2010년 12월 15일 수요일
2010년 10월 28일 목요일
2010년 3월 17일 수요일
YikeBike - Urban Freedom
Frame: Carbon composite
Power: 1 kW, 30min re-charge
2010년 2월 20일 토요일
Yamaha Tenori-On
2010년 1월 27일 수요일
ION TWIN VIDEO with Charles Trippy and Alli Speed
2010년 1월 20일 수요일
21 step Japanese puzzle box
SUPER CUBI 324-STEP JAPANESE PUZZLE BOX YOSEGI MUKU
2010년 1월 14일 목요일
LEMUR : 멀티터치 디스플레이 인터페이스
LEMUR는 멀티-터치 인식이 가능한 12인치 화면에 다양한 콘트롤러를 디자인 하여
사용할 수 있는 인터페이스로, '오디오 어플리케이션을 위한 인간-기계
인터페이스 (Human-Machine Interface for audio applications)'라는
모토를 내건 JazzMutant에서 만들었습니다.
OSC (Open Sound Control - 기계
간의 통신을 위한 일종의 언어체계)를 지원하며 이더넷 포트를 가지고 있어, 별도의 하드웨어 없이 OSC를 지원하는 소프트웨어(예를들면 Max, Reaktor, SuperCollider 등)와 쉽게 연동될 수 있습니다.
사실 전통적인 악기 처럼 손가락을 사용하도록 만들어진 인터페이스는 매우 흥미롭고 활용도가 높습니다.
그동안은 iGesture NumPad나Wacom Tablet같은
기기를 사용해 보려는 노력은 있어 왔지만, 보다 목적에 맞게 제작된
LEMUR는 매우 반가운 소식이 아닐 수 없습니다.
iGesture NumPad는 손가락들의
제스춰를 이용하여 컴퓨터에 다양한 입력을 줄 수 있는 기기로, 그 입력을 Max에서 받을 수 있도록 하는외부오브젝트가 개발되어
있습니다. 그러나 가격이 비교적 높고 반응 속도가 매우 느리다는 단점이 있습니다.
Wacom Tablet의 경우는 사실 손가락이 아닌 펜을 사용하는
형태이긴 하지만, 손가락에 이 펜을 붙여 사용하기도 합니다 . Max를
위한 외부오브젝트도 준비가 되어 있습니다만, 역시 반응 속도가 느리고 손가락을 직접 사용할 수 없다는 단점이 있습니다.
LEMUR는 아직
판매가 되고 있지 않지만 아마도 높은 가격이 가장 큰 단점으로 작용하지 않을까 싶습니다. 그러나 그
홈페이지에 있는 비디오 클립들과 그 기능들을 찬찬히 살펴보면 꼭 사고 싶은 기기 1순위로 자리잡을 듯
합니다.
출처 : http://blog.naver.com/mittaeun?Redirect=Log&logNo=140010318424
2010년 1월 4일 월요일
Crayola 3D Outdoor
3D로 볼 수 있어, 아이들의 상상력을 자극할 수도 있고. 아무데나 그릴 수 있고. 또 물에도 잘 씻긴다. 고로 길가를 마구 더럽게 할 염려는 없다는 뜻이다.
아이들의 creativity를 키우기에는 그림 그리기 만큼 효과적인 것이 없다고 들었다. Crayola 3D Outdoor가 아이들의 상상력을 무한 자극할 것 같다.
과거 벽지에 그림을 그리다가 혼났던 기억에 갑자기 울적해졌다. 내 자식은 혼내지 않아도 되겠다!
밖에 나가서 그리라고 하면 되니깐 ~
Crayola 3D Outdoor의 홈페이지 carylola.com 이 제품 외에도 아이들의 그림그리기를 돕는 다양한 제품들을 판매하고 있다.
출처 : http://janfullmoon.wordpress.com/
오늘 김보름씨의 블로그에서 너무 많이 퍼오는 것같아 미안해지는군요 아하하;;
HP DreamScreen
HP에서 PC와 연동되는 Screen을 선보였다. HP에서 선보인 dream screen은 home network를 이용한 유,무선으로 PC와 콘텐츠를 공유하거나 인터넷을 사용할 수 있다.
다음의 동영상을 보며 그 특징을 파악해보자.
1. wireless
2. real time update – facebook
3. 2GB memory
4. radio, music and video
5. alarm clock, calendar, weather
6. Touch control pad/ REMOTE control
그러나 오로지 MS만 지원하고 있다.
2009년 12월 30일 수요일
Jazzmutant Lemur
JazzMutant’s Lemur is a touch-screen controller that allows you to create multiple highly customizable interfaces. The many available interface elements can model the physical properties of natural forces such as friction and gravity.
JAZZMUTANT Lemur control surface $2,495Display Size 12" Display Resolution 800 × 600 pixels Display Type LCD Computer Interface Ethernet (100Base-T) Power Requirements 12 VAC external, 100-240 VAC Dimensions 14.5" (W) × 1.2" (H) × 11.6" (D) Weight 6.5 lbs.
