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Great Stop-Motion Animation

stop motionWestern Spaghetti [via Make]

Death Star Canteloupe

death starHow to make a Death Star Melon [Make]

Home Automation Interface

home automation Danny Mavromatis appears to be nearing a launch of his sweet-looking home automation software.

S&W To Issue DC vs Heller Commemorative Pistol

gunEach of the plaintiffs in the 2nd amendment case to receive a Model 442 Special.

Vintage Italian Straw Pork Pie

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Nice Italian hat on eBay - 7 1/4.

Media Blackout?


Hmm… Not even John Stewart will have this best-selling former Los Angeles District Attorney on to talk about his book.

Mr. Jalopy on NPR

mr jalopy
NPR’s Day to Day interviews Alpha maker Mr. Jalopy on giant iPods, the Maker’s Bill of Rights, and more.

Chimp Mask Sneak Peek

POTA chimpMatt Sotis just sent me this picture of the newly completed POTA chimp mask that I commissioned. Full post to come upon completion of costume.

How to Play Marbles

Just like it sounds.

WTF?

obama I know a few Obama campaign donors who are starting to feel a little Buyer’s Remorse over Obama’s breaking of his campaign pledge on FISA. [image credit]

Have You Lost Your Marbles?

marblesDon’t worry, you can buy them back at Grandpa Marbles Homepage.

Shock Doctrine

naomi KleinThe always lucid Naomi Klein talks to Tavis Smiley about her new book, Shock Doctrine.

Awesome Soviet Rover

roverDinosaurs and Robots points out that you can buy this fantastic Soviet space rover toy/model/prototype on ebay.

Cocopunk Petanque

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Apparently in Fiji they play a cocopunk version of petanque. What’s that you say? you don’t even play regular petanque yet? You will my friend, you will.

Antique Boule

petanque Petanque boules were once handmade by pounding nails into a wooden ball.

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Archive for the 'Laser Blaster' Category

Electronic Blaster Pistol Toy

Saturday, February 2nd, 2008

Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid.

555 One-Shot Timer Project

Sunday, January 6th, 2008

UPDATE:

The final laser blast effect was leaving me a bit limp, so I decided to add a little motion in the form of a 10 LED chaser that will run down the side of the blaster as it fires.

The Chaser is supposed to be some sort of “pulse generator” ramping up to discharge a laser bolt.

You can see the effect in action In this YouTube video. Now THAT’s excitement!

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