Well, the last batch of Escap gearmotors went very fast. Let's hope this batch lasts a bit longer! Unlike the last set, this set has a higher reduction ratio of 663:1 instead of 362:1. This means it starts turning 0.46V (!) drawing only 3.3mA (!!) It's a 3V rated motor, but our tests show that […]
Wednesday Links: Galaxies, BeatBlox and ...
Solar botics
September 3, 2014
Here's a new portion of links to brighten the otherwise unremarkable day.
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Beat Blox A simple and elegant way to visualize sound and tangibly control it. (Via Creative Applications) |
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Heart Bot Drawn with sound, vibration, sunlight, now draw with heartbeat! Now that's how it's supposed to be. (Via Designboom) |
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New map shows where the Milky Way galaxy is inside its supercluster This definitely puts things in a different perspective. Fascinating even to look at. (Via Gizmodo) |
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Homemade Activity Monitor Chunky 70's bracelet-like thing wider than my wrist. Take that, Fitbit! (Via Hackaday) |
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