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DIY Drumming Robot!

Posted on May 24, 2010 by max

Here’s a cool DIY drumming robot spotted at Maker Faire!

video://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkjlJ45-0Ro

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SimbolRides Ranger9 Gaming Arcade Chair for Home Use!

Posted on May 24, 2010 by max

SimbolRides was showing off their Ranger9 gaming arcade chair at Maker Faire, it seems like this could definitely be on my priority list of future gadgets purchases.

Check out the video of SimbolRides Ranger9 gaming arcade chair:

video://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_nNB4LXu44

It looks like the product itself isn’t actually ready yet but should be in the near future.

You can keep checking SimbolRides homepage to see if it’s available.

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DIY RollerSkating Robot!

Posted on May 24, 2010 by max

I saw this guy on his really cool DIY rollerskating robot couple times, he was going too fast for me to take a video but an awesome transportation device indeed.  Brilliant!

Believe it or not, this thing goes pretty fast.

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DIY Flaming Dragon Robot!

Posted on May 24, 2010 by max

Here’s another DIY flaming dragon robot I spotted on the grass at Maker Faire.   Perhaps this will give you an idea of how to make the outdoors more interesting.

See video of DIY flaming dragon robot:

video://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B10RclkIxDM

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DIY Drum Robots Playing Music!

Posted on May 24, 2010 by max

I also spotted these awesome, ancient-looking DIY drum robots playing music at the Maker Faire this year.  Well,I forget what the real name for these are, if you know what they are, please let me know so I can update this blog post with credits to the maker.

See video of the DIY drum robots in action:

video://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPSHXbp0geI&feature=player_embedded

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PetBots – DIY Drawing Robots for Art!

Posted on May 24, 2010 by max

At Maker Faire this year, there was a TON of stuff see, perhaps too much for my naked eye.  Anyways, one of the gadgets that caught my eye were these DIY drawing robots.   When you need to draw a lot of circles, these will surely help.

PetBots is a workshop for kids that allow them to build a working ArtBot. Using a simple collection of surplus/recycled motors and switches along with laser cut parts kids can build a working spinBot, jumpBot or even a combination of both or their own creation. A simple Zip-tie/double sided tape construction method allows for easy building an

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iPad Stylus Hack – How to Make iPad Drum Stick Stylus!

Posted on May 20, 2010 by max

For those of you who are crazy about turning an iPhone or iPad into a real musical device, you might want to make yourself a set of these great/awesome iPad drum stick styluses.

via instructables

video://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDQUwqmY-Gc&feature=player_embedded

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Etymotic Research ER6i Earbud Review!

Posted on May 20, 2010 by max

I just got these Etymotic Research ER6i earbuds (or earbutts should I say?) in the mail, I have to say these are the “worst” earbuds I have tried.  I don’t know what’s up with the reviews on Amazon or even CNet, those people must have not tried other earbuds on the market that are cheaper.

The triple-flange buds FAIL big time because it doesn’t isolate noise plus quality

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Light Painting “Ball” Hack!

Posted on May 19, 2010 by max

Here’s a fabulous light painting hack by Denis Smith who managed to get a sphere (ball) with the city lights as its background.  Awesome.

via make, dudecraft

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Shure E2C Earbuds Review!

Posted on May 17, 2010 by max

I also ordered these Shure E2C earbuds, which feature high-energy drives.   At $69, I don’t see the value in these earbuds and there’s like zero bass out of these.  Even if you are not a bass-head, you can’t expect to get great sound out of these with zero bass.   I listened on these for an hour and it felt like listening to a cat screeching the windows, my ears hurt after that.

Not only

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