The Fiery Source » Home Gadgets http://www.fierysource.com The latest in life hacks, technology, computers, gadgets and video gaming Tue, 06 Jul 2010 02:18:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Mathmatical Formula Clock for Geeks http://www.fierysource.com/mathmatical-formula-clock-for-geeks/ http://www.fierysource.com/mathmatical-formula-clock-for-geeks/#comments Fri, 21 May 2010 04:52:08 +0000 Bob http://www.fierysource.com/?p=12202 We have over time feature a few clocks here at FierySource, some have been really cool and others just weird. But the Pop Quiz clock is in a category of it’s own. The numerals around the clock face have been replaced with mathematical formulas. Hmmm, might make a great gift for the kids, LOL.
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The diameter of the clock is about 30 centimeters and has a mathematical graph paper print on it and would be the perfect gift for maths lovers or friends. Anyway, follow the link below if you want one for the geek in the family.

The Pop Quiz Clock is available to purchase for around $40 from gadgets.dk


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If you don’t want to spend 40  to 100 dollars like my brother did on a not so good performing HD antenna. Then build one thats better for less than $20, and in most cases you will get much better results. My brother purchased one online for 80 dollars which was getting about 60-85 signal strength on most channels. The only problem with it was it would always drop the signal at the worst times making it impossible to watch Free digital HDTV.

Finally after listening to his complaining about the antenna we did some research and discovered a free do it yourself guide was available that offered claims of a reliable HD signal using their plans to build one. We built the antenna and I must say it is a much better improvement. It took about an hour to build taking out time, double checking everything to ensure it was going together right. He now gets about a 90 to 99 signal strength and no more drop outs period.

The above posted video guide by John Park who shows you how to build this HD antenna from: coat hangers, wire, scrap wood, and some misc inexpensive parts costing you less than $20 USD. So you have a better understanding whats going on here, television antennas are comprised of a series of metal rods cut to exact lengths and positioned so they receive a particular television frequency. So you will have to follow the instruction to the exact requirements for this to work.

No worries, this is so easy to build. Whats really cool about this antenna is the design was invented in the 1960s by an engineer named Doyt Hoverman. It’s very sensitive in the UHF frequency range, the same range used for the majority of digital television transmissions. Digital TV signals are strongest when the path from the transmitter to your antenna is not obstructed by buildings or trees. So putting your antenna up high as possible or in the attic will improve your reception.There is also a PDF file available for download here .

Here’s what you need to get started:

Tools

Electric drill
Screwdriver or screw shooter
Screwdriver bits
1/16” drill bit
3/32” drill bit
¼” drill bit
Scrap wood

Materials

6 each Wire hangers
Wood board, approximately 3” x 20” x ¾“
10 each #6 round head wood screws, ¾” long, and washers
2 each U-bolts, ¼” diameter, 2 ½” long, nuts washers
¾” diameter iron pipe, 24” long, one end threaded
¾” pipe floor flange
4 each #10 wood screws, flat headed, 1” long
Wood board, approximately 12” x 10” x ¾”
75 to 300 ohm matching transformer with spade clips on one end and female F connector on other

How to build a digital HDTV Antenna


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“We’re introducing the new headphone right before the holidays with the notion that high-quality, professional gaming gear can be offered at an affordable price for both novice gamers and pro-players,” said Bruce Hawver, CEO of SteelSeries. “The Siberia Headphone rounds out our audio line-up as the opening level SteelSeries audio option for gamers who are looking to experience professional quality headphone technology.”

Siberia v2 Gaming Headset

The Siberia Headphone is designed for gamers, but can also be used with iPods, MP3 players, handheld gaming devices, or practically any other kind of portable digital device. The comfortable foam earcups that surround the ear and the unique Siberia head-band suspension provides continuous comfort during long gaming, music, and movie sessions.

Key product specifications of the SteelSeries Siberia v2 Full-size Headphone include:

* 40mm speakers
* Impedance: 40 Ohm
* Frequency: 18-28,000 Hz
* SPL@1kHz: 104dB
* Cable: 1m + 1.8m extension
* Jack: 3.5mm

The Siberia Headphone will be offered in either glossy white or black for $49.99 this holiday season at retail partners worldwide, including Amazon, Newegg and more. The recently launched Siberia v2 Headset equipped with an “invisible” retractable microphone is available in two versions, with and without a USB soundcard that are priced at $109.99 USD and $89.99 USD.


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The way this works is you plug the subwoofer into a wall socket, while the two satellite speakers are connected to the subwoofer via wires. Next, you plug its USB wireless transmitter into the Desktop or laptop’s USB port. Place the speakers where you want them as long you are within 30 feet

The Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 Wireless Speaker System is available from Amazon for $199.00Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 Wireless Speaker System


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