The menu for the panorama robot is slowly getting more useful as I learn how to make the menu structure. Once I figure out saving values between power cycles, I’ll be ready to mount the 16×2 LCD screen. Of course I can’t show the video without also showing the result (scaled to 50% to keepContinue reading “Panorama Robot”
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Auto Panorama
I have mentioned panoramas before. This time, it got lazy. I’m sure things will improve, since this is the first run. It uses a lazy susan bearing, 2 Futaba S3004 servos, a Hitec HS-55 micro servo, an Arduino UNO SMD, a pile of brackets, bolts, boards and wires. I whipped up an arduino sketch thatContinue reading “Auto Panorama”
Cat Annoyance
I got an Arduino Uno for Christmas last year, and of course the first thing I think of is laser pointer turret. I played with this for months while I learned the basics of Arduino programming. It was knocked apart when hail totaled my Trailblazer. To simplify rebuilding the turret, I bought a pan/tilt kitContinue reading “Cat Annoyance”
PogoPlug made useful
Pogoplug Multimedia Sharing Device (POGO-E02) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033WSDR4 http://www.pogoplug.com/ Vantec NexStar 3 NST-360SU-BK 3.5-Inch SATA to USB 2.0 and eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure (Onyx Black) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EDKO04 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817145167 I already had one of these and I’m not currently using it for anything important Western Digital 1 TB Caviar Green SATA II 64 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Desktop HardContinue reading “PogoPlug made useful”
1wire attic cooling
The attic was hot. Mounting a large fan in the vent seemed to help, but it was drawing 5.5A continuously, which is too much for the thermostat/humidistat my roommate bought. He left it on all the time, which is quite a bit of wasted power. I’ve seen 1wire devices online for quite a while andContinue reading “1wire attic cooling”
Time Lapse Webcam
Project Requirements At work we needed a time lapse camera of our new student center construction project. It needs to run continuously for entire length of construction project – approx 18 months. It should run mostly unattended. Features It captures 1 picture every 5 minutes. Storage capacity is cheap, so after using excel to makeContinue reading “Time Lapse Webcam”
Touch Screen Jukebox
When he saw my first jukebox, My friend Derek wanted a touch screen jukebox… So we built him one! A star trek jukebox! (Derek is a good friend so I took payment in Mtn Dew and Taco Bell) The case is made of MDF, the front is made if plexiglas pained from behind, an oldContinue reading “Touch Screen Jukebox”
Almost Done!
It’s almost done! Hanging on the wall, doin its thing. Inside view. Made hole in wall to run wires into other room for power/network/audio out. Computer case fans, running off +5v from the only USB port on the craptop. Using a hasp to keep it closed. Now that it’s done, what music should I putContinue reading “Almost Done!”
Controls In (And Working!)
I was finally able to put in the switches and hook up the controls tonight/this morning. Here it is. The jukebox software started right up and everything worked perfectly on the first try. Closeup of the buttons. The protective coating is still on the plexiglas. Here’s the rat-nest of wires in the back. I don’tContinue reading “Controls In (And Working!)”
Shiny Black Front
Shiny things are pretty, so the jukebox is going to be shiny on the front. The test piece turned out really well. It’s almost like a black mirror or something. I painted the back side of the plexiglas with Krylon Fusion. It coated well and isn’t a bad paint job, but the front looks reallyContinue reading “Shiny Black Front”
Raging Computer 