Electr-O-Sketch
Wednesday, July 21st, 2004
Some clever lads at Cornell University have adapted a classic Etch-a-Sketch so you can draw with a serial mouse. Like many projects I link to, it’s not that it’s difficult, it is just interesting that someone actually did it. It also uses Atmel microcontrollers, which I prefer over the more widely used PIC chips or Basic Stamps.
I got here by surfing through GeekDIY, a site which is exactly what it sounds like. There are lots of good projects to be had there.
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Slashdot ran a story about a gadget to turn your water bottle into a tripod that can be found in Japan. Adam at fiendishthingy.org has 
Today is brainwagon’s 2nd anniversary. Over the last two years I’ve made 403 posts, which I hope that some people have found entertaining. Wherever you are, have a slice of cake, or if you are trying to lose weight like me, perhaps some extra carrot sticks.
