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		<title>Net Power Strip</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:29:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The Net Power Strip is a cool little project that shows you how to build an electric power strip that you can control via the internet. It uses analog relays for power switching. Hardware schematics included in the project write-up.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="content-container"><div class="thumb tright"><div style="width:250px;height:250px;padding-top:10px;padding-left:5px;padding-right:5px;"><img src="http://www.pyroelectro.com/img/powtop.jpg" /></div></div>The Net Power Strip is a cool little project that shows you how to build an electric power strip that you can control via the internet. It uses analog relays for power switching. Hardware schematics included in the project write-up.<br /><br /><br />
<center><b>PyroFactor:</b> <img src="http://www.pyroelectro.com/img/devil_3.jpg"></center>						</div><div class="article_link">					<a href="http://www.smbaker.com/electro/netpow.html">Read</a>				</div></p>
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		<title>DIY Binary Clock</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pyroelectro/~3/nmjyWeWb34Q/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pyroelectro.com/2009/05/28/diy-binary-clock/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 21:20:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[automation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Binary Clock is one of the signs of a geek, but they're fun to try and figure out. This project write-up shows you how to use a PIC microcontroller to make your very own Binary Clock.
PyroFactor: 											Read				
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="content-container"><div class="thumb tright"><div style="width:250px;height:250px;padding-top:10px;padding-left:5px;padding-right:5px;"><img src="http://www.pyroelectro.com/img/binclk.jpg" /></div></div>The Binary Clock is one of the signs of a geek, but they're fun to try and figure out. This project write-up shows you how to use a PIC microcontroller to make your very own Binary Clock.<br /><br /><br />
<center><b>PyroFactor:</b> <img src="http://www.pyroelectro.com/img/devil_1.jpg"></center>						</div><div class="article_link">					<a href="http://www.best-microcontroller-projects.com/binary-clock.html">Read</a>				</div></p>
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		<title>Digital Thermometer Display</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pyroelectro/~3/oKV_YXHgM0s/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pyroelectro.com/2009/05/24/digital-thermometer-display/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 21:13:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[analog]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[automation]]></category>

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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.pyroelectro.com/?p=601</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This project is probably more novelty than useful, but its simplicity will get you familiar with digital thermometers. A pic is used to interpret output data and a gigantic LCD display is used to show it to us humans. Software and hardware schematics are there just for you!
PyroFactor: 											Read				
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="content-container"><div class="thumb tright"><div style="width:250px;height:250px;padding-top:10px;padding-left:5px;padding-right:5px;"><img src="http://www.pyroelectro.com/img/temp2.jpg" /></div></div>This project is probably more novelty than useful, but its simplicity will get you familiar with digital thermometers. A pic is used to interpret output data and a gigantic LCD display is used to show it to us humans. Software and hardware schematics are there just for you!<br /><br /><br />
<center><b>PyroFactor:</b> <img src="http://www.pyroelectro.com/img/devil_1.jpg"></center>						</div><div class="article_link">					<a href="http://www.sixca.com/eng/articles/digittemp/">Read</a>				</div></p>
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		<title>Case Mod: Add an LCD</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pyroelectro/~3/NxtMN2kOLKc/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pyroelectro.com/2009/05/20/case-mod-add-an-lcd/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 21:08:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[console mods]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[desktop mods]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.pyroelectro.com/?p=598</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This one is for anyone bored enough to make serious mods to their desktop case. Adding a small 5'' or 7'' LCD to your case can look awesome for things like dispalying current time/temperature/mp3 playlist. This write-up shows you how to take a PSone screen, connect it to your desktop and mod it to your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="content-container"><div class="thumb tright"><div style="width:250px;height:250px;padding-top:10px;padding-left:5px;padding-right:5px;"><img src="http://www.pyroelectro.com/img/retail.jpg" /></div></div>This one is for anyone bored enough to make serious mods to their desktop case. Adding a small 5'' or 7'' LCD to your case can look awesome for things like dispalying current time/temperature/mp3 playlist. This write-up shows you how to take a PSone screen, connect it to your desktop and mod it to your case.<br /><br /><br />
<center><b>PyroFactor:</b> <img src="http://www.pyroelectro.com/img/devil_2.jpg"></center>						</div><div class="article_link">					<a href="http://www.bit-tech.net/modding/2004/07/07/psone_lcd/">Read</a>				</div></p>
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		<title>GPS Unit Connected to an Eee</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pyroelectro/~3/y4U2vrg5NRA/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pyroelectro.com/2009/05/16/gps-unit-connected-to-an-eee/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 21:05:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[software]]></category>

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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.pyroelectro.com/?p=594</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This little project shows how to take a semi-broken GPS unit and create a new hardware interface to connect with your laptop. The software and hardware (PCB) schematic is provided for you.
PyroFactor: 											Read				
]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="content-container"><div class="thumb tright"><div style="width:250px;height:250px;padding-top:10px;padding-left:5px;padding-right:5px;"><img src="http://www.pyroelectro.com/img/gpseee.jpg" /></div></div>This little project shows how to take a semi-broken GPS unit and create a new hardware interface to connect with your laptop. The software and hardware (PCB) schematic is provided for you.<br /><br /><br />
<center><b>PyroFactor:</b> <img src="http://www.pyroelectro.com/img/devil_3.jpg"></center>						</div><div class="article_link">					<a href="http://www.youritronics.com/rgm-3550lp-gps-module-connected-with-asus-eee-pc/">Read</a>				</div></p>
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		<title>40W FM Broadcaster</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pyroelectro/~3/wA7toMsdzeY/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pyroelectro.com/2009/05/12/40w-fm-broadcaster/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 20:51:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.pyroelectro.com/?p=591</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The the 40w fm broadcaster is a very powerful FM range audio amplifier. The project write-up is very detailed with a standard scientific method style. Not for RF novices (but take a look anyway!).
