Ka Ching

Ken Lee

2013-08-10T16:50:00.000+02:00

Eastern europe is making its way into so popular western show bizz. No Lady Gaga, Beyonce or Britney Spears is safe from the great Valantina Hasan, who has succeed to overcome the need of knowledge of a foreigh language to sing a piece of musical masterpiece. As she is making her way to the top, others can only watch this talent rise to the unseen heights on the interwebs.

If you feel the urge to sing along, please do:

No one ken to ken to siven

Nor yon clees toju maliveh

When I gez aju zavateh na nalechoo more

New yonooz tonigh molinigh

Yon sorra shoo

Yes ee shoo, ooo

Ken lee...

Tulibu dibu douchoo...

I can't live...

I can't live anymore

Ken leee...

Tulibu dibu douchoo

Ken leee...

Ken lee mejo more...

Incredible Meeting with a Tribe

2011-06-26T00:55:00.002+02:00

Look how a tribe is exploring the "Living Dead" visiting their grounds. The Gesture of giving right hand aka The Weapon Hand is given to ensure peace between two parties. How would you act when a stranger comes to you with all kind of thing you never used/saw/knew?
They seem not to know what a steel knife and a plastic dish are. Well, that's obvious, living in jungle and only knew thing you grew up with only trees and rivers around them, is all they know.
When watching this video it is really interesting how they approach the foreigners and try to understand.

Part 1

Part 2

Theory of Everything

2011-06-11T13:45:00.000+02:00

This is a simplified interpretation of quantum physics and relativity by Prof.Corey Anton. By trying to compare and eventually compare the two major theories of Einstein and Niels-Borh a new theory can be shown. Here you can witness the era when Science is available to everyone.

Into The WIld

2011-06-03T10:43:00.000+02:00

Adventurer and cameraman Ed Wardle is flown into the Yukon wilderness in Canada and, possessing only basic provisions, begins a solitary survival challenge that will test the limits of his physical and psychological capabilities. Overwhelmed by the realisation that he is on his own, Ed initially struggles to make decisions, and as the days go by, he realises surviving in the inhospitable environment is a lot harder than he ever imagined.

The difference between two brain spheres

2011-06-02T12:44:00.000+02:00

Remarkable reportage about a man whose brain is separated into two halves. Because both halves do not communicate with each other, he can use his single brain spheres independently.

For all YOU drinkers

2011-06-01T20:21:00.000+02:00

Let the party in your stomach begin! :)

Animal rights activists are everywhere!

2011-06-01T18:25:00.000+02:00

Sending message to all cats, dogs and pigs of the nation. From Greece.

Anywhere anytime

2011-05-29T22:43:00.000+02:00

The world is in change and the Japanese are getting the message

Go Green!

2011-03-09T00:06:00.000+01:00

Scroll Marathon!

2011-02-03T12:22:00.000+01:00

I dare you!

BEEEH!!

KEEP GOING!

You're almost there!

TADAA!!!

Congratulations, you just scrolled 1,32 meter down!

Capsule Hotel

2011-01-17T12:50:00.001+01:00

To continue the previous post, here is an addition to the 'Innovations all over the world".
Minimalistic design is taking over the world and the Japanese are the guilty for this!

Already in 1979 Japan open doors to their first kapuseru hoteru. Why would they create such a thing? Because in a modern, "time is money"-society it is all about being on time. The idea was to create a place that would satisfy your basic needs like sleeping, showering and rest.

This formula is worked out by 9hours capsule hotel in Japan.

9hours formula

Here is a little reportage on 9hours hotel below

This concept is spreading rapidly across the world. China had already got their first capsule hotel. According to CNN.

This reminds of the scene From "The Matrix" where Neo is beeing released from his capsule filled with agar solution and wired from head to toes.

Innovation all over the world!

2011-01-17T01:12:00.000+01:00

I would like to step aside of Arduino concept and write about something else.

Choice felt on a couple random youtube videos I recently discovered. As you already can see it is about innovation in different areas.

As shown below, a true nature-friendly device.

