawen: …which is a problem when you follow the traditional game console market strategy of losing money on hardware to make it up with software. PSP definitely takes a bit software-sales hit from piracy, so they’re selling units at a loss that don’t even have many software sales attached to them. That’s gotta hurt.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46694",
"author": "DiThi",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T22:25:42",
"content": "I for one have already reserved openPandora.http://openpandora.orgAlong with a cheap 3G phone with bluetooth, it will supply all my portable needs (surfing, gaming, PMP, PDA and even programming).",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46962",
"author": "jjsjldkf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T18:38:39",
"content": "nice webman",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47797",
"author": "icefox",
"timestamp": "2008-10-26T23:37:13",
"content": "Sony will never win, they can only loose more slowly. I understand why they are against this, but they would probably make more money from it if they just left it open source.Think, if they advertised this like the Chumby and allowed people to do whatever they want, people would buy it. Their current unimpressive style is to describe it as an MP3 player with external speakers, a fair sized screen, and the ability to play some games, most of which weren’t that good.Maybe Sony will realize this by the time a psp-4000 is announced and maybe they might make a little money.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "48844",
"author": "midwest2",
"timestamp": "2008-11-02T22:24:02",
"content": "Sony will never win, they can only loose more slowly,tottaly agree with your pointhttp://www.appliancemidwest.comelectronic expert in los angeles area",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "54487",
"author": "BLUE",
"timestamp": "2008-12-10T05:14:55",
"content": "Mark: “I think the problem is more to do with people hacking their software to run on the hardware. Sure, you own the hardware, -but you don’t own the right to use the new firmware software.-”Don’t own the right? Who “OWNS” the right to deny me anything I live in america I can shit in public if its in my religion and steal rice pattys from little kidsI can take your idea and add 1 thing to it and sell it and you can yell me a theif while I take all the money.Sony its go down a long road of fail really and they do it shamelessly too!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "58066",
"author": "Devboy",
"timestamp": "2009-01-06T11:53:46",
"content": "Sony had their share of crap from psp. There will be a revolution with microsoft’s very own handheld console. Lets hope they do create a lineup for portable gaming. That’ll be a day. Its not far from now !",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "71029",
"author": "Bryan",
"timestamp": "2009-04-18T18:36:18",
"content": "ACTUALLY psp 4000 is coming out featuring a built in camera, copy and paste tool, fully compatable flash player(for youtube) and SO MUCH MORE!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,749.379343
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/18/commercial-self-balancing-unicycle/
|
Commercial Self-balancing Unicycle
|
Eliot
|
[
"Transportation Hacks"
] |
[
"electric unicycle",
"enicycle",
"focusdesign",
"selfbalancing",
"unicycle",
"uniqecycle",
"video"
] |
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-9mYCXNshQ&fmt=18]
Focus Design sent us a video of their
self balancing unicycle
(looks like they’re taking on
Focus Features
too). The electric machine moves at 8MPH and lasts 1.5hrs on a single charge. It only weighs 24.6lbs. They say that new riders only need about 2hrs. practice. They’re building ten units to start for $1500 each.
Electric unicycles are nothing new to our community. We’ve long been fans of [Trevor Blackwell]’s
electric unicycle
. [Trevor] spent several months learning how to ride a regular unicycle before he could properly debug the electric version. There are several other designs out there: The
Einrand-Fahrzeug
has a wide wheel to make balancing easier. The
eniCycle
includes a steering mechanism. The
Uniquecycle
has a brushless motor in hub for a compact design. We did a roundup back in July that covers these plus
many other motorized unicycle concepts
.
| 12
| 12
|
[
{
"comment_id": "46276",
"author": "SurferPR",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T20:42:57",
"content": "God… I have seen some pretty useless expensive stuff before but this one takes the cake!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46279",
"author": "epicelite",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T20:52:56",
"content": "IN BEFORE SEGWAY TAKEOFF.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46291",
"author": "mat",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T21:36:58",
"content": "Looks like the trundelbugs from The Roads Must Roll. OMG Heinlein was right!!!!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46300",
"author": "homerg",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T21:48:26",
"content": "so if you hop off, will it still stand upright? that’d be the only thing that makes it worth it to me :P",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46317",
"author": "w00tb0t",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T22:25:00",
"content": "I want one, now maybe I can one-up Randal Munroe.The price seems a little steep but I would be willing to dish out that much for one. I wonder if anyone has released an entirely open-source version with decent documentation and schematics. If not looks like I might have myself a project for the next month or so.I like the enicycle a bit more, the design seems a little cleaner.On a side note, does anyone happen to know the name of the song in this video. Sounds like a nice adition to my ambient mixes.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46325",
"author": "sam",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T23:00:39",
"content": "This takes away the fun and glory of unicycles.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46549",
"author": "mjf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-19T17:38:30",
"content": "the song, albeit seems to be a remix, is probably my favorite ambient song period.the album leaf- micro melodieshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2NhrVVaG_khttp://www.last.fm/music/The+Album+Leaf/_/Micro+Melodiesthe album versions a bit cleaner of course.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46588",
"author": "w00tb0t",
"timestamp": "2008-10-19T23:03:01",
"content": "Thanks, I should have known. I have their album, I knew I have heard something like this before.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46631",
"author": "Ben",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T11:42:45",
"content": "Boring… don’t need it to be self balancing ;)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47806",
"author": "John Dingley",
"timestamp": "2008-10-27T01:26:03",
"content": "The Segway patent of Dean Kamen does also cover one wheeled designs. While making something like this for personal amusement might be OK, making and selling them commercially might not be.The enicycle looks a lot better to ride as it has an ingenious steering mechanism in addition to the forwards/backwards self-balancing.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "112740",
"author": "Daniel Wood",
"timestamp": "2009-12-22T00:13:31",
"content": "Check out the video of Adam Savage riding the SBU (self-balancing unicycle) for the first time:http://focusdesigns.com/2009/12/21/adam-savage-sbu/",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "196500",
"author": "Daniel Wood",
"timestamp": "2010-10-13T23:12:22",
"content": "SBU (Self Balancing Unicycle) V2.0 is released.http://focusdesigns.com/design/",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,749.699247
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/17/iphone-controlled-rc-car/
|
IPhone Controlled R/C Car
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"iphone hacks",
"News",
"Robots Hacks"
] |
[
"iphone",
"nerd kit",
"nerdkit",
"radio controlled",
"radiocontrolled",
"rc"
] |
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2EJ2kouK7U]
Is controlling an R/C car with its own remote too mundane for you? Do you feel the need to involve a web server and an iPhone in the process?
This project
might just be perfect for you. By connecting the R/C controller to a microcontroller board, and feeding it signals via a website from your iPhone, you can control the car as if you had the original controller in your hand. In case you missed it, he’s lugging a laptop, a circuit board, and the original controller along with him. They do make a few improvements though, such as speed control by using pulse width modulation. I guess that makes up for having to lug the computer around too.
[thanks Humberto]
| 22
| 22
|
[
{
"comment_id": "46068",
"author": "blackspyder",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T22:15:30",
"content": "Need this to complete my Doctor Horrible costume for Halloween. Muahahahaa.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46078",
"author": "_Matt",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T23:20:54",
"content": "Needs more Rube Goldberg.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46084",
"author": "jose",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T00:21:03",
"content": "I’m sure this violates the EULA somehow….",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46090",
"author": "ninethcircle",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T01:30:46",
"content": "so that looks like a stupid control setup, i bet the original controller worked better. this would have been a much better/more useful project if you used a motherboard with an arm processor, wifi, and usb to control the car and it also had a webcam you can view…or even better use a cell phone instead of wifi so it can be run completely remotely =)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46092",
"author": "EvilSpaceAli",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T01:38:47",
"content": "Aha. Tommorrow never dies!!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46094",
"author": "phogster",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T01:45:14",
"content": "would be cooler if he used the accelerometer to steer the iphone like a steering wheel, with push forward to speed up, pull back to stop (like an airplane’s yoke).",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46095",
"author": "Thileepan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T01:55:40",
"content": "send the full detail abt this project",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46100",
"author": "kurf",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T02:10:50",
"content": "Well, where is the app in apple’s app store?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46104",
"author": "eew",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T02:24:42",
"content": "ahh meee my ppee ppeee in mye panstyss",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46107",
"author": "biojae",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T02:28:49",
"content": "@ninethcircle I totally agree, an arduino with a battery, wifi shield, and a proto shield would eliminate the laptop, and have it be compact to.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46108",
"author": "Will Gittoes",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T02:30:44",
"content": "That’s very impressive, but GOD that video was painful. So pretentious!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46112",
"author": "Curtisbeef",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T02:54:44",
"content": "Haha i have the same RC car i got it to mess with my cat. Cost like 10 dollars at wallgreens.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46113",
"author": "Nicholas Lombardy",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T03:00:40",
"content": "I think that we already did something like this on my podcast a while ago:http://area64.tv/node/8",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46180",
"author": "schnapps",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T10:58:52",
"content": "[jose] is right, I’m pretty sure this was explicitly outlawed in the SDK agreement- there’s no way you’ll see it in the app store, in fact it might even trigger the ‘kill switch’ if Apple can be bothered…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46213",
"author": "poopysock5",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T13:49:31",
"content": "now if i could just use my treo’s ir port to change channels on my tv…..",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46252",
"author": "anthony",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T18:29:01",
"content": "wow you took that all aroud boston didn’t you =)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46259",
"author": "trapezoid",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T19:00:34",
"content": "@ poopysock, try novii remote for palmOS",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46642",
"author": "luke",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T13:07:25",
"content": "cheers to blackspyder.this is pure dr horrible tribute. just needs a big chrome cylinder on the car roof",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46658",
"author": "PKM",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T15:50:38",
"content": "In 1966 Star trek had communicators, and 30 years later we had flip mobile phones. in 1997 tomorrow never dies had a device similar to this, which is a reality 11 years later. are the gadgets we see in todays sci-fi films going to be must-have christmas presents in 2010? maybe by then we’ll all have repraps, so the DVD extras will include the files to 3d print your own version of the hero’s gadgetry?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47193",
"author": "luke",
"timestamp": "2008-10-22T15:39:34",
"content": "i dont think so pkm. were still waiting on the lightsabers, afterall. (not to mention sufficient AI)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "100409",
"author": "best flying rc airplanes",
"timestamp": "2009-10-11T04:28:04",
"content": "Wow that video was pretty mundane. I love technology but wouldn’t have been simpler to just buy a rc car instead of lugging around a laptop. I guess when new inventions are evolving, you must sacrifice.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "114363",
"author": "Radio Control cars",
"timestamp": "2010-01-01T08:46:48",
"content": "I certainly think its essential to keep one self upto date",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,749.656522
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/17/tiny-arduino-ethernet-board/
|
Tiny Arduino Ethernet Board
|
Eliot
|
[
"Arduino Hacks",
"Misc Hacks",
"Peripherals Hacks"
] |
[
"arduino",
"AVR",
"ethernet",
"library",
"sgk",
"spi",
"tcpip",
"w5100",
"wiznet"
] |
[sgk] built this
tiny ethernet board
to be used with the Arduino. It’s based on a
WIZnet W5100
chip. The chip handles all of the TCP/IP communication and you talk to it via SPI. It’s compatible with the standard Arduino
ethernet library
. [sgk] hand soldered these boards including the 80pin LQFP main chip. His next project is to put the AVR and W5100 all
on the same board
. It sounds like he’ll use components larger than 1005 though.
| 15
| 15
|
[
{
"comment_id": "46024",
"author": "Odin84gk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T19:35:51",
"content": "I know it’s not in the hacking spirit, but you could buy an actual module for $15.90 from the chip company. Its not certified Arduino, but who cares.http://www.ewiznet.com/goods_detail.php?goodsIdx=114",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46034",
"author": "zach",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T20:00:04",
"content": "@odin84gk that looks pretty promising. 40 bucks for a XPort module always seemed expensive, when I could just use a computer as a proxy. I think I could live with $16, though.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46062",
"author": "macegr",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T22:02:56",
"content": "This article inspired me to finally read the datasheet I had lying around for the Wiznet 5100, and I now have some big plans for this chip.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46128",
"author": "follower",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T04:34:22",
"content": "If you’re planning to use the module you might find some of my stuff of use:http://code.rancidbacon.com/Netduino–Phil.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46149",
"author": "Kyle",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T07:04:27",
"content": "@Odin84gk arduino is mentioned because that bit will click into the arduino. Personally I’m surprised I can’t buy a preassembled shield with a w5100 onboard.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46195",
"author": "rasz",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T11:56:39",
"content": "hmm whats the max thruoutput I can get with this chip?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46341",
"author": "Dan Fruzzetti",
"timestamp": "2008-10-19T00:21:48",
"content": "That’s very nice work for a hand job. I wish I had that kind of skill with a set of irons.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46359",
"author": "jimmys",
"timestamp": "2008-10-19T02:05:55",
"content": "rasz- their website indicates 50Mbps. that’s bits not bytes.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46364",
"author": "jimmys",
"timestamp": "2008-10-19T02:15:46",
"content": "dan- quality hand jobs require patience and practise. The first few I did, I rushed and it showed but I kept with it and now i’m quite proud of the techniques i use. when the boss needs a good hand job, I’m the one he calls first.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46558",
"author": "cde",
"timestamp": "2008-10-19T18:59:10",
"content": "Time for a captcha….",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46640",
"author": "odin84gk",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T12:40:15",
"content": "“when the boss needs a good hand job, I’m the one he calls first.” -jimmysYou can’t take that one back. :-D",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46689",
"author": "jimmys",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T21:45:15",
"content": "odin84gk- I don’t get it, can you explain it to me?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "91764",
"author": "PorryDemy",
"timestamp": "2009-09-04T16:41:38",
"content": "http://www.zaslike.com/files/gdyhmc29n75i37owysy.jpgA lot of people talk about it, i guess it’s greatAny good sites to watch it? I’ve foundInglorious Basterdsbut looking for a dvd rip if it’s available already?Thnx in advance",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "94322",
"author": "billbaranov",
"timestamp": "2009-09-16T08:56:07",
"content": "Здравствуйте уважаемые форумчане, недавно искал подруге какой нибудь парфюм, и бороздя в бескрайних просторах интернета набрел на сайт профранцузский парфюмзашел посмотрел вопервых нашел всю нву касательно того что искал а во вторых просто провел хорошо время , ведь на нем так менго сопуствующих статей. Вобщем если вы как и я что нибудь ищете по данной теме то рекоммендую! Всем удачи и хорошегоо вам серфинга в бескрайних просторах ;)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "139063",
"author": "sekzqueen",
"timestamp": "2010-04-30T02:45:46",
"content": "Hi people! I have heard about site – vk.com. I didn’t use it, but some people who was, say that it’s much better than facebook! Is it true? Does anybody here using VK?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,749.500345
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/10/17/led-pov-hard-drive-clock/
|
LED POV Hard Drive Clock
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"classic hacks",
"computer hacks",
"LED Hacks"
] |
[
"clock",
"led",
"light emitting diode",
"POV"
] |
[Ian Smith] sent us this
POV display made from an old hard drive
. It works by flashing some LEDs under the platter, which has a line cut in it. Since the platter spins at roughly 90 rotations per second, we perceive a solid image. He was inspired by [Alan Parekh]’s
project
, but did several things differently. Mounting the LEDs was much simpler in this project as he had a strip of RGB LEDs that came with adhesive tape on the back. He also used a small magnet and a hall effect sensor to measure full rotations instead of an IR beam sensor. Check the video after the break.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1asNB0te0o]
As you can tell, its pretty loud. He says that he would like to enclose it with a plexiglass front to keep the noise down. You can get the schematics as well as lots of nice instructions from his site. He also make some recommendations of other projects to look at, such as
another POV LED hard drive clock with a big touch screen
.
| 29
| 29
|
[
{
"comment_id": "46009",
"author": "Savador",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T18:38:23",
"content": "Nice man =)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46012",
"author": "pokey",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T18:48:14",
"content": "Awesome! I think I might try this with an old CD-ROM drive since they have an easily controlled brush motor and I could etch off the top layer of a CD more finely than I could cut a notch in an aluminum platter.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46015",
"author": "sarsface",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T19:06:48",
"content": "Holy shit that’s incredible looking.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46017",
"author": "Matt Simmons",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T19:09:15",
"content": "That’s sweet. If you were going to display it, I’d put a motion trigger so it doesn’t spin all the time and wear out the motor.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46020",
"author": "Retroplayer",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T19:25:21",
"content": "Now, if someone just mix something like this with the HDD window mods out there and STILL have a functional hard drive, life would be grand!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46021",
"author": "Edward Nardella",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T19:26:26",
"content": "Wow this has got to be the neatest hard drive project I have seen. Also the most impressive looking. I will view the instructions and see if it is something I may be able to replicate.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46027",
"author": "Orv",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T19:45:18",
"content": "I bet some of the low-frequency hum could be eliminated if he could rebalance the platter. The slit makes that side lighter, and then he makes the other side even heavier by gluing a magnet to it.",
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"comment_id": "46036",
"author": "davi",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T20:08:05",
"content": "I saw this project and really liked it and decided I wanted to try it with a laptop HD… unfortunately every method I’ve tried (the grinding tools and various cutting tools) with the dremel break or shatter parts of the platter.I suppose the larger drives have sturdier platters. Has anyone tried cutting through a laptop drive platter before?",
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"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "46066",
"author": "Greg",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T22:10:44",
"content": "Seriously, all the other articles that get color pictures and you can’t give this one color?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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{
"comment_id": "46071",
"author": "JDN",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T22:39:13",
"content": "davi, you could try a diamond saw, like what is used to cut ceramic tiles. Most tile setters could help you out with that.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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{
"comment_id": "46073",
"author": "JDN",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T22:41:11",
"content": "The project could also do something innovative with the head, like ring a bell (alarm clock?).",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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{
"comment_id": "46079",
"author": "cap slockoff",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T23:25:30",
"content": "@gregdude the daily hack always gets the b/w stickytape pic",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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{
"comment_id": "46085",
"author": "nachowarrior",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T00:32:15",
"content": "roxxorz",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "46086",
"author": "Reezy",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T00:32:38",
"content": "Could this possibly be used as a graphic display for music?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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{
"comment_id": "46087",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T00:33:11",
"content": "That is awesome.And that 2.5″ platter is glass? At least that is what I hear.Try a 1.8″ HDD next :P, or go the other way and make a huge one out of something different, like maybe a car wheel with a full hubcap, and a line cut out of it :). Or a CD painted black maybe.",
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"comment_id": "46088",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T00:34:54",
"content": "Reezy, that would be awesome, have 2 or three of these doing visualizations, better yet mount it as part of a projector lens (like some auxiliary car lamps), then it would be a really neat graphic display for music.",
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"comment_id": "46129",
"author": "jaded",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T04:35:18",
"content": "@davi,Many hard drive platters made in the last 10 years or so are glass, not aluminum. Glass is a more stable material than aluminum.All you need for the “slit” on a glass platter is to remove a stripe of the magnetic coating, which you could probably do with a carbide tipped scraper and a straightedge. You’d have to scrape both top and bottom of the platter, of course.This is an awesome project, and I’m seriously thinking of making one. God knows I have enough crappy old hard drives!",
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"comment_id": "46130",
"author": "jaffamuffin",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T04:38:14",
"content": "Why was the second hand on the clock moving in the wrong direction? Was it a backwards clock. Nevertheless, this is an awesome hack.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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{
"comment_id": "46152",
"author": "p3ngwin",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T07:38:46",
"content": "5400 RPM“spins that many times a second”RPM means per MINUTE.",
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"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "46240",
"author": "Wwhat",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T17:22:27",
"content": "Pretty nicely done, but as he says himself you do want to put it in some soundmuffling enclosure, I’d go for glass I think, not sure acrylic will block much, plus it’s sensitive to scratches.As for the clock ‘running backwards’ that would probably be an optical illusion caused by the refresh frequency of the camera I imagine.",
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"comment_id": "46241",
"author": "ttt",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T17:25:32",
"content": "great post",
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"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "46251",
"author": "Marvin",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T18:21:50",
"content": "You have to find hdds with a low capacity, the higher the capacity the higher the chance to get glass platters.But with glass platters you have the chance to make the slit without changing the balance. (Maybe etching would be a possibility…)As for the sync signal, you probably can use the tachometer signal from the drives motor.",
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"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "46256",
"author": "meznak",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T18:46:33",
"content": "@p3ngwini’m pretty sure i heard him say ’90 times a second’, which would be correct for a 5400 rpm drive.",
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"depth": 1,
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{
"comment_id": "46262",
"author": "watch",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T19:32:12",
"content": "amazing !!! hats off to ur thinking.. i m sure u’ll come soon with more updates on this",
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"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "46267",
"author": "David",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T20:14:58",
"content": "I wish I could bump this, but I wanted to say that Jaded is absolutely right about platters, especially smaller capacity ones being made of glass with a magnetic coating on top.I’ve played around with the attachments I have for my dremel, but I’m hard-pressed to find something that can scrape off a clean line. Any ideas?",
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"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "46474",
"author": "me",
"timestamp": "2008-10-19T09:56:45",
"content": "@davidI know it may be impractical, but you could put tape over the entire platter except the aria you wanted stripped and sand-blast it.",
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"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "46619",
"author": "jesh",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T07:55:04",
"content": "What about some PCB etching solution, or a related chemical etch to remove the stripe. A little contact paper to mask the area around it..Or failing that, make one edge straight on top, make the other edge of your ‘slot’ straight on the bottom. The light shining through doesn’t care if there is a ragged edge opposing the straight one on the top or the bottom, as the magnetic material on the other side of the platter would mask it.That would make it easier to just lay a straight edge on the platter and clean some of the material away with an x-acto or the like, then flip, repeat.",
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"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "46628",
"author": "Sparky",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T11:39:12",
"content": "@Melvin: that was exactly what I thought, but you still need an index signal, because you not only need to know the speed but also the position of the disc.Balancing the disc after cutting the slot shouldn’t be all that hard, just hang it on a smooth rod, spin it, and if it stops repeatedly in the same position, or rocks back and forth just before it stops, remove some material on the bottom side, and try again. This is basically how many mechanics still balance motorcycle wheels.",
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"comment_id": "454485",
"author": "Cobra_Phil",
"timestamp": "2011-09-13T17:28:32",
"content": "There is a project at kickstarter about a POV hard drive clock…http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/680714141/hard-drive-ticktock-pov-clock",
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https://hackaday.com/2008/10/16/prototype-this-schematics-posted/
|
Prototype This Schematics Posted
|
Eliot
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[
"News"
] |
[
"discovery",
"discovery channel",
"grandideastudios",
"joe grand",
"prototype this",
"video"
] |
As promised, [Joe Grand] has
uploaded the schematics
from his part of last night’s episode of
Prototype This
. The device monitors the driver of a demo derby car and shuts it off if he becomes too enraged. He’ll be posting schematics for every episode as they’re released. The really interesting thing is that he scanned all of his development notes too. If you missed the episode, you can
watch it on Discovery’s site
. You can also grab a version that doesn’t idiotically force you to watch in full screen browser window
from The Pirate Bay
.
