Self Balancing Robot using the Microchip dspic33f

post from Hacked Gadgets - DIY Tech Blog on 11 May 2012 02:19:02 PM. © Hacked Gadgets - DIY Tech Blog

The Microchip dspic33f is used for this Self Balancing Robot that chayben from Australia put together. Bluetooth modules are used to achieve communication link between the robot and the computer running Matlab. On the computer you are able to see the many tiny changes that are needed to keep the robot upright. The stacked [...]

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Mike Senna Wall-e Build almost complete

post from Hacked Gadgets - DIY Tech Blog on 11 May 2012 01:45:25 PM. © Hacked Gadgets - DIY Tech Blog

We have featured some Wall-e builds in the past, you can see by the video above that Mike Senna’s Wall-e Build is coming to an end. He just posted a video of the current state. It is almost complete and is looking great! He has built some cool macro modes that allows some pre-programmed [...]

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How to Overcome the Guilt of Gossiping About
Someone Who Trusts You

post from How to of the Day on 11 May 2012 12:00:00 PM. © How to of the Day

During a water cooler conversation with friends or colleagues it came out??information one of your trusted confidants shared with you and now you?ve divulged his/her secrets. During the height of the conversation, you were caught up in the moment of sharing and gushing, but now you?ve had to time to think about what you?ve done and guilt has oozed into your brain. Of course, you wish you could rewind time and interact in the conversation differently, but since you can?t, how you do you get past the guilt of gossiping about a friend or colleague who trusts you?

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Godmorgon Revamp

post from IKEA Hackers on 11 May 2012 11:36:15 AM. © IKEA Hackers

Materials: Godmorgon sink base, Akurum/Nexus black/brown kitchen door, mirror, lack shelf, miter saw, glue, finish nails, hammer (or air nailer.)

Description: I took a Godmorgon sink base (when it was only available in white or birch) and converted it to a wood veneer, black/brown front using Ikea Akurum/Nexus kitchen cabinet doors.

I just measured the Godmorgon drawer fronts and used the closest sized Nexus doors to replace the boring white, which in this case were two doors as for a Wall 12 x 39. The 39" dimension works perfectly, but the 12" dimension is slightly wider than the Godmorgon drawer front.

All you have to do is install the new front slightly lower on both the top and bottom drawer. This will leave you with a slight overhang on the bottom drawer, which you won't even notice after installed.

I modified the inside of the drawer to accommodate my own plumbing/faucet, topped it with a Akurum cover panel used as countertop, mounted it directly to the wall using cleats that were anchored to the wall (instead of using the Godmorgon legs.)

I cut strips from the cover panel to fill in the gap between the cabinet and the wall (cabinet was 39" and my space was 41".) I also modified a Godmorgon mirror with back light and a Lack shelf to fit wall-to-wall. I am a kitchen & bath designer, so I wanted this to look custom, and not like I bought it off the showroom floor of Ikea.

See more of the Godmorgon revamp.

~ Elyssa Mock, Mesa, AZ

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Anatomical Heart Cameo

post from Cut Out + Keep on 11 May 2012 11:36:15 AM. © Cut Out + Keep

varnished heart on a leather string.

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Blasting Stuff With A High Speed Air Canon

post from DIYPhotography.net -DIY Photography and Studio Lighting on 11 May 2012 11:23:40 AM. © DIYPhotography.net -DIY Photography and Studio Lighting

Alan Sailer likes to blow stuff up. And when I say blow stuff I mean the good old fashion way. With a canon, custom made air gap strobes and a dedicated controller. After spending a great deal of time on his flickr stream, I asked him a few questions.

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Operation Family Room

post from DIY Show Off ? on 11 May 2012 09:47:38 AM. © DIY Show Off ?

Happy Friday!

You’ve seen a sneak peek of the French doors.

Chunky baseboards have been installed.

DAP Dyna Flex baseboard caulking tutorial

A slipcover gives an ugly sofa a clean neutral look.

beach cottage living room, slip cover, terrarium lantern

Pretty new pillows from Drop Cloth Designs.

drop cloth pillow

Thrift store treasures on stand by.

DIY chandelier coffee table wooden candlesticks

Fabric for curtains ordered.

A thrifty chandelier replaces the extra gold brassy flush mount.

Still a work in progress. Thank goodness for weekends! What are you working on?

Ps. Here are some beautiful eclectic family rooms…

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Source: goodgirlgoneglad.com via Roeshel on Pinterest

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I still LOVE this beach cottage family room:

Source: decorpad.com via Melissa on Pinterest

Source: bhg.com via Amanda on Pinterest

Enjoy the weekend!

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Remembering Adam Yauch, and the Videos You
Probably Havent Seen That Should Make You Smile

By popular reader demand, CDM remembers Adam Yauch this week, teaming up with our friends at Network Awesome, who dig deep into the archives for some video gems. Peace, Adam, indeed. It’s not hard to understand the impact of the loss of Adam Yauch, aka MCA, founding Beastie Boy. With the passing of music idols … Continue →

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