PC-to-R/C interface

Risto K?'s PC to R/C interface let's you connect to your Futaba radio transmitter. You can use this device to do direct control of your R/C project: prewritten trajectories, user called macros, or direct PC joystick control. He's built two versions. The original one used multiple D-latches. The second version was an attempt to reduce the number of components. It uses interrupts in the … [Read more...]

FON arrival

Just a quick note: I received my FON router today. It's a brand new Linksys WRT54GL with DD-WRT installed. With shipping it only cost $33. If you want a WRT that is guaranteed to run Linux, this price can't be beat (if you're in the first 3000). P.S. I also received a big order from Jameco. Their "100 asst. sockets" doesn't seem to have a single straight pin in it. … [Read more...]