Sunday, June 27, 2010

MatchPort AR Embedded Device Server (No Radio)

Manufacturer: Lantronix




MFG Part #: MPR300200S-01

Part #: MPR300200S-01

Availability Short Lead Time

RoHS Status: Green



Price: $49.95

MatchPort™ Architect (AR) delivers SSL/SSH ready Ethernet networking capability to virtually any product with a serial interface on the host microcontroller. This flexible product provides affordable connectivity in the same compact, single-socket form factor as its wireless cousin, the MatchPort b/g. With MatchPort, OEMs can design wired Ethernet or WiFi networking
into their products using a single PCB design.



MatchPort AR is a powerful networking co-processor module. Without burdening the device’s main processor, it sends and receives serial data in packets over Ethernet. It incorporates state-of-the-art CGI and AJAX web server capabilities for remote data acquisition, device monitoring and configuration, and virtually no programming is required.

Special Promo Xport Evaluation Kit with XPort PRO Linux Sample

Manufacturer: Lantronix




MFG Part #: XPP100300S-01R,XP10010NMK-01

Part #: XP PRO PROMO

Availability Short Lead Time

RoHS Status: Green



Price: $99.00

The XPort® Pro™ is Lantronix’ most powerful, self-contained embedded networking module. Footprint compatible with the popular XPort® and running either Linux or Evolution OS™ operating systems, the XPort Pro eliminates the complexity of designing network connectivity into a product and allows you to deploy advanced applications on the edge device itself

Friday, June 25, 2010

Quiz Yourself


Some of the things we take for granted today were dreamed up on pure brain power, others by total accident. But just how much do you know about the origin of things? Here, we've invented a quiz about 15 of the worldes most useful inventionsefrom adhesives to TV to the zippereand the minds behind them.

CajunBot


Several creative robots are competing for $2 million in the 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge. CajunBot, the MAX 6-wheel amphibious all-terrain vehicle with a 25 hp twin-cylinder engine, seen during the second NQE run.

Molecule Self-Configuring Robots


This shape-changing bot is built of many simple modules which it can move around, allowing it to adapt to different tasks and build 3-dimensional structures. Click to enlarge.

BUILD YOUR OWN ROLLERCOASTER


Rollercoasters are always fun. You may have played some video games where you control a theme park, and build up your own rollercoaster. Well, now you can physically build up your own coaster and watch as the carriage travels along your custom built track.

The coaster can be extended to four feet long, with simple assembly and also some nice additional touches such as safety mechanisms built into the seats for your virtual passengers.

Product Specifications

* For Ages 14 and Up
* WARNING: Choking hazard. Contains small parts.
* Build your own fully operational mini roller coaster
* Easy to assemble with new modular design with molded track pieces
* Modular design keeps assembly time to a minimum
* Highly detailed and durable train comes pre-assembled
* Operational station has a passenger loading feature that includes the raising and lowering of shoulder restraints
* Dispatch button allows manual control over the train function
* Includes computer simulation software that allows the user to "ride" the coaster in any seat, view the ride from all angles, and get a real-time readout of G-forces and acceleration
* Operates on 4 AA batteries (not included)
* Weight: 6lbs
* Box Dimensions: 21.5" x 14" x 5.5"