UPDATE:
[Joe] has been
responding to your comments
.
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"comment_id": "45946",
"author": "macegr",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T01:25:12",
"content": "I wish this part had been covered more in the TV episode. It was barely mentioned, and flicked in front of the screen a few times. Possibly because I suspect the development and production of this board was outside the 10-day window. :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45950",
"author": "Bob",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T01:44:52",
"content": "Yeah when reading this post, I was wondering how he developed that board so quick.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45955",
"author": "macegr",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T02:26:10",
"content": "On review, his board is mainly a carrier or backplane for several functional blocks; OSD, processor, EthernetRS232, and so on. I would imagine a few hours of breadboard hacking and a day in front of a computer, then quickturn PCB service since a few hundred $ is not really an issue. I’d consider it entirely possible to do it cold and have working code in 10 days, though most of that would be waiting for parts to arrive. If they do this the way other shows do, they stop whatever they’re doing and upcoming projects are reviewed, a general idea of a solution is worked out, and parts are on order. Then they go back to work on the current project.",
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"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45957",
"author": "kajer",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T03:11:37",
"content": "The TV show was horrible!The show was more about building a R/C demo car rather than the actual purpose. Why even use a demo car? Just go to the local arcade and play ‘Daytona 500’ w/ the heat rate monitors on…They need to work on their formatting.",
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"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45962",
"author": "ngth",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T03:48:52",
"content": "I thought the show was horrible too. As with most discovery shows, they dumb things down so much that its no longer about the technology, but rather for the “wow” or “cool” factor. Prototype this could be a neat show, but from what I saw yesterday, it was a horrible start.On a semi-related tangent: “Time warp” also premiered yesterday. Anyone else get annoyed by their over use of “warp” for the phrase “slow motion”?!??",
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"depth": 1,
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},
{
"comment_id": "45967",
"author": "ninethcircle",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T06:00:36",
"content": "what? it shuts off a demo derby car if the driver gets upset? WHAT? WHY? That is the dumbest thing I’ve heard yet today. GOD FORBID THERE BE COMPETITION AT THE PLANED CAR ACCIDENT GAME WHERE THERE’S A POT AND TROPHY FOR THE WINNER TO TAKE HOME WE DON’T WANT ANYONE GETTING ANGRY WHEN SOMEONE HITS THEIR CAR. really. stupid. idea. I really hate how everyone is so wussy nowadays. good post tho =)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45969",
"author": "spaceballs3000",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T06:09:02",
"content": "WTF talk about the most dumbest idea ever… turn off the car if the driver get stressed. ok how about dieing person in car and you need to get to hospital… passenger “The car engine just died”, Driver sweating “it’s OK I just need to calm down!”Come on, did they hire a monkey to think of that?There are plenty of cool prototype ideas, it doesn’t have to be flashy\\cool cool… heck they should just read mythbusters forum and steal an idea or two.I’ll give them 3-4 more episodes to improve it, before I Un-tivo this.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45978",
"author": "Andrew Gamlen",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T11:11:37",
"content": "I really hate how they say you can see full episodes on their website, then when you try it says not available in your region(Australia). It really is no wonder people pirate stuff when companies are still doing stupid stuff like this.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45989",
"author": "Bob",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T13:37:48",
"content": "I don’t think that’s stupid, when a show hasn’t aired in a certain part of the world and everyone would watch it on the discovery website, they won’t make any money from advertising.On the other hand, the people who watch this show probably know how to use the internet.",
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"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
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"comment_id": "45991",
"author": "nullgel",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T14:14:35",
"content": "It’s really neat to see his notes, but if we’re to assume the dates are correct, they had a lot more time than 10 days. His first note page is dated 11/12/07 and the Lantronix web interface screenshot is dated 3/11/08. Eh, whatever.Nice port numbers… :D",
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"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "45996",
"author": "Frogz",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T15:45:17",
"content": "heh, could have been much better, the show’s main idea is sound but the auto shutdown car pisses me off to no end, it is a cool concept but i feel that if your car suddenly shut down, stress levels wouldnt exactly drop, you are late to work and already stressed before you get in the car, someone cuts you off as you are turning onto the express way, that type of situation could end up with FAR worse happening to people than a little road rage, believe me, when you spend 3 hours under a van only to have the alarm system disable starting when you are trying to verify you fixed the starter and fighting with it for the next hour before saying screw it and ripping the entire thing out, thats how people can get hurt, for the record, dodge engineers are cheap sobs that would remove 1 mm of wire slack to save money, undersized fuel pump that is kept in the fuel tank submerged completely in gas including bare wire connections simply to use the gas to cool a smaller cheaper pump and make it 99 percent user inaccesscable ftl, any ideas for something cool to do with a high psi pump? if everything seems ran together and disorganised its because i am typing this on my phone early in the morning, 9 am ugh",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
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"comment_id": "45998",
"author": "Coderer",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T16:34:06",
"content": "@Bob: I haven’t tried to watch it at the web site, but if they’re not making money on in-show ads through their web streaming version, they’re most certainly doing it wrong. The model on Hulu and all the other studios’ web streaming is almost always a pre-show ad, then part of the show, then at least one more ad, then the rest of the show. Some of them even have as many ad breaks as the original over-the-air version.I guess I can’t say for sure if they make *as much* as they do on TV revenue, but they’re making something at least. Why not let Aussies watch their ads as well?",
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"depth": 1,
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},
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"comment_id": "46003",
"author": "keystoneclimber",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T17:02:57",
"content": "A famous hacker like Joe Grand coding in BASIC?!? He he he. I think the world is coming to an end. ;)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46006",
"author": "Test monkey",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T18:04:04",
"content": "i really used to like DC…but they are just getting bad…i agree a auto shutdown car is not going to lower stress…but the underling tech has some real promise..but i am thinking i will also give it another two eps before ignoring it like Project Discovery(witch also comes across like it was written by a bunch of 3rd graders)",
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"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
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"comment_id": "46007",
"author": "fermicirrus",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T18:07:30",
"content": "im just glad someone had the ballz to link us to the piratebay…It’s always so silly to see something like that moderated- you know, “this topic has been removed because of illegal content”.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
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"comment_id": "46142",
"author": "Kingpin",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T06:33:28",
"content": "@keystoneclimber: I’ve actually become a big fan of the BASIC Stamp for quick and dirty one-off designs. We’re under extreme time and budget pressure to get builds done and functioning and I have a huge amount of existing code for the BS2 that’s easy to work with. That’s not to say we don’t use other processors and techniques, because we do, but there’s engineering trade-offs for every build. Also, not all the builds are particularly complicated, but some are very design intensive, and all of them have their challenges.@nullgel: The first few pages were my pre-production notes before we started filming. It’s generally safe to say that the timelines we’re given on the show (primarily due to production deadlines and the need to have episodes filmed and edited by certain dates, though sometimes chosen by production for dramatic value) are real. It’s sometimes not full time on a particular project, though, as we were continually doing pre-production on future episodes and filming other parts of the current episode. Note that along with the real design/engineering/build of the project, we needed to deal with interviews, other scenes, production meetings, field trips, etc. all of which take huge amounts of time out of the day.And now for a rant…You guys have to remember that the main concept of the show is to build things that have never been done before and to try something new. Not all the ideas and projects will appeal to everyone – there are some that I don’t like, either – but a lot of people are involved in this program other than the 4 guys you see on screen and all have their own opinions on what makes “good TV” and what doesn’t. With that said, there are certainly portions of each build, technologically or otherwise, that could be seen in future, real world products.We’ve spent 2 years essentially working in a vacuum to film the first 13 episodes and it’s nice to finally see the fruits of our labor and publicly talk about it. As long as I’m involved in the program, I’ll continually speak my mind to the powers-that-be to try and make this show as good as possible – they already know I’m a pain in the ass :) Having constructive criticism from people that I can forward on is much more helpful than armchair quarterbacking with no real suggestions on how to make it better.I, along with the other hosts, have no control of how the show is ultimately edited and lots of work is left on the cutting room floor (which happens when you condense hundreds of hours of tape down to under an hour). Some of our concerns are exactly what we’ve read others to be. However, on the other hand, I can at least contribute to the general wealth of knowledge by releasing whatever technical details of my contributions that I can so people can learn from them, even if it isn’t shown on the actual program. I don’t know if that’s ever been done with any other TV show?Those of you who know me from the hacker community know that I say it how it is and am easily accessible for people to contact. So, if you have ideas or suggestions or want to talk details of a particular build, just send me some mail. You can also post your own build ideas and comments to the Prototype This forum, which is read by execs at Discovery:http://community.discovery.com/eve/forums/a/cfrm/f/2451911589Anyway, if you’ve gotten this far, thanks for reading and thanks for supporting the show. For what it’s worth, I haven’t seen any of the final cuts, either, so I have no idea what to expect in the upcoming weeks :)Joe (aka Kingpin)",
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"comment_id": "46155",
"author": "spaceballs3000",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T08:04:52",
"content": "+1 Respect to Kingpin.Thanks for Discovery link, I’ll have to post my ideas when I think of them.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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},
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"comment_id": "46211",
"author": "t3q",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T13:40:38",
"content": "First of all, this is one hackish-oriented tv show, and I applaud that. I understand that certain scenes and details fail prey to editing and cutting, but this show was so utterly redundant, repeating the same stuff over and over again, and not even always at least paraphrasing it. I know this is one defect many documentary-like shows have, but whether this is meant to help zapping people follow the show, making people take up the thread after ad breaks, saving money because you can run a half-hour show with ten minutes of material or just simply addressing the extra-moronic part of the tv crowd, it really really does not help to keep up the tension. And I guess it is probably not your fault, joe, but how much more stuff could have been thrown in if we hadn’t have to watch the animated “anger-induced pit stop” or derby scene a dozen times and have the narrator doing the chinese water torture of chanting the same explanations over and over again, in his pathetic boxing commentator voice? Sometimes these show formats make Sesame Street look like an intellectual challenge – not due to the contents or topics, but the presentation.I will be happy watching the next episodes, and thank you for all the effort, sweat and brains you put in there to make it really nice and thrilling. , otherwise. :)t",
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"comment_id": "46245",
"author": "Ray",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T17:42:11",
"content": "First off, congratulations on a decent show, I very much enjoyed it. As Kingpin quite rightly pointed out, there is literally 100’s hours of film and it all has to be condensed into an hour supliment.To the people who slated his use of the Basic Stamp, I tell you what, the next time you go and get your tyres and rims changed, how about you build them from scratch yourselves. That is essentially what you are getting at, this is probably one of the most over quoted cliché’s but “why re-invent the wheel?”.I hope we see more of this excellent show, if you have such an issue with it, I highly recommend you stfu and don’t watch in future, you are neither compelled nor require to do so.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46274",
"author": "Kingpin",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T20:36:28",
"content": "@t3q: I agree completely and that’s one of my big peeves about TV in general. I know production is aware of this complaint and a lot of these problems could easily be fixed. This might be the largest disconnect between technical people like us who want to learn a lot and see more detail and the general TV watching populous who needs spoon feeding and constant refreshers about what’s going on.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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{
"comment_id": "46354",
"author": "Viper-7",
"timestamp": "2008-10-19T01:41:42",
"content": "Love the show :DYes it had its dumbed down bits, but its discovery channel.. they do that..I didn’t see any real relevance in shocking people, or the theoretical real car pulling off the road either, but i guess it makes good tv.. for someone…But the hacking aspect is awesome, and the codebase / resources you guys have I can only envy. Having the code lying around to handle ps2 controllers, video overlay, udp networking and wireless trancievers, most of it directly in bs2 (a pic would’ve been nicer, but if you’ve got the code, what can you do) and then actually having the hardware around to back it up, is impressive!I found one of the most impressive parts was just when mike just plugged together a video camera, wireless transmitter, battery and tiny rc car to make it a wireless camera. This is some very basic, simple stuff to do I know, but i’m also sure its only a tiny example of what can be clicked together in 30 seconds with what you have lying around that shop :PNothing about it was too technical, although I really would’ve liked to see less repetition and more of the nitty gritty (pretty much nothing in the schematics were even mentioned in the show, or even what languages were used.) I know alot of stuff has to be dumbed down, but give your audience some credit!And hooking the emotiv headset up to real life objects was just a really cool idea! I know they’re still gimmicky, but I’ve wanted to play with one since i first saw em, I guess having a TV show helps :D",
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"depth": 1,
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},
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"comment_id": "46580",
"author": "zemkacz",
"timestamp": "2008-10-19T22:02:57",
"content": "The show is not bad but the crap show (smash lab) is made for the audience that can’t tell the diffrence between a usb and firewire port so can’t we just keep Prototype this to the audience who is actually interested in the nitty gritty details?Who cares if you make the show 2 hours long, you could get rid of the shows that no one watches like It takes a thief.",
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"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46607",
"author": "You",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T02:29:41",
"content": "Dude, discovery channel, why do you not provide a for-linux player thing?Another reason why pirating is so prevalent.Eh, I’ll catch it on a rerun, my morality prevents me from pirating this.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
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"comment_id": "46960",
"author": "keystoneclimber",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T18:25:47",
"content": "Hey Joe I totally agree with you on the BASIC thing. I actually prefer to code in basic or python any day of the week since, for me, it is way faster than c. I started out with the stamps, then finally ended up with pics and the Proton compiler. Recently I’ve been looking at atmel and c only because of the lack of support in linux. I really enjoyed checking out what equipment you guys chose to use. Solidworks, Altium Designer, (…speaking of lack of support in linux) 3d printing, laser pcb protos, full cnc machine shop. (although I got to admit I would have sprung for a Tektronix MSO rather than that agilent scope ;) I really enjoyed some of the behind the scenes footage on youtube of you and zoz playing around with BSODomizer. Absolutely hilarious! When are we going to see some drunken debauchery on that forklift???",
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"content": "medical coding and billing specialistmedical billing statute of limitationbilling coding medical wagesbilling management medical practicemedical billing in michiganfree medical billing trainingmedical billing surgerymedical billing training softwaremedical billing schools ohiodefinition of medical billingcourses medical billingbilling chiropractic medical softwaremedical billing and coding at homemedical equipment billing software",
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https://hackaday.com/2008/10/16/psp-3000-autopsied/
|
PSP 3000 Teardown
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"handhelds hacks",
"News",
"Playstation Hacks",
"PSP Hacks"
] |
[
"psp",
"psp3000",
"sony"
] |
If you absolutely feel an incessant need to see the innards of every new piece of equipment out there, you’ll probably be excited to see that the
PSP 3000
has been disassembled and photographed
. Apparently there isn’t much new here. The screen has been replaced with one that has 5 times the contrast ratio, twice the color range, and a refresh rate that is twice as fast. Other than that, there’s a built in microphone and a mystery “PS” button.
