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Not satisfied with the smattering of LTE products announced at CES thus far? Why not build your own with Bug Labs‘ modular components? Yes, the open-source hardware manufacturer has teamed with Verizon to offer pre-certified wireless modules once again, though this time they take advantage of the new LTE hotness rather than Verizon’s EV-DO network. No word on when we’ll be able to sign up to prototype our own phones nor how much they’ll cost, but know that even just the base platform will slurp $500 out of your wallet. PR after the break.

Continue reading Bug Labs gets cozier with Verizon, announces LTE module for speedy DIY devices

Bug Labs gets cozier with Verizon, announces LTE module for speedy DIY devices originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading DIY telepresence robot uses PrimeSense Kinect drivers for extremely awkward push-ups (video)

DIY telepresence robot uses PrimeSense Kinect drivers for extremely awkward push-ups (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading DIY pinhole camera goes automatic with Lego Mindstorms (video)

DIY pinhole camera goes automatic with Lego Mindstorms (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Dec 2010 20:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Now, this is a strange project to undertake, for sure — but that doesn’t make it uninteresting. And interesting it certainly is. Over at Instructables, you can currently find step-by-step instructions for how to create your very own camera setup, which will allow you to view yourself tooling around in the third person. Weird, right? The whole setup consists of a camera rigged at your back from a distance far enough to film you from behind, a pair of video goggles to wear as you gallivant about, and optionally, a radio transmitter, allowing a remote viewer to join in on the fun and watch along with you. How does it work? A bit disconcertingly if you ask us, but it’s something we’d certainly consider giving a try, if only once. Hit up the source for full instructions as well as impressions of the experience. There’s a video after the break.

Continue reading DIY third person camera rig allows you to pay attention to what’s most important: you

DIY third person camera rig allows you to pay attention to what’s most important: you originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Got a leftover head unit sitting about? How about a PC power supply? Add a few old speakers, a oval bookshelf, a sewing machine box handle and some carefully prepared wooden panels, and you’ve got a beautiful retro radio that looks like several hundred bucks. User iminthebathroom built this one for a daughter’s Christmas present, but isn’t keeping the formula to him or herself — you’ll find a full walkthrough at Instructables if you’re in a MacGuyver mood, and a video after the break to show you what the cherry-red contraption can do.

Continue reading Oval bookshelf is the perfect case for this DIY car stereo radio (video)

Oval bookshelf is the perfect case for this DIY car stereo radio (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 01:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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