Silicone fácil! E AstroBox, um PC Raspi, Visão Nocturna, e Inovação Rolls-Royce

Um Molde em Silicone, do mais acessível que há, e com a Dica imprescindível de que é preciso juntar mais Maizena de cada vez que se vai mexer a massa...

Ah! Se eu soubesse isto antes! 

LOL

A great Video on Silicone Molds.

Note the main Tip, is that you add more Corn Starch each time you mess with the "dough", so to speak. 

Saves a lot of stress...

LOL

DIY Silicone Mold - Easiest and Cheapest Method Ever!! Make a mold for $4.69!!

DIY Silicine Mold! This is the easiest and cheapest method out there! Make your own silicone mold for candle embeds for only $4.69!!! Subscribe and check out other amazing candle tutorial videos!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za0TBlSOIOw

Se já estão fartos dos controles rudimentares da vossa Impressora 3D, podem usar esta Máquina, que vos vai aumentar em muito as capacidades de Impressão...

Liga-vos a Impressora à Net, à Cloud, e permite ainda mais Apps!

5" Screen - AstroBox Touch DIY Kit

The AstroBox Touch is a simple, powerful touchscreen that is wireless, cloud connected, and infinitely extensible with apps.

The AstroBox Touch at a glance:
 Beautiful 5" touchscreen (800 x 480 pixels)
 Connected to the AstroPrint ecosystem - which includes the AstroPrint Cloud, Developer API, Desktop App(s), and Mobile App(s)
 Runs AstroBox Touch Software. Easy and intuitive to use. Just plug it into your printer and it's ready to go!
 Simple, gorgeous user interface built with simplicity in mind
 Wirelessly control your 3D Printer without needing to use SD Cards
 Developer friendly
 Compatible with all printers running standard Marlin, Repetier, & Sailfish firmware

https://store.astroprint.com/collections/diy-kits-software

Um PC por menos de 150 Dólares, é o que podem fazer com um Raspberry Pi, seguindo este Instructable.

Assim, evitam comprar um PC Desktop, para usos que não o justificam, como controlar gigajogas, ou jogar Jogos...

Pocket Pi - a Raspberry Pi Computer for Under $150
TheInventionMaker

This is a affordable $100 raspberry pi computer. This computer is not the thinnest or prettiest thing on instrutables. This is for getting the job done. The shell is 3D printed. There is 1 charging port, for the motherboard. The keyboard has a wire designated for charging the keyboard and will not be noticeable on the outside. There are 3 USB 2.0 ports are for input. 1 will be used by your bluetooth + wireless USB stick. Luckily, I have included a USB holder that holds your USB's.

The screen is 4.3 inches and is not a touchscreen. You can easily make it touch screen compatible. The raspberry pi is a zero. This is because the Adafruit Kippah currently does not support the zero w. You will still need a wifi network! It runs NOOBS, but you can still download PC games on it. All you have to do is to search on google how to install PC games on NOOBS.

You can use this to check up on things, play games, and use applications that are normally on PCs. It can do a lot of things that phones can do, but the computer is significantly cheaper. The parts are spread across 3 different websites. If you do not have a 3D printer or a soldering iron, you will have to but different parts. This will be explained in the steps. It should take you around 1 hour to build, but with shipping times and how long your 3D printer takes to print the parts, it could be longer.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Pi-a-Raspberry-Pi-Computer-for-Under-150/

Podem fazer a vossa própria Câmara de Visão Nocturna, e de Bolso, e por bem menos do que custa uma, no Mercado, com este Instructable:

A Pocket $200 Night Scope, now, that sounds real Neat!

3D Printed Night Vision Scope

Happy_Mad_Scientist

Hey everybody!!! Hows it going?!?!?! Ok, so for a long time (~3 yrs.) I have been building these digital night vision cameras, and after over $1,000 and hundreds of hours in R'n'D later, I give you the "Eagle Scope 1.0" (named after the camera inside)!!!
It's a pocket-sized, 3d printable night vision monocular that you can build yourself for ~$200!!! Oh, and it is top of the line, sporting a near-eye display (that doesn't burn out your eyeball), a .00001 lux camera with an OSD, a rechargeable 3hr battery, and an (optional) external DVR for recording the footage!!! Best of all, it fits in your pocket!!! Over-enthusiastic!!!!!! But seriously, this thing kicks some major buttocks.

https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Pocket-sized-Night-Vision-Monocular-Eagle-Scop/

Um Motor feito com Ímanes Permanentes, que é um Anel, com a Hélice no meio!
Vejam o Vídeo, para perceberem as vantagens dum tal Sistema, que vale a pena...

