http://skoobycattle.evanbooth.com random thoughts amongst brothers. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:43:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A few years ago, I put together a Halloween costume that utilized a camera and a travel DVD player to give off the effect that there was a large hole through my stomache. I built a harness out of duct tape and cardboard (cardboard + duct tape, BFF) and attached an ... http://skoobycattle.evanbooth.com/2008/11/06/death-becomes-her-halloween-costume/ If we can't have flying cars and cell phones that you can fold into origami, at least give us a more sophisticated way to operate a shower besides turning some stupid knobs. I don't know about you, but I enjoy a long shower — there, I said it. Over time, ... http://skoobycattle.evanbooth.com/2008/11/05/gradient-shower/ So I was thinking about the technology they use in the NFL to superimpose the first down line (and inevitably ads in the near future) on the field while the players dance around it. If you didn't already know, they're able to do that by knowing the exact pitch, yaw, ... http://skoobycattle.evanbooth.com/2008/11/05/immersive-shooter/ A pyro electric sensor could be employed to detect (and furthermore assist in the avoidance of being eaten by) any living entity within a distance from a point in a campsite. This sensor would be positioned to have an optimal field of view... a balance between maximum coverage of the site, stability.  This device ... http://skoobycattle.evanbooth.com/2008/11/04/camping-perimeter-alarm/ This device provides an affordable, compact sound playback solution to be used by itself or easily incorporated into another project. The sound sample rate is near CD quality, unlike most of the embedded sound playback modules offered today. Example uses: Incorporate sounds into a robotics project. Have hidden module play creepy 'children laughing' sounds ... http://skoobycattle.evanbooth.com/2008/11/04/sound-sample-playback-module/ It thought it would only be fitting for the first post to be a classic: that's right, the infamous Christmas tree topper. This chapstick-sized device would be powered inline with the rest of your Christmas lights, and would fasten to the top of your tree with twisty-ties (like the ones that ... http://skoobycattle.evanbooth.com/2008/11/04/christmas-tree-topper/