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Motor shield library update - now with Microstepping!
Sort by ladyada's ranting (Free subscription) - 1 hour ago
I finally finished tweaking the microstepping code for the Arduino motor shield I designed. Basically, if you’re using a stepper motor but the motor is kinda cheap and has big steps (like 7.5deg) then the system will vibrate a lot, even with interleaved stepping and the motion will be very choppy. Microstepping reduces this problem [...]
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A tender account of a gay marriage
Sort by Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) - 07/24/2008
Chris & Don: A Love Story, a double portrait of the late writer Christopher Isherwood and his life partner, painter Don Bachardy, vibrates with life and love.
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Home & Office : Beating Heart Stress Relief Pillow
Sort by ThinkGeek :: What's New (Free subscription) - 07/23/2008
Plush heart pillow relaxes you by its rhythmic vibration Clutch these Stress Relief Pillows to your chest and they vibrate with a special rhythmic heart beat to calm your nerves. We were skeptical at first, but found that they really do de-stress even the jaded amongst us. Price: $34.99 - $49.99
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zPhone
Sort by smays.com (Free subscription) - 07/24/2008
My new zPhone arrived yesterday and it's everything I hoped it would be. I sprung for the white patent leather shoulder harness so I have a feeling I'll be turning heads when I pull this rascal out. I haven't figured out how to set it to vibrate but I'm told you know when you have a call. My favorite feature, however, is the paper print out of missed calls. I opted for the International Orange...
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Orchestra's surprising encore a perfect fit
Sort by Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) - 07/24/2008
Choosing an encore can be a squidgy business, and on a night such as Tuesday at the Mann Center, with the air still vibrating from a voluble Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1, pianist Jon Kimura Parker offered exactly what was least expected: a quiet Joplin rag called Solace.
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greavsie and another text message of doom
Sort by greavsie! (Free subscription) - 07/23/2008
y phone vibrates with another message from the eldest in deepest, darkest France. > stinkin ot an only 1 skirt no sun stuff no hat an no credit 4 fone afta dis txt bk pls x
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vegans + peace = terrorism? (we move to canada)
Sort by Progressive Bloggers (Free subscription) - 07/23/2008
Two items from the Land of the Free.Paul Carroll was riding his bike when his cell phone vibrated.They were looking for an informant to show up at "vegan potlucks" throughout the Twin Cities and rub shoulders with RNC protestors.Once he arrived home from the Hennepin County Courthouse, where heâd been served a gross misdemeanor for spray-painting the interior of a campus elevator, the lanky, wavy-haired...
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Review: Unique Earphones Vibrate Sounds Into Your Skull
Sort by Gadget Lab (Free subscription) - 07/22/2008
Zelco Industries Outi Earphones Just try wearing a set of Outi earphones without laughing. Go ahead we dare you. We double dare you! Why? Because these unique 'phones clip on to the outside of your ears and transmit sounds via...
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Entertainment Floods Charleston
Sort by State Journal Featured Content (Free subscription) - 16 hours ago
Friday night there were events happening in every corner of the city.
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Windows CE-based PMP has haptic UI
Sort by WindowsForDevices.com (Free subscription) - 07/24/2008
Cowon announced a portable media player (PMP) with a haptic user interface, vibrating to give the illusion of physical button presses. The "P5" runs Windows CE 5.0, has a five-inch touchscreen with 800 x 480 resolution, and offers 40GB, 60GB, or 80GB of storage, says Cowon.
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Sound reduction blankets for your air conditioner
Sort by Air Options (Free subscription) - 07/23/2008
After a certain period of time, your air conditioner may become old and start to rattle, vibrate and create noise. The noise made by your air conditioner is a problem not only for you but also for your neighbours or employees. However, you can control the noise made by the air conditioner with the help [...]
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Urban Environmentalist NYC: Holy Trinity Cemetery History Revealed
Sort by The Gowanus Lounge (Free subscription) - yesterday
Passengers on the L train speeding through Williamsburg and Bushwick seldom stop to think about one of the most unique and little known cemeteries in New York as they pass by. But if you look out the window at Wilson Avenue before reaching Broadway Junction, there it is. Close to the train tracks, with [...]
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Blogging the Best Children's Picture Books
Sort by BlogHer (Free subscription) - yesterday
I've been reading picture books aloud to my children for over a decade, and we've definitely worn out a few favorites until the layers of Scotch tape can't help anymore. Here are some of our family's best-loved children's picture books: Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown: Of course. This one has to be at the top of the list. I could do it from memory, probably backwards, but it never fails us as...
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Alien Mouse Concept
Sort by Best New Technology (Free subscription) - yesterday
Designer Mizanur Rehman has come up with this Alien Mouse concept that is touted to adhere strictly to the principles of ergonomics, offering users maximum comfort by molding itself to the user's hand. This is made possible thanks to the body which is made up of soft gel and cellulose. It will come with a pulsating central core that vibrates throughout the frame, offering relief from stress. I'm not...
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OKI Safety Mobile Phone Helps Prevent Vehicular Accidents
Sort by Gearlog (Free subscription) - yesterday
Oki presented the prototype of a cell phone equipped with a DSRC-based automotive communication device (DSRC is a standard for inter-vehicle communications). The cell phone will be carried by pedestrians since it can issue alerts when they come too close with a vehicle also fitted with a DSRC device.