Rolls-Royce | Permanent Magnet Technology

The AZ-PM thruster is the latest in a range of Rolls-Royce propulsion products using its permanent magnet technology. This technology is based on electric drive where the motor is in the form of a ring round the propeller. The moving part of the ring is a rim around the propeller blades which carries a series of strong permanent magnets. The rotor, fitted within a series of magnets, turns within an outer ring which form the stator. When current is supplied to the motor from the variable frequency power supply the electromagnets are excited in a particular sequence and the resulting magnetic fields interact with the field from the rotor magnets creating a torque that turns the rotor and its propeller blades.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZeWPlVoLko

Façam o vosso Portátil! E controlem os Fogos de Artifício, Astroprint, e o Gadget Set!

Eis algo que é espantoso, e faz mesmo muit falta, fazerem o vosso próprio  Computador Portátil, desta forma, fazem-no como quizerem, e a um preço muito atractivo...

Utilizando a cada vez mais poderosa Raspberry Pi, este portátil é melhor que muitos Computadores desktop...

Pinebox Portable Computer

MikB

This is a multi-part instructable for a Portable Raspberry PI computer and development system:

It's a Pi, in a box, a box made of pine, hence the name: PInebox!

Uses:

Portable Linux computer/laptop

Raspberry Pi hardware/software project development platform

Backup emergency PC (web browser/email)

General 5 Megapixel Camera/HD Video (with audio)

Portable Audio recorder/player

Remote ZoneMinder CCTV camera source and ZoneMinder CCTV camera montage monitor

DVB-T2 television receiver?

VOIP/Skype phone?

And more! 

  

http://www.instructables.com/id/Firework-Control-Module/

Como há tanto Acidente por aí, por se usarem métodos artesanais, com o Fogo-de-Artifício, cá vai esta ideia para modenizarem a coisa, sem percalços:

Firework Control Module

JonBush

A few years ago I came across a firework control module built by Instructables user: systemf92. His module was a great design (found here) and I knew that I would one day have to build something similar because it combined two things that I really enjoy: Electronics and Blowing Stuff Up on Independence Day. Well, a few years passed and I finally decided it was time to build one of my own.

My module is Arduino powered for a few reasons. 1) I need to work on my programming skills. 2) I wanted it to be "smart" or "aware" of what connections were present. 3) I wanted to have control over timing adjustments that a more analog solution wouldn't allow. 4) I wanted a more graphical user interface that would be fun for my kids. The complete solution was a two part module that allows you, children, babies, etc to safely enjoy launching fireworks from a minimum distance of 50 feet. I wouldn't have felt comfortable sending my 3 year old up to a mortar tube with a punk, but I would let him launch them all day with this and its included safety features.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Firework-Control-Module/

Estou às voltas com esta nova maravilha, a Astroprint, que vos facilita a vida que é um regalo! 

Pois não é que mandam para lá os vosso Objectos 3D, o Site aanalisa e repara, e podem fazer o download do bicho, ou do G-code, para imprimirem? 

 Cá estão os meus "Óculos-Radar"... E já tenho o G-code. 

E têem uma Loja para venderem os vossos Objectos, (mas só se já os tiverem impresso), um Aparelho para imprimirem na vossa Máquina a partir de qualquer lado, uma data de coisas! 

AstroprintAt a Glance

• Disruptive 3D printing software startup founded in 2013

• Global Headquarters: San Diego

• 500 Startups Batch 11 Graduate

• Company achieved its Kickstarter fundraising campaign goal in 1 day and exceeded it by 400%

• Team has 40+ years combined experience in software development and interface design

• 49% month over month user growth

• Partners include the NIH, Airwolf3D, 3D Hubs, and CGTrader

OverviewAstroPrint develops the software that makes 3D printing simple. THE cloud infrastructure for the 3D printing industry, AstroPrint makes 3D printing hassle-free for everyone regardless of technical skill, offering 1-click-to-print from any web-enabled or mobile device. With its intelligent auto-settings and cloud based slicing that gets smarter over time, AstroPrint reduces failed prints, optimizes the user experience, and ultimately accelerates the potential for mainstream 3D printer market adoption. Tech Cocktail recently declared AstroPrint a rising star startup to watch at CES 2015 and a top five (5) technology that VCs will fund in 2015.

https://www.astroprint.com/

Cá está o Retro Geek Gadget, em toda a sua glóra...

