I made a new recording space. The old one was great, but I don't live there anymore. I may have lost some egg-crate foam in my last move, so I had to supplement with some 12"x12" (30cm x 30cm) squares. Since I didn't want to stick anything directly to the door, I taped the squares to some foam/paper boards and hung them with homemade over-the-door hangers I bent out of music wire.
Sound insulation
I am nearly finished with the B.o.t.H. project. The cover fits well and holds neatly in place. I wrote a script for a video, and I have the recording space where I can capture it. I created a GitHub page for the files and included a compiled Arduino sketch.
Covered wires
I wrapped up the B.o.t.H. keyboard project with a short video. I recorded it in my new sound-insulated space, and it kept the noise out, but it was cramped. I didn't want to spend a lot of time recording and mixing, so I spoke into headphones and read the script, which took four takes.
My newest project is a laser grid like you'd see in a Hollywood heist movie. The project is solely for fun and exercise and not a legitimate security system. All the concessions I made to the design means this would be exceptionally weak at detecting intruders but flashy. Think of a laser harp mixed with a motion sensor.
Concept for 24EngLaserGrid
The first component in my slapdash system will be the camera from a Wii remote. These little devices track up to four infrared points and report them as coordinates. I won't be tracking each blip, just verifying that I can see four dots because anything less than four means someone has broken a beam.
I got one of the cameras out of a Wii remote, but I scorched the PCB and dislodged the unit from its housing. Getting more cameras shouldn't be an issue, so I ordered enough supporting parts to make a few cameras.
Shopping cart
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I am nearly finished with the B.o.t.H. project. The cover fits well and holds neatly in place. I wrote a script for a video, and I have the recording space where I can capture it. I created a GitHub page for the files and included a compiled Arduino sketch.
I wrapped up the B.o.t.H. keyboard project with a short video. I recorded it in my new sound-insulated space, and it kept the noise out, but it was cramped. I didn't want to spend a lot of time recording and mixing, so I spoke into headphones and read the script, which took four takes.
(1:35) Short B.o.t.H. video
My newest project is a laser grid like you'd see in a Hollywood heist movie. The project is solely for fun and exercise and not a legitimate security system. All the concessions I made to the design means this would be exceptionally weak at detecting intruders but flashy. Think of a laser harp mixed with a motion sensor.
The first component in my slapdash system will be the camera from a Wii remote. These little devices track up to four infrared points and report them as coordinates. I won't be tracking each blip, just verifying that I can see four dots because anything less than four means someone has broken a beam.
Exploded Wii remote
I got one of the cameras out of a Wii remote, but I scorched the PCB and dislodged the unit from its housing. Getting more cameras shouldn't be an issue, so I ordered enough supporting parts to make a few cameras.
The rest of the summary posts have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
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