Active-robots offer you the possibility to play with your own hi-tech robotic arm. The one I like it’s called The Lynx 5 and it can deliver fast, accurate, and repeatable movement. The robot features base rotation, shoulder, elbow and wrist motion, and a functional gripper. It’s made from ultra-tough laser-cut Lexan structural components, black anodized aluminum servo brackets, and custom injection molded components. The arm assembly has ball bearings for improved accuracy. The arm includes five Hitec HS-422 servo motors. One for the base, two for the shoulder, and one each for the elbow and wrist. An HS-81 is included for the gripper. The controlling of the arm is done by RIOS (Robotic arm Interactive Operating System) a Windows 95, 98, XP program. With RIOS, your robot can be taught sequences of motion via the mouse or joystick. The inverse kinematics engine makes positioning the arm effortless. This extremely powerful program uses external digital and analog inputs to affect the robot’s motion for closed loop projects. It’s available for about 450 $; for more information on this and other robot stuff you can visit they’re page at active-robots.com
When I want to test something for hardware issues , like a ram module I have to insert the module into another system and see if it functions correctly, that can take time , and not everyone has a back-up system standing-by for testing hardware components. If you don’t like this method you can use this gadget it’s called RAMCHECK, it work’s right out of the box, you just plug in your ram module and you test it. You can easily upgrade firmwire from the producer’s website. It includes Windows PC Interface a detailed RAMCHECK manual and PC software programs for printing test and results.
Check the website for more information’s and price list RAMCHECK website
Spicy Gadget Rolls has some great tips on extending the life of Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) batteries, the most common batteries these day’s. About battery storage: if you plan to store the battery for longer periods of time it’s recommended that the battery is 40 % charged and placed in the fridge (not freezer). If you store your batteries at 100 % charge level you will apply unnecessary stress that causes battery degradation. On the other hand if the charge level is too low the battery can become unusable quite fast due to battery self discharge. Read more about battery tips at Spicy Gadget Rolls
Although I don’t have the schematics for this one, from the video it seems all you need is a bunch of guys some beer and an old turbo-charger :).But I really recommend not to try this one at home, if you watch the movie you will see the gas’s turning the exhaust pipe glowing red, that look’s dangerous. If you need some information’s about home made jet engines or how to build one you can check this page
PCI MAX 2007+ is a computer card that will change the way you listen to your MP3’s or other audio via PC. It will effectively change your PC into a stereo FM radio station; it is a small digital FM transmitter in a form of a PCI PC card. You will be able to play your audio files (CD, wav, MP3, real audio etc.) from your PC through radio waves directly to your household radio receiver in the next room, in the living room, across your yard, in whole block of flats….or for the entire village/small city. You need just an ordinary radio receiver to receive your signal. The included software (also available in the support section of this website) lets you set the frequency and the output power. You can either service your living room, garden or an entire community.
PCI MAX is really easy to install, just like any other PCI board on your computer you just plug it in and you install drivers and software that are provided with the board. The Software gives you full control over frequency and power. But if you need Additional output power and superior audio quality you can obtain it by using external power source.
Technical specifications:
Frequency band: 87.5 (86) -108MHz FM BAND, 50KHz steps
Stereo mode with excellent stereo separation
Stereo 3.5 phono socket audio input, jumper cable included
RDS functionality with optional RDS daughter board
On-board DC/DC converter for noise-free audio
Frequency, mode and RF output power adjustment with a click of a mouse (Windows) or with LCD module
RF output power: >2500mW (2.5W), depending on the model
You can get full specifications and other details at PCI MAX 2007 page
Active-robots offer you the possibility to play with your own hi-tech robotic arm. The one I like it’s called The Lynx 5 and it can deliver fast, accurate, and repeatable movement. The robot features base rotation, shoulder, elbow and wrist motion, and a functional gripper. It’s made from ultra-tough laser-cut Lexan structural components, black anodized aluminum servo brackets, and custom injection molded components. The arm assembly has ball bearings for improved accuracy. The arm includes five Hitec HS-422 servo motors. One for the base, two for the shoulder, and one each for the elbow and wrist. An HS-81 is included for the gripper. The controlling of the arm is done by RIOS (Robotic arm Interactive Operating System) a Windows 95, 98, XP program. With RIOS, your robot can be taught sequences of motion via the mouse or joystick. The inverse kinematics engine makes positioning the arm effortless. This extremely powerful program uses external digital and analog inputs to affect the robot’s motion for closed loop projects. It’s available for about 450 $; for more information on this and other robot stuff you can visit they’re page at active-robots.com
