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Posted: 25 Jun 2013 04:16 PM PDT

Not a huge deal, so no need to get hyper or anything. But we posted some new short videos on the Robot Geek Arduino-Compatible Sensors.

Some things that are cool about the Robot Geek Sensors are:

Simple normal 3 pin connectors! No fancy special cables needed to plug them in.
Standard hole patterns. Most of our sensors are on a 2 X 3cm pattern and anything that isn't is still on a 1cm x 1cm grid. Logical right?
We go further! Need an LED board? You get a board with two connectors (horz & vert) and FIVE colors of LEDs. Not one soldered to the board. FIVE. We don't know how you want to mount this thing or what color you may want. What if you change your mind too? Here, take five colors. Just don't hurt us. Or yourself.
Cross compatible with all the other systems out there, Phidgets, Seeed Grove, Seeed Brick…

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Robot and research cameras are here

Posted: 25 Jun 2013 01:48 PM PDT

We now offer a full line of research cameras from low cost entry level to high end research. There is a choice for every budget covering a vast spectrum of needs. Each camera also comes with mounting hardware so that you don’t have to spend time building custom mounting solutions yourself. You can check out the full line of Robotic Research Cameras here.

Of course, the cameras and mounts are all compatible with our line of Robotic Arms.

Below, Andrew talks about the cameras and their features.

IEEE Spectrum

Bre Pettis
A $40 Software-Defined Radio
The Technologies of Meat
Self-Burying Robot Could Be Hiding in Your Backyard Right Now
Changing the Transistor Channel
DOE Opens New Smart Grid Integration Testing Facility
UK Orders Google to Delete Last of Street View Wi-Fi Data

Bre Pettis

Posted: 25 Jun 2013 08:58 AM PDT

MakerBot's founder is on the edge of the 3-D printing revolution

A $40 Software-Defined Radio

Posted: 25 Jun 2013 07:00 AM PDT

A repurposed TV tuner can reveal a wide swath of spectrum

The Technologies of Meat

Posted: 25 Jun 2013 06:10 AM PDT

A new book looks at the production, history, ethics, and nutrition of meat to answer the question: Should we eat it?

Self-Burying Robot Could Be Hiding in Your Backyard Right Now

Posted: 25 Jun 2013 06:00 AM PDT

With four giant drills, this robot can completely vanish into the ground

Changing the Transistor Channel

Posted: 24 Jun 2013 01:50 PM PDT

Ending silicon's central role in transistors could maintain the march of Moore's Law

DOE Opens New Smart Grid Integration Testing Facility

Posted: 24 Jun 2013 01:17 PM PDT

As renewable penetration goes up, the grid will need to be far more flexible

UK Orders Google to Delete Last of Street View Wi-Fi Data

Posted: 24 Jun 2013 12:44 PM PDT

Company escapes fine, says it works hard on privacy, except when it doesn't

Circuit Project Electronic www.eleccircuit.com

55 watts rms classic OTL integrated amplifier that you build easily

Posted: 24 Jun 2013 10:39 AM PDT

From the previous project, some people say that Not suitable for a small party. Because of soft and does not durable. So I highly recommend this project are The classic OTL integrated amplifier that power output 55 watts. The its feature is loudly than other circuits and watts are equal. the speaker has durability and [...]

IEEE Spectrum

IT Hiccups of the Week: Southwest Airlines Computer Failure Grounded All Flights
Graphene Gets Some Competition
Germans Developing Robot Ape

IT Hiccups of the Week: Southwest Airlines Computer Failure Grounded All Flights

Posted: 24 Jun 2013 08:57 AM PDT

DMV problems in Utah and Colorado, New York City graduates receive sticky note diplomas

Graphene Gets Some Competition

Posted: 24 Jun 2013 07:26 AM PDT

New building blocks for 2-D circuits

Germans Developing Robot Ape

Posted: 24 Jun 2013 06:19 AM PDT

This ape-like robot is an interesting mix between quadrupeds and humanoids

Circuit Project Electronic www.eleccircuit.com

The 30 watts rms integrated amplifier projects using cheap transistors.

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 08:32 AM PDT

When a friend of mine wanted The integrated amplifier that is smaller. For listening in a small room. Must have good the sound quality. Low noise and cheap. I often recommend this project is a featured There are power 30 watts RMS. Using all transistors. Do not select the IC Because my friends do not [...]

IEEE Spectrum

Car Battery Swapping Is Dead; Long Live Car Battery Swapping

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 10:30 AM PDT

Tesla resurrects an appealing idea only just given up for dead

IEEE Spectrum

Carbon Nanotubes Capture Electrical Signals Between Neurons

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 08:29 AM PDT

Initial applications could be in brain mapping and someday lead to brain-computer interfaces

IEEE Spectrum

Graphene Comes to the Rescue of Molecular Electronics
Three Guilty Pleas in NYC's CityTime Payroll System Fraud Case
Video Friday: Tofu Squishing, UAV Tricks, and Robots with Too Many Legs
Better Home Networking Could Save $330 Million
“BigBrain” Project Makes Terabyte Map of a Human Brain
3-D Transistors With Different Fin Heights Make Better Memory Cells
Pi Versus Information Theory

Graphene Comes to the Rescue of Molecular Electronics

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 08:42 AM PDT

Graphene chip promises real integrated circuits using molecular components

Three Guilty Pleas in NYC's CityTime Payroll System Fraud Case

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 08:20 AM PDT

Trial of two major defendants coming in September

Video Friday: Tofu Squishing, UAV Tricks, and Robots with Too Many Legs

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 07:42 AM PDT

How many legs is too many legs? Let's not find out

Better Home Networking Could Save $330 Million

Posted: 20 Jun 2013 02:13 PM PDT

Running a broadband modem and router all day uses a surprising amount of energy

“BigBrain” Project Makes Terabyte Map of a Human Brain

Posted: 20 Jun 2013 12:51 PM PDT

Highest-resolution brain now available online

3-D Transistors With Different Fin Heights Make Better Memory Cells

Posted: 20 Jun 2013 11:38 AM PDT

A Taiwanese team finds a way to make a mix of taller and shorter FinFETs to shrink down memory

Pi Versus Information Theory

Posted: 19 Jun 2013 09:38 PM PDT

The mathematical constant pi is packed with meanings—or it's meaningless

Circuit Project Electronic www.eleccircuit.com

Variable switch mode power supply 0-50V 5Aby TL494 MJ15004

Posted: 20 Jun 2013 09:16 AM PDT

Today I suggest examples as the variable voltage power supply circuit that can adjust output from 0-50volts at 5A. Which many people interested it a lot. Because is a switch mode type that is Technology available high performance. than normal linear type are they are a small, energy saving and low heat. I apologize for [...]