DIY Silly String Shooter

This week on Systm, the guys over at Revision3 put together a motion activated silly string shooter. They used a common motion flood light to trigger the project. The project also used compressed air and a solenoid to press the silly string can. My only issue with this project, is that I would think you could use electric solenoid to press the can. The hole tank of compressed air to activate the silly string seems like overkill. Also, the tank of air should run out very fast if activated every 5 sec. on Halloween.

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Systm Podcast: Underwater ROV

This weeks systm features underwater ROV’s.


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Revision3 Relaunches SYSTM Video Cast

Systm by revision3 IPTV

Revison3 the IPTV company that brings us The Broken and Diggnation are relaunching SYSTM. SYSTM is a DIY type hacking show that takes one project each episode an goes indepth in to it. This is my favorite Internet show because they do some geeky things like hacking Apple TV, making your own A/V cables, setting up Asterisk, setting up MythTV, and wireless war driving. Revision3 announced that are going to be at least three new episodes coming out on a weekly interval. Revision3 is trying to be an online TV network over the Internet. It was started by Kevin Rose, founder of DIGG.

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How To: SMD Soldering

Nice little How To video on how to solder a SMD electronic component using a wicking/soldering technique. This method is a good alternative to having an expensive reflow oven. This video is made by Spark Fun Electronics, a good place to buy prototyping components.

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