[via
Engadget
]
| 51
| 50
|
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"comment_id": "45926",
"author": "Ryan",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T22:43:15",
"content": "A new psp? Why? Although that meas price drops on the old onces which means I can get one for cheap and mod it. Or use the screen or something. I’m sure it’s probably got some good parts though.",
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"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "45929",
"author": "twistedsymphony",
"timestamp": "2008-10-16T23:00:21",
"content": "The Mystery PS button is probably for interactivity with a PS3, or has similar functionality to the PS button on a PS3 controller.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "45937",
"author": "kieran",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T00:09:03",
"content": "i’d presume that the ps button does exactly the same as the home button on the older versions.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
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"comment_id": "45947",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T01:31:02",
"content": "So now it finally has the quality it should have launched at?Any word on if it has 16GB of storage and can use SDHC cards yet? Oh, and ditch the optical drive for more battery and another SD slot while you are going about it, whatever.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "45960",
"author": "MaxMouseDLL",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T03:26:55",
"content": "Beefed up pre-ipl/ipl security, the “mystery button” is nothing more than a redesigned “home” button, and ships with firmware 5.00 – Which has an updated full screen qwerty keyboard and newly designed xmb waves, as well as PSP direct access to the playstation store.The motherboard is a ta-090, it is important to distinguish it from the ta-090 already in circulation in PSP2000 units, the ta-090(psp2k) is hackable, the ta-090(psp3k) is currently not, neither will it attempt to boot the ipl from memory stick when a battery with the serial number 0xFFFFFFFF is inserted, also it is not possible to write to the serial eeprom in the battery meaning PSP3k batterys cannot be “pandora’ized”.It was suspected that the PSP3k motherboard would be based on the current PSP2k ta-088v3 motherboard, but it would seem not, there is some confusion in the scene regarding this.We’ll see what awaits.",
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"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "46004",
"author": "Marvin",
"timestamp": "2008-10-17T17:43:03",
"content": "I hate how they simply ripped off the boards schieldings (judging from the look of the mainboard) instead of desoldering.(I also cringed at the ‘will it blend’ episodes with the iPhone…)Destroying things for fun or for no apparent reason is for little brats with nothing more to do with their lives :(",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "46131",
"author": "Me",
"timestamp": "2008-10-18T05:06:56",
"content": "Has it been determined yet if the LCD can be fitted into the older gen PSPs?",
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"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "46791",
"author": "dert",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T05:30:48",
"content": "the ps button is for the online playstation store probablyhttps://store.playstation.com/login.gvm",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "46823",
"author": "PSP Guru",
"timestamp": "2008-10-21T07:00:02",
"content": "well, give it a month, I bet yall that Dark Alex will be able to hack it and enable all of us to put custom firmware on this brand new baby…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "47533",
"author": "apxmc",
"timestamp": "2008-10-24T12:09:11",
"content": "i bought this psp3000 and the ps button has the same function as home button on psp2000 =)",
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"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "48655",
"author": "Mydo",
"timestamp": "2008-11-01T13:12:59",
"content": "i had the jap light blue, got rid of it, copped god of war psp. damaged it, got the covers changed *white face, red buttons, red god of war battery cover. (the buttons we loose, the shoulder buttons hardly pressed so i traded that in and bought a new matt bronze m33 4.01 then 2 days later bought a white psp 3006 hell yeh. one for movies and REAL games (better screen) .(maybe when its hacked ill consider doing so) and one for ps1 games, psp ISO’s cxmb etc. well happy. money well spent i think",
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"comment_id": "49062",
"author": "zo18",
"timestamp": "2008-11-04T14:02:03",
"content": "how canu hack the new psp 3000?",
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"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "51700",
"author": "masterx1234",
"timestamp": "2008-11-20T16:17:59",
"content": "yes it can be hacked, datel has just released a battery called the lite blue tool, which will put the psp 3000 into service mode, the new lite blue battery tool will go on sale on november the 28th for $29.99 , it works by overriding all the security checks in the motherboard and going straight into service mode.",
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"comment_id": "52259",
"author": "dert",
"timestamp": "2008-11-25T06:27:08",
"content": "there is no evidence that the battery actually works. and the psp uses a different motherboard so i beleive you will need to make the mms using another method other than the ones used for previous psp. which i am yet to find this method.",
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"comment_id": "52935",
"author": "Snap",
"timestamp": "2008-11-30T03:43:14",
"content": "i have a small penis",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "55851",
"author": "my dick is soo thick",
"timestamp": "2008-12-19T20:37:23",
"content": "i have a big thick dick bitch",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "56858",
"author": "unlimited",
"timestamp": "2008-12-27T11:21:44",
"content": "What can you do with a hack PSP anyways?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "57901",
"author": "dave",
"timestamp": "2009-01-04T20:59:30",
"content": "whoever wrote that their dick is big fuck them and about the battery i dont belive them.",
"parent_id": null,
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"comment_id": "57942",
"author": "zac",
"timestamp": "2009-01-05T04:28:58",
"content": "i dont think the battery works either. i know that if you overide the security codes with the slim motherboard (the pandora proof one) it just shuts down. it wont work dont waste your money. on the other hand i reckon you could modify a pandora battery a bit and it would work. could someone with the right contacts put that idea through to dark alex coz i aint got no one with the right people to start anything. i might just get myself a 3000 and try to hack it. i got the phat 1.50 onto my slim which everyone said was impossible and i unbricked it without a pandora battery so i reckon im upto it.",
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"comment_id": "58268",
"author": "me",
"timestamp": "2009-01-08T02:52:44",
"content": "I currently have a HAXED PSP 2001. its got 5.00m33-4 on it. There is NO qwerty keyboard on it. YES the PSP 3000 series’ will be haxable, but you will only need a pandora battery from the PSP 2000 series’, and the mms, but with the 5.00m33 ALREADY ON IT!! (so it goes right from the phat’s 1.50, to 5.00 m33, because the new screen wont display anything less, just like the 2000 series’ and anything below 3.60)WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A HAXED PSP:you can use home brew, meaning you can put the .iso’s of games onto your ms, and play them without disc. this method it litterally 4X faster than using a UMD. you can put emulators on, so you can play classics for NES, SNES, GB, GBA, and others.about the PS button, ITS A HOME BUTTON UNDER A DIFFERENT NAME/LOGO. it is only there because a lot of people use their PSPs as a second PS3 controller or whatever, and get confused about what button on a PSP is supposed to resemble the PS button on PS3 controllers.About the mic. on the PSP 3000 series…In F/W, 4.00 (both official, and custom) they added Skype for the PSP 2000+ series’. the mic was only put there because sony thought… “look at us, create skype nobody will use because only 2% of the PSP owning community has the mic add-on.” So they added the mic.So the screen is better. whoo-hoo. wait, WRONG WORDS!!! with a “better screen,” the battery life will be sapped even more than already was starting to be with the 2000 series. Sure, you can go buy the new 2200mh battery, but it adds at least 5 extra pounds to your PSP, not to mention a big bulge in the back. Personally, i dont even use my battery because its life isnt long enough. I only use it if im going to a friends house or something, and i need something to do. its rude to use their power for your need, so yeah.all sony is offering to people with the 3000 series is the 2000 with less battery, and a mic.",
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"comment_id": "58612",
"author": "MaxMouseDLL",
"timestamp": "2009-01-11T15:35:37",
"content": "The PSP3000 (TA-090v2 Motherboard) as with the PSP2000 (TA-088v3 Motherboard) is currently unhackable, a pandora battery will boot to service mode on a TA-088v3, however IPL security will fail to authenticate the custom IPL, as such CFW installation will fail, a PSP2000 pandora battery will do NOTHING at all on a PSP3000. The posters comments above me are complete non-sense.There have been two developments in this area recently, The GripShift exploit and the LibTiff exploit (See lan.st ) GripShift allows the execution of unsigned code on firmware 1.52 – 5.02 the unsigned code currently must use modules imported by the GripShift game which make it somewhat limited, it is also limited to User-Mode.",
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"comment_id": "58613",
"author": "MaxMouseDLL",
"timestamp": "2009-01-11T15:38:18",
"content": "Also, it will be impossible to downgrade a PSP3000 (TA-090v2) – (And possibly a PSP2000 TA-088v3) below firmware 4.01 (not 3.60) because of the new security features.",
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"comment_id": "58937",
"author": "lordsummit",
"timestamp": "2009-01-12T18:25:35",
"content": "I have a weenie, it’s just like a dick only smaller.",
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"comment_id": "60809",
"author": "maka-999",
"timestamp": "2009-01-26T20:45:23",
"content": "when the psp 3000 will be hack there is any date expected to get this hack or not soon in the far future dam",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "61917",
"author": "ReptAR",
"timestamp": "2009-02-05T05:07:33",
"content": "We have successfully hacked a psp 3000, this was after bricking 11 other psps, but it was well worth it. I know most of you people, if any are reading this, will want to know the magic behind the trick, I tell you that we will not share it for three main points:1.- The psp 3000 is sony’s final hope to keep the psp alive. Game makers aren’t willing to put up with all the piracy around so they will definitively stop making games for the psp if the word of its hacking spreads out.2.- There aren’t homebrews that run on psp 3000, or if there are, i don’t know about their existence, and therefore, aren’t supported by our customzised firmware. What I can do with my freshly hacked psp 3000 is playing ISOs, CSOs, because the firmware we have developed supports it.3.- If it’s running around the internet, sony will eventually find a protection and send a firmware patching their flaw, preventing someone else to do it themeselves.The only thing we wanted to achieve was that, playing ISOs and CSOs, the rest of the stuff is just not as important, for us.Currently there are 7 psps 3000 that have runed our KnD (kill n destroy) which is a downgrader that can run on the psp 3000. It will take it all the way back to 1.5 OFW. then we developed the first ever choliware 1.0 which supports ISO and CSO.Pretty cool huh?.We don’t expect people to understand let alone accept our final deccision of keeping it a secret, but listen to this.There is hope.If 7 kids from Peru could take sony’s so called, unhackable psp, and hack it, WHAT’S STOPPING THE GREAT MINDS OF PSP HACKING LIKE DAX OR C+D? guys, we worshipped you, but i think this time we beated you to the punch.On the other hand, you guys might have already done it, but like us, are holding the information back.either way, we want to encourage the average psp player to start investigating. eventually someone foolish enough will hit it and share it.ReptARSAU_INsaRtFsoulGari,#4EicoSANA_popSexYAPPEAL090Juan_Valdez2.0",
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"comment_id": "62126",
"author": "yves",
"timestamp": "2009-02-07T10:15:11",
"content": "WoW is it realy hacked? then can u spread out what do i need to hack my psp 2000 slim that have ta088v3 mother board? is it the same as psp 3000 cause i think when u hacked psp 3k so it is the same as 200 am i correct?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "62268",
"author": "ReptAR",
"timestamp": "2009-02-09T03:25:41",
"content": "Yes, you are correct, on the other hand, we found more dificulties after defeating the motherboard block. Hopefully the 2000 is easier, we havent tried it yet.Difund the word of the hacking, thats the only way i can tell you will get any closer to the instructions, the more people trying to hack, the highewr the odds somebody will hit it and share it,Good Luck",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "62423",
"author": "kam3",
"timestamp": "2009-02-10T08:41:32",
"content": "aw cmon man plez teach us how",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
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"comment_id": "62429",
"author": "WaN ReApEr",
"timestamp": "2009-02-10T12:23:27",
"content": "hello i hope you hack PSP 2004_IS toO because im not sure whats the mainboard version ^_^ i realy hate SONY for making us buy their crap xDbye!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "62430",
"author": "WaN ReApEr",
"timestamp": "2009-02-10T12:31:27",
"content": "is it possible to change PSP mainboard with an old PSPversion mainboard ? and then just hack it!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "62786",
"author": "reptar",
"timestamp": "2009-02-12T22:14:14",
"content": "If it were that easy it wouldnt remain unhacked would it?, now, i encourage you to try that, you may fry your psp but at least we will know if it works.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "62844",
"author": "yves",
"timestamp": "2009-02-13T13:18:44",
"content": "Hey reptar I thought you already hacked the psp 3000 and 2000 but why arent u still spreading the word for it on how to hacked or mod my psp????????????????????????",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "62987",
"author": "VXRZ",
"timestamp": "2009-02-14T17:28:49",
"content": "Man the guy is lying, are you seriously thinking that he’s done it?I don’t think so, otherwise he would be spreading it around, he wouldn’t be that greedy..",
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"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "63041",
"author": "yves",
"timestamp": "2009-02-15T07:12:56",
"content": "Yeah cause if he really hacked it i think he will spread the word cause if i where him i could be rich by just hacking the psp 3000!!!by just selling the new type of battery that will hacked the psp 3000!!! just like datel but hes an idiot for scamming it hahahahaah!!!!!",
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"comment_id": "63391",
"author": "joel",
"timestamp": "2009-02-18T00:50:29",
"content": "yea the only way to hack a psp 3000 so far is to buy the lite blue tool battery and it is hard to buy i wish they would find another way",
"parent_id": null,
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"comment_id": "63960",
"author": "yves",
"timestamp": "2009-02-22T02:39:19",
"content": "dude the lite blue tool cant really hacked the psp 3000!!!If your an idiot die bitch!!!!it will take March or April or maybe June!!!we dont really know that!!",
"parent_id": null,
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"comment_id": "65341",
"author": "Shine_D123",
"timestamp": "2009-03-05T11:43:23",
"content": "hey i did not kno tht psp 3000 serirs was unhackable.so i bought it it is PSP-3001XPB/98898nd i really regreat it. i would have bought psp 2000 series. i only knew abt it when my frend told me. i dont care abt sony i really want psp hacking software and battery pack for 3k series. it is really borig tht i can only play UMDs. pls make it sooner. i have a magic memory card and games for it but for psp 2000 series.i hoped it would work on my psp but didnt.it is cool but sucks be coz none of the memory card works.",
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"comment_id": "65342",
"author": "Shine_D123",
"timestamp": "2009-03-05T11:48:43",
"content": "PLUS whoever hacks it i will really award him with 100$. NOT KIDDING.on the above comment i meant none of the memory card games works not the memory card. :)",
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"comment_id": "65410",
"author": "reptar",
"timestamp": "2009-03-06T03:53:14",
"content": "It´s us again. AS WE SAID BEFORE, it´s not a greed idea. Sony is going all in on the unhackable psp, and soon enough it will be finally spread, on the thought of selling the battery used to do it, we do not want to spread the hacking!, if we did, and we might do it soon, but we´d do it free, like porn should be!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "65411",
"author": "reptar",
"timestamp": "2009-03-06T03:54:22",
"content": "Another thing, it´s not only one of us, it´s 7!",
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"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "65442",
"author": "yves",
"timestamp": "2009-03-06T13:32:43",
"content": "shit!!! just spread it WTF!!!we have been waiting for almost a year and u said reptar that psp 3000 and 2000 is hacked??and 1 thing!!!!I thing that ur lying!!!!!!!SHIT!!!FUCK SHIT!!!BULL SHIt!!!MOTHER FUCKER!!!MGA PUTANG ina NINYO!!!",
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"comment_id": "65526",
"author": "id",
"timestamp": "2009-03-07T05:22:18",
"content": "wtf ever reptar, ur an idiot, u said in previous post, that u beat everyone to the punch, they have proof, the psp 3000 has been hacked, Miriam took credit for something dark alex let him study, and dark alex said the exploit credit goes to Joek which he stated has hacked his psp 3000 for personal use, so before like i said to u on other post, keep your lying little dicksuckers shut you little piece of shit. EVERYONE IN THIS POST REPTAR GOES AROUND ONLINE POSTING THAT SHIT WITH NO PROOF BUT HE DISSES EVERYONE ELSE THAT HAS PROOF ADD 2 and 2 = REPTARS A FUCKING FAGGOTT",
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"comment_id": "65621",
"author": "reptar",
"timestamp": "2009-03-08T17:11:25",
"content": "It´s fine if you guys don´t believe us. It´s not us surfing the internet to find out how to hack it. Instead of wasting time checking around everyday for a hack, spend some time figuring it out lazy fucks.",
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"comment_id": "65892",
"author": "yves",
"timestamp": "2009-03-11T04:14:05",
"content": "Ulol reptar u mother fucker!!!yeah we really dont believe in u!!!yah yah even if ur ryt dat u hack the psp 3000i will obey u and u ar my master if u spread out da thing dat will hacked the psp 3000!!!!!",
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"comment_id": "66483",
"author": "elandw",
"timestamp": "2009-03-16T21:01:47",
"content": "i have a psp 4.01 straight out of the box. what mother board could it be?It cant be hacked i tried that. is it ta-088 or ta-090?",
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"comment_id": "66567",
"author": "waiting2",
"timestamp": "2009-03-17T03:02:44",
"content": "to elandwyour psp is unhackable it is a ta088-v34.01 out of the box, sorry but i have the same exact one, is it a 2001 pb 98510?",
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"comment_id": "66568",
"author": "id",
"timestamp": "2009-03-17T03:05:48",
"content": "to reptaryou talk way too much shit, no proof, just talk, like i said before you fucking idiot shut the fuck up, anyone here, don’t believe one little word comming out of that douche-bags little dick sucking mouth, talking about somebody being lazy, look at u, u talk, talk, talk, no proof you stupid little prick, your just mad cause your friends ran a train on your mom",
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"comment_id": "84759",
"author": "Ankit",
"timestamp": "2009-08-07T08:18:46",
"content": "hiiiiiiiiiiisomeone pls tell me how to hack psp 4.01 software",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "88349",
"author": "wdfowty",
"timestamp": "2009-08-21T06:35:31",
"content": "“Instead of wasting time checking around everyday for a hack, spend some time figuring it out lazy fucks.”I’m sorry, who’s the one lurking comments to talk shit?“…and soon enough it will be finally spread, on the thought of selling the battery used to do it, we do not want to spread the hacking!, if we did, and we might do it soon, but we´d do it free…”I know there might be something lost in the translation here, but you are fucking retarded. “we won’t release it, but we are planning on it, so go figure it out yourselves!”BTW, where would you be right now if dark_alex didn’t release his efforts to the public?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "113520",
"author": "desu",
"timestamp": "2009-12-27T01:18:28",
"content": "reptar if you say you hacked it why dont you show us a video of the hacked psp 3000?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,749.855173
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/09/30/a-parallax-nes-controller-connector/
|
NES Controller Connectors For Sale
|
Jason Rollette
|
[
"home entertainment hacks",
"News",
"Nintendo Hacks"
] |
[
"make",
"nes controller",
"NES controller connector",
"NES hack",
"nintendo",
"nintendo connector",
"parallax"
] |
If you weren’t looking forward to trying to find a
NES Four Score
just to rip connectors out of it or were reluctant to cut the ends off your NES controllers and use different connectors for your NES hack, you’re in luck. Parallax has released an
NES controller connector (7-pin, male)
that is compatible with the
Nintendo
controller. They also provide the
socket pinout
. It’s interesting to see a product like this come out so long after the original console, a testament to the popularity.
[via
Make
]
| 11
| 11
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44013",
"author": "roboguy",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T01:59:43",
"content": "Geez, I made a robot controller with a Super Nintendo controller and a Parallax Basic Stamp II a while ago…I wonder if they are copying me?:-))",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44014",
"author": "Nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T02:05:37",
"content": "Old news to me :), but I have the uzebox forums as my homepage :Phttp://uzebox.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=67",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44019",
"author": "mem.namefix",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T04:35:59",
"content": "Yer cool and all but seriously……………SHOW THE F…ING UZEBOX.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44020",
"author": "mem.namefix",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T04:36:46",
"content": "show UZEBOX already, way cooler than the recent hacks u have been posting.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44023",
"author": "pip",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T05:10:47",
"content": "“show UZEBOX already, way cooler than the recent hacks u have been posting.”What hacks?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44024",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T05:24:13",
"content": "Hey, there are pics on the forum, Havok1919 has already built a 40-pin DIP version.The main page is very out of date (to be fair it is only a month old, but a lot has happened on the forums. A whole lot.)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44028",
"author": "Steve",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T07:02:40",
"content": "Anyone reading this is likely to be very interested in the NES, no doubt one of the best consoles ever built.I found something awesome a few days ago.http://ultra-awesome.blogspot.com/2008/05/nes-coffee-table-final-post-rah.htmlThis is a must have for any serious NES player.I sent a note to hackaday i hope they put it on the front page for everyone to enjoy. It deserves it.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44066",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T16:36:18",
"content": "I think the large NES controller has been covered, G4-TV had an even larger one built btw.The G4 one was interesting in that it used “push to break” style switches and they were held between the back of the face and the buttons.I like that we have NES connectors, but the controllers themselves are soaring in price, as are the systems. I think that there needs to be a source of the controllers for about $5 apiece, because they are getting scarce.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44071",
"author": "MoJo",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T18:04:12",
"content": "At last, maybe I can get some of these. People keep asking me to make them NES to USB adapters, but I can’t because the connectors are hard to get. If I could find some way of getting Saturn and SNES connectors made too, I might try to do a small production run of Retro Adapter boards…http://joystick.world3.net",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "994673",
"author": "Rob",
"timestamp": "2013-04-18T00:01:43",
"content": "I want to buy the male connectors… not the female ones, but I can’t find them anywhere…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "6153309",
"author": "sean",
"timestamp": "2019-06-02T22:36:54",
"content": "I have both male and female. Look me up at Bliss-Box.net.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,749.908286
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/09/30/6-pcs-in-one-clear-case/
|
6 PC Render Farm In One Clear Case
|
Jason Rollette
|
[
"computer hacks",
"News"
] |
[
"Case mod",
"casemod",
"render farm",
"Server farm"
] |
Normally case mods are all show and no go, but [
Fredrik Perman
] and [Michael Stabile] took their old render farm and made it a working showcase for the front lobby. This is a perfect combination of function, beauty, and practicality. It is a great conversation piece, allows easy working access, and provides a tremendous space savings in
one sweet looking wall-mounted case
. The frame is aluminum, the back consists of sheets of polished diamond plate, with a clear acrylic sheet for a cover. The case sides are left open to allow the blue LED fans to circulate air. Cooling a render farm crammed in a closet can be quite difficult, but isn’t a problem with this open design. This build is also much prettier and maybe more manageable than the setup in ExtremeTech’s
Build Your Own Render Farm
article.
There are a few more pictures after the break.
| 13
| 13
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44003",
"author": "michael",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T00:28:30",
"content": "wooo number one. thats a nice case modd, seen some wall pc’s before but this takes the cake",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44006",
"author": "Markyb86",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T01:00:37",
"content": "This is definitely something so consider for redundancy on my home servers!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44009",
"author": "Emanuel",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T01:12:00",
"content": "Wow, this looks great. something i might do over a weekend",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44015",
"author": "Nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T02:13:56",
"content": "Cool.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44017",
"author": "aztraph",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T03:35:35",
"content": "with power like that, why don’t you have a hi-def or plasma wide screen? I mean sure it’s cool an all but even a 21″ monitor wouldn’t quite cut it, you need at least a 60″ screen to balance the whole system. get yourself a wireless keyboard and mouse, surround sound system and you can do all the graphics, gaming and movie watching you want to, an probably all at the same time without taxing your resources. I would personally prefer an AI to run the house for me and run my iron man suite,Amp it up, jarvis!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44054",
"author": "barry99705",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T15:14:38",
"content": "I dont’ think he watched movies on it….",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44065",
"author": "anonymous",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T16:36:07",
"content": "Seeing as it’s in the lobby of their office, I don’t think many movies are watched, nor would they need a 60″ plasma. doesn’t anyone actually read the articles?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44076",
"author": "underdog",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T18:55:32",
"content": "I want to know why they didn’t include at least one high-end graphics card if they’re using this all for rendering. I can see if they were using this for FAH, but wouldn’t it make sense to toss in a couple of video cards per to help with the video rendering?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44077",
"author": "Caleb Kraft",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T18:59:17",
"content": "For rendering in 3D applications, graphics cards are unnecessary. If it were for real time graphics that would be a concern.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44286",
"author": "VoDkA",
"timestamp": "2008-10-04T02:07:36",
"content": "It reminds me of the combine terminals from hl2. The blue lighting and open-ness make it look clean. Truly an improvement over an ikea drawer.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44474",
"author": "Clark",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T23:27:45",
"content": "Javis – your an idiot. Its a RenderfarmUnderdog – ditto.No matter how good a job somebody does on something, some moron thinks they know better and end up looking stupid by posting comments like those. Its a Renderfarm in their front lobby, most likey somebody in the renderfarm service, or CAD/CGI industry. I am sure they don’t want to watch HD movies or play games in front of their customers.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47321",
"author": "Someone",
"timestamp": "2008-10-23T02:42:07",
"content": "How do you know they didn’t include a high-end graphics card? It doesn’t even say.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "58367",
"author": "Nate",
"timestamp": "2009-01-09T01:41:09",
"content": "such beauty deserves to be on the wall…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,750.119575
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/09/30/cloning-and-modifying-e-passports/
|
Cloning And Modifying E-Passports
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"News",
"Security Hacks"
] |
[
"e-passport",
"passport",
"rfid"
] |
[googlevideo=http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3185369830560352967&hl=de]
[THC/vonJeek] have released an application that allow you to
backup and modify E-Passport data
. Check out the video of Elvis checking in at the airport. Apparently there is no way for the machine to know if the passport has been tampered with.
