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Things that are technical in nature

Word clock from cheapo photo frame

Posted on December 5, 2009 by mahto

Some time ago, I picked up an LCD photo frame that was on clearance, however it’s screen quality turned out to be quite unsuitable for actually showing photos. I wasn’t sure what to do with it, but I thought it … Continue reading →

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Spinner Synth, Part 2

Posted on July 24, 2009 by mahto

Here are some photos of my second spinner synth prototype. I’ll make up a video demonstration soooon. Click any of the photos for a larger version. Also, it’s short because it is for children

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Arduino on 64-bit Linux

Posted on July 16, 2009 by mahto

UPDATE: The official release of Arduino now includes a 64-bit version, I suggest you use that one. After bemoaning the lack of a 64-bit version of the last few Arduino releases, and the subsequent hoops that had to be followed … Continue reading →

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Spinner Synth Prototype

Posted on July 1, 2009 by mahto

The Spinner Synth is a MIDI controller made with a piece of scrap wood, a webcam and some tape. I’d been meaning to mess around with a visualization library for a while, and this seemed like a great reason to … Continue reading →

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A rare glimpse into the inner workings of an alarm clock display

Posted on April 29, 2009 by mahto

Ok, maybe the title is a bit misleading, but I thought this was interesting: I was taking some high-speed pictures of my alarm clock (um, testing a new lens), when I noticed that the LED display drivers were set up … Continue reading →

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October Thing-a-day, Day 14: Assembling an Arduino Clone

Posted on October 26, 2008 by mahto

I spent most of the day recovering from a cold, but managed to get this board assembled and tested today. This is the Bare Bones Board from Modern Devices. To make a stop motion video from a set of images: … Continue reading →

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October Thing-a-day, Day 13: Noisy Hat

Posted on October 26, 2008 by mahto

What could be better than having a little instrument with you all the time, hidden in your hat? Insiders Tip: Don’t take this to the airport. The inspiration for this project came while on the long road trip to Austin … Continue reading →

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