2009년 12월 16일 수요일
Spitballs
Grow em and chuck em!
Spitting on people is a disgusting habit. It's dirty and (possibly) disease spreading and not very nice to do. But let's face it, gobs of squishy stuff flying through the air is fun. So, let's science it up a bit. What if instead of real expectorations, you flung awesome spherical polymers at your friends and/or coworkers? What if you grew them yourself in the comfort of your own cube. We're here for you: get thyself some Spitballs!
Spitballs start off as small hard little spheres. Soak them in water for about 4 hours (or overnight for best results) and they will absorb water and grow up to 200 times their original size.Spitballs are now ready for war. They are slimy and squishy. If you throw them gently, they will bounce. If you throw them hard enough, they will explode into mushy pieces. And here's the best part about Spitballs: when the war is over, collect all the whole ones and let them dry out. They will shrink back to their original state and can be reused at a later date.Spitballs - grow 'em and throw 'em.
Spitballs
- Ages: 3 and up (with parental supervision due to science).
- Spitballs start out as tiny balls and expand 200 times when stuck in water (takes about 4 hours for best results).
- Will bounce and/or explode into mushy parts on impact (depending on the force you throw them).
- Let they dehydrate and they will shrink, ready to be used again!
- Safe and non-toxic (but don't try to eat them).
- Contains: 2g of Spitballs (about 50 or so)
- Dimensions: Spitballs grow to about 0.6" in diameter (the longer they absorb water, the bigger they grow).
Bolt Laser Cat Toy
Can has lazer?
Cats are fond of many things. Climbing inside of boxes, shredding paper and fabric, suddenly darting across a room for no apparent reason, and appearing aloof. They also love to chase string, ribbons and especially laser beam dots. We can't imagine that there's any evolutionary reason for this - perhaps it was an ancient race of aliens visiting the Earth that gave felines an affinity for chasing laser beams. Who knows? But if this is the case, they probably had something very similar to the Bolt Interactive Pet Laser Toy.
This little device a sophisticated piece of feline-laser technology that your cat will love. It dances a laser beam dot around the floor for your cat to chase but never catch. We suppose you could call it the lazy solution to playing with your cat, but we happen to think it's just more advanced than manually shining a laser around the room.
- Fun toy for your feline friend
- Automatic and manual mode
- Turns off after 15 minutes
- Adjustable mirror
- Class IIIa Laser product
- <5mW output max at 650nm
- Takes 4 AA batteries (not included)
- User Guide [here]
2009년 12월 15일 화요일
Bliptronic 5000 LED Synthesizer
Retro Musical Droid Arrives... from the Future
If HAL 9000 mated with R2-D2 and their electronic offspring was tutored by Kraftwerk it would probably end up something like the Bliptronic 5000 LED Synthesizer.
At once a minimalist musical plaything and a hardcore old-skool synthesizer, the Bliptronic defies categorization as it belts out 8-Bit style style tunes from its grid of glowing buttons.
You'll notice sound similar to a retro Casiotone with an interface not unlike a simplified Yamaha TENORI-ON... if that makes any sense. Either way, once you start touching the keys of the Bliptronic you'll be hooked by it's simple pattern-based approach to music.
Bliptronic Philosophy... in Regards to Music
In the world of the Bliptronic, creating a song revolves around an ever evolving 4-beat pattern. Each row of vertical buttons represents the notes in one octave. Push a button to turn on a note, push the button again to turn off a note. Push multiple buttons in one vertical row to make a chord. The Bliptronic plays whatever you have selected in sequence horizontally across the display. When it reaches the end of the pattern, it repeats. The genius comes as you modify the pattern by turning notes on and off while the pattern is still looping to create evolving electronic melodies.
Knobs and Buttons, There are Some
In addition to the grid of glowing LED buttons you'll notice some other controls on the Bliptronic. These allow you to set the tempo (From 60-160 BPM), choose the instrument (From 8 different retro-synth type sounds), adjust the volume and turn looping on or off. A big "play" button at the bottom makes the Bliptronic uh... play. If you hit it again it stops. Yep.
The Bliptronic is a Social Butterfly
One Bliptronic is grand, but more Bliptronics are even grander. An infinite number of Bliptronics can be attached together using the link ports and included cables. When one Bliptronic reaches the end of it's pattern, the next Bliptronic is instantly triggered to start playing. This allows you to make longer songs where each person controls a section of the song. You can even set the tempo and instrument differently on each Bliptronic in the chain to achieve unconventional musical results.
Product Features
- Unusual retro synthesizer is played with a grid of glowing buttons
- Create looping patterns and change them dynamically while playing
- Chain multiple units together and create more complex melodies
- One octave range. 8 notes can be played simultaneously
- 8 different old-skool synth sounding instruments to choose from
- Sounds created using FM waveform synthesis
- Set the BPM (beats per minute) from 60 to 180 in 20 BPM increments
- Built in speaker with headphone jack and line-out jack
- Front panel is constructed from brushed aluminum
- Includes, manual and 2 link cables for connecting additional Bliptronic units
- Requires 4 x AA batteries (not included)
