Parallax PIR Motion Sensor

The PIR Sensor detects motion up to 20 feet away by using a Fresnel lens and infrared-sensitive element to detect changing patterns of passive infrared emitted by objects in its vicinity. Inexpensive and easy to use, it’s ideal for alarm systems, motion-activated lighting, holiday props, and robotics applications. The PIR Sensor is compatible with all Parallax microcontrollers; sample BS1, BS2, and SX/B programs and product documentation are available under Downloads (coming soon!).

Features:

* Simple 3-pin connection
* Single bit output
* Small size – easy to conceal ( 0.96 x 1.0 x 1.27 in.)

Phidgets Precision Voltage Sensor

The Voltage Sensor measures the differential voltage between the input terminals and outputs the difference proportionally. The maximum differential voltage that can be measured accurately is ±30V. Resources Product Manual

Product Specifications Characteristic Value Current Consumption 3.6mA Input Impedance 1MegaOhm Recommended Max Difference between Vin+ and Vin- 30V Absolute Maximum difference between Vin+ and Vin- 35V Input CMR 40V Output Range 0 to 5V Min/Max error ±2% Typical Error ±0.7% Maximum Offset ±100mV

TRENDnet TV-IP110W wi-fi camera

The Wireless Internet Camera Server (TV-IP110W) transmits real-time high quality video over the Internet. View your camera from any Internet connection. Complimentary SecurView camera management software provides advanced monitoring of up to 16 cameras to protect what you value most. This is the camera of choice for the Mech Warfare competition, and can be stripped down to compact lightweight bare PCB without sacrificing any functionality. This stylish and compact Internet camera provides crystal clear MJPEG video streams. Mount the wireless camera on most surfaces with an included mounting kit. Intuitive software features motion detection recording, email alerts, and scheduled recordings. The camera’s brilliant image quality, intuitive setup and complimentary software make it ideal for your home or office. Image Sensor Sensor 1/4” Color CMOS Sensor Resolution 640 x 480 Pixel Fixed Lens f: 4.6mm, F: 2.6 (Board Lens) Viewing Angle 60 Degree Minimum Illumination 0.5Lux Video/Image Setting Video Format MJPEG Image Frame Rate 30fps @VGA, QVGA, QQVGA Frame Rate Setting 1 ~ 30fps Zoom 3 x Digital Zoom Compression Ratio Setting 5 Levels Resolution 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 Exposure Control, White Balance, Gain Control Automatic Image Setting Adjustable Brightness, Contrast, Saturation Flip Images Vertical/Horizontal Light Frequency 50Hz, 60Hz or Outdoor Communication LAN 10/100Mbps Auto MDIX Protocol HTTP, FTP, TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP, NTP, DNS, DDNS, SMTP, PPPoE, UPnP Wireless Standard IEEE802.11b/g Security 64/128bit WEP (HEX/ASCII),WPA-PSK(TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES) Antenna 2dBi detachable Reverse SMA Connector Hardware Specifications System CPU ARM9 base RAM 16Mbyte SDRAM ROM 4Mbyte NOR Flash OS Linux System Requirement (Web Configuration) CPU 350MHz or above Memory 256MB RAM or above 512MB RAM or above Resolution 800 x 600 or above Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 or above Supported OS Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000 System Requirement (SecurView™ Software) CPU 1GHz or above Memory 512MB or above Resolution 1024 X 768 or above Supported OS Windows 7 (32-bit), Vista (32-bit), XP (32-bit), 2000 Physical /Environment Dimension 70 x 100 x 57mm (2.67 x 3.94 x 2.95 in.) Weight Camera: 125g (4.4oz.) Stand: 135g (4.76oz.) Power 5VDC, 2.5A External Power Adapter Power Consumption 6 Watts (Max) LEDs Power (Orange), Link (Green) LED Enable/Disable Support Temperature Operation: 0ºC ~45ºC (32ºF ~ 113ºF) Storage : -15ºC ~ 60ºC (14ºF ~ 140ºF)

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LifeCam VX-800 Webcam (with Mount)

The Microsoft LifeCam VX-800 Webcam is a simple USB camera, perfect for use in basic robotics projects, pan/tilt robot turrets, and/or with Roborealm.

	The LifeCam comes with our custom mounting solution for mounting to the Lynxmotion Pan & Tilt Kit, the Desktop Robot Turret, or your own custom built project. Please Note: The “C” Bracket in the picture is not included. It is only shown to display the finished mounting solution. Assembly Guide: LifeCam VX-800 Mount Assembly Guide
We HIGHLY recommend picking up a Size 000 Precision Screwdriver for this project if you don’t have one already. The screws inside the camera are VERY small.

VGA Video Sensor VGA video sensor for a clear image. Camera auto-adjusts for low-light conditions for the best video possible. Built-In Microphone The built-in microphone automatically picks up your voice with remarkable clarity. Plug and Play The simplicity of plug and play – no software needed. Works with + Windows Live™ + Yahoo! Messenger + AOL Instant Messenger + Skype

System Requirements For Windows®-based PC: Requires a PC that meets the requirements for and has installed one of these operating systems: Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP SP2

Assembly Guide: LifeCam VX-800 Mount Assembly Guide

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Roborealm

RoboRealm® is an application for use in computer vision, image analysis, and robotic vision systems. Using an easy point and click interface RoboRealm simplifies vision programming! Using an inexpensive USB webcam and the PC you already have you can now add machine vision to your robotic projects!

