What you are seeing in this video is the MusicInk, an it is quite interesting. I highly suggest watching it so you can see something that is difficult to describe. This is how it works. You can use the MusicInk to paint something, and then connect it to an Arduino Duemilanove board and Sparkfun MPR121 controller. After the MusicInk has dried, you can play it like notes. … [Read more...] about MusicInk allows you to play a piece of paper
Educational gadgets
Leap Frog presents the LeapReader Reading and Writing System
If you are familiar with Leap Frog, then you probably know it as a company that makes education electronic toys, usually with a green and white color scheme. I recently had a chance to try out the LeapReader, which isn't really made for my age group, but for those learning to read. The LeapReader would best be referred to as a smartpen. This isn't one of those pens that … [Read more...] about Leap Frog presents the LeapReader Reading and Writing System
VTech InnoTab 3, for kids!
It seems like we live in an age where parents have tablets, and kids want to play on them more than adults want to work on them. Two weeks ago, Leap Frog unveiled the LeapPad Ultra, and it is a real trend to see tablets targeted for children. VTech, makers of a lot of educational electronic toys, have unveiled the InnoTab 3. It has a 4.3 inch touchscreen display, 2GB of … [Read more...] about VTech InnoTab 3, for kids!
Casio FX-9860GII Graphing Calculator
It seems like the best technology is the stuff that I wish I had as a child. I mean, there are great toys that I wished I had like the LeapPad Ultra, not to mention others like the Crayola Light Designer. I honestly wish I had Casio's FX-9860GII calculator in high school, or even in college. It isn't often that I get to review a calculator, but I was pleased when Casio … [Read more...] about Casio FX-9860GII Graphing Calculator