Wednesday Links: Sorting Algorithms, Wal...

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March 12, 2014

Finally, the freezing temperatures are somewhat over, and the outside seems almost livable, as opposed to run-for-your-life-or-else-you-freeze-able. Our links also, no matter the season, stay well-selected and non life-threatening.

Photosynthesis-based Table
Table that harvests energy of the sun by Dutch designer Marjan Van Aubel, via Designboom.
Visualizing Sorting Algorithms
Sorting algorithms are always interesting to look at, just wish there was more of them on the maker's website. (Via Gizmodo)
Building The Mountainbeest
Fascinating leg geometry inspired by Theo Jansen‘s Strandbeest, would be so awesome to see at MakerFaire. (Build by [Jeremy], via Hackaday).
Rocket-powered cats
This is not what it looks like, but against all odds, I so wish it was the farting pigeon and a rocket cat... (Via Geek.com)
Aluminalis
Another Strandebeest version, now in miniature and with some electronics added, via IEEE Spectrum.
BEAM creatures
The BEAM mailing list is still chugging along, and user Conner_ramsey shared a link he tripped over of a Russian builder named MegaBIZON. Wow. Mad props to the building skills using paperclips and solder. This is building robots "old school" out of recycled technology.

They look good under microscope and from space; their pixels are always sharp and focused, and suits tailored to perfection. They are well laundered and clean, just sometimes you might spot some laser dust and cookie crumbs.

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May 17, 2002
New Parts

We've added to our new parts listing the 8212 Maxim Voltage Monitor, the dual AA & AAA battery holder, and the new 1F 2.5V aerogel capacitor. Of them all, the new super-capacitor is pretty cool...

January 19, 2007
Scheduled Website downtime

I suppose the Internet tubes need cleaning once in a while... Our ISP is scheduling some downtime for upgrades on January 27, 09:00-12:00 UTC (that's 2am to 5am Mountain time here where Solarbotics is). Sorry for the hiccup!

June 10, 2016
Canada Post Web Services Interruption

Due to scheduled maintenance by Canada Post on their Shipping and Tracking Web Services page we will be unable to provide shipping estimates between 7pm MDT on Saturday, June 11 and 12am MDT on Sunday, June 12. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

July 27, 2004
Bye Becky - Welcome Robin!

We're sorry to see Becky go off to work with her husband on their own endevours, but that's ok; we have Robin now - a most worthy replacement. Bye Becky - we'll miss you! Come back sometime and say hi to Robin, ok?

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