As 3 peças, Os Óculos-Radar, o Capacete Aéreo, e os Auscultadores:

Ficam mais ou menos, assim...

Retro Gadget Goggles

Designed by edgarinventor

https://pinshape.com/items/8003-3d-printed-retro-gadget-goggles

Retro Gadget Helmet

Designed by edgarinventor

https://pinshape.com/items/8044-3d-printed-retro-gadget-helmet

Retro Gadget Headphones

Designed by edgarinventor

https://pinshape.com/items/8045-3d-printed-retro-gadget-headphones

Watercooling, Makerbot linha profissional, esculpir com o Computador, e um Analizador Lógico Open Source

Agora, também perto da Av. de Roma, em Lisboa, podem encontrar a simpática Loja da AquaPC, uma ideia posta em prática, assim é que é, numa Empresa que vos fornece Computadores feitos à vossa medida, ou seja, para as vossas necessidades reais, montando algo que vos serve, de raíz, indo até aos PCs refrigerados a àgua:

Aquapc

A Aquapc é um projecto diferente anti-loja globalizante. Se se preocupa apenas com o preço, passa a vida a ver tabelas com milhares de artigos, então talvez este não seja o melhor lugar. Gostamos de testar e brincar com as coisas que vendemos. Temos como objectivo principal manter stock regular dos artigos (e disponível o stock para que possa confirmar) e prestar uma assistência diferente.

Enviamos à cobrança para todo o País por CTT/EMS 18. Estamos também disponíveis para atendimento ao público, no Parque das Nações em Lisboa.

Aquapc - Quality Computers é uma marca registada e propriedade de WEBPRO - Comunicações e Sistemas Lda.

http://www.aquapc.com/

Depois de ter sido adquirida pela Stratasis, a Makerbot virou uma Linha Profissional de Impressoras 3D.

Isso por si, até pode ser uma boa notícia, mas o que me chateia foi a atitude Moralistazinha da Makerbot e Thingiverse, com a laracha de serem os Santos Padroeiros da Open Source, politizando a Impressão 3D para além da naúsea, com os seus lindos ideaizinhos, para agora venderem tudo, por um bom preço!!!

Mas a vida continua, e cá vai o seu Modelo mais acessível:

MakerBot Replicator Mini

Compact 3D Printer

The easy-to-use, no-compromise compact 3D printer for everyone, from beginners to professionals.

• Easy-to-use and reliable compact
  3D printer
• Plug and play
• Build Volume
  10.0 L x 10.0 W x 12.5 H cm
  [3.9 L x 3.9 W x 4.9 H in]
• Fifth generation technology defines
  the new standard for ease of use,
  quality, and reliability

• App and cloud enabled for seamless
  workflow and Wi-Fi connectivity
• No leveling required
• Optimized for speed
• Powered by the new, user-friendly
  MakerBot Replicator Platform

Shipping Spring 2014

http://store.makerbot.com/replicator-mini

 

E que tal, esculpirem para dentro do vosso Computador, as vossas criações, para um Ficheiro 3D?

Já o podem fazer, agora, a um preço acessível:

Touch^™

Grab hold of your design

Touch is the first-ever haptic-based, consumer 3D mouse for intuitive 3D sculpting and design, with instant force feedback that mimics the sense of physical sculpting. Touch works with 3DS’ Cubify Sculpt, a powerful virtual sculpting tool that transforms 3D modeling from a complex, skills-centric design experience to a simple, easy sculpting delight for students, designers and hobbyists alike.

Touch is priced at $499 and comes with Cubify Sculpt. Availability expected in Q2 2014 – sign up for updates at 3dsystems.com/ces.

http://cubify.com/products/touch/index.aspx

 

E passando a Open Source, que ainda não virou a casaca, eis um Analizador Lógico Open Source, que fará decerto, muito Engenhocas, muito feliz...

Vem na E-Zine Hacked Gadgets, sempre cheia de notícias frequinhas,  que recomendo a míudos e graúdos:

DSLogic – Open Hardware Logic Analyzer and More

Alan Parekh

If you are in the market for a Logic Analyzer the DSLogic might fit the bill. At time of writing it is fully funded and you can get the early backer board for $49 (there are still 13 left). The next step up is $40 more and gets you the test clips and a USB cable, if you don’t mind making some test leads yourself you can save some cash.

Thanks for sending this in Andy.

http://hackedgadgets.com/