Weird Science: November 2007 Archives
Stirling Engine is a temperature powered motor.
The design of this engine was invented in 1816 by Robert Stirling as a safer alternative to steam engines. But it is never saw wide spread use because it was generally very heavy and required high temperatures. The principle of the engine is using a temperature difference in a cylinder and the air inside expands and contracts, moving a piston and a crank shaft in a rotary motion. The energy source can be any source of heat or cold, including solar or even an open flame.
This engine can run on the heat coming from your hand.
source: ThinkGeek
Incredible t-shirt for real geeks on the party :)
The modern space age delivers a fully functioning graphic equalizer in a handy t-shirt format. Party like it's 2999 with the glowing display on the T-Qualizer that dynamically changes with any ambient sound or music. This has to be the coolest wearable tech we've seen since the George Foreman backpack grill.
Get it at: ThinkGeek Electronics (exclusive)
The Motorcycle Engine USB Hub roars to life as soon as you plug it in. The motor moves and idles for a few moments before calming down. You can plug in up to 3 USB 2.0 devices, but it is the starter pedal and gear shift that make this hub so much fun. You can bring the engine to life at any time by revving it. Shift gears to elicit a different sound. Each rev will let your whole office know that you mean business; each idle will make their USB hubs quake with fear. Just like a motorcycle chews up and spits out the road, so will the Motorcycle Engine USB Hub chew up and spit out all other hubs. Get one now.
Motorcycle Engine USB Hub features:
- 3 port hub - USB 2.0, of course.
- Loud motorcycle sounds with moving engine
- Starter pedal and gear shift moving parts with appropriate sound and motion
- Dimensions: 4.5" x 4.7" x 3.5"
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