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InkBot: Building Your Own Robot That Writes

May 20, 2016

Kerry Erendson wanted to create a DIY robot that could write. The result was InkBot. Kerry shares the process of designing and building InkBot and shows you how to build your own.

InkBot: Building Your Own Robot That Writes

May 20, 2016

Consumer Electronics

Gadget Freak, Automation & Motion Control, Design Hardware & Software, Materials & Assembly

Kerry Erendson wanted to create a DIY robot that could write. The result was InkBot. Kerry shares the process of designing and building InkBot and shows you how to build your own.

How to Build an Arcade Machine For All Your Favorite Video Games

May 05, 2016

Consumer Electronics

Gadget Freak, Design Hardware & Software

Do you long for the days of retro video gaming? Here's how you can turn an old PC into an old-school arcade cabinet with only $100 and a bit of woodwork.

Gadget Freak Case #278: How to Hack an Electronic Trade Show Badge

March 29, 2016

Consumer Electronics

Gadget Freak, Automation & Motion Control, Design Hardware & Software, Materials & Assembly

Are you sick of the same boring badges at every trade show? The ESC 2016 Conference in Boston is featuring an electronic one you can use to play games, control robots, meet new friends, or build your own custom hacks.

Engineering Degrees

March 01, 2016

Alternative Energy

Gadget Freak, Automation & Motion Control, Design Hardware & Software, Materials & Assembly, Automotive, Aerospace, Consumer Electronics, Government/Defense, Industrial Machinery, Medical

A Stroke of Genius for Smart TVs: Add Voice to Your Remote Control

November 04, 2015

Gadget Freak

DN Staff

In this age of the Internet of Things (IoT), connected devices are getting smarter. We have smart phones, smart homes, smart cars, smart appliances, and even smart TVs. But this last example begs the question: If my TV is so smart, why is my remote control so dumb? Anyone who has tried to use a...

3 Key Struggles of New Product Development And How to Overcome Them

November 03, 2015

Gadget Freak

Tom Kramer

Let's face it: Getting a product to market is difficult whether you are a struggling startup or an established original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Understanding some of the pitfalls on the front end of product development might help you avoid downstream problems, before they become time and...

Have You Entered In Design News' Golden Mousetrap Awards Yet?

October 19, 2015

Gadget Freak

William Ng

Fall to February every year is known for Hollywood awards season. At Design News , it is awards season, too, and we've got our eyes on different kinds of winners! On Feb. 9, 2016, in Anaheim, Calif., Design News will host the 14th Golden Mousetrap Awards , the publication's honored tradition of...

Gadget Freak Case #272: Motion Sensor Light Switch

September 03, 2015

Gadget Freak, Consumer Electronics

DN Staff

Are there light switches in your home that aren't as conveniently located as you would like? This laser-based switch decoder and driver allows for flexible control of those lights located in less than ideal places. I live in an apartment. My kitchen is boring and can be accessed from either end of...

Gadget Freak Case #271: Portable Weather Station

August 20, 2015

Gadget Freak

DN Staff

Matt Todd, Max Beard, and Kyle Roberts are three Mechanical Engineering students from Colorado State University who have designed a portable weather station. The Portable Electronic Weather Evaluator (PEWE) is equipped with multiple sensors: a barometric pressure sensor; an anemometer for measuring...

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