PyroFactor: 											Read				
]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="content-container"><div class="thumb tright"><div style="width:250px;height:250px;padding-top:10px;padding-left:5px;padding-right:5px;"><img src="http://www.pyroelectro.com/img/rfamp.jpg" /></div></div>The the 40w fm broadcaster is a very powerful FM range audio amplifier. The project write-up is very detailed with a standard scientific method style. Not for RF novices (but take a look anyway!).<br /><br /><br />
<center><b>PyroFactor:</b> <img src="http://www.pyroelectro.com/img/devil_3.jpg"></center>						</div><div class="article_link">					<a href="http://www.irational.org/sic/radio/40w-no-tune-amp.html">Read</a>				</div></p>
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		<title>Hardware Temperature Sensor</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pyroelectro/~3/CbgE-q8_TA0/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pyroelectro.com/2009/05/08/hardware-temperature-sensor/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 20:43:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.pyroelectro.com/?p=586</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This quick project shows you how to take I2C output from an Analog Devices temperature sensor and display it on an LCD. All this is done with an ATMega. Not to worry because the software and hardware schematics are provided in the write-up!
PyroFactor: 											Read				
]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="content-container"><div class="thumb tright"><div style="width:250px;height:250px;padding-top:10px;padding-left:5px;padding-right:5px;"><img src="http://www.pyroelectro.com/img/temps.jpg" /></div></div>This quick project shows you how to take I2C output from an Analog Devices temperature sensor and display it on an LCD. All this is done with an ATMega. Not to worry because the software and hardware schematics are provided in the write-up!<br /><br /><br />
<center><b>PyroFactor:</b> <img src="http://www.pyroelectro.com/img/devil_2.jpg"></center>						</div><div class="article_link">					<a href="http://www.scienceprog.com/analog-devices-digital-temperature-sensor-ad7416/">Read</a>				</div></p>
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		<title>Arudino on a Breadboard</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pyroelectro/~3/VFXaDQNWPn4/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pyroelectro.com/2009/05/04/arudino-on-a-breadboard/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 20:26:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.pyroelectro.com/?p=582</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a very simple guide for the Arudino microcontroller. You will learn how/where to get an Arudino &#038; how to get it up and running on a simple breadboard. If you're looking to get started using this uC take a look!
PyroFactor: 											Read				
]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="content-container"><div class="thumb tright"><div style="width:250px;height:250px;padding-top:10px;padding-left:5px;padding-right:5px;"><img src="http://www.pyroelectro.com/img/arbb.jpg" /></div></div>This is a very simple guide for the Arudino microcontroller. You will learn how/where to get an Arudino & how to get it up and running on a simple breadboard. If you're looking to get started using this uC take a look!<br /><br /><br />
<center><b>PyroFactor:</b> <img src="http://www.pyroelectro.com/img/devil_1.jpg"></center>						</div><div class="article_link">					<a href="http://www.uchobby.com/index.php/2007/07/01/ardunio-breadboard/">Read</a>				</div></p>
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		<title>The &amp;microPONG</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pyroelectro/~3/uZt8aw_XmXI/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pyroelectro.com/2009/02/18/micropong/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:30:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[gaming creations]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This version of pong is fairly like the original one but the hardware used is minuscule in comparison. Using only a 12xxxxPIC to do all the hard labor, this project plays pong on a TV with two controllers for input.
PyroFactor: 											Read				
]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="content-container"><div class="thumb tright"><div style="width:250px;height:250px;padding-top:10px;padding-left:5px;padding-right:5px;"><img src="http://www.pyroelectro.com/img/pongpong.jpg" /></div></div>This version of pong is fairly like the original one but the hardware used is minuscule in comparison. Using only a 12xxxxPIC to do all the hard labor, this project plays pong on a TV with two controllers for input.<br /><br /><br />
<center><b>PyroFactor:</b> <img src="http://www.pyroelectro.com/img/devil_3.jpg"></center>						</div><div class="article_link">					<a href="http://www.dos4ever.com/upong/upong.html">Read</a>				</div></p>
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		<title>Homebrew Satellite Receiver</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pyroelectro/~3/omNbNWSONc0/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pyroelectro.com/2009/02/16/homebrew-satellite-receiver/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:30:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[This project is a very nicely designed weather satellite image receiver. The project write-up has the hardware schematic along with many nice photographs of the hardware in action. Take a good look at how much you can do with a simple microcontroller.
PyroFactor: 											Read				
]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="content-container"><div class="thumb tright"><div style="width:250px;height:250px;padding-top:10px;padding-left:5px;padding-right:5px;"><img src="http://www.pyroelectro.com/img/satwat.jpg" /></div></div>This project is a very nicely designed weather satellite image receiver. The project write-up has the hardware schematic along with many nice photographs of the hardware in action. Take a good look at how much you can do with a simple microcontroller.<br /><br /><br />
<center><b>PyroFactor:</b> <img src="http://www.pyroelectro.com/img/devil_1.jpg"></center>						</div><div class="article_link">					<a href="http://noaa-apt-homebrew-rx.blogspot.com/">Read</a>				</div></p>
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