LabVIEW Interface For Arduino on Leonardo
I’ve seen a lot of neat projects using the LabVIEW interface for Arduino (LIFA). It’s a quick way to communicate with an Arduino, build a nice GUI for prototyping or testing sensors, and integrate it into a larger system (the
LabVIEW Interface For Arduino on Leonardo
I’ve seen a lot of neat projects using the LabVIEW interface for Arduino (LIFA). It’s a quick way to communicate with an Arduino, build a nice GUI for prototyping or testing sensors, and integrate it into a larger system (the
Fun with a Waterjet at TechShop
I’ve been eager to join TechShop since they launched many years ago in the Bay Area. This fall we Austin makers finally got our chance! It’s a great space and is connected to a Lowes hardware store, so materials are
Fun with a Waterjet at TechShop
I’ve been eager to join TechShop since they launched many years ago in the Bay Area. This fall we Austin makers finally got our chance! It’s a great space and is connected to a Lowes hardware store, so materials are
Measuring AA Battery Life for LED Pixel Halloween Costume
As I mentioned in the LED Ring construction post, I wanted to make sure 4 AA batteries would power my 25 RGB LEDs through a good 3+ hours of trick-or-treating. The Adafruit doc provides a good battery life estimate, but I
Measuring AA Battery Life for LED Pixel Halloween Costume
As I mentioned in the LED Ring construction post, I wanted to make sure 4 AA batteries would power my 25 RGB LEDs through a good 3+ hours of trick-or-treating. The Adafruit doc provides a good battery life estimate, but I
Synchronized LED Ring Construction Details
As promised, here is a rundown of how the synchronized LED rings from our Halloween costumes came together. When we initially designed these Roomba costumes, we knew they would look great in daylight but needed some flair to make them
Synchronized LED Ring Construction Details
As promised, here is a rundown of how the synchronized LED rings from our Halloween costumes came together. When we initially designed these Roomba costumes, we knew they would look great in daylight but needed some flair to make them
Roomba Costumes with Synchronized LED Rings
A quick post on our 2012 Halloween costumes – after many late nights, we had an awesome time walking around the neighborhood tonight. Check below for a video of some sweet synchronized LED action. Related posts: LED Ring Build details
Roomba Costumes with Synchronized LED Rings
A quick post on our 2012 Halloween costumes – after many late nights, we had an awesome time walking around the neighborhood tonight. Check below for a video of some sweet synchronized LED action. Related posts: LED Ring Build details
Learning Rails the Easy Way
About a year ago I decided I should broaden my software horizons and learn something completely different from my normal fare of FPGAs and hardware. As such, I started learning Ruby on Rails. Long story short – it’s been an
Learning Rails the Easy Way
About a year ago I decided I should broaden my software horizons and learn something completely different from my normal fare of FPGAs and hardware. As such, I started learning Ruby on Rails. Long story short – it’s been an
Fresh Popcorn in a Faraday Cage
RFI is a serious concern (especially for radio telescopes), but so is a tasty snack. Here is one way they balance these needs at the GBT. This microwave is in the main control room, which itself is in a faraday
Fresh Popcorn in a Faraday Cage
RFI is a serious concern (especially for radio telescopes), but so is a tasty snack. Here is one way they balance these needs at the GBT. This microwave is in the main control room, which itself is in a faraday
Toddler Snorricam – Chest Mount First Run
Yesterday at my son’s urging we flipped the ‘robot’ backpack around and got some front facing video with the Snorricam. It’s pretty great, amazingly he ignores the camera and goes about his business! Here is a photo of the rig
Toddler Snorricam – Chest Mount First Run
Yesterday at my son’s urging we flipped the ‘robot’ backpack around and got some front facing video with the Snorricam. It’s pretty great, amazingly he ignores the camera and goes about his business! Here is a photo of the rig
Toddler Snorricam – First Video
Ever since I saw this IndyMogul how-to about a year ago, I knew I wanted to build a Snorricam. For the uninitiated, a Snorricam is a camera rig that mounts to the body of the actor, keeping said actor in
Toddler Snorricam – First Video
Ever since I saw this IndyMogul how-to about a year ago, I knew I wanted to build a Snorricam. For the uninitiated, a Snorricam is a camera rig that mounts to the body of the actor, keeping said actor in
Touring the Green Bank Telescope
Last week I was fortunate enough to be able to visit and tour the Green Bank Telescope facility of the NRAO in Green Bank, West Virginia. The facility and the science carried out therein are amazing, and I highly encourage
Touring the Green Bank Telescope
Last week I was fortunate enough to be able to visit and tour the Green Bank Telescope facility of the NRAO in Green Bank, West Virginia. The facility and the science carried out therein are amazing, and I highly encourage