Sunday, May 22, 2011

Fresh Mullberries

Tracey and I found a mullberry tree right around the corner from our house. So now we pick bowl full when we walk by. Who doesn't love fresh fruit?!
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Monday, May 16, 2011

My First Robot

I always wanted to make a robot. So over the weekend I decided to make one. And what better than a useless robot.
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Really the only thing that makes something a robot is that is has a servo and an arm. Mine looks like a box.
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I bought all the pieces I need.
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Got out my trusty tools.
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Inspected the pieces.
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Started soldering.
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Now that it's all said and done...I wonder what that switch does.

Ooooh. It turns itself off.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

The Turtle Pen

I love common items that work in a new and interesting way. The Turtle Pen is really just a pen, but with a very nice opening and closing mechanic.
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Since I am one of the first to purchase it, I received a free aluminum container. As cool as it is, it's a bit of a hassle to have to keep taking the pen out of it.
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Pen poking out with it's cute little logo.
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Top.
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The pen tip is retracted.
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With a small pulling motion...
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...The pen tip comes out. It's dome shaped like a turtle shell. The pen itself is fairly heavy, which I like. Though when the tip isn't extended, it feels a little loose. But other wise a nice pen.