[via
Schneier
]
| 8
| 8
|
[
{
"comment_id": "44008",
"author": "Man On Fire",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T01:11:13",
"content": "I bought an RFID proof wallet for mine. haven’t tested it to see if it works yet though.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44016",
"author": "JimXugle",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T02:53:51",
"content": "Wouldn’t this all be moot point if the data on the passport was digitally signed by the issuing country’s passport office using a private/public key system?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44032",
"author": "Ed",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T08:08:45",
"content": "Whoa, the guy creates a fake epassport (all the specs are public and on the web anyway, icao doc 9303) and reads it using a public demo terminal, which does not check any particular security feature and just displays the contents of the chip.Come on, I’ll be impressed the day the same person goes through customs using a totally fake ePassport. I seriously doubt a white smart card such as the one on video will be accepted by border control :-)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44046",
"author": "BLKMGK",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T14:05:30",
"content": "Umm, the data IS signed. However the signature isn’t always properly checked and the file that specifies what security features are on the passport is apparently unprotected according to his talk at BH. I’d agree that the fact that a demo station allows this doesn’t mean that it will work in a real passport scanner.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44063",
"author": "Skitchin",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T16:25:48",
"content": "Yeah, leave it to the people leaving comments to downplay this type of thing. Now just imagine the people who don’t want to release the exploits that THEY found.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44095",
"author": "Ali Raheem",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T21:30:09",
"content": "@2 JimXugleThat’s true but a hell of a lot haven’t.@3 EdThe white RFID card could be taken apart (using acetone) and the coil chip taken out I’m sure you could embed it in a passport somehow. Might need to disable the RFID chip already in there would a needle piecing the chip work?At least it read it and displayed the info, if the nation hasn’t joined the public key sharing register then this may actually be workable. Once they do join it’ll be much securer.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44126",
"author": "digideth",
"timestamp": "2008-10-02T06:19:05",
"content": "video been yanked from google, anyone have a link to another copy?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44278",
"author": "Gulielmo",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T22:33:59",
"content": "I have a doppelganger whom is a close personal friend of mine, so close in appearance is he, that people on the same project constantly approached me and started a dialog with me thinking I was him. Now do you think this is potentially scary?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,750.249211
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/09/30/buy-a-camera-on-ebay-get-spy-pics/
|
Buy A Camera On EBay, Get Spy Pics
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"News",
"Security Hacks"
] |
[
"camera",
"mi6"
] |
This is a picture of MI6 headquarters. The people in that building are quite curious how a camera loaded with super mega secret stuff
was auctioned off on eBay
. Well, maybe they are more curious as to whom was doing the selling and how they acquired the camera. They’re investigating it now.
| 16
| 16
|
[
{
"comment_id": "43989",
"author": "Möbius",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T21:15:02",
"content": "Who, not whom. Who.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43990",
"author": "Nomadiq",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T21:18:27",
"content": "Maybe MI6 wanted the photos released and just needed a “cover” for their release.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43991",
"author": "epicelite",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T21:30:55",
"content": "LOL $30.00 for secrets! What a deal! I would of totally put the pictures on the internet!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43995",
"author": "Saf",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T21:59:11",
"content": "Umm… WTF! They lose everything from bank account details to welfare details in this country (all on unsecured pen drives!!!), the minute some pictures of the MI5 building are leaked, all this comotion…Anyhow that will teach them to store pictures on the camera, instead of a memory card in the camera.Maybe Nomadiq has a point.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43996",
"author": "mastershake916",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T22:01:09",
"content": "This reminds me of the story a while ago about how in Iraq in the markets they have thumb drives that have classified information on them, and they were actually really cheap for the memory size.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43997",
"author": "Stu",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T22:25:52",
"content": "The Reuters website says it was the Sun newspaper in the UK that reported it. Basically tabloid scum liars, kind of like the US National Enquirer.Not to be believed at all.What with the recent spate of slightly better reported confidential information losses in the UK, the Sun undoubtedly cooked it up because its supposedly hot news.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43998",
"author": "Stu",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T22:29:31",
"content": "…Oh and anybody can casually snap a photo of the MI6 offices, provided maybe you dont stand there with an SLR and tripod snapping tens of pictures. That picture of the building cannot be used as evidence that this whole ruccus actually happened.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43999",
"author": "barry99705",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T22:39:49",
"content": "Did anybody actually read the article? It wasn’t about the MI6 headquarters, every one knows where that is. It was about suspected al queda members, their photos and records that were on the memory card.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44000",
"author": "Jesse Russell",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T23:03:37",
"content": "Hey guys, just letting you know that this is a public picture. Was in England a few years ago, you could see this headquarters just as it is here… as bright as day.It’s not some top secret photograph.Although it was cool in The World is Not Enough.:D",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44001",
"author": "roger8wilco",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T00:18:45",
"content": "A few years ago i picked up sony memory for my camera.. the dude who sold it forgot to check if it was empty! turns out he left a few pics of his vegas trip… of the few, 2 had full body shots of his asian girlfriend, pretty hot too!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44004",
"author": "captain obvious",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T00:34:27",
"content": "no one said that picture was from the camera.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44022",
"author": "pip",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T05:06:27",
"content": "“no one said that picture was from the camera.”That picture was taken from the camera.Oh BTW, great hack!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44034",
"author": "xytec",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T09:39:24",
"content": "nice… roger8wilco, i was hoping to find something revealing in my 8gb awhile back only to be disappointed. ha!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44050",
"author": "gabriel",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T14:36:51",
"content": "so, what exactly are we hacking here?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44053",
"author": "Koray",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T15:13:43",
"content": "Same here, I once found several home-made hot and naked cutie photos in a memory card… of course deleted, but not overwritten! :-)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "71650",
"author": "spycams",
"timestamp": "2009-04-24T14:02:30",
"content": "Great site and informative posts, I will add backlink",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,750.170487
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/09/30/cheap-xy-table-using-hobby-servos/
|
Cheap XY Table Using Hobby Servos
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"classic hacks",
"cnc hacks",
"Robots Hacks"
] |
[
"cnc",
"mill",
"servo",
"xy"
] |
[CarlS] wanted to build a
low cost x y table
for display on
teletoyland.com
. He realized that to keep cost low, he could use hobby servos instead of stepper motors. Exact precision wasn’t a big issue here, so the hobby servos would be perfectly acceptable.
Though Linear hobby servos are available, he decided that the cost was prohibitive. He used normal hobby servos, but had to modify their internals to get the exact amount of travel necessary. Many people modify the hobby servos for continuous rotation, but this would cause a loss in the ability for exact positioning. Instead, he replaced the potentiometer that measures the position of the servo with a 10 turn potentiometer. This allowed him 10x the travel.
Using timing belts and drawer guides, he constructed the frame and motion assemblies. The timing belts were chosen for their cheap price and no slip construction and are pulled by custom built pulleys.
The unit is controlled via some PHP scripts, that he doesn’t expand on, via a serial connection to a SSC-32 board. The servos connect directly to the the SSC-32. Go ahead and give it a try, or watch the video to see it in action.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLkY4V-H80w]
| 6
| 5
|
[
{
"comment_id": "43987",
"author": "macegr",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T21:03:30",
"content": "I like this idea a lot. With a good PWM generator, you could actually get decent resolution and speed for X-Y positioning tasks. Not so much for plotting and machining, but maybe pick and place operations like building mosaics out of different colored M&Ms or legos, automatic puzzle solver, etc.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44033",
"author": "Sparky",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T08:59:54",
"content": "The disadvantage is that you also get 10x the positioning error, and the resolution can get pretty bad.Also, what’s stopping the servo from breaking the potentiometer? They must have removed the notch to get the servo to make 10 full turns, and there is nothing from stopping it making a 11th turn. Maybe a little window comparator to turn off the servo when it gets to close to the end of the potentiometer?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "539386",
"author": "drake",
"timestamp": "2011-12-19T13:23:48",
"content": "or a hard stop on the axis …",
"parent_id": "44033",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
}
]
},
{
"comment_id": "44673",
"author": "CarlS",
"timestamp": "2008-10-06T22:03:07",
"content": "Yes, there is a resolution limit to this approach, but it works pretty well with the digital servos we use over the size of table we have (~30″). Smaller tables would have better precision, and there are better potentiometers out there.Since it’s a closed loop system, the potentiometer never turns past the limits. We basically took out the single turn pot and used a 10-turn one in it’s place, so instead of the typical 90-180 turn, you get 900-1800 degrees. In practice, hobby servos don’t actually use the full range, so we are using ~6 turns.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "64784",
"author": "Dai",
"timestamp": "2009-03-01T22:05:46",
"content": "thanks for the info on the scripts.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "109775",
"author": "fado",
"timestamp": "2009-12-01T17:35:02",
"content": "well. this is great idea but the problem that we havent a detailed steps to accomplish this project ..i had read other sites but also they explain same thing ..cud u please list the software u used here ..more detailed steps, pic’s…i’m so intersted to make this project and tx .",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,750.211049
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/09/30/ps3-eye-as-a-webcam-on-windows/
|
PS3 Eye As A Webcam On Windows
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"Multitouch Hacks",
"News",
"Peripherals Hacks",
"Playstation Hacks"
] |
[
"all seeing eye",
"camera",
"eye",
"multitouch",
"ps3",
"ps3eye",
"touchlib",
"webcam"
] |
The NUI Group has been working hard to
bring the PS3 Eye to windows
. From the factory, this device has pretty impressive specs, but no windows drivers. After a bit of hacking, they’ve developed a driver for it and released it on their forums. The main reason they are so interested in it is that it can capture full frame at 60 frames per second, making it perfect for multi touch sensing. Now that they’ve got it working with windows, they’re working on a custom PS3 Eye filter for
touchlib
.
[via
PS3 Fanboy
, thanks vor]
| 12
| 9
|
[
{
"comment_id": "43961",
"author": "jared",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T14:19:29",
"content": "$20 for a linux driver!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43962",
"author": "rasz",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T14:28:12",
"content": "I wonder if windows driver is generic, or does it work only with that capture app he wrote? that camera parameters look great if you start comparing prices",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43963",
"author": "Grovenstien",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T14:30:31",
"content": "Yup that Alex P’s a preaty slick mover!Already carving history in the multitouch world. I want to see this cam on os x but im preaty sure mac cam doesn’t support it?Correct me if i am wrong.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "2469091",
"author": "cris",
"timestamp": "2015-03-08T00:31:09",
"content": "run a virtual os for windows i think mac can use openbox… all you need is a version of a windows disk image and the camara drivers for the virtual os of windows you choose … :)",
"parent_id": "43963",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
}
]
},
{
"comment_id": "43965",
"author": "john",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T14:46:46",
"content": "@grovenstineI bought a ps3 eye for my llp mac setup and although macam supports it the fps is only 30 with the latest stable build. I would be happy to help improve macam’s driver (I’m not much of a programmer so maybe AlexP would be willing to help?). I will try out the nightly build later today if I have time (yeah right! :)).",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43970",
"author": "will",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T15:52:26",
"content": "i can see alot of hacks for this along with some micro projectors any1 see what im getting at…….",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43975",
"author": "rasz",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T17:29:07",
"content": "ah never mind, I foundhttp://forums.ps2dev.org/viewtopic.php?p=60396Linux and bsd driver working 100%, only windows has this dedicated app for capture",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43976",
"author": "Hax0r",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T18:16:17",
"content": "You people are slow, NetBSD already has a fully functional v4l driver.Who cares what “Windows” has?Turds.http://www.invisible.ca/space/netbsd-projects/playstation-eye",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43981",
"author": "nuiman",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T19:57:25",
"content": "ALEXP is a god :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "1926490",
"author": "Hathics",
"timestamp": "2014-09-28T10:58:07",
"content": "Not agreed. a god wouldn’t charge for a driver",
"parent_id": "43981",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
}
]
},
{
"comment_id": "3255313",
"author": "Steve",
"timestamp": "2016-11-05T04:12:33",
"content": "The windows drivers are available for from $1.99 USD to zero $ I just downloaded them for free. $20 ? You’re joking.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "3280788",
"author": "Justin",
"timestamp": "2016-11-20T21:47:59",
"content": "Where?",
"parent_id": "3255313",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
}
]
}
] | 1,760,377,750.30045
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/09/29/parts-01uf-decoupling-capacitors/
|
Parts: 0.1uF Decoupling Capacitors
|
Ian
|
[
"classic hacks",
"Misc Hacks",
"Parts"
] |
[
"capacitors",
"decoupling capacitors",
"electronics",
"monday parts",
"parts",
"smd",
"smt",
"surface mount",
"through hole"
] |
Most
IC
s need to be
decoupled
from their power supply, usually with a 0.1uF capacitor between each power pin and ground. Decoupling is usually used to remove noise and to smooth power fluctuations. Every project will need a few decoupling capacitors; our
mini web server project
has three ICs that require a total of 11. This can be an expensive part to buy in singles, so it’s crucial to stock up online. Read more about our favorite bulk through-hole and surface mount decoupling capacitors after the break.
The capacitors we selected should be sufficient for most projects. All three parts are rated for 50volts, far more than most digital circuits. We used cheap 20%
tolerance
parts because it’s not critical that decoupling capacitors be exactly 0.1uF. Higher or lower tolerance capacitors will also work, but there’s no advantage to using high quality decoupling capacitors. Here’s a breakdown of the 0.1uF capacitors pictured above:
C1
through-hole 0.1uF capacitor
, such as Mouser #
594-K104M15X7RF53L2
, ($4 per 100 ) – This cheap 0.1uF capacitor will fit almost any design that calls for through-hole decoupling capacitors. Leads are spaced 2.5mm apart, and fit footprints such as C-EU025-025×050 in the default
Cadsoft Eagle
rcl
library. Part number -L2 has straight legs,
-K2
has an outside kink as shown in the picture.
C2
1206 SMD 0.1uF capacitor
, such as Mouser #
77-VJ12Y50V104K
, ($4 per 100) – You might be tempted to try 1206 size parts in your first surface mount experiments. We urge you to skip 1206 and head right on down to 0805. 1206 parts have very little cost benefit over through-hole parts because they’re no longer an industrial favorite. 0805 is just a bit smaller, but costs half as much. Fits Eagle footprint C-EUC1206 in the default
rcl
library.
C3
0805 SMD 0.1uF capacitor
, such as Mouser #
80-C0805C104M5R
, ($2 per 100) – An 0805 capacitor fits between two pins on a through-hole DIP chip, and aligns nicely with pins on an surface mount SOIC chip. All our new designs, surface mount and through-hole, incorporate this dirt-cheap decoupling capacitor. Fits footprint C-EUC0805 in the default Eagle
rcl
library.
Check out our previous
parts
posts on the
LM317 adjustable regulator
and
tactile switches
. Are there any parts you’d like us to cover?
| 30
| 29
|
[
{
"comment_id": "43886",
"author": "cde",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T20:49:29",
"content": "Fits between two DIP pins? So, that means that depending on the dip chip’s pinout, you could theoretically solder the decoupling cap right onto the chip’s two pins.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "2421835",
"author": "meh.esot.eric.wazhung",
"timestamp": "2015-02-07T23:42:39",
"content": "Yep! Real handy when the IC has its power pins right next to each other. Solder one through-hole pin. Tweezer your cap close to in-place, heat that solder and tweeze the cap right inbetween the two pins, then solder that other pin. Great for breadboard prototyping.Was an anti-SMT person for some time. Glad I reconsidered. The space-requirement for through-hole passives is ridiculous!Digging these parts-guides. Thanks!",
"parent_id": "43886",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
}
]
},
{
"comment_id": "43888",
"author": "cde",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T20:51:40",
"content": "How about you throw a pic of dip chip in there for a size comparison Ian",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43891",
"author": "Haku",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T21:00:18",
"content": "No mention of 0603’s? I couldn’t even begin to work out how many 0805 & 0603 caps & resistors I’ve soldered in the past year.0603’s easily solder into 0805 spots on PCB’s if you run out of 0805’s.It’s really funny showing 0805’s let alone 0603’s to people saying “I solder those” and getting the “how do you even see it?” reaction. I only use a magnifying glass to check after soldering.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43892",
"author": "pokey",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T21:00:37",
"content": "No mention of proper routing? Bypass caps are almost worthless unless they are placed close to the chip’s supply pins and attached to a solid ground.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43894",
"author": "jeff",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T21:14:04",
"content": "I find this general advice extremely welcome as someone who has recently started designing and making my own circuit boards but lacks proper training. Thanks!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43897",
"author": "john",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T21:25:42",
"content": "the first time i did a surface mount pcb i was overwhelmed by the number of smd caps in eagle. this is great info for beginners, looking forward to more.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43900",
"author": "interactivematter",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T21:41:41",
"content": "nice writeup! how about a series on inductance and (as mentioned previously) “how to decouple right”. It can be very important and you should have it in mind.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43901",
"author": "Gordon",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T21:46:35",
"content": "are there power supplies you can buy which are better regulated?and typically at what complexity should you start decoupling a circuit. For example if I threw a few led’s in with a simple controller should I worry or should you start adding these caps anytime you have an IC involved? I’m new to making “correct” circuits…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43904",
"author": "vhangell",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T22:06:36",
"content": "Please cover Pull-up/pull-down resistors, current limiting and others.I do believe every passive components is important. moving to smd from through-hole is nice!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43906",
"author": "Curtisbeef",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T22:55:27",
"content": "Excellent Article… More like this plz :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43908",
"author": "andrew",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T23:09:55",
"content": "Power supply regulation doesn’t really address the same problem as decoupling caps – think of decoupling caps as local energy reservoirs for local /fast/ switching currents. PS regulation is usually very slow by comparison.The reason they need to be local is the impedance of the power supply network. At higher frequencies, the power supply network has too much impedance for a central regulation or cap bank to work. As the frequencies lessen, the area that can be decoupled by one cap effectively grows. SMT helps by decreasing the lead inductance in the caps and is most important for the small caps.In big boards a multiple tier strategy is used – small caps right next to the IC, bigger caps spaced out over the board, and a few really big caps usually near the power entrance.The edge rate is most important – a chip that switches really fast (more dV/dt) will cause more noise per transition, so for example 74AC logic will cause more problems than 74LS because it switches faster.They don’t cost much, so I would err on the side of caution and put them in.P.S. One reason I got my first real job was because on an interview question, while drawing a circuit, I remembered to put in a power supply block and decoupling :-)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43909",
"author": "Brad",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T23:13:16",
"content": "loving the parts articles! I just started in with Arduino and I’m modding my motorcycle (as soon as I’m comfortable that I won’t blow it up lol) and I’ll take as much info as I can get.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43911",
"author": "threepointone",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T23:45:04",
"content": "If you’re just stocking up for prototyping and some of your circuits require it very good noise decoupling, you might want to stock 0306/0608/0812’s instead. They have considerably better decoupling characteristics because the rotated geometry actually considerably reduces parasitic inductance. I’d also imagine the larger surface area for soldering would also make it easier to solder and allow for some of more “creative” mounting methods.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43912",
"author": "zach",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T23:47:55",
"content": "@haku: I’ve had similar experiences, people don’t realize that it’s not as hard as it seems to solder the little guys. I also concur on the 0603/0804 replacement, it works astonishingly well. Its possible to go the other way if you’re in a really tight pinch, but I’ve only managed it once or twice.0201s on the other hand, I just don’t understand them. With my naked eye I can barely see the distinct pads.As for future articles, one on pull [up|down] resistors would be fitting. I think that’s a trouble spot for beginners.In a similar vien, possibly a board layout article? Not using the software but raising awareness (heh) of crosstalk & the like. I’ve seen some hobbist pcbs encounter small problems due to bad PCB design. (OTOH, I’ve seen overly-optimized boards as well…)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43913",
"author": "wayn3w",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T23:48:25",
"content": "The article says most ICs… would this include CMOS projects powered by batteries? Or is it one of those things where it is better to be safe and include it?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43915",
"author": "masta",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T23:58:39",
"content": "Regulators keep your voltage stable, but they are rather slow. Whenever a part on your board requires more current, the voltage will drop a bit, so the regulator needs to … regulate. In some cases (switching port pins) a µC needs a “lot” of current for a short time.Without the decoupling, this would be drawn from the whole power plane, resulting in a voltage drop which needs to be compensated by the regulator.With decoupling (assumed the capacitor is close to the Power pins), this high current loop is a lot smaller.@Hack-A-Day: Maybe you guys could make an article about different step-up-regulators(especially the kind which can power 3.3/5V devices from a single cell).",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43918",
"author": "jimmys",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T00:51:53",
"content": "how about a follow on regarding the advantages of different types of capacitor? ceramic versus tantalum versus mylar, etc…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43922",
"author": "aonomus",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T02:12:48",
"content": "Perhaps a series of followups describing different types of IC’s including logic (4000 series, 7400 variants such as LS, HC, etc) and linear (opamps, comparators, regulators, other specifics). Another set of followups would be covering things like uC fundamentals, and on the other end of the spectrum, things like project design (power usage, ergonomics, cost, design considerations such as design from schematic to PCB to enclosed project).Last but not least articles covering power switching such as bipolar transistors, MOSFETs, SCRs/TRIACs, and IGBTs.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43932",
"author": "barry",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T05:30:57",
"content": "Wow, I love this site. It gets better and better everyday. I loving watching something like this site develop into a more mature site even though I have no idea whats going on most of the time.Thanks Hack-a-day!bp",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43934",
"author": "Mastro Gippo",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T07:09:54",
"content": "Nice tutorials you’re making these days! I think you should address power consumption issues, so designers can be aware that a little improvement in a design can save a lot of power on a large scale. A credit card sized web server is cool, but how about “a credit card sized web server that can run a week on a lemon”? :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43956",
"author": "brianmhowell",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T12:39:09",
"content": "Thanks @jimmys I was going to say the same thing. I really don’t understand the various types of caps.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43958",
"author": "fartface",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T12:51:22",
"content": "wow… hack-a-day for N00bs?also you cant be a hacker if you buy basic parts like this. only posers buy decoupling caps.Most motherboards have more of them than you will ever need. grab your hot tweezers and snag what you need off an old MoBo and call it done.You DO have a set of hot tweezers and have transitioned to SMT right?? The right tools for SMT are dirt cheap, and it’s far easier to work with than DIP.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43969",
"author": "Adam Schabtach",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T15:49:14",
"content": "I’d love to learn where i can get a “dirt cheap” set of hot tweezers. I’ve happily transitioned to smt but I haven’t seen any hot tweezers for anything resembling cheap. Thanks for any pointers.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43972",
"author": "will",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T16:42:30",
"content": "to adam tryhttp://www.harborfreight.com/they have cheap tools for everything",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43979",
"author": "DB",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T18:44:26",
"content": "Reflow toaster-oven method:1) Manually remove the electrolytics and other parts that are likely to melt2) Put board on drip pan – parts side down3) Set reflow toaster oven to about 400F4) When parts start falling off, open door and hit the board with a small screwdriver to release partsRedneck Method:1) Go outside2) Put a board on drip pan – parts side down3) Heat the back of the board with a propane torch4) Leave area, collect parts when the smoke clearsIdentifying the parts is left as an exercise for the reader. :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43985",
"author": "Steve",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T20:16:34",
"content": "Try using 1uF caps in the “reverse” 0612 or 0508 packages. More capacitance, yet lower ESL than the caps shown here.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44038",
"author": "mem.namefix",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T10:50:42",
"content": "also checkouthttp://futurlec.com/they have some good prices to :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "220056",
"author": "Gabriel Anzziani",
"timestamp": "2010-11-28T03:58:30",
"content": "Mouser: 80-C0805C104K5Rhas 10% tolerance, at the same price as the 20% capacitor",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "6718156",
"author": "Eugene R Fisher",
"timestamp": "2024-01-12T01:38:28",
"content": "Not all caps are created equal. Some considerations are ESR and lead Inductance. Kemet and others have online tools for modeling the behavior of their caps over a wide frequency range. Also keep in mind that low voltage, high value smd ceramics change value with applied voltage. Remember every logic output has an N channel and P channel that are both on at the same time and are tryin to short out your power supply through the power and ground plane inductance. I use the modeling tools to pick decoupling caps with the lowest ESR at the clock frequency of the device.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,750.36871
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/09/29/hack-your-rear-projection-tv-to-be-bigger/
|
Hack Your Rear Projection TV To Be Bigger
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"home entertainment hacks",
"News"
] |
[
"projection",
"rearprojection",
"rp",
"rptv"
] |
Want to get a bigger tv but can’t afford it? If you Have a
rear projection TV
, why not just get a bigger screen?
