In November I wrote a post explaining how just one line of code could destroy your SEO. It underscored the fact that sometimes hidden dangers can kill your SEO efforts. In addition, it also explained how a thorough audit can reveal those issues and…
The Power of Using Lists for Link Building
Posted by Paddy_Moogan
I used to spend a lot of my time plowing through Google to find potential link targets for client websites. I still do this a lot but I've changed my approach a lot of the last 12-18 months to try and become a bit more effic…
Voting is open for the Buildlounge laser cutter contest
A few months ago, Buildlounge and Full Spectrum Laser started a contest to win a 40 Watt laser cutter. The only requirement? Submit a project that uses light in some way. The deadline is now over and voting is open, right on the buildlounge.com page. First place gets a 40 Watt laser cutter provided by Full Spectrum Laser. …
A very detailed reflow oven build
If you do a lot of SMD soldering, a reflow oven is the fastest and most efficient way to get all those tiny components attached to your PCB. [Frank Zhao] saw the reflow ovens we featured here over the last few weeks and figured he might as well show off his rig as well. We’re …
Spring clamp tripod mount has potential
Admittedly this post is flirting with flamebait, but we think the concept of using a spring clamp as an iPhone tripod mount has a lot of hacking potential. Hear us out, and if we havn’t made our case you can rant about it in the comments. [Joe] wanted an easy way to mount his iPhone …
Bitbuf delivers some of the best chiptune effects around
Wow. And furthermore, WOW! Just looking at that clean prototype you know that a lot of work has gone into the project, but when you hear this chiptune MIDI device you’ll really be impressed. We know what you’re thinking, but really, you’ve got to hear this to appreciate the quality [Linus Akesson] achieved in this …
BT, Scotland Yard form copper theft crackdown supersquad
A lot of fibre is mangled by metal pilferers, you know
BT is working with Scotland Yard in an effort to crack down on metal theft, which the Met said costs taxpayers £700m per year – not to mention the misery when power and telecoms cabling is nicked.…
Hand made carbon fiber violin is a stunning work of craftsmanship
Building a violin by hand is no easy task, but constructing one out of carbon fiber is an amazing feat! Carpenter [Ken] had never made a violin before, nor built anything substantial out of carbon fiber, and he figured the best way to learn was by doing. He spent a good bit of time measuring …
What to Do About Carrier IQ
There’s been a lot of talk about a piece of software installed on many mobile devices called Carrier IQ. The intended purpose of the software according to the manufacturer is to collect metrics to improve many functions of the device on which it&…
Physical computing just got a lot easier
Putting microcontrollers in everything and tying appliances into the internet has become the DIYers’ bread and butter. There’s a ton of benefits from an Internet-enabled coffee maker, but actually building these projects takes a little bit of knowledge. Enter [Dave] and [John] with Twine – a little Internet enabled box that connects physical reality to …
