BROWSER BOOK-MARKS BROUGHT ALIVE USING RFID
– May 5th, 2012
A device that opens the websites using physical world interaction? This is a step closer to the internet of things. Using our beloved Arduino and RFID tags, we can think of a lot many applications of this device!
Too lazy to create your own Arduino + RFID reader? No fear! Arduino internet Gizmo is here.
A detailed Step-by-step making instruction is given here.
What websites are you going to keep as your shortcuts today? 
Via:[TheVerge]
A REVISIT TO OPEN FRAMEWORKS
– May 5th, 2012
Remember this?
A good tutorial by Sparkfun will help us make the above display. Before we begin let us take a few questions on Open Frameworks.
Q> What is Open Frameworks?
openFrameworks is a very handy software library written in C++ that is written for the sole purpose of reducing the software development overhead faced by designers and artists that would like to create pieces that use various media (graphics, sound, video, electronics, etc.).
Q> Why Open Frameworks when there is Processing?
Because there are some things that oF is well suited for that Processing just can’t handle. oF is much better at creating projects that use a lot of 3D Graphics, computer vision libraries like OpenCV or projects that involve the real-time manipulation of video. Also, while Processing requires a Java backend, oF is simply a set of C++ libraries, meaning that developers comfortable with C++ will be right at home.
Q> Where can I find more data and examples on Open Frameworks?
You can start by reading this article.
Try it, it works!
Via:[sparkfun]
MATHWORKS ANNOUNCES BUILT-IN SIMULINK SUPPORT FOR ARDUINO
– May 5th, 2012
“MathWorks is the leading developer of mathematical computing software. MATLAB, the language of technical computing, is a programming environment for algorithm development, data analysis, visualization, and numeric computation. Simulink is a graphical environment for simulation and Model-Based Design of multidomain dynamic and embedded systems. ”
Now that the basics are clear, let us enjoy the beauty of the new feature!
“Simulink built-in support for hardware is a big boost to project-based learning,” said Dr. Farid Golnaraghi, professor and director of Mechatronic Systems Engineering at Simon Fraser University. “Our engineering students who learn control theory by creating and running models in Simulink can now easily test and tune their algorithms on hardware, without knowing embedded systems.”
Simulink provides built-in support for the following platforms:Arduino Uno and Mega 2560 microcontroller boards for robotics, mechatronics, and hardware-connectivity tasks
BeagleBoard-xM single-board computers for audio, video, and digital signal processing
LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robotics platform for robotics applications
As you know MATLAB is a product of MathWorks, and is widely used for data visualization, attaching an Arduino would be really beneficial and wonderful applications from the maker community can be expected!
Via:[Businesswire]
DUB CADET CONTROLLER
– May 4th, 2012
Noah Hornberger, former Pixar artist, has recently invented a motion-activated musical toy called the Dub Cadet.
The precise rotation and speed of the Dub Cadet determines what pitches play from this MIDI and Arduino-based electronic instrument. It can produce over 3 million possible rhythm possibilities for any one bar of music. By offering intuitive controls, the user can generate an endless variety of musical patterns for hours of creative brainstorming, music education, and fun.
The project is raising funds on Kickstarter, to turn the working prototype into a final product set to be shipped in October 2012.
Via:[Mad Science]
CHESS SEQUENCER
– May 3rd, 2012
The musical interfaces can sometimes be extremely curious. That’s the case of the chess sequencer.
The Chess Sequencer is a step matrix sequencer made from a chess board, where placing the pieces make music. The sequencer is connected to software synths on my Mac trough USB and a Processing patch to convert the serial data to internal midi.The core here is an Arduino Mega. I was planing to use the Duemilanove but laziness caught me. The Mega has tons of IOs so I do not have to make a lot of multiplexing saving me hours of work.
Check here the full instructions to build your own!
IOS AND ARDUINO – A TALK
– May 2nd, 2012
OPEN HARDWARE – CREATING AN OPEN WORLD
– May 2nd, 2012
INTELLIGENT WALKING STICK FOR THE ELDERLY
– May 1st, 2012
A stick has been the traditional constant companion for the old people. Hence, it makes sense to hack some intelligence into it to make their life better. How about a stick that tells you when you have reached the destination? Or which tells you when to avoid an obstacle? Or better, about the various new attractions that are near the place that they are taking a walk through?
A team from Syracuse University senior, lead by Hingham resident Laura Hogan, won first place in the Senior Design Project in Electrical & Computer Engineering for designing a computerized walking stick.
Hogan and her teams’ computerized walking stick was designed to use Radio Frequency Identification tags to alert users when they have reached their destination, and also to inform them of what attractions are nearby. With the use of sensors, GU|tra will also be able to inform the user when there is an obstacle near them. The turn by turn directions along with the alerts for impending collisions will be delivered to the user using a headphone set, which will be connected to a mobile phone. The mobile phone will receive information from the sensors and RFID’s, with the help of an Arduino Microcontroller, and then announce the appropriate commands based on the information it receives. This will be done using a signal transmitted through the USB connection on the Android phone.
Via:[Hingham]
A VERY GEEKY BEER DISPENSER
– May 1st, 2012
The next time while organizing a barcamp you can display this cool hack for two great reasons: The obvious being to look cool, the other reason being well, there is Arduino and beer involved! Where both are cool.
Aptly named KegDroid, this beautiful beer dispenser was built by a google employee, Pall Carff, uses NFC reader to identify users and dispense beer.
It’s not just the beer dispensing that sounds awesome to us, oh no. KegDroid is packed to the brim with all sorts of clever tech, mostly from Google’s labs. The giant robot has a Motorola XOOM tablet running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich jammed into its belly, which runs a custom app designed by Paul.An NFC reader sits between the two drip-catchers and interfaces with specially made NFC tokens, sending a message to an Arduino computer board that’s inside the case, which then controls the beer pouring from the taps situated in the arms of the Android robot.
So the next step can be a humanoid beer robot fetching us beer to our table when tweeted with an @RestaurantName with #tablenumber ?
Via:[GadgetHelpline]
ARDUINO IS ONE OF THE 10 HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS
– April 30th, 2012
Lifehacker, usually known for its nice varied content which is relevant to everyday life, recently featured an article on “Top 10 Highly-Desired Skills You Can Teach Yourself“. A set of useful skills to keep you happy, creative and employed in today’s world.
We love technology, and we love it more when we can make it do pretty much whatever we want. There is almost no end to what you can hack, but getting started does require teaching yourself a few skills. Learning to build a computer is a good place to start. Soldering is especially helpful, and understanding the basics of arduino can help you build some really neat stuff. One of the best ways to get started is to pick a project and learn by doing. If you’re not sure where to start, our DIY tag page can offer a few ideas.
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