• 120v switching [Kenneth] built a 5v controlled power outlet inside of a junction box. We’ve seen plenty of projects that can switch 120v outlets using 5v logic for refrigerator controllers, lighting controllers, or grow systems, but they almost always use solid state relays to facilitate the switching. This iteration uses mechanical relays along with [...]

• Robot band gives us so much to make fun of [Pat Metheny] has a robot armada backing him up when he performs on stage. They’re going on tour and he’s done an interview explaining his mechanical band. Like the auto-drummer, this setup uses multitudes of solenoids to play the percussion instruments, each getting commands [...]

• Our thoughts on the iPad The iPad, announced earlier this week,  has been a massive media extravaganza. Some people were elated, and some let down. We’ve been asked over and over what our thoughts on the device are. Join us after the break to find out. [Caleb]–My grandma would love this. I really think [...]

• Contest: win Push Showcase tickets Who is ready to win some tickets to the PUSH N900 Showcase? The showcase is an event where all 5 teams from the Push N900 competition are going meet up in London and present their N900 hacks. Including N900s that fly, skate, Etch a Sketch(TM), and more. We also [...]

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• 5 legged locomotion When designing legged robots, we generally see an even number of legs. Mainly, we think, it is due to us modelling things after nature. But with robotics, you’re free to do whatever you want. [Iketomu-san] has built this unsettling 5 legged robot out of parts he had lying around. The gait [...]

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• Palm-sized Atari 2600 [The Longhorn Engineer] is working on a portable Atari 2600. Instead of taking the old gaming system and cramming it into a portable form factor he’s designed his own circuit board in a new-hardware initiative he calls Project Unity. The handheld will include everything you need to play, including video, audio, [...]

<div class=\"postavatar\"></div> As some of you may have heard, Gearbox, the creators of the awesome First Person Shooter Role-playing Game (FPS RPG) Borderlands, will be releasing a 3rd Borderlands DLC/Addon pack. Unlike their second DLC/Addon (which was called “Mad Moxxi’s Underdome Riot”) this one will be MUCH MUCH better. In fact, it will be the [...]

• Gorgeous portable N64 built to order [Hailrazer] is at it again with a new portable N64 build. He’s done the impossible by improving upon his last design. The LCD screen is now mounted flush for a cleaner and smaller case. The controls draw from a lot of different sources; a gamecube stick for durability, [...]