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 Arduino PID Library |
The goal here was to create a modular PID controller: Something that could be easily dropped into an arduino program. The tasks facing the arduino programmer are still difficult (tuning most notably,) but a huge amount of the work has been removed. There are two parts to this project. the PID Library itself, and the Processing Frontend that allows for easier tuning / display. All code can get downloaded here. |
 Arduino Offset Header |
This is my second and more popular attempt at fixing the Arduino pin-spacing problem. I built a jig that bends the pins of a female through-header. Once it's soldered in place it acts as an adapter between standard and Arduino spacing. |
 Earbud Wrap |
I parlayed the dozens of old room keys I had laying around into a pretty decent earbud wrap. This ultimately turned into a slick geek busines card. |
 Custom HDTV Mount |
This was my first home improvement project in the new space. Hdtv + weird corner + hackerspace = Awesome! |
 Reflow Toaster |
The novel thing about this project was the use of a soldered thermistor. By surrounding the soldered termistor connections in JBWeld, it was possible to get a temperature signal even at temperatures where solder melts. |
 Tire Tread Sandals |
I don't know if I walk funny or something, but my soles wear out pretty often. A tread scavanged from an old tire let my favorite sandals live on. |
 Bike GPS Mount |
People on bikes need directions too! I only helped on this one. A friend of mine had the concept, I added a little design / construction help. |
 DIY Arduino Shield |
Protoshields are great. They are a bit expensive though. I put forth this instructable as an alternative. With $5 trip to radioshack and some "household" items you've got a simple protoshield |
 DIY offset male header |
One of the arduino's headers doesn't follow the standard 0.1" spacing. this header takes care of the problem. insert it into the arduino, and you can put a standard perf-board on it. Or put it in a shield, and the shield can plug into a breadboard. I found a way to mass-produce these. It was really complicated and nobody seemed interested. A lot more people seem interested in the female version. |
 Tethered Phone Retention |
I travel a lot. I tether my phone all the time. It's a great tool, but it's annoying at the same time. finding a place to put it is a pain sometimes. I came up with an ultra-simple retention technique. Two rubber bands = phone neatly stowed. |
 "free" travel clothesline |
One of the tricks to traveling light is to wash your clothes mid-trip. wash them in the sink, and leave them to dry overnight. Having a travel clothesline is key. They make great ones, but I was bored and figured I could make one too... out of rubber bands. it's been working really well. |