That’s exactly what was done here
. They dismantled the old TV, mounted it and enclosed it theater style, with curtains. They then mounted a new screen in front of it and voala, bigger TV. He doesn’t talk about how much brightness was lost, but there had to be some. The final picture looks great.
[thanks BonMul]
| 21
| 20
|
[
{
"comment_id": "43875",
"author": "Ben",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T19:40:00",
"content": "That is a great hack! Presumably it’s now 1/4 of the intensity, but with a screen that size you probably want a cinema feel anyway, so you’re going to have the lights down to watch.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43879",
"author": "elliott",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T19:52:44",
"content": "im surprised the screen is still in focus.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43885",
"author": "madsara",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T20:42:45",
"content": "Very, very cool.How long before your house burns down?(Actually, that’s a real question – Should the television casing be extended to prevent dust, etc from being a fire/exposed electrical hazard?)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43887",
"author": "cde",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T20:50:51",
"content": "@ Madsara: Dust should not be that big of an issue, considering most projection boxes are both open box(Not sealed) and have fans.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43890",
"author": "mike",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T20:59:33",
"content": "I saw a thing in a magazine article not too long ago about a teeny tiny little projector that is the size of a pack of cigarettes. The cool thing is that it uses lasers to project the image, so focusing and brightness are never issues except at longer distances.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43916",
"author": "MRE",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T00:08:49",
"content": "@cde – yeah, but still.. the mirror cavity is gernally not sitting open, and is not always part of the open cab/fan circulated space.Not to mention, the occasional rugrat will get back there and put fingerprints all over it.I`d add a thin plexy face. sure, that adds a little interface interferance, but it also makes for less mirror surface cleaning. Who knows what could happen with rugrats around (broken mirror, cola on the projector tubes, sandwiches in the VCR… ohh.. wait, that was the 80s.)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43936",
"author": "Grovenstien",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T07:45:31",
"content": "Oh big first surface mirror! now i know where to source one!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43937",
"author": "Grovenstien",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T07:51:02",
"content": "I would have thought the same projector is used in various sized rear projection tele’s so it would have an adjustable focus with is just locked off at installation. Nice hack and a great source of parts for a Multitouch table!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43946",
"author": "mirriam webster",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T10:53:58",
"content": "voala???correct spelling D i c t i o n a r y",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43950",
"author": "Liam",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T11:29:04",
"content": "If he doubles his source-screen distance, he’d quadruple the viewing area but quarter the brightness. It’s just a simple 1/(distance^2) relation. I’m willing to bet that this relation holds quite well.Perceived brightness may well be a different matter entirely. This is a guess, but as a general rule human perception seems to follow log functions, so I’ll bet the screen *seems* more like 60% original brightness. Some compensation may be available through the TV’s original controls, saturation notwithstanding.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43954",
"author": "rasz",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T12:12:46",
"content": "would be faster to sell the TV and buy projector",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43957",
"author": "spagg",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T12:39:32",
"content": "Where is the fun in that – i think it feels great to change things to make them better looking. Makes me feel proud!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43971",
"author": "Tony",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T16:30:53",
"content": "You could sell the TV and buy a projector, but you wouldn’t get a 1080 capable projector for that amount of money. The cheapest 1080 projectors are really expensive. Most of the sub-$2k projectors out there can barely do 720.I’d be interested in seeing if its possible to put in a different light source. Definitely not going to be simple and I wonder how color rendition would turn out and whether the TV offers enoguh adjustment range.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43977",
"author": "nubie",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T18:29:51",
"content": "Very cool, way to hack :)Now to source a DLP with a cracked screen and blown bulb :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44027",
"author": "wallybanners",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T06:59:50",
"content": "Great DIY Tip thanks!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "80051",
"author": "TV Reviewer",
"timestamp": "2009-07-02T08:33:28",
"content": "I agree that brightness probably won’t be a problem — this is clearly meant for movies, which most people watch in the dark anyway.Ingenious way to get top resolution without paying the (usual) price!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "83985",
"author": "dave",
"timestamp": "2009-08-04T01:44:53",
"content": "Great Idea…but where do I find the larger screen material(s)? As I understand it, there are two screen materials used to focus the picture. Thanks.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "98989",
"author": "Annmarie Spagnola",
"timestamp": "2009-10-05T23:39:12",
"content": "Hallo, Ich habe Ihr Blog ?ber Google bei der Suche",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "151990",
"author": "Steve",
"timestamp": "2010-06-21T23:28:35",
"content": "Dave.Yes there are 2 materials, I think one is an Neutral Density + Diffuser, and one is a big Fresnel lens, a giant magnifying glass that focuses the light in the required pattern over the screen. Like a hologram, it catches light at different angles depending on the position.I snagged this screen off a progection tv headed for the dump, and the lens part of it acts as a magnifying glass. Curve the entire screen to focus and viola! pretty impressive, im going to put it in the trunk of my car as an emergency firestarter.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "392375",
"author": "Steve",
"timestamp": "2011-05-10T16:58:29",
"content": "Does anyone know where he got his screen? Or what material it is made out of? His site is down and I can’t find a good explanation online.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "719521",
"author": "Brendan",
"timestamp": "2012-07-31T04:03:32",
"content": "@Stevehttp://web.archive.org/web/20090210090824/http://www.bonmul.com/convert-your-rptv-into-gigantic-home-theater.html",
"parent_id": "392375",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
}
]
}
] | 1,760,377,750.432115
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/09/29/the-pinnacle-of-modern-robotics-bar2d2/
|
The Pinnacle Of Modern Robotics: Bar2D2
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"classic hacks",
"Robots Hacks"
] |
[
"bar",
"bartender",
"DiyRadio"
] |
[Jamie Price] directed us to this
photostream of the build for Bar2D2
. Though it isn’t
the first
bartender bot
we’ve covered
. It very well could be the best executed. Bar2D2 can travel around the party dispensing bottles of beer, shots, and even cans. The construction looks fantastic. You can follow along in the photostream from the very beginning. It is currently radio controlled and can party for about 8 hours per charge. The next planned upgrade is a system that allows you to choose a mixed drink from a database and Bar2D2 will mix it up.
As you can see from the pictures, Bar2D2 is the life of the party, attracting
pretty
girls
and
cheesy sci-fi tv pirate astronauts
too.
| 8
| 8
|
[
{
"comment_id": "43869",
"author": "rivetgeek",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T18:24:57",
"content": "I’ll take the one on the right. The robot is pretty cool too I guess.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43870",
"author": "Greg",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T18:25:54",
"content": "Two words:Pimp $hit!or maybeDesignated Driver?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43871",
"author": "Chris",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T18:39:34",
"content": "Yeah but can it make a really good martini",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43872",
"author": "geezer",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T18:59:56",
"content": "Old Skool FTWhttp://shirt.woot.com/Friends.aspx?k=6367",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43873",
"author": "Jamie",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T19:00:41",
"content": "Thanks for the props, guys! As for the martini, wait a couple of months and the answer will be yes! The plan is to use a small laptop remotely with bluetooth to talk to the robot and it will be able to mix drinks from pressurized ingredients from a menu. Good times :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43923",
"author": "sarsface",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T02:23:50",
"content": "Fuck the robot, I want the hula hoop girl",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43964",
"author": "smelly1",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T14:32:03",
"content": "Ok.. it’s a deal.. you fuck the robot.. I’ll fuck the girl. But gimme a shot of Jack Daniels first, ok?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "113331",
"author": "Know-Orange",
"timestamp": "2009-12-25T19:01:49",
"content": "Thanks alot, for the detailed post!!Here, I found a youtube video about xbox live hacks: that I would like to share-Xbox Live Hacks!.but seriously, amazing post and thanks allot !I look ahead to your next post !!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,750.479297
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/09/28/a-remote-controlled-rgb-light-bulbs-lamp/
|
A Remote Controlled RGB Light Bulb Lamp
|
Jason Rollette
|
[
"home hacks",
"LED Hacks",
"Misc Hacks"
] |
[
"light",
"remote",
"rgb",
"RGB Flood Light",
"TRIAC"
] |
RGB just got a lot brighter by using
3x60Watt flood lights
instead of an LED. The bulbs are driven via TRIACs and the whole thing uses a remote control to change the levels of the three bulbs. It is also able to store these levels for later recall. The IR receiver was taken from a dead TV set along with its remote control, or a universal remote set to a Phillips TV can be used. The source code and
schematic
for this project are available.
| 9
| 9
|
[
{
"comment_id": "43795",
"author": "miked",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T01:54:18",
"content": "this is interesting but the first thing i noticed was that there are flood lamps housed in what looks like a cardboard box. then there is huge disclaimer about the dangers of ac electricity, but the circuit itself is not in a proper grounded case. finally it says “Dimming the lights cannot be done via PWM as LEDs are. The lamps must be phase controlled.” Phase control is a type of PWM, so they actually are dimmed via PWM.Also, another small blog posted this on 9/19. Do they deserve a little credit for finding it? (it wasn’t my blog this time).",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43805",
"author": "Jason Rollette",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T03:53:06",
"content": "I would have like to see a better enclosure as well, Phase controlled is a bit different from PWM, if the bulbs were to switch on all at the same time they would blow fuses. I did not see this on another blog or I certainly would have mentioned it. I found this as a bigger version the RGB LED write up I did earlier via Google images.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43818",
"author": "Sparky",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T08:18:27",
"content": "Turning all on at the same time wouldn’t blow any fuses, because the load would be about 3 * 5 * 60 = 900W, when the lights are cold. When controlling the brightness with phase-cutting, like everybody does with AC lights, they aren’t cold when you turn on the triac. Light aren’t inductive loads, they just have a lower resistance when they’re cold.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43836",
"author": "atomriot",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T12:11:38",
"content": "This is pretty neat. I did sort of a similar project recently but used arduino and got 12″ LED stop lights and made a real time build monitor for my companies CC.NET build server.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43857",
"author": "crust",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T15:57:39",
"content": "I did the same thing with many small LEDs to backlight my plasma and controlled it with a Harmony. The video and pictures are at my bloghttp://www.elkhashab.com. (Video doesn’t work under IE though). If you know how to fix it, lemme know.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43878",
"author": "Abalastow Compendium",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T19:46:03",
"content": "This could be useful for photography effects.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44048",
"author": "5volt",
"timestamp": "2008-10-01T14:16:46",
"content": "I’m very happy of the favor this project met. Of course the improvised look should not be kept as a reference for definitive setup : a box (grounded or plastic) is a must, cardboard is never a good construction material. Regular lamp holders should be used in place.Photo effects : yes, I designed this as a configurable background for photo sets, but a better way to mix the light is necessary (like sanded glass) otherwise nasty coloured shadows might appear.Cheers.5Volt",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44430",
"author": "AD5OS",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T17:02:49",
"content": "Cyclorama….Every theater has banks of these. In fact if you look up the history of it… you will see that the Broadway play version of Madame Butterfly was the first play to use this and the play sold out not cause it was a good play(it sucked!) but because it had a scene that went from night to daylight using a bank on the floor and on a fly rail onto a back drop that cycled through the colors of dawn that took 5 minutes. This scene alone made the play famous for this effect… Puccini loved it so much that he bought the rights and wrote an opera version with a 3.5 minutes interlude in the last act.Looks like a fun project, especially with the remote… but it has been around for over 100 years now.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "66670",
"author": "Yoruba Movies",
"timestamp": "2009-03-17T22:44:48",
"content": "There is obviously a lot to know about this. I think you made some good points.Keep working ,great job!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,750.57677
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/09/28/control-media-center-with-programmable-ir-receiver/
|
Control Media Center With Programmable IR Receiver
|
Jason Rollette
|
[
"home entertainment hacks",
"Misc Hacks"
] |
[
"attiny13",
"ir receiver",
"IR remote",
"media center",
"microcontroller",
"remote control receiver"
] |
This
IR receiver
based on ATtiny13 microcontroller is used to control a Media Center box via a remote. The circuit is powered by 20 pin ATX connector pin 9 “+5VSB” because it is the only pin that is powered when the computer is off, or in standby. The receiver is programmed to accept the codes from the remote by holding down the switch while pressing the remote button. The circuit can use “Girder” or “PC remote control” as controlling software on the Media Center.
| 9
| 9
|
[
{
"comment_id": "43825",
"author": "Wwhat",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T09:40:20",
"content": "“The circuit is powered by 20 pin ATX connector pin 9 “+5VSB” because it is the only pin that is powered when the computer is off”Must be a 80’s computer since all computers made the last decades have a jumper to get standby power on the USB ports.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43840",
"author": "grant",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T12:28:48",
"content": "From the picture, looks like they are using serial not USB.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43842",
"author": "fartface",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T12:53:17",
"content": "A Micrisift remote with IR reciever is only $35.00 on newegg. why not buy one of those and call it done? you get something that is better and does not require a half arsed “girder” program installed to make it all work. (P.S. girder is not free, so you gotta bu y that as well.Finally there are far easier setups online that dont need a custom programmed pic either…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43845",
"author": "drew",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T13:34:44",
"content": "yea but that is on no way in the spirit of hacking you just have to do stuff some times you know it just has to be done because it can be done dosent nessacarily have to be cost effective i mean for most ppl this is just a hobby any way not to many of us are actualy useing this stuff like daily some times you just have to make something you know",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43849",
"author": "Liam",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T14:41:16",
"content": "For what it is worth, I had a play with Girder about a year ago and ended up dismissing it as far too complicated, poorly written and quite expensive. I would avoid it where possible.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43850",
"author": "miked",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T14:41:50",
"content": "does the pic add functionality? why not just use this circuit –http://lnx.manoweb.com/lirc/?partType=section&partName=circuitversion 4 of the girder sw is free. version 5 is the current paid version.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43859",
"author": "radon222",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T16:21:43",
"content": "This design seems to have the extra feature that it can receive a “power on” signal and activate the power switch to turn on the machine. I think for the other design above, you’d have to manually power on the machine before it can receive any signals.Do those MS remotes have this remote power on feature?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43883",
"author": "Pedro",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T20:18:14",
"content": "radon222, yes they do. The MS remote is actually one of the nicest remotes I’ve ever used in my life as well.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43920",
"author": "bic",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T01:34:00",
"content": "You don’t need all that, especially if you’re only using a serial connection.I’ve got a homemade IR receiver which was made with Radio Shack parts for under $10, which is read by WinLIRC (free), which is in turn interpreted as keystrokes by AutoHotKey (also free). I just followed some instructions on Engadget, except instead of stepping the voltage on the serial port down I just stole +5v from a free USB port.It’s configured so I can control the Windows port of XBMC with my PS2 DVD remote. The only limitation is that WinLIRC doesn’t work with USB serial adapters.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,750.528205
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/09/28/diy-vertical-axis-wind-turbine/
|
DIY Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
|
Jason Rollette
|
[
"Misc Hacks"
] |
[
"DYI",
"generate power",
"PVC blades",
"wind generator",
"Wind turbine"
] |
This
vertical axis wind turbine
(VAWT) uses five 3” PVC pipes cut in half for blades rotating on three kids bicycle wheels to spin an
Ametek 38 volt motor
or a
wind blue alternator
. The whole thing spins in a frame that is a 12 feet high and 2 foot square box that is able to sit on his deck. In total it cost him about $125 plus time, a bit more if you use the wind blue alternator.
