Table Saw Sled - Cut like a pro

by Aaron

We built a table saw sled. This makes for easy and square cutting. Also cut multiples in a stack or make jigs for complicated cuts.

See the new dust collection system in action too.

First Welding Project - Welding Cart

by Aaron

We got right into a first project with the recently donated Lincoln Wire Feed Welder. We took an existing stand, reconfigured some TV mounting rack with cut-off disks, and then welded it all together.

The welding cart will serve as a sturdy home for the welder and all it's peripherals.
More pics here.

Forget Boring Baby Names - Arduino Based Baby Name Generator

by Aaron



Michael produced this humorous baby name generator for friends expecting. He started with an Arduino to prototype then used tools at HackRVA to build a custom board. Snazzy!

Check out complete build details and story on his blog here.

Atari Punk Makes Hacker's Day

by Aaron


Atari Punk Console from Dustin Firebaugh on Vimeo.
Completed at a HackRVA Thursday Night Open house.

How to make your own:
makezine.com/2011/09/13/collins-lab-atari-punk-console/
and here:
ataripunkconsole.com

Atmel XSense Design Challenge

by Aaron

After some brainstorming and playing around at a recent Saturday hackathon, we came up with some ideas for the Atmel XSense Design Challenge. Enjoy!