After my work on the Syma 107G was featured on Hackaday, [Maksim] emailed me to talk about writing up a programming library for the Syma 107 control protocol that would allow someone to control an RC boat, car, etc… with the S107T2 controller. I thought this was a cool idea, so I gave it a shot …
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Reverse-Engineering a Syma 107 RC Helicopter
The Syma 107 RC helicopter is a pretty great gadget, all things considered — it’s cheap, fun, and ridiculously good for the price. It’s also a spectacular gadget for fledgling hackers. ** 1-26-2013 UPDATE — I’ve written up a full protocol specification for the Syma 107G — If you are here looking for a purely …
I Love Etsy, Part II!
After the last crazy awesome drawing, I had my eye on a set of Laurel & Hardy films from A Whiter Shade Of Pale… I thought I’d try my luck with the next installment in the Dragon saga. This is what was waiting for me when I got back from China (click to enlarge!): I’m …
I love Etsy
I recently ordered a Super 8 projector (a Bell & Howell 357B) to spur me on to finish a super 8 short with my Canon 814 — I thought I’d have a little fun with the order details… (click to expand) How awesome is that! Thanks to Awhitershadeofpale for taking the time and effort to …
Red Bull Soapbox Derby 2011
Because it was such a gorgeous day and to test drive my new Canon 7D, Andy and I drove into Downtown L.A. for this year’s Red Bull Soapbox Derby. It’s actually the first time I’ve been back to Downtown since last March, it hasn’t changed much.. ..Although having said that, the place was completely overtaken …
Stuff and that, yeah?
Since moving to LA, I’ve been able to indulge myself in some (mostly quite eccentric) consumerism, and have treated myself to some fun stuff: A vintage typewriter. I feel like emails, facebook, IM’s, etc… are a bit boring and disposable; you never really need to put any amount of effort and thought into what you write. …
I’ll get a Wimpy…
A few weeks ago, Mehreen flew out to L.A. to see me, which I was really looking forward to. I’ll probably make another post about that, but in the meantime, bask in the glory of us crossing off a pretty epic (and esoteric) entry in our to-do list. To give a little background, the first time …
El-Eh?
I took advantage of the nice weather (blue skies, like every day since I arrived) and spent the day on the beach at Santa Monica. I rather enjoyed the sea air and that. Almost makes up for the fact that americans don’t get a 4 day weekend for easter :’( I stopped by the Apple store on …
You’re the city of the angels, yes indeed.
I’m off to work for a month in L.A, in just under an hour and a half. I bet I’ve forgotten to pack something important. Like my passport. I’ll post properly when I’ve got a moment and some photos or something to share, right now I’m struggling enough to stay awake as it is. Work has …