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RTFMs Episode #8: How to Build a Magnetic Levitating Top
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RbsCiorwzI Did you ever try to levitate a magnet with the help of bunch of other magnets? It seems very easy: since magnets can repel each other you probably can put a bunch of magnets in circle so they equally push the other magnet towards the center of the system….
RTFMs #7: Microcontroller Meets Jewelery aka “Magic Locket”
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzSyRVETA8Y Look what I have! This is not computer graphics, the locket is actually glowing with shimmering light constantly changing the color. It looks fantastic, especially in the the evening when only candle lights light up the room, you know. It makes a great present and in this video I…
RTFMs #5: Building a Vacuum Pump
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lrAcJ67b78 If by looking at this picture you guessed that today’s episode is about vacuum, you’re totally right. To be precise, we will be talking about building a powerful vacuum pump.
Episode #4: Turn your iPhone(Android, Mac, PC, Player, etc) into a Universal Remote
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYOBIhcP2Yc Which remote is better – this universal remote or this iPhone? Of course iPhone is better!! It is naturally the best remote you can imagine. It is connected to the internet, so you can check the TV program. It has huge high-resolution touchscreen. And it is always with you….
Episode #3: Computer, Give Me Coffee!
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9P9d8dtYeo Remember how we, humans, interact with computers in sci-fi movies? Computer do this, computer stop that. Why we still do not see all this voice interface awesomeness in our homes? Why we can’t just say “Computer, give me coffee” and get the coffee? It is not that difficult to…
Episode #2: Building a Duct Camera
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj2KVFZrzl8 Do you feel a strange smell coming from the air conditioning system? Something is going on there and most people have no idea about live between the walls of their houses. This is Andrey Mikhalchuk and RTFMs video blog: the information you will never find in your regular user…






