Friday, January 15th, 2010
CNN report on the future of brain controlled devices.
In part :
"Brain-computer interfaces (BCI) come in two varieties. Noninvasive techniques use electrodes placed on the scalp to measure electrical activity. Invasive procedures implant electrodes directly into the brain. In both cases, the devices interact with a computer to produce a wide ...
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Friday, September 4th, 2009
More DIY motorised blind mods from over on Instructables:
Build A Motorized Window Blinds Controller For About $15.00 - More DIY How To Projects
[hat tip Liz Henry of hackabilityblog]
Related posts:Automated blinds controlled via computer and remote
Voice Activated iPod Controller
Have ramp will travel
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Thursday, August 27th, 2009
A neat project showing automated 'venetian' blinds controlled via computer and remote.
I once had a mod done that used a stepper motor from a hard disk that turned the blinds via the wand on the blinds. That way it was able to leave the blind in tact and could ...
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Saturday, July 11th, 2009
While touted as a "mouse for your TV," the Loop combines motion control with the familiarity feel of a mouse packaged in to an ergonomically friendly circular design.
Control the Loop pointer using four buttons and scroll wheel.
Further more though is the motion control. Freespace motion control technology allows "in-air ...
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Thursday, March 19th, 2009
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There's been discussion previously on the blog about some off the shelf, usb controlled power outlets that a few readers were chasing.
I recently received the below email from a reader, Tom Stephenson, about USB control of devices using relays.
Thanks Tom.
Hello Dave - Lifekludger,
I think you ...
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