Citing a long-held curiosity about "stuffed animals that sing, dance, light up, or talk back," designer Matt Kirkland took apart several such robo-toys to see what makes them tick...

Posted by Jim 2.0 | tagged: Teddy, robot, engineering, photos | 0 Comments

With Teddy going off to a lucky Ebay winner soon, I reflect on a project that started with an idea to mod a nostagic piece, and has spawned some interesting ideas and projects that some of you out there may find interesting. I can't wait to see someone take Teddy's talking head, and put it on anamatronic body...

Posted by Guru Lloyd | tagged: Teddy, Twitter, engineering | 1 Comments

While geekin’ out on the computer yesterday, I got a call from a Pittsburgh number. I answer, and to my surprise, it was Mike Zaharko! He and his dad were on their way...

Posted by Guru Lloyd | tagged: engineering, Lloyd, photos, Guitar Hero, Zaharko, Techno-Guru | 0 Comments

Ok, so technically Engineer's Week began yesterday, since Sunday is the first day of the week. If you aren't familiar with Engineer's Week, it is sort of like Mardi Gras except without the beads...

Posted by Guru Lloyd | tagged: engineering, Segway, Lloyd, holidays, Techno-Guru | 3 Comments

One day he's calm and happy as can be and the next day...well he is a little sad about something...

Posted by Guru Lloyd | tagged: MoodSwings, engineering, Lloyd, music, games, Techno-Guru | 2 Comments

Yowza! And I'm impressed with myself when I manage to untangle a string of lights...

Posted by Jim 2.0 | tagged: light, PC, LED, automation, DIY, engineering, holidays, webcam, video | 0 Comments