Video of the vertical turbine in action after the break.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCHoKt7AUIU&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999]
| 33
| 31
|
[
{
"comment_id": "43788",
"author": "TheBlunderbuss",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T00:16:14",
"content": "One cool feature of this design is it turns when the wind is from any direction. A traditional Dutch-style windmill needs a rudder or other mechanism to turn the vanes to the wind, where this design wastes no time rotating.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43789",
"author": "mike mayfield",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T00:29:00",
"content": "That’s really great. your losing a lot a speed threw vibration at the top. If you put it out in the yard will you get better wind pick-up? like i said that’s really great though keep up the good work i want to see more on this",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43792",
"author": "techyguru",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T01:09:21",
"content": "I want to make one, maybe more than one, but I don’t think it would work well at my apartment. Maybe I’ll make a micro version and make a light for my deck with it(like a solar light but with wind).As far as deciding on the generator, I think the satisfaction of building the generator for it would be worth the trouble. But if you really want to use the power from it you will probably get more efficiency from something else.Nice write-up by the way, simple materials with a great result.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43793",
"author": "ed3",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T01:27:48",
"content": "A bit of diagonal bracing would reduce the vibration. Otherwise, very nice.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43799",
"author": "miked",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T02:31:53",
"content": "techyguru- the hardcore wind power guys build their own generators because of the efficiency and cost. as long as you have the time and patience, it is definitely possible to make a cheap, efficient one.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43806",
"author": "midow",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T03:53:35",
"content": "The swept area of vertical axis turbines is far too low to get any real power out of them – that’s why big commercial turbines are horizontal three blade designs. If vertical were any good that’s what the power companies would be using because verticals are cheaper to build.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43808",
"author": "pip",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T04:58:59",
"content": "“Video of the vertical trubine in action after the break.”Trubine’s are awesome.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43809",
"author": "wind generator",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T05:02:16",
"content": "It’s OK to play around with as a project but it’s far from a serious turbine. I work for WindEnergy7.com, for those who actually want to build a serious high tech wind turbine, I would suggest getting a kit there. We don’t sell vertical, because as the previous poster says, they don’t measure up to a real well designed three bladed model. Wind Power is not new, these designs have already been figured out through millions of dollars and hours in testing and actual practice. If vertical was good, all the commercial turbines would be vertical. Still, this is fun design and I applaud the ingenuity and adaptation. Pretty cool for a project. – WindEnergy7.com",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43812",
"author": "Dane",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T06:33:29",
"content": "Verticalaxis turbines are the future. check outhttp://magturbine.com/. Their developing magnetic levitation turbines. to OP, great home project! Keep up the good work.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43839",
"author": "fartface",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T12:18:44",
"content": "I’ve made non toy size like this out of 55 gallon drums and regular car alternators. we built a “farm” of 6 of them that stand on top of 25′ tv tower sections and they generate enough energy for a small 1000 acre farm to not need electricity tie from the grid.Place them at the top of a hill and you get a constant wind to keep them turning. works great. This little toy is great for experimenting but you need to scale it up to generate real power.Note: use a belt pully system to the ALT to make it high wind safe. when you exceed wind speeds the belt get’s thrown off and you simply freewheel in the wind and dont blow the alternator up. My design used from altpower website starts in 6mph wind and will run down to 4mph wind. the location we plopped them has a constant 5mph wind and typically has 10-12 mph during the day but never drops below the 5 at night. (gotta love trade winds)So yeah, this is a neat toy. now scale it up.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "2837817",
"author": "Harleyspringer",
"timestamp": "2015-12-15T01:50:49",
"content": "Hi there can provide a design for this option of turbine, sounds just right, thanksRegards Harley",
"parent_id": "43839",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
}
]
},
{
"comment_id": "43848",
"author": "Bob",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T14:38:41",
"content": "Now all we need is an alternator design using magnets from old hard drives.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43856",
"author": "ed3",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T15:10:30",
"content": "@bob –http://www.theworkshop.ca/energy/hdgen/hdgen.htm",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43898",
"author": "faroun",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T21:40:04",
"content": "hey guys, i see you are intersted in Vawt, it is easy simple. please feel free to build one like it and test with it. always give credit where credit is due…happy tesing…..regardsFaroun",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": [
{
"comment_id": "557153",
"author": "juan",
"timestamp": "2012-01-12T16:39:46",
"content": "my son picked your first VAWT as a school science project and i was wondering if you can send me the how to build with parts list. i see the 2nd build moves quicker then the first and i would like to build to compare the differances as well.can you send the how to and parts list. would you prefer the amertek 38 or the windblue?",
"parent_id": "43898",
"depth": 2,
"replies": []
}
]
},
{
"comment_id": "43899",
"author": "faroun",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T21:41:27",
"content": "i added another Youtube video under load check it out. on youtube and instructabels.regards",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43910",
"author": "Guy",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T23:25:33",
"content": "I know he took a shot of a voltmeter, but I can’t see the readout – how much power does this generate?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43914",
"author": "Julian",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T23:51:25",
"content": "Regarding the Maglev turbine above it would seem to be a bunch of hooey. Reason is that it claims to use earth magnets to achieve the Maglev suspension. Wouldn’t this fail for the same reason that you can’t use permanent magnets to create a perpetual motion energy machine? You wouldn’t be anymore able to achieve permanent maglev suspension for the same reason? Maybe I’ll submit this to make the Make and Nuts and Volts forums as well.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43925",
"author": "Phil",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T03:07:46",
"content": "Permanent magnet maglev is basically a magnetic bearing, a not that uncommon mechanical engineering solution. Put the north poles of two powerful magnets together and you get repulsion. You can use this to suspend the weight of the rotor and thus minimize the friction. Using several magnets together you can also shape a complex magnetic field that would hold a rotor up and keep it centered. Less friction equals more efficiency. Would that makeup for a difference in aerodynamics? no idea.",
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"depth": 1,
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"comment_id": "43949",
"author": "faroun",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T11:26:50",
"content": "i had it going arround 400 to 500 rpm and all i got is8.5 volts, i think it will spinn apart if gone any faster.faroun",
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"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "44246",
"author": "Mike Grundy",
"timestamp": "2008-10-03T13:02:20",
"content": "I think VAWTs have much potential despite the inefficiencies pointed out already. Even though they have a low output, the sweet spot will be in mass amounts of small turbines ganged together. For example lining the sides of a highway will harvest the low altitude wind from passing vehicles. The low cost of manufacture will outweigh the occasional loss of nodes due to idiot drivers :-)Mike",
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"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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"comment_id": "44381",
"author": "Damorian",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T04:16:07",
"content": "Awesome, I’ve actually been thinking about making one of these. Imho they seem better than the traditional ones since they take up less space so these actually open up the possibility of putting them in even the smallest of yards, even though they are considerably less efficient. How would a different number of “fins” affect it? Would it be the same as the traditional dutch style where the more fins the more torque and vice-versa? From what I gather that one has 10… I might try making one with 8 if I ever find the time…",
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"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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{
"comment_id": "44431",
"author": "AD5OS",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T17:20:51",
"content": "Just checked out the website…. Lots of fun projects… many that would be really easy to find parts and great educational value.I’d recommend you try some sort of transmission to get higher rpms in your generator from your turbine. And I’d recommend you hook up a rather large capacitor across your generator before you hook it up to a load so that when the turbine first starts turning it charges up the cap before it sees the load.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "44480",
"author": "faroun",
"timestamp": "2008-10-05T23:39:07",
"content": "hey guys you should check out the V8 that i build last week…it is at instructables and youtube..enjoy..regardsfaroun",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "47919",
"author": "George",
"timestamp": "2008-10-28T08:00:23",
"content": "we produce and sell wind turbine :http://www.worldwindturbine.com",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "79436",
"author": "home made wind generators",
"timestamp": "2009-06-27T05:56:54",
"content": "Intelligent writing- will definitely come back again.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "79448",
"author": "home made wind generators",
"timestamp": "2009-06-27T06:37:51",
"content": "Engaging article,, will come back soon:D",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "81144",
"author": "CHOPRA",
"timestamp": "2009-07-11T05:52:44",
"content": "INTERESTED IN VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE GENERATORS – REGULAR – BULK QUANTITIES FOR INDIA. INVITE COMMNUCATION .",
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"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "99257",
"author": "R-fa Rabbit",
"timestamp": "2009-10-07T02:20:08",
"content": "I love it! Great to reduce your carbon footprint…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "111544",
"author": "Bracken",
"timestamp": "2009-12-13T03:33:47",
"content": "This is a neat design. I love how tall it is. The basic design is a savinious, my personal favorite, which typicall gets about 15% eff (out of betz max of 59%). The capture area is only half the swep area though.Two good websites to check out arecenturionenergy.netandotherpower.orgfor more ideas for building wind turbines.",
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"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "120085",
"author": "teco",
"timestamp": "2010-01-27T06:52:03",
"content": "Why we don’t see vertical turbines using the common sheet metal ventilation turbines that we sometimes see on roof of houses, shops, etc? If they work ($30)it would be a cheap way to make power.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "139261",
"author": "Hunter Reed",
"timestamp": "2010-05-01T00:57:48",
"content": "Wind power is a good source of electricity but it also takes up lots of space just like solar power plants.*.:",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "1057410",
"author": "Blades",
"timestamp": "2013-09-13T09:23:28",
"content": "Cool built.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
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https://hackaday.com/2008/09/28/upgrading-the-cisco-pix-506e/
|
Upgrading The Cisco PIX 506E
|
Jason Rollette
|
[
"Misc Hacks",
"News",
"Peripherals Hacks"
] |
[
"Cisco PIX",
"CPU swap",
"PIX 506E",
"PIX 525",
"router",
"Router upgrade"
] |
[Albert] read the
Cisco PIX Wiki
, and discovered that the motherboard of the PIX 506E is the same as the PIX 525, which has a 600Mhz Coppermine Pentium III CPU. So he took his Cisco PIX 506E and
upgraded it
by swapping out the Celeron 300Mhz, with a Pentium III 600Mhz and populating the second PC100 RAM slot inside. The system only shows 448Mhz instead of 600Mhz, but it does recognize the PIII, and there are no problems. The CPU load has dropped to 0% after the CPU swap, and RAM upgrade.
| 37
| 37
|
[
{
"comment_id": "43778",
"author": "BigD145",
"timestamp": "2008-09-28T22:26:34",
"content": "Is it really being underclocked and how much cooler does it run?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43779",
"author": "STrRedWolf",
"timestamp": "2008-09-28T22:36:12",
"content": "Why upgrade that thing? Cisco’s got it at end-of-life. Astaro’s got a deal for Cisco PIX systems now, from what I hear off of TWiT’s Security Now podcast.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43782",
"author": "error404",
"timestamp": "2008-09-28T23:03:54",
"content": "Sounds to me like it’s running underclocked. The existence of PC-100 SDRAM points to a 100MHz FSB. There was a PIII-600 that ran on a 100MHz bus, and that was probably the one used in the ‘525.448 ~= 600 x (100/133).",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43791",
"author": "Circs",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T00:34:04",
"content": "Why spend the money on a whole new piece of network equipment when you can find p3’s for about 5 dollars or even free?It sounds mysteriously like a fsb issue causing the 448mhz, but the extra cache and nearly 50% clock speed improvement are pretty nice for a 5 dollar upgrade.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43794",
"author": "miked",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T01:39:38",
"content": "i did something similar with our Barricuda spam firewall when it was slow. the hardware turned out to be just a regular pc. increassed the ram from 256mb to 1gb. it is much faster now and we don’t need upgrade to a bigger box.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43797",
"author": "Albert",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T02:18:58",
"content": "I hacked the box because:1) I can2) For < $5 to double the speed of a piece of equipment I already paid for is super cheap.3) Hacking has nothing to do with need.4) It was an easier hack than most of my Ikea furniture hacks.The next item up will be trying to put OS 8.x.x onto it. I might need a ram upgrade though..",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43874",
"author": "Abalastow Compendium",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T19:33:41",
"content": "do any of the pix run on 133mhz busses?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43889",
"author": "jj",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T20:58:23",
"content": "I’ve done some PIX-506e hacking too. PIX-506e isn’t actually even close to PIX-525. PIX-506e is same thing as PIX-515e but onboard flash is 8MB instead of 16MB and funky PCI bus expansion connector is left away. On PIX-515e there’s riser with two PCI slots for additional network interfaces connected to it. Final and one of most important difference is hidden inside onboard BIOS (separate chip from flash) that contains string “PIX-506E” as model instead of “PIX-515E”.First I replaced CPU with 1GHz P3 (133 FSB). Since PIX supports only 100MHz FSB I got 750MHz. This is actually good thing as board supplies too high voltage for CPU and reduced speed helps to keep it cooler. That box isn’t that well ventilated after all.Next I took two 256MB PC133 DIMM’s from same PC as that CPU came from for total 512MB RAM.If you’re happy with CLI and don’t need to manage your PIX with PDM you can run newer PIXOS than 6.3 series. However, at some point during 7.x Cisco introduced more or less intentional bug in firmware preventing it from booting on PIX-506e.I have successfully run PIXOS 8.0(2) on PIX-506e. You need to either reprogram onboard BIOS or hack PIXOS itself. Since I didn’t have programmer handy and BIOS is surface mounted I ended up unpacking PIXOS image and simply swapping PIX-506E and PIX-515E strings on model detection code. I also had to patch several CRC checks but after that it boots just fine. As extra benefit you also get PIX-515E license ie. more interfaces (using VLANs of course). There’s total six CRC checks on this firmware in various stages (check for image validity on boot, during flash programming, after lzma decompressor etc). You’ll also need to do trick of going back and forth between PIXOS 6 and 8 once to force PIXOS Loader Helper update as that contains CRC checks too. It would probably have been easier to just find out how those CRC’s are calculated as it took a while to track down all of them.Faking other models using same trick won’t work as most of them are blacklisted on newer PIXOS releases and just produce error about unsupported platform. Ones not blacklisted are too different from PIX-506e/515e causing most entertaining crashes. Patching individual calls to functions to gain new features like those present on ASA but disabled on PIX images is also possible as all required code is present, just hidden by firmware checks. I think there was like 1000 places were model number is checked during operation so it might be better idea to simply buy ASA5505 instead. :)I tried to find suitable flash chip to replace onboard 8MB with 16MB to get PDM in, but not much luck. Motherboard has IDE interface too that could be used for CF card, but to use that you’ll need to trick PIXOS model detection to think it’s running on FWSM. Since FWSM is different beast you get other problems too so it’s not worth the trouble. FWSM because that (and ASAs) are only platforms PIX/ASA OS runs that use IDE bus connected CompactFlash instead of ISA bus connected flash chips. Yes, even while there’s no ISA bus visible on later PIX models it’s there embedded onboard with Altera CPLD controlling show like it was on very first PIX models decade ago.BTW, onboard BIOS chip is flash programmable. There’s no official boot block update available for PIX-506e/515e but for some older models there is. Since PIX-506e/515e is just more integrated version of old Intel ATX Pentium based models it might be possible to observe from that updater how to reprogram bootblock. As system type string and serial number are stored in same bootblock it should be possible to replace model string with PIX-515E to get PIXOS 8.0 series running on this hardware.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "56118",
"author": "W E",
"timestamp": "2008-12-22T02:38:06",
"content": "Would your 8.0 firmware image work on other Cisco 506e device? I have a few unused 506e devices to work with and would love to test the 8.0 firmware on it.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "62920",
"author": "pillow",
"timestamp": "2009-02-14T04:34:52",
"content": "To jj,Would you like to share your version 8.0 pixos?I have a 506 upgraded os to 7.0.1 refence to wiki, but this version does not support vpdn. The version 7.2 which support vpdn command is too large to in 8M flash.Thanks~",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "62921",
"author": "pillow",
"timestamp": "2009-02-14T04:35:51",
"content": "506E but not 506",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "63287",
"author": "Dmitriy",
"timestamp": "2009-02-17T14:28:56",
"content": "I wanna install patched 8.0 on my 506e. Anyone can share it for me ??? thx",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "63404",
"author": "pillow",
"timestamp": "2009-02-18T02:03:48",
"content": "I havn’t found the unpacking and packing tools, where should i go to look for such information? goole is not helpful enough for this.would jj like to give some guidance?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "64271",
"author": "james",
"timestamp": "2009-02-25T13:26:22",
"content": "I bought a programmer and it should be here shortly. I intend on finding a way to reprogram the onboard flash/Eprom. My goal is to make it unrestricted.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "64694",
"author": "meister_sd",
"timestamp": "2009-02-28T21:57:15",
"content": "I’ve dumped the bios and the other chip next to the bios (on left) and found the string. When I get more time, I’ll see about changing the string to 506e. I’d really like to dump a 506e and a 515e. Does anyone have a broken one to test this on?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "64735",
"author": "pillow",
"timestamp": "2009-03-01T05:24:26",
"content": "@meister_sdHappy to see you here.I’d like to do the tests that you need to verfiy your supposition, or otherthings helpful to this hacking.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "68183",
"author": "Albert",
"timestamp": "2009-03-27T06:38:52",
"content": "I’d love to hack and open up the 506e’s BIOS. I’d like to have the option of installing something like *BSD or Linux or any *nix on it. It’d make a great firewall.I am very use to pf/ipf syntax and prefer it to the pixOS actually.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "69656",
"author": "Jimbo",
"timestamp": "2009-04-08T04:25:38",
"content": "WARNING: DO A SHOW VER AND SAVE A COPY OF YOUR ACTIVATION KEY BEFORE YOU MESS WITH YOUR PIX 506E!! (I didn’t, and accidentally zeroed it, and had to call TAC to get it. What a pain.)I replaced the 32M stick with a 256M PC133 stick. Then I upgraded to v7. Had to use the monitor to boot from tftp, format the flash, and copy the new code. Now it’s running 7.12 – largest OS that will fit in the 8M flash. Then I found an old Celeron 633 pga370. Works like a champ, although it calls it a “Pentium III”.Only problem is whenever it boots, it now says “Have to burn block 0” and then it burns block 0. Since this is a flash chip there must be a limited number of burns. I feel like I’m shortening its life each time I turn it on.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "76249",
"author": "danny",
"timestamp": "2009-05-26T11:38:43",
"content": "Hi, can anyone get hold of the cisco pix v8 os for me. I’ll pay! email me at:dannyuw2000@yahoo.co.uk",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "76685",
"author": "mvalpreda",
"timestamp": "2009-05-29T21:50:41",
"content": "Anyone found a place apart from eBay that has the “shorter” PC100 SYNCH RAM that is needed in the 506e? All I have is RAM that is too tall to fit in the device with the cover on.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "85558",
"author": "pillow",
"timestamp": "2009-08-11T05:37:14",
"content": "Is there anyone who has got contacted with jj?Or could the owner of this website tell me the e-mail of jj?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "94989",
"author": "Master",
"timestamp": "2009-09-18T21:16:00",
"content": "How can upgrade the 506E to 16MB Flash?Just replace the Flash from 8MB to 16MB? The 506E Bios can detect 16MB Flash?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "97557",
"author": "S",
"timestamp": "2009-09-30T09:43:13",
"content": "Can anyone send me the latest firmware ?need for a 515sjw@techie.comThanks",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "97905",
"author": "steve",
"timestamp": "2009-10-01T19:00:35",
"content": "Hi all;Does anyone have the “correct” URL @ Cisco for an upgrade to my 506(e)?For show ver, I get:PIX-506, 32 MB RAM, CPU 200 mhzFlash is 8 MBBIOS Flash is 32KBI’m on an older version, 6.2(1)I have a Cisco account, but can’t find a upgrade/download section for it. Please copy and paste the URL if you got it.Thanks, Steve",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "102230",
"author": "Bryan",
"timestamp": "2009-10-19T01:03:38",
"content": "Go to the Support, Download Software, Security, Firewall, PIX to download the software.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "129498",
"author": "gpumroy",
"timestamp": "2010-03-12T20:31:03",
"content": "The PIX 506e is alot of fun to play with. Since Cisco came out with ASA, the PIX 506e has been getting very cheap on eBay. My main problems with PIX 506e are 1. Runs to hot because of poor thermal design of the cabinet 2. CPU is only 300mhz thus too slow and 3. Power supply is to expensive and plastic.I solved the cabinet cooling issue by drilling a matrix of 3/16″ holes above the cpu and extending over to the memory slots. Air is drawn in thru these holes by the fan, cooling the 440BX chip and first row of memory. The warm air exits out the rear of the cabinet. Cabinet top now is cool to the touch and eliminates thermal degradation of the cpu while passing heavy traffic.CPU improvement is somewhat straightforward, keeping in mind the 440BX is a 100mhz chipset. Choosing a cpu in the FSB speed of 100mhz makes for a predictable result. I choose 600/256/100 SL4CM that is available from eBay for about $7. The retention clip had to be recontoured to ensure heatsink would sit flatly on the CPU. Higher speed CPUs are available but the goal of reaching the same speed as the PIX 525 was accomplished with the 600mhz.Power supply was easy also. While repairing a PIX 515e, I discovered the motherboard is identical to the PIX 506e. Failover was connected and basically a connector that transitions to a pci bus is present but the rest is the same with BIOS differences. The power supply used is an ASTEC AA20270. This ASTEC model appears in the Cisco 2600 series routers as well as the PIX 515e. This ASTEC model is plentiful on eBay for around $5. Simply unplug the internal power cable harness from the motherboard in the PIX 506e and plug the ASTEC in. Great for lab use. An alternate configuration is to adapt the ASTEC wires to a cable from a bad Cisco ADP-33AB. Plug directly in the rear of the PIX-506e – DONE.Performance of the PIX-506e is greatly improved with these changes. My bench test is to create a 3DES tunnel to the PIX and and pass data thru (1.104GB). Before changes, a single tunnel passed 1.104GB of 3DES thru in about 13 min. After, the same data passed thru in about 6.5 min. A PIX 520 with 600mhz slot1 was also around 6 min.I plan to obtain a rack mount adapter from eBay to install the PIX 506e with ASTEC power supply. PIX 515e done another way!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "133282",
"author": "mvalpreda",
"timestamp": "2010-04-01T02:48:39",
"content": "For those who want to upgrade the RAM, look for 2x MT4LSDT864AG-133B1. Those are Micron 64mb SDRAM modules and they work well. I have 1 of those plus the original 32mb in my 506e and this is what I get:#show memFree memory: 42040760 bytesUsed memory: 58622536 bytes————- —————-Total memory: 100663296 bytesLooks like it will use much more than 32mb!To upgrade the processor, get a SL4CM as mentioned by gpumroy. I have a couple on the way and looking forward to faster 3DES/AES connections.Now can 7.x be shoehorned into this thing? :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "133348",
"author": "gpumroy",
"timestamp": "2010-04-01T13:17:49",
"content": "I found this article about installing IOS 7.0 in PIX 506e but have not tried it. Version 7.0 does not support PPTP which I want to still use in an emergency.http://www.netemu.cn/bbs/viewthread.php?tid=366The real issue is, since the pix 506e motherboard is essentially the same as a PIX 515e and it has 16mb of flash, why doesn’t the 506e? I came accross a little utility program that reformats the flash but have not used it on the 506e yet. I did use it to solve a boot problem in a 515e but the 515e has 16mb of flash already. If the 506e flash reformat yielded 16mb, then I’m assuming any OS could be installed, unless as was mentioned earlier, that IOS beyond 6.0 is locked out by code.Which brings up another possiblity, 3DES/AES unlimited. The activation code is tied to the serial number which is stored in an EPROM and not the flash. Could the EEPROM be reprogrammed with a Willem EPROM programmer, etc.? I know, all the chips on the motherboard are soldered in place, but, is that such a difficult task to unsolder the chip and replace with a socket such as PCs have? Since the whole PIX 500 series is past end of life for the manufacturer, could that be a problem?So much to do and so little time to do it!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "134253",
"author": "Integrator",
"timestamp": "2010-04-04T21:46:03",
"content": "I found a article that someone has DIY his PIX 506E, upgraded the Flash memory from 8MB to 16MB.If the PIX 506e has 16MB flash, does it mean PIX 506e can run PIX OS 7.24 and 8.04?http://www.right.com.cn/forum/viewthread.php?tid=24823",
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},
{
"comment_id": "135136",
"author": "junkets",
"timestamp": "2010-04-09T01:54:22",
"content": "So has anyone been able to get a hold of jj’s ios 8.x that has the patches for the 506e-515e upgrade? I never use the pdm anyway and would really like to be able to use one new feature of 7.2 or higher. Thanks.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "378875",
"author": "Ironman",
"timestamp": "2011-04-12T15:59:51",
"content": "Lots of fun, but what a waste of resources.An old computer and Untangle gets you a lot more for a lot less effort in the Unified Threat Management Area…I guess if your a Cisco Pix hobbiest that is ok,,good to have a hobby.But if your looking for best bang for buck for Firewall and threat management..ease of configuration, flexibility, lack of licensing etc. Then look to open source firewalls.Good luck folks…just my $.02",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "415067",
"author": "Stifferd",
"timestamp": "2011-07-09T04:11:08",
"content": "Ummmm, Untangle??? I know this thread is very old, but i just gotta say….seriously?untangle has got to be the WORST open source firewall I have ever seen. Even with a core2quad and 4th of ram that thing barely kept up with web browsing lolIt’s the most inefficient firewall I have ever seen. The only open source firewall comparable to a pix IMO is pfsense…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "453080",
"author": "Griffin Willard",
"timestamp": "2011-09-12T00:54:31",
"content": "I need to know how do i get a 515E FO pix server changed to a 515E R or a UR license, I get a 51E PIX Firewall VPN server of ebay, but in real life its was a FO not a UR",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "995003",
"author": "patrick",
"timestamp": "2013-04-18T23:01:10",
"content": "So is the 515e actually the same motherboard or does it just use the same chipset? Could I buy a 515e and put the board in a 506e enclosure?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "1065710",
"author": "Daeric",
"timestamp": "2013-09-26T17:01:02",
"content": "I know this thread is super old, but did anyone find out exactly how JJ modified the 8.0 code to run on the 506e?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "1337635",
"author": "Marianok",
"timestamp": "2014-04-09T19:44:06",
"content": "Daeric, check here :http://forum.diyefi.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=1805",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "2200938",
"author": "Xeno",
"timestamp": "2014-12-02T07:22:15",
"content": "Thanks for your help, Marianok. Sadly, even with modifiying the code in that way, Pix does not boot. Has anyone got the correct image?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,750.89581
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/09/28/email-notification-via-an-rgb-led/
|
Email Notification Via An RGB LED
|
Jason Rollette
|
[
"LED Hacks",
"News",
"Peripherals Hacks"
] |
[
"4d-micro-USB module",
"Email notification",
"Gmail",
"led",
"PICAXE",
"python",
"RGB LED"
] |
This
project
provides LED feedback when an email is received. It uses a
4d-micro-USB module
from Dontronics to interface serially and provide power to a Picaxe 08M. The PIC can control color and brightness of a RGB LED. The feedback is given by seven colors of the LED. The code is python script and picaxe basic, which he’s posted.