Image and/or video processing can be technically difficult. Home robots are continuously moving towards PC based systems (laptop, netbook, embedded, etc.) that have the power to support complex image processing functions. RoboRealm provides the software needed to get such a system up and running. We’ve compiled many image processing functions into an easy to use windows based application that you can use with a webcam, TV Tuner, IP Camera, etc. Use RoboRealm to see your robot’s environment, process the acquired image, analyze what needs to be done and send the needed signals to your robot’s motors, servos, etc.

For example, you can use RoboRealm to track colored objects, navigate with obstacle avoidance, identify fiducials that let you robot know where it is, and much more!

• Inexpensive Vision Application
• Links Vision to Motion
• Interactive GUI Interface
• Socket based Server API
• Multiple Interfaces (Disk, Web, FTP, Email, etc)
• Plugin Framework for Custom Modules
• Active Online Community

Products compatible with Roborealm

• RoboTurret Vision Tracking Starter Kit —(more info)
• InterbotiX Robot Turrets
• Arduino —(more info)
• Surveyor SRV-1 —(more info)
• Any of our WebCams
• Trendnet TV-IP110W WiFi Camera —(more info)
• All Phidgets InterfaceKits —(more info)
• Phidgets RFID Reader —(more info)
• Phidgets Servo Controller —(more info)
• Phidgets Motor Controller –(more info)
• Phidgets Accelerometer —(more info)
• Phidgets Encoder —(more info)
• Roboard —(more info)
• Lego NXT Mindstorms —(more info)
• Parallax BOE-Bot —(more info)
• RoboticsConnection Robots —(more info)
• Lynxmotion SSC-32 —(more info)
• Axon Robot Controllers —(more info)
• Pololu Serial 8-Servo Controller —(more info)
• Sabertooth Dual 5A Motor Driver —(more info)

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NXT camera

This Vision Subsystem has real time image processing capability to detect and track line or up to 8 colorful objects.

* Connects to NXT on a sensor port
* Connects to computer using USB interface
* Tracks line or upto 8 objects (with 8 different user defined colors) at 30fps
* Adjustable lens focus
* Lens with built in infrared blocking filter
* Provides realtime tracking statistics to NXT
* Power consumption: 42 mA (max) at 4.7V
* PC not needed for autonomous operation on NXT
* Supported environments: NXT-G, RobotC, LeJOS, NXC
* Enclosed Design

Jailbreaking / Hacking & Unlocking iPhones & iPods

Jailbreaking is the process to unlock the iPhone and iPod touch devices to permit the installation of third-party applications. It can also add ringtones or change wallpaper on iPhone. It opens up the file system of iPhone so that it can be accessed from the computer.

Attackers use different techniques to jailbreak the iPod; after jailbreaking, they can install malicious code or software, which helps to access the information from the iPod. Some tools used for jailbreaking, include:

1. iDemocracy :

iDemocracy is the iPhone jailbreak and third-party app installation solution for the Windows platform. It installs Installer.app (for 3rd party apps/games), custom ringtones, and SIM unlock. It has new features like free ringtones on firmwares, as well as File Browsing.

Go here to know more : http://code.google.com/p/idemocracy/

2. iActivator :

iActivator is a Cocoa-based application for the Mac. It is a graphical interface providing iPhone

activation/deactivation tools, and methods for breaking/restoring the jail.

For Download: Click Here

Go here to know more : http://www.iphone-hacks.com/2007/07/

3. iNdependence :

iNdependence is a Cocoa-based application for Mac OS X which provides an interface for jailbreak, activation, SSH installation, and ringtone/wallpaper/application installation on your iPhone. It allows unauthorized third-party application installation on your iPhone.

Go here to know more : http://code.google.com/p/independence/

4. iFuntastic :

iFuntastic is an iPhone hacking and modification tool. It provides a GUI for almost any iPhone

modification task. It can dig into your iPhone and edit images and logos. It can replace any system sounds and color iChat SMS balloons. It has full file browser feature, which simply browses the iPhone’s internal file system, and edit UI images.

Go here to know more: http://www.tuaw.com/tag/iFuntastic/

5. AppSnap :

AppSnapp is a tool for jailbreaking and allowing the installation of non-sanctioned third-party

applications to the iPhone. This tool jailbreak the iPhone or iPod Touch, pushes the Installer.app to the device, which contains a catalog of native applications that can be installed directly over a WiFi or EDGE connection. It automates the process on iPhones running software/firmware. It can be completed purely using the iPhone without interacting with a Mac or Windows computer.

Go here to know more : http://jailbreakme.com/

6. iPhoneSimFree :

iPhoneSimFree is used to unlock the iPhone. It is capable of completely restoring/repairing software unlocked “bricked” iPhone.

Go for detail : http://www.iphonesimfree.com/cgi-bin/iphonesimfree/engine.pl?page=home

7. anySIM :

anySIM is a GUI-based SIM unlocking solution for iPhone. This application works only on VIRGIN 1.0.2 to 1.1.1 phones. It is described as fully automatic, needing only to be copied to a “jailbroken” iPhone and launched from the springboard interface. For download : Click Here

Go here to know more about it:

http://www.iphonestalk.com/anysim-v1-1-free-gui-based-sim-unlock-tool-for-virgin-iphone-

os-v1-1-1-released/

Some people after unlocking their iPhone or iPods start installing genuine software that are provided from Apple company. This can be a problem for all those who have unlocked or hacked their iPhones or iPods, because when you install any software that is provided by Apple, then that software before getting installed it checks if the iPhone or iPod was unlocked, it may check if you are using third party software on your device & if it is true then that software may lock your iPhone or iPod again or it may inform Apple company about it. However I am not sure about this but I and my friend think that this technique can be used by Apple to catch the culprits.

Hope you find this information lucrative. 😉