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STAMPS MEET PLAYSTATION
Looking for a cost-effective user interface for your next BASIC Stamp project? Give the Sony Playstation 2 controllers a try. by Aaron Dahlen Related Information
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AUTONOMOUSE
This project offers a fun way to make small robotic vehicles and dispose of those old computer mice you have lying around at the same time. by StanleyYork
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THE CAT FEEDER
Want to go away for a few days, but can't because there's no one to feed your pets? Well, here's your ticket to freedom. by David Ponting
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SCREEN PRINT AND REFLOW SMT BOARDS AT HOME
Building SMT boards may never be a piece of cake, but the procedure presented here can help make it a lot easier, and maybe even save a little time and money. by Bob Rooks
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SATELLITE RADIO EXTENSION FOR THE WHOLE HOUSE
Look out Satellite TV -Satellite Radio has a lot of great features to broadcast. by Gordon West
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H-2-OPUS ON THE COVER
What kind of home project has 82 legs, horns, and will never have all the "bugs" worked out of it? It's "H-2-0pus" -a compilation of water, music, lights, microcontrollers, and the craziest orchestra you've ever seen. by Victor Chaney
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AMATEUR ROBOTICS
Getting Started in Combat Robots -Part I. Learn what it takes to get started in this rapidly growing techno-sport.
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ELECTRONICS Q&A
What's Up: Lots of designs for capacitors and relays. Two very simple expanded-scale voltmeters and a game show buzzer. More places for hard-to-find parts, and places to find PCB software and services. Finally, a reader demonstrates his SS5 math skills. Related Information
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IN THE TRENCHES
For Design Engineers facing real-world problems. This month: Managing People.
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JUST FOR STARTERS
Basics for beginners. This month: Working With Resistors.
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LASER INSIGHT
Put your holograms in motion.
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OPEN COMMUNICATION
Weird Wireless: Learn about three very different short range wireless techniques and their applications.
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ROBOTICS RESOURCES
Sensors for Tilt Measurement.
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STAMP APPLICATIONS
Color Me Tickled. You'll need extra M&Ms for this month's color sensor project. Related Information
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TECHKNOWLEDGEY 2003
Detecting nuclear materials using muons; Mars photos available for download; Intel breaks 3-GHz level for desktops and workstations: New machine performs two teraFLOPS; Low-cost handheld GPS units available; Cell phone for bikers; PC industry doing okay after all; and an Electrical engineering quiz.
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