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Remote Hacks |
 | DIY Automatic High Speed Camera Trigger
We've covered some neat high speed photography projects in the past (some which use Arduino) and here's another awesome project to add to our collection. The device above triggers a camera when a certain magnitude of sound is captured. It... |
 | How to: Remotely Control Your Garage Door
You've probably seen those Craftsman commercials advertising their "remote garage door monitoring system" which comes with a monthly fee. Instead of paying them an absurd amount of money to accomplish a simple task, learn how to build your own... |
 | Start your Car from Afar using Arduino
This DIYer had a 1st generation iPhone lying around, so he decided to put it to good use. You can use any phone to accomplish this, even a $10 prepaid phone. An SMS to the iPhone goes through an Arduino which tells yours car to start or... |
 | The Solar Powered RC Electric Lawn Mower
While spending too many hours during my childhood mowing the lawn, I always thought, "why don't we have a robot doing this for us?" This DIYer has made that wish come true. And not only has he created one, but he is releasing a series of... |
 | A Unique Omnidirectional Robot
Here's a neat new method for your robot to move around. The goal of the project was to create a gearless drive system, but the creator found out his concept had actually been around since the 1930s. The idea didn’t create a lot of excitement... |
 | Secret Knock Detecting Door + Mechcanical Iris = Awesome!
Here's a superb DIY project which comes two outstanding hacks we've covered previously. It's a steampunk mechanical iris combined with the secret knock detecting door to create this unique garage door opener.
The brassy mechanical iris hides... |
 | Superb DIY RC Helicopter with Six Rotors
We've seen an Arduino powered 4-rotor copter, but if that's not enough you can upgrade to six individual rotors with this hexacopter. As you can see in the video above, this thing can reach some incredible speeds with precision control. ... |
 | James Bond Style Wireless Door Lock
Remote locking is quite common for automobiles, not so common for doors. This James Bond-ish home security system uses a coded signal from the wristwatch to the electronic box on the door to lock and unlock the door. Far more stylish than... |
 | Stream your Entire Music Library to Any Computer
Serious audiophiles like to be close to their music. Our previous DIY Multi-Room Wireless Music Remote was just one way to take your music anywhere you want. With these two free programs and a bit of configuration, you can stream your own music... |
 | Remote Controlled Lawn Mower
Step by Step guide on how to construct a DIY Radio Controlled Lawn Mower. A little electronic knowledge, soldering ability and mechanical know-how is required to build your own. My overall aim is to keep it as 'low cost' as possible and to use... |
