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Archive of entries posted on July 2007
Random Friday: What We Hike 2
View from the rim of Capulin Volcano National Monument in northeastern New Mexico, July 2007.
Chime Fu
Spiderman 3, the final battle between Venom and Spidey. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBFycu4lv30] link Heavy chime action is at timecode 2:15, or 1:10 from the end.
WinChime RingTone: Uniden ELX500
We have a Uniden ELX500 cordless telephone handset in the office (used here primarily for its Bluetooth connectivity). How do we add a WinChime ringtone? The Phone This handset, compatible with other phones in Uniden’s 5.8 GHz digital (non-DECT, non Voip) multiple-extension product line, is unusual for cordless phones, having a flip-phone form factor, USB [...]
Random Friday: What We Faire
Colorado Renaissance Festival, July 2007.
High Def Radio Startup
NPR Morning Edition has a story about a couple starting a business to produce high definition radios and the difficulties encountered bringing it to market. (link) (Our company looked briefly at venturing into the hardware world by designing our own HD Radio device, but were scared away by threats of a broadcast flag.)
Bike Wind Chime
Sprockets of various sizes on a bicycle derailleur gear create different pitches, great for a wind chime. (Link, via Make) What other mechanical devices have components in a range of sizes, suitable for chimes?