Shaking Cherries @ Payson, Utah USA

As you can see here, a machine has been made to picking cherries by shaking the tree. It basically consist of two separate vehicles (tractors): A Shake Plate Tractor and A conveyor tractor to catch everything that falls down.
Pretty useful device that replaces pretty cheap labor that can be done by poles or students.

You might think: "Oow a shaking machine, BORING!", Check the following video right ahead!

Hedge removal (DESTROYER) Machine in New Zealand

Well how about a 3 meter long steel blade spinning around @ 1000 RPM? This is what New Zealand has accomplished in their war against WILD HEDGE PLAGUE. It can also be used as a self-defense device in case of a zombie attack.

More spectacular innovation is shown in the video below.

Tiger-Stone Tiling Machine, The Netherlands

As you can see this is BIG! Who would just think that this back-breaking job can be done by a machine? OK, this is semi-machine made road, but this is a great advantage for the road construction sector. Great job done by the dutch engineers!

The mechanistic monsters shown above are very useful, but (still) not affordable in poor countries.
In the next and the last video a MAGNIFICENT invention is shown.

Circular bicycle-powered saw, made in Czech Republic

This is where engineering, welding, A LOT of fantasy and a very narrow budget meeting together! A true man-made and man powered machine. Looks like it is not so difficult to use. As an addition to this gorgeous design, I would add a heavy flywheel to gain more power.

Or why not use a tandem?

Well here you go! Again an educational post on KA-CHING ;)

If you've got a suitable name for one of these machines, do not keep it for your own but let the world hear it, by posting it in the comments below!

Arduino Documentary

2011-01-14T01:24:00.004+01:00

Tadaa..! Here it is, the one and only, Documentary about Arduino project!

Note aside:

As you know: a picture says more than a thousand words and HD-video is nothing more than a bunch of pictures rapidly repeated (about 24 times per second to be precise). We now can calculate amount of words said in this post, just by posting one video :D

24 FPS multiply by the length of the video in seconds (1697) = 40728 pictures

And this number of pictures multiply by approximation of 1000 words per picture gives = 40 728 000 words!

Guess what? If the words were written down with approx. 250 per paper. And than stacked up, the pile would be nearly high as a SEVEN STORY HOSPITAL BUILDING, where the writer of this post could be found after solving this inhuman calculation.

But never mind, Just make sure you watch the documentary!

Soldering: The basics

2011-01-14T00:22:00.001+01:00

It is time to gather some information to get started with your Arduino!
There is a nice video explaining the basic rules and providing you with the minimum of understanding on how soldering actually works.

Facts:

Flux is used to clean the surface to avoid oxides blocking solder to make proper contact
Most solder wire has a flux core inside
When solder is applied to soldering iron, the fumes are from the flux core
Dirt, oxides and overheating are the main causes of joint cracks

Keep in mind:

Keep it clean: clean the surface and apply flux
Move your join
Use the largest tip to provide with enough heat transer
Rule of THUMB: use slightly smaller tip than your pan you soldering to

Hopefully this post may help!

Good luck!

Bug Alert!

2011-01-12T21:42:00.002+01:00

DO NOT PANIC! We were informed that there is a bug being hiding on this page. We need a couple of well-trained eyes to hunt down the filthy bastard. If you look closely, you can see what kind of bug it is. This might help us choose from the variety of insecticides.

Leave a message as a result of your obervation!

Arduino vibes

2011-01-11T15:14:00.008+01:00

"Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments." thus www.arduino.cc.

This is a device for Data Acquisition (DAQ), which means it can collect, review, send and make decision based on in/out coming data. The micro controller found on the board (black rectangular block with pins coming out,see picture below) make it possible to store a certain data manipulation design on it. It means it can operate according to the program you wrote on the chip, without being connected to you computer.

Arduino UNO

The great advantage of Arduino concept, is that it is fully open source. It is possible to share your particular design of a project and discuss it online with other fellow enthusiasts. You can create and experiment with new or already existing projects and post them online to receive feedback.

If you're interested and want to know more, please visit www.arduino.cc.

BTW: this particular board (Arduino UNO) can be found online for about €22 (about $30). Check ebay amazon for details. The sponsored links on your right can provide you with more information.