| 15
| 15
|
[
{
"comment_id": "43752",
"author": "DarkFader",
"timestamp": "2008-09-28T17:52:08",
"content": "doesn’t look like a bunny yet",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43754",
"author": "A.",
"timestamp": "2008-09-28T17:53:28",
"content": "Nice thing.. I’ll build something like this :-)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43755",
"author": "Sanjay",
"timestamp": "2008-09-28T18:31:02",
"content": "Have something just like this with the LED taped to the corner of my screen, very handy. I built mine using an arduino, with the “SimpleMessageSystem” on it. That coupled with some python using libserial and libgmail. It’s really nice being alerted off-screen for some reason!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43764",
"author": "dpenguin",
"timestamp": "2008-09-28T20:27:25",
"content": "Wow that usb module is awesome. But for 24 dollars i think i would rather get a mini Arduino for 19. But for stuff you want to put your own micro controller on it’s pretty cool.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43772",
"author": "dan winckler",
"timestamp": "2008-09-28T22:05:01",
"content": "sweet! I was just thinking of making something similar the other day, as a notifier for IRC chats.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43774",
"author": "Josh",
"timestamp": "2008-09-28T22:17:26",
"content": "test test why dont my comments show",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43777",
"author": "josh",
"timestamp": "2008-09-28T22:19:49",
"content": "Now they do when I change my screen name, huh?I actully really like this one, it’s within my capabilities, and quite useful!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43820",
"author": "jme",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T08:43:25",
"content": "can someone answer why there are 2 resistors on the serial in pin? why not 1?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43838",
"author": "tom",
"timestamp": "2008-09-29T12:16:53",
"content": "@jme: To be honest, I built this long enough ago to have forgotten why there were two resistors! I suspect that they were in there for programming the Picaxe (i.e. the 22k is a current limiting resistor and the 10k a “pull-down” resistor) and vaguely recall that for some reason I had a problem when I tried to remove the “redundant” 22k resistor…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43968",
"author": "girl",
"timestamp": "2008-09-30T15:46:15",
"content": "For me this is more usefull cause it shows how many messages are waiting:http://www.jpelectron.com/readme/pop3led.aspuses a big 7 segment display:http://www.vellemanusa.com/us/enu/product/view/?id=522041",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "66495",
"author": "Doctor Site",
"timestamp": "2009-03-16T21:41:09",
"content": "Do you guys have a recommendation section, i’d like to suggest some stuff",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "77193",
"author": "Dennis",
"timestamp": "2009-06-03T15:12:25",
"content": "Hi all,I’m currently finishing work on a similar device, but have extended the python code with following capabilities:– checks for twitter updates– listens to “new message” alerts issued by pidgin– listens to “new email” alerts from thunderbird(thunderbird needs dBus extensions for this)When some new msg is received, a system notification appears for some seconds, a LED is lit with the corresponding color and a tray icon with the symbol for twitter, email or pidgin appears. Clicking on this tray icon switches off the LED again.I have set up thunderbird to also poll my favorite RSS feeds every ten minutes and forward all new articles to my local inbox – so I get notifications too when the RSS feeds are updated..Now working on making things small enough to fit inside my eee1000h netbook…:)cheers",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "163273",
"author": "Adam",
"timestamp": "2010-07-29T06:47:19",
"content": "Very interesting .. thanks you",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "279500",
"author": "moliva",
"timestamp": "2010-12-09T11:10:18",
"content": "can someone answer why there are 2 resistors on the serial in pin? why not 1?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "314959",
"author": "altin çilek form seti",
"timestamp": "2011-01-26T17:17:26",
"content": "To be honest, I built this long enough ago to have forgotten why there were two resistors! I suspect that they were in there for programming the Picaxe (i.e. the 22k is a current limiting resistor and the 10k a “pull-down” resistor) and vaguely recall that for some reason I had a problem when I tried to remove the “redundant” 22k resistor…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,750.954253
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/09/25/arcade-button-monome-moanonme/
|
Arcade Button Monome: Moanonme
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"classic hacks",
"digital audio hacks"
] |
[
"arcade button",
"arduinome",
"digital music",
"johan larsby",
"led matrix",
"moanonme",
"monome"
] |
[Johan Larsby] built this
pretty cool Monome clone
. He was starting with a kit to build an
Arduinome
, but had issues getting his LED matrix to work correctly. After digging around in some old parts and hacking together some custom LED arcade buttons, he ended up with the Moanonme. Be sure to check out the video after the break.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDU4idUm0Ms&hl=en&fs=1]
[via
Create Digital Music
]
| 12
| 12
|
[
{
"comment_id": "43434",
"author": "Solenoidclock",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T20:26:24",
"content": "Lol “moan on me”",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43436",
"author": "AbuMaia",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T21:04:56",
"content": "that guy, with a disney princesses poster on his “command center” door? 0.o",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43437",
"author": "Brad",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T21:16:21",
"content": "should have an arduino category and post more arduino proj!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43443",
"author": "AttackNinjaMonkeyPirate",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T22:33:00",
"content": "“that guy, with a disney princesses poster on his “command center” door? 0.o”It’s to confuse people who try to sneak in to steal his secrets..Ninja1 – “That can’t be a command center… There is a Disney Princess poster on the door!”Ninja2 – “Yeah, you’re right… it must be his daughter’s room. Let’s keep looking.”",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43445",
"author": "sly",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T22:39:38",
"content": "blinky lights and buttons… geek heaven?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43451",
"author": "Jonathan DeWitt",
"timestamp": "2008-09-26T00:59:58",
"content": "I’d love to see this set up such that it can control a step sequencer. like sample on/off for each beat. since he’s got LEDs in there, it would be easy to tell which ones were on and off, and would make programs like FL studio way more intuitive.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43458",
"author": "anon",
"timestamp": "2008-09-26T03:05:09",
"content": "@johnathan dewitt:Hah, I had this same idea a week ago. The downside to this is that arcade buttons are clicky which is a little inconvenient for any type of audio work. Although I guess you could probably replace the stock microswitches with quieter ones.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43473",
"author": "Dan Fekete",
"timestamp": "2008-09-26T10:15:01",
"content": "This guy is Gordon Freeman – if he didn’t go to work for Black Mesa.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43476",
"author": "fartface",
"timestamp": "2008-09-26T11:48:41",
"content": "He says he cant get his lead matrix working and he put lead in the buttons? WTF!!!!Most people use l.e.d.’s pronounced (ell eh de) and not lead.Note: if you cant pronounce the acronym right, dont make a video of you talking about it. just show off the device.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43479",
"author": "anonymousss",
"timestamp": "2008-09-26T12:12:38",
"content": "heh awesome imo, so what if he says lead",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43588",
"author": "evan",
"timestamp": "2008-09-27T04:51:05",
"content": "@fartface:It’s pronounced ELL-EEE-DEE, not ell-eh-de.If you can’t spell the pronunciation of the acronym right, don’t make a comment on a Hack A Day post about it.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43603",
"author": "kyle",
"timestamp": "2008-09-27T07:50:28",
"content": "“notes are played, lights are lit”",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,751.073347
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/09/25/arduino-solenoid-concert/
|
Arduino Solenoid Concert
|
Ian
|
[
"Arduino Hacks",
"digital audio hacks",
"Misc Hacks",
"News"
] |
[
"arduino",
"concert",
"electronics",
"music",
"pure data",
"relays",
"solenoids"
] |
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_hiz-Kx0kM]
[jay] reminded us of this old video of solenoids banging rhythms on furniture and household objects. There’s no schematic, but in the video it looks like an
Arduino
drives a bunch of
solenoids
through
relays
. The PC interface is run on
Pure Data
, an open source programming environment for audio, video, and graphic processing. Thanks [Jay].
| 21
| 21
|
[
{
"comment_id": "43422",
"author": "isa de leener",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T18:58:29",
"content": "THIS IS SO COOLITS LIKE SOME BRAZILIAN MUSIC",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43423",
"author": "Jingo",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T18:59:30",
"content": "That’d be a good way to get me up in the morning, my *entire* apartment making noise.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43426",
"author": "Nitori",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T19:06:34",
"content": "I should try this I do have a couple of pic controllers and a bunch of solenoids on hand.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43428",
"author": "Takato",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T19:11:17",
"content": "This is quite the epic noise maker. What be even more epic would be if some one cut a bunch of bamboo rods so they play notes when struck with solenoids.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43429",
"author": "Jay",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T19:17:55",
"content": "never tought you would put it,i’m impressed ^^thank!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43431",
"author": "DarkFader",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T19:41:08",
"content": "Hurray for duct tape! this is a permanent set-up, no? :)Today I saw an actuator-operated guitar. but that was probably pneumatic.Try putting the solenoid in the center of the window and then resonate.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43433",
"author": "mike",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T20:11:53",
"content": "Now just rig this up to the door bell button by the front door of your house and it will be even cooler.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43441",
"author": "sol",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T21:49:52",
"content": "I have been attempting a similar project, but in the form of a one man band. I have had some problems finding affordable solenoids as powerful as those in the video. Any suggestions?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43444",
"author": "sly",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T22:34:13",
"content": "careful with the glass… if the solenoids get too punchy there could be an unintended crash",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43448",
"author": "spaceballs3000",
"timestamp": "2008-09-26T00:36:00",
"content": "sol, go to digikey 527-1000-ND can be had for $16 in more than 25, or $15 on mouser for more than 10 units.I’m sure you could find used surplus for much cheaper elsewhere.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43449",
"author": "spaceballs3000",
"timestamp": "2008-09-26T00:36:28",
"content": "oh for mouser, part # C8-14C24DC-AP",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43450",
"author": "Ken",
"timestamp": "2008-09-26T00:49:53",
"content": "Go tohttp://www.pinballlife.comfor cheap pinball solenoids or just grab a bunch of doorbells and rip em apart…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43455",
"author": "uncle walter",
"timestamp": "2008-09-26T02:45:19",
"content": "remember the tunnel dwellers who lived below the city from beauty and the beast (tv series where beast had lion face). they used to bang on pipes to communicate with each other. imagine if they had a system like this. they would have been banging out some sewer techno and the lion would have danced!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43507",
"author": "pie lord",
"timestamp": "2008-09-26T17:27:44",
"content": "ace this is great programing",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43537",
"author": "JB",
"timestamp": "2008-09-26T22:07:13",
"content": "Now THIS is creative !!ARESOME!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43550",
"author": "therian",
"timestamp": "2008-09-26T23:45:13",
"content": "that what I do to my neighbor",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43576",
"author": "pip",
"timestamp": "2008-09-27T03:14:49",
"content": "Wait a second… didn’t this article already come up on hackaday awhile ago?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43616",
"author": "Rob",
"timestamp": "2008-09-27T13:32:53",
"content": "This guys neighbors probably want to inflict bodily harm with him pounding on the pipes like that. I wonder how long it took before someone knocked on his door…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46654",
"author": "Black_Angel",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T15:14:48",
"content": "Considering that it is probably a college dorm room, not very longStill it is epic.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "46656",
"author": "Black_Angel",
"timestamp": "2008-10-20T15:19:39",
"content": "Why wouldn’t he have used Triacs instead of relays to control the solenoids? Seems to me that it would give more resolution and they only require 5v @ 40ma to trigger.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "54520",
"author": "reduzent",
"timestamp": "2008-12-10T10:48:31",
"content": "yoyo.. thanks for all the comments. there is indeed no good reason to use relays instead of triacs or the like. i just had the relay board ready and at hand. next version will be driven by mosfets with probably even velocity control (need some more testing).",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,751.405042
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/09/24/underwater-rov-2/
|
Underwater ROV
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"classic hacks",
"Robots Hacks"
] |
[
"rov",
"telemetry"
] |
[SpaceShipOne] has built this very nice looking
under water ROV
. It is still a work in progress, but nearly complete. This ROV is a fairly simple construction. most of the body parts are held together using zip ties. There’s no microcontroller and no custom boards. He’s using a radio control transceiver that was intended for airplanes to control some standard speed controllers and servos. For thrust, he pulled the motors out of some bilge pumps and fitted them with propellers. He’s only tested it once, but promises videos from the lake soon. He mentions [Jason Rollette] several times since [Jason] has done both
simple
and
complex
designs in the past.
| 23
| 23
|
[
{
"comment_id": "43325",
"author": "Andrew Cooper",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T21:57:06",
"content": "Not to disparage his efforts, but this is not unique. There is a nationwide competition for high school student to build ROV’s with the same technologies (PVC and bilge pumps). A great experience, these students come up with very workable craft. They have to prove it in a series of competitions, completing tasks seeing only though the camera eyes of their ROV’s.http://www.darkerview.com/darkview/index.php?/archives/373-MATE-ROV-International-Competition.htmlhttp://www.marinetech.org/rov_competition/index.php",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43327",
"author": "rivetgeek",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T22:17:07",
"content": "He mentions using two propellers for vertical travel. I wonder if a reversible centrally-mounted larger propeller would work better.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43331",
"author": "A",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T22:28:52",
"content": "Doesn’t RF have really bad range under waterother than that its a cool design",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43332",
"author": "A",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T22:31:03",
"content": "cool design",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43335",
"author": "Man On Fire",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T22:45:55",
"content": "rivetgeek: not if he wants to control roll",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43336",
"author": "matt",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T22:46:32",
"content": "am i the only one who read the title as “underwear rov” ??cool idea, would be interesting what range rf has under water",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43339",
"author": "Alex ~",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T23:23:49",
"content": "The article mentions “help from my dad” so i think the writer is still in school.They’re also using cat5 as part of the tether and has hooked up the antenna to one of the wires, i’m intrested in if the increased length works and if it doesn’t suffer lose from the video signal coming up the cat5 too.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43340",
"author": "dax",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T23:25:52",
"content": "Not to discourage you guys, but the term “ROV” generally means a tethered vehicle. Strictly speaking, it shouldn’t, as any RF comms would also constitute a remotely-operated vehicle, but underwater ROVs refer to devices with wired communications.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43343",
"author": "Abalastow Compendium",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T01:32:15",
"content": "How does he steer this thing? Does the remote take care of some sort of horizontal mixing?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43345",
"author": "strider_mt2k",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T01:44:21",
"content": "rov means “remotely operated vehicle”.That mean RF, a tether, ir, what have you.My question is how far the RF is going to penetrate water.that’s the main reason why tethers are used.well…maybe that andd getting your rov back. ;)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43346",
"author": "strider_mt2k",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T01:45:12",
"content": "rov means “remotely operated vehicle”.That mean RF, a tether, ir, what have you.My question is how far the RF is going to penetrate water.that’s the main reason why tethers are used.well…maybe that and getting your rov back. ;)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43349",
"author": "vanvreede",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T02:23:26",
"content": "Im building one write now and have all the parts. Its a lot of fun. Once its done I am going to upload pictures and details. Most projects I have looked at are outdated or “high school” projects. I’m taking it to the next level.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43365",
"author": "anasshole",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T06:23:19",
"content": "you might want to first take your spelling to the next level…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43372",
"author": "Sparky",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T08:29:56",
"content": "The attenuation of RF in water depends on the wavelength. Very long wavelengths were (are?) used to communicate with submarines. The primary disadvantages of such low frequency RF are the low bandwidth and long antennas needed.Which frequency is used to which RC models varies, but it’s probably 27 or 40MHz, which means a wavelength of 7.5 or 11.2 meters, which is already a bit impractical for using optimized antennas.Retrieval of a failed sub shouldn’t be that hard, provided it can float up to the surface freely. Just have a separate system act as a watchdog, blowing an airbag with a cartridge of compressed gas if no signal is received for a few minutes. Now if something fails, just turn off your transmitter and wait. If the sub is inside a cave, shipwreck or whatever, retrieval would be a bit more difficult.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43391",
"author": "sniper1rfa",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T12:40:44",
"content": "He’s using either 75 or 72 mhz (the two FM frequencies used for model airplanes). Possibly also 2.4ghz, but that would penetrate about six inches.He’s going to be disappointed – the FM radios penetrate about 5 feet well, IIRC. He’s going to have to tether it for any useful range.Here is one I helped a team make.http://pnta.org/engineering/showmedia.php?id=336http://pnta.org/engineering/showmedia.php?id=344",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43399",
"author": "mike",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T13:40:27",
"content": "I think it is neat that he is using all off the shelf parts and no microcontrollers, that way there is no code for people to always be asking for",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43402",
"author": "mike",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T14:38:06",
"content": "Hackaday needs to put their favicon back! I miss it and have to see the WordPress W now. :(",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43430",
"author": "Chris McDonald",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T19:19:58",
"content": "I mentor a high school robotics team here in Stephenville, Newfoundland, Canada. We competed in the MATE(Marine Advanced Technology Education) International ROV competition back in June. There are two classed, Ranger for high school students and Explorer for college and university teams.This ROV looks to be about the same as what most of the high school teams had. The ROV competition is usually in a pretty shallow tank or pool so bilge pump motors work great. Most teams used cheap $50 underwater cameras you can get off ebay that are good for 66 ft. Teams from our province had some help getting standard and have slightly nicer cameras from lights camera action. Most teams simply use DTDP switches on the surface to control the motors. But alot of teams have been using PWM motor controllers.I taught my students how to built a microcontoller(Atmega32) based control system using motor control boards from pololu. It connected to a usb joystick(xbox controller) through a laptop running vb(didn’t have time to teach them something better). The first year they built an oil filed enclosure for the electronics but it was nothing but trouble(leaking oil and it was heavy). So this year I kinda insisted that they keep the electronics on the surface. We had a 33foot tether donated to us with 5 18ga pairs, 1 22ga pair and a 75ohm coax.They cleaned up at the regional competition but had trouble with the temperature probe at the worlds. Leakage currents were throwing the temperature readings way off. After 3 hours of tracking down cracks in epoxy covering the solder connections they made a second attempt at the mission. They got a perfect temperature reading and then they lost video. They assumed the break in the video was underwater where they had been working on the wiring all afternoon to fix the temperature probe issues. I figured out later that the wire cracked off at the surface on one of the two video outputs. They didn’t even try the other output assuming the problem was under water.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43432",
"author": "anon",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T19:43:42",
"content": "@sparky“Just have a separate system act as a watchdog, blowing an airbag with a cartridge of compressed gas if no signal is received for a few minutes.”The Trieste had one of the most elegant ‘hacks’ I’ve ever seen to address this problem. It powered big electromagnets that held a large mass of iron shot to the vehicle for ballast. If the vehicle lost power, the electromagnets can’t help but die, the shot drops, and it becomes positively buoyant.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bathyscaphe_Trieste",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43468",
"author": "Thunder.gryphoN",
"timestamp": "2008-09-26T07:25:07",
"content": "The way the radio control gear is set up in the robot, water attenuation is not an issue – the receiver’s antenna is hooked into the cat5 tether, so that the radio link is through the cable itself, not the water.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43741",
"author": "Ronald",
"timestamp": "2008-09-28T14:28:01",
"content": "building ROV’s and submarine models is a good hobby for you if you like hackaday.And, you’re not alone ! have a peek athttp://www.subcommittee.com,http://www.subpirates.com,http://www.rcboot.deor evenhttp://www.duikboot-vaargroep.nlfor those who speak dutch ;-)almost every country has his own club by now.Now, how a about a working obstacle tracking sonarsmall enough to fit in the rov or the model ?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43742",
"author": "Techball",
"timestamp": "2008-09-28T14:35:16",
"content": "thank you thunder, finally someone reads the whole article before commenting",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "686014",
"author": "KL",
"timestamp": "2012-06-22T13:30:11",
"content": "Hi, anybody has an idea of what IC could be used forsonar frequency transceiver. thank you",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,751.017494
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/09/24/ps3-ecc-algorithm-reversed/
|
PS3 ECC Algorithm Reversed
|
Caleb Kraft
|
[
"News",
"Playstation Hacks"
] |
[
"ecc",
"ps3"
] |
The ECC is the protection that keeps the PS3 from booting with a custom flashed rom.
