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December 10, 2014
Fineck not Fennec
The neck of the person in coexistence with computer is usually in miserable state, but we rarely think about it until it's too late. So - gadgets to the rescue! (Via Designboom)
Armrest Battle Solution?
Oh the personal space... No number of smart gadgets can help when airlines stack people like sardines. (Via Gizmodo)
Betabook
A portable whiteboard for all your ideas. Why am I having haunting associations with Apple? (Via Creative Applications Network)
Emotional Light
We've seen lots of light fixtures over the years, this one is elegant in it's simplicity and well-executed. (Via Arduino Blog)
Perch Light
It is exactly what it looks like - an illuminated origami bird on a perch, but who said beautiful things can't be simply what they are? (Via Laughing Squid)

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March 27, 2012
Email Troubles & Name The Ardweeny ...

So it turns out that we've underestimated the email services of the world. This has led to frustrations for some of our loyal users in reclaiming their email with the new website. We're sorry people. Completely our bad on that one. The good news is that testing so far shows that the issues should now […]

July 7, 2005
Calgary Stampede - YaHOOO!

Don't expect too much productivity out of Solarbotics in the next 11 days as the Calgary Stampede commences tomorrow morning with the annual parade. The boss (me, Dave) is giving the morning off to the staff to see the festivities, so we'll be open at 1pm Friday July 8. As for the better part of […]

June 16, 2004
GM15 Nano Robot Sumo

We've had some requests about our own demo Nano robot sumo "BittyBad", which uses a pair of GM15 gear motors. On the GM15 detail page, you'll see a picture of it! It features 2 GM15 gear motors, two 90mA/h LiPoly 3.7V batteries (in series), two "ProxDots" objects sensors, a pair of edge-sensors and a (gasp!) […]

July 12, 2007
Circuit: L293D Mini-Sumo

This circuit is used to create a simple "edgebot" sumo robot. Being an edgebot refers that it will repeat the same backup/turn/go forward action when it's single edge sensor detects the edge of the ring. This version of the circuit is quite simple, and always turns the same way.

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