These folks managed to reverse the code
. This means that they can now generate custom ones to allow the rom to boot. They haven’t gotten very far with that side of it yet, but they did manage to rescue a broken PS3 with it. They had one that had a bad flash, they were able to re write the code in it and it booted right up.
[thanks, vorgravy]
| 28
| 28
|
[
{
"comment_id": "43305",
"author": "Edward Nardella",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T19:25:28",
"content": "Kudos to you, still not interested in a ps3 till I gets me a descent controller for it.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43306",
"author": "epicelite",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T19:30:51",
"content": "IN BEFORE PS3 HAS NO GAMES!Because it’s true. )^=Cool hack tho.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43311",
"author": "Abalastow Compendium",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T19:55:09",
"content": "Is this something Sony can fix with an update tomorrow?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43312",
"author": "jjrh",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T20:08:07",
"content": "So what does this exactly mean? What are the advantages to being able to rewrite the flash?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43313",
"author": "blizzarddemon",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T20:08:40",
"content": "@abalastow If its anything like the independence exploit in the old fat PS2, then no, no its not.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43315",
"author": "paul",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T20:24:05",
"content": "oooh, this is cool! I’ve always been really interested in reversing checksums.Do any other readers have some good resources on getting started/mastering the subject?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43316",
"author": "badeip",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T20:29:04",
"content": "I would recommend Error Correcting Codes. A mathematical Introduction by John Baylis.ISBN 0-412-78690-7Regards,badeip-",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43317",
"author": "Lekker",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T20:58:09",
"content": "I hope it means more piracy for PS3. Seriously, we all know PS2 just got THAT popular worldwide because you could find pirate game cheaply anywhere. Oh wait, it uses that super-media-thing that nobody really cares about…… :P",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43318",
"author": "Yoshi",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T21:09:01",
"content": "To those who think that this will get a quick update tomorrow, if you’re at all considering getting it JUST because of the crack, don’t buy one. From what I can gather, Sony can probably just send a new system update tomorrow that will REFLASH with a different and harder (or not) version to crack. If you want to get one because you have a $600+ lying in your bank account and you want one, by all means go for it, the PS3 is worth it in shear beauty of the games alone.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43322",
"author": "how it is",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T21:44:09",
"content": "@yoshi I take it that you don’t play PC games that much hell with the ps3 and 360 for that matter PC gaming will always be better. Plus I’m almost sure not entirely but the protection of the flash may not be on the firmware itself, so yeah It could be a serious prob for sony …. custom firmware anyone?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43324",
"author": "jj jerksalot",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T21:56:55",
"content": "This is great news :D this is exactly what the psp needs a the possibility to run custom firmware hopefully dark Alex will get in on this because we cant rely on sony to do anything descent for the ps3",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43326",
"author": "dbgtwill1",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T22:11:42",
"content": "i wonder if this could help with accelerated videoin yellow dog linux(for those who dont know ps3 accelerated video is locked on any 3rd party os)this could do wonders for emulation and wine",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43328",
"author": "jj jerksalot",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T22:18:13",
"content": "ps3* not psp lol ;)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43337",
"author": "alex",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T22:54:41",
"content": "isn’t ECC a hardware function? that would mean an update couldn’t fix this.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43344",
"author": "ajax",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T01:39:49",
"content": "ecc doesnt necessarily have to be “hardware,” it would be possible to change this in programmable logic, something similar to a CPLD… hope it is hardware though. maybe write in a hypervisor re-entry return… or find a way to bootload a linux distro… no idea where an accelerated vido driver for the gpu would come from :)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43348",
"author": "error404",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T01:57:01",
"content": "It may not be ‘hardware’, but it’s got to be deeper than the firmware level, since it’s what verifies that the firmware is valid. Most likely it’s in the bootloader which might be in flash or ROM, but either way they’re unlikely to want to modify it. Breaking the bootloader will brick the unit with no possibility for recovery other than sending it in. With required updates pushed to all users I really doubt they’re going to want to do it, even if it is possible.Also the ECC is probably checked on the downloaded firmware before it’s written too, so it’d have to be a funky two-step process, and may not be possible at all for that reason.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43356",
"author": "Tyler",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T03:25:22",
"content": "Does anyone actually know anything more about it? I can’t access the forum where it is originally posted, since the admins have some draconian policy. I’m curious if any one has any actual technical documentation. (This is a site for *hackers*).",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43357",
"author": "pip",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T03:34:45",
"content": "“(This is a site for *hackers*).”SERIOUSLY!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43358",
"author": "cde",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T04:26:43",
"content": "Goes to show that anything can be hacked, given enough time, effort, and a good deal number of people who own one. Which is why things like digital photo frames are not hacked yet :(",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43364",
"author": "kundanghanekar",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T06:17:55",
"content": "Cool hack.Although i play PS3 but not a needy one",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43373",
"author": "dbgtwill1",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T08:30:53",
"content": "jj jerksalot are yo implying i meant the psp cuzi ushure you i meant the PS3.if i misunderstandsrry but it seams to me your impling i dontknow what im talking about",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43390",
"author": "Wwhat",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T12:40:02",
"content": "@ajaxAs I recall they released the PS3 with a promise of the capability to run OS’s, and they had not soon after a linux running on it.I guess the firmware hack is handy for REALLY independent developing though, and for piracy (and cheats I guess :/)",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43392",
"author": "Fool2cool",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T12:57:48",
"content": "@dbgtwill1He was correcting his previous post where he made a mistake. Stop looking for a fight.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43394",
"author": "YoYo-Pete",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T13:28:05",
"content": "Nice hack, but I feel this could be the lead that destroys the PS3 online community. Since custom firmware came out of the PSP, the online gaming was destroyed by people using cheat codes. I hope the same fate doesnt fall the PS3.The thing the PS3 has going is the fact they can ban a device from the network, where the PSP does not.Just be known, if you play with YoYo-Pete and cheat, SCEA will have a report filed against you.Kudos to the engineering. I could care less about piracy. I gladly purchase my games, knowing the work that goes into them.I only hope this knowledge is not used to disrupt online gaming.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43401",
"author": "JimXugle",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T14:30:10",
"content": "@ WwhatYou’re forgetting the restrictions on Linux installations… you get no access to the GPU, at least one of the Cell cores is disabled, the Optical drive doesn’t work, no sound acceleration…",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43447",
"author": "jj jerksalot",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T23:31:53",
"content": "@fool2cool thank you :D and to dbgtwill1… you sir are a moron and maybe you should read the comments before you post you dumbass",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43519",
"author": "Ghost",
"timestamp": "2008-09-26T19:27:29",
"content": "I dont own a ps3, nor do I really want to. I do however have a psp and i love what the custom firmware has been able todo to it. i just hope that one day ps3 owners will get to see the same advances as with the psp, even if it takes a few hackers todo it.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "106807",
"author": "eyeonus",
"timestamp": "2009-11-11T14:09:17",
"content": "Reasons I want the PS3 hacked:1) Full access to all of the PS3 systems from a Linux install. (“Other OS” has no GPU access for 3D rendering, for example.)2) Ability to install Linux on PS3 Slim.3) PS2 compatibility. (Limited on PS3, unavailable on late model PS3 and PS3 Slim.)4) Custom content. As in: Homebrew games and apps (mostly apps), such as an actual file browser, visualizations for the music player that don’t suck, XMB redesigns (not just “custom themes” which are merely skins), etc.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
] | 1,760,377,751.152217
|
||
https://hackaday.com/2008/09/23/how-to-windows-media-center-on-a-leopard-network/
|
How-to: Windows Media Center On A Leopard Network
|
Joey Celis
|
[
"home entertainment hacks",
"how-to"
] |
[
"apple",
"howto",
"htpc",
"leopard",
"mac mini",
"mce",
"media center",
"microsoft",
"mini",
"plex",
"server",
"windows"
] |
We’ve been using
Microsoft’s Media Center
for a few years now and have grown to like it a lot. We’ve also noticed that more and more Apple computers have shown up on our home network and decided it was time to get everything working together smoothly. Follow along as we walk you through the hoops we jumped through to get everything cooperating.
To make things really easy, we could have ditched Media Center and used Macs all around. One thing that the Macs lacked was a complete 10’ interface for the television. Sure, you have
Plex
,
Front Row
, and
EyeTV
available; while each has their merits none of them were able to give a user a complete single TV viewing experience like Microsoft’s Media Center.
MCE, as it’s commonly referred to, can play back DVDs, music, videos, and broadcast TV all from one interface using a single remote. We wanted to build a home network that would centralize all our media, provide
Time Machine
backups for the Apple computers, and also act as a bittorrent client and print server.
We knew we could easily set up another Windows machine to act like a server, but Time Machine only supports writing to Mac formatted drives. There is information out there that shows
how to get around this
, but we didn’t want to risk our backups using unsupported methods.
Running a NAS box
was out as well for the same reason.
A
1TB Time Capsule
could have been the answer to our problem since that would support Time Machine backups, and we could plug in a FAT32 formatted USB drive for the Windows computer. The issue here would be with the
4GB file size limitation
, as most of the HD shows recorded are between 6-15GB. We would need a file system that would support larger file sizes like
NTFS
or
HFS+
.
We decided to base our server on a Mac running Leopard. All the drives would be Mac formatted to deal with the large file sizes and this would allow native Time Machine backups. As long as we enabled SMB support in Leopard, the Windows computers would be able to read and write to the Mac drives without any issues.
Since this would be a fully functioning computer we can configure it as a print server as well as a bittorrent client. Our list is rather simple and shows that it doesn’t take much to get a mixed computer network up and running.
Hardware
Mac desktop
Client computers running Leopard and Windows Media Center
4 hard drives
USB printer
Software
Tweak UI
Tweak MCE
Transmission
Reader Notifier
Microsoft Remote Desktop Client
Additional setup information
Working home network
Static IP assigned to the server and MCE computers
Wired connection from the router to the server and MCE computers
Media Center computers should be setup with the same admin login and password and have auto login enabled.
DVD movies ripped using the VIDEO_TS structure
Since our server would mainly be used to host the network drives, we really didn’t need the latest and the greatest computer. Our digital media hub is a
first generation 1.42 GHz PPC Mac mini
complete with 1GB of Ram, an 80GB hard drive, bluetooth and AirPort Extreme.
We used 3 375GB Seagate drives that we had laying around, each in their own FireWire enclosure. We also picked up a 500GB Iomega FireWire drive on clearance to act as our Time Machine disk. The reason we
went with FireWire over USB
was a matter of processor load. Since USB required the CPU to dictate where the data went unlike FireWire’s peer to peer method we felt it was best to unload as much strain from the CPU as possible.
We also thought about using a Power Mac G4/G5 but liked the size of the Mac mini. Even with the 4 external drives, the whole thing fits nicely in our bookshelf. Whatever Mac you decide to use, just make sure it meets the
minimum specifications to run Leopard
.
After the initial OS install and updates, we started on formatting the drives one by one. Using Leopard’s Disk Utilities we formatted each external drive as
GUID Partition, Mac OS Extended (Journaled)
Next each drive was given a logical name in the order they were installed under the mini:
HDD001
,
HDD002
,
HDD003
, and Time Machine.
HDD001
would serve as one of our DVD drives, as well as the drive used to keep our shared music, photos, and torrents, so we created the following folders:
My DVDs
,
My Music
,
My Pictures
, and
Torrents
.
HDD002
would be only used for DVDs, so that drive only had one folder labeled
My DVDs
. That left
HDD003
to serve as the drive for recording MCE shows, so a folder labeled RecordedTV was created. No folders were made on the Time Machine drive as each Mac connecting to it would be making their own folder when doing their backups.
We then proceeded to create the different user profiles that would be accessing the drives. To make it easier on ourselves we used the same admin login and passwords from the MCE computers, but instead of making them part of the Admin group we made them part of the
Standard
user group. Since we used the same login for each MCE computer we only had to make one user on the server. For the Mac computers we used individual login names and password that were in use on the computers themselves and gave them only sharing accounts.
From here we moved onto enabling file sharing setting, adding each of the 4 drives, and assigning the different users to each drives. The reason why we created different logins for the Mac accounts instead of using one generic one like the MCE account was to give different access to each user. Some only needed Time Machine access while others needed access to other drives. With the different accounts we were able to specify which accounts had access to which drives. Since we wanted to be able to map drives under Windows we enabled SMB support for the MCE user by clicking the
Options
button.
We also wanted to log into the computer remotely since this setup would be running without a monitor, keyboard or mouse connected directly to it. By enabling the
Remote Management
service we can now manage the computer via another mac or a computer running a
VNC client, like on an iPhone
.
Our Mac came with a built in WiFi card that we used as a secondary WiFi access point when guests come to visit. It’s an easy way to get them online without us having to give out the password to our main WiFi connection.
Under Internet Sharing we selected the
Ethernet
as the connection we wanted to share and
Airport
for the guest connection. Under the Airport options we gave it
a different SSID
than our main connection. Now when guest visit, we can remote into the server and enable the connection, when they leave we disable the service.
The last things we wanted our server to do was automate the download of torrents. This required the installation of Reader Notifier and Transmission. Reader Notifier works with
Google Reader
and will automatically download the torrent file based on our RSS subscription to our torrent directory. Transmission was then set to automatically monitor this directory for new torrent files, once Reader Notifier downloads the torrent, Transmission starts downloading.
If we wanted to add a new torrent feed we just have to add it to Google Reader. Because Transmission is set to monitor the torrent directory if anyone manually places a torrent file in that directory from any computer the download will start automatically as well.
Both 2005 and Vista versions of MCE do not support writing to a network attached drive. With a few changes in the registry, via TweakMCE, we corrected this and added a few enhancements along the way.
We started by locating the 3 media center services and stopping them for the time being. One at a time we double clicked each service and under the Log On tab changed the default setting to the “This account box” and entered in the admin name and password for the computer.
With the services still stopped we launched TweakMCE and navigated to
TV > Storage Location For Recorded TV
and replaced the current path with
the UNC path
to our new server (\\OSXServer\HDD003\RecordedTV). We did this as well to the
Watched Folder For Recorded TV
.
In order to take advantage of having our DVDs stored on the server we also enabled the
My DVDs
option under the
DVD
menu of TweakMCE.
After saving each of our changes and exiting out of TweakMCE, we proceed to map each of the network drives we would be using making sure to use the same user name and password and selecting the reconnect at log on option. This will ensure that the drives will always be reconnected in case of reboot.
We then rebooted the computer and once back, launched MCE. Under the
Videos
menu we added the new drives making sure to include the 2
My DVDs
folders as MCE will use this information to populate the new
My DVDs
menu on the home screen. Adding the network paths to the
My Music
and
My Pictures
directory also allowed the MCE computers to have access to the same content.
Like the server, we wanted to manage these computers remotely so we enabled the
Remote Desktop Service
. Microsoft makes a free client for the Mac and XP MCE/Pro has the remote client built in. Except for the different codecs needed to playback the various files that we wanted no further configurations were needed.
Setting up the Mac was rather quick since we would be connecting to another Mac for the drives. After launching Finder, we located the server to the left of the window. Selecting the server, we entered the shared user name we created on the server saving our login information to the keychain.
Enabling Time Machine to use a network drive is the same as selecting a locally connected drive. In the Time Machine preference screen select the
Change Disk
option to display all the connected drives. After selecting the drive labeled
Time Machine
we exited the screen, no hacks needed.
Unlike a Windows computer, OS X won’t automatically mount network drives on reboots. If we fail to mount the drives, Time Machine wouldn’t be able to perform it’s backups.. The easiest way we found was to create an Automator script at login to mount the drives.
Our first step was having Automator call out each drive we wanted to mount via IP. Once we had specified which drives we wanted, the next step was to have Automator connect to the server to mount the drives. Once we had verified that it was connecting to the correct drives, via the
Run
button, we saved it as an application and placed it in our applications folder. We then added this to the login items for each user we wanted to have access to the drives. Now on login, the script will automatically run and connect to the drives.
With our server now up and running, the MCE computers can now access the drives for movies, music, pictures, and share recorded shows. If our living room computer records an episode of Battlestar Galatica, all the MCE computers in the house can access it. Also, with MCE we now have access to all our DVDs anywhere in the house.
Because we chose to go with a Mac as a server, the Macs on our network can now back up wirelessly with Time Machine and share a printer as well.
If we had to do it over again, we would have gone with an Intel based mini as it comes with the Gigabit ethernet unlike the G4’s fast ethernet. In addition to that we should have gone with larger drives and tried Leopard’s built in software RAID. Other than that, we are please with our new home network.
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{
"comment_id": "43218",
"author": "Brent",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T03:23:42",
"content": "Very cool and a great write-up.Still, I’d recommend one use SageTV to do this since SageTV can do more than Windows Media Center and it supports XP, Vista, Mac and Linux out of the box.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43222",
"author": "Aaron Robinson",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T03:33:38",
"content": "If you drag the drive to your system pref=>accounts=>login items it will automatically connect",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43228",
"author": "pip",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T03:58:28",
"content": "MACaday?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43252",
"author": "Eliot Phillips",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T06:55:01",
"content": "@aaron I thought there was something like that. I even have a drive that does it. I just could for the life of me figure out how I got that done. :P",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43254",
"author": "Henry Cole",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T07:14:08",
"content": "Being new to Mac, why do great articles like this get printed on black backgrounds or brown on black. There should some way to save this as I have been waiting for this article for over a year.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43279",
"author": "sean",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T13:13:41",
"content": "its called a bookmark henry, or printing the article",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43283",
"author": "rauz",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T14:27:45",
"content": "henry cole: press ctrl+alt+cmd+8 on your keyboard.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43290",
"author": "ed3",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T15:16:56",
"content": "…there’s also MediaPortal, which is free.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43297",
"author": "JMT",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T18:00:17",
"content": "@aaron, @eliot phillipsBe careful with adding a drive to login items. I have found in the past that if the drive isn’t available at start-up the system takes a long time to boot or even hangs indefinitely. This problem may be fixed in Leopard, but I know it happens in Tiger. Additionally there are some really good ways to setup automounts talked about in this articlehttp://rajeev.name/blog/2007/11/22/autofs-goodness-in-apples-leopard-105-part-i/.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43299",
"author": "Joey Celis",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T18:15:11",
"content": "Adding a network drive to your login items is certainly one way to automate the mounting process and was the first thing I tried to automate the mounting of the drives.What I noticed was that upon login, it would open up a finder window for each drive being mounted, which of course required the closing of each window.The automator method mounts the drive but does not open up a finder window on the desktop.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43319",
"author": "Max",
"timestamp": "2008-09-24T21:12:33",
"content": "This is super awesome… I’ve been looking for a guide on how to build a storage/torrent/server box that plays nice with Mac/Windows…Correct me if I’m wrong, but this setup seems to require a PC running MCE… is there a clever way to configure the server box so that an Xbox 360 will just happily stream media from its drives?That would be excellent.",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43374",
"author": "Time Tracker",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T09:17:16",
"content": "Dang! This is really genius. I’m not at the point of doing this yet, but bookmarked and saved until the day arrives. Interesting point brought up by Max – is there a way to integrate an xbox 360 into the mix?",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43388",
"author": "marc",
"timestamp": "2008-09-25T12:36:04",
"content": "A Microsoft multimedia invasion the week XBMC “atlantis” Beta is going out ? (xbmc dot org, without any wha wha wha)It seems a little bit provocative :-)Same interface, same programm under Linux, Windows, OSX and Xbox… it rings me a bell … wait a minute.. holly cow, the “CUA”, the “common user application interface” IBM tried to lauch with OS/2, (Presentation Manager uber alles)At last, we got it, and it’s an open source project",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "43624",
"author": "nicy",
"timestamp": "2008-09-27T15:39:24",
"content": "@max: you just a UPnP media server.go on google and search for one (one such one that is not free is twonkymedia).",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
},
{
"comment_id": "3055409",
"author": "seo raleigh",
"timestamp": "2016-06-14T21:21:43",
"content": "Maintain the excellent job and delivering in the crowd!",
"parent_id": null,
"depth": 1,
"replies": []
}
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