Unimat 6-in-1 Cool Tool

Reconfigurable tool with many functions

For model-making professionals, prototypers, tinkerers, technicians and gadget geeks who wish to produce precise workpieces with an accuracy of up to 3/100mm, we proudly offer the Unimat 6-in-1 Cool Tool. It's an incredibly versatile machine that can be configured to function as a jig-saw, wood lathe, drill press, sanding machine, metal lathe or horizontal/vertical mill. It's compact and has a wide range of available accessories.






Indispensable for machine makers is the three jaw chuck for positioning of a metal slug, the clamping jaw for accurate fixing of the included high-speed turning steel, and the three sledges allowing for the ability to work at any angle and any position. For additional machine variations, the 6-in-1 Cool Tool contains the components necessary for building-up to a stationary drilling machine, a metal turning machine, and a horizontal and vertical mill. It also comes with a construction plan book and the Unimat handbook.

Due to the wide range of available accessories, an endless array of other machine tools can be constructed. The system even allows for the possible construction of a spiral mill. The extensive information materials enable the interested user to take the first steps into the world of professional machine engineering.

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SRV-1 Mobile Surveillance Robot

Explore the dangerous terrain of your home or office with the SRV-1 Mobile Robot. This palm sized bot packs tank-like treads, a 32-bit ARM processor and a mini video camera. The included wireless transmitter interfaces via USB with any PC up to 300 feet away. The Java based host software supports Windows, Mac or Linux OS and features a built-in web server to monitor and control the SRV-1 Robot with a web browser anywhere in the world. Live video from the robot updates at a few frames per second and runs at resolutions of up to 320 x 240. The built in proximity sensors can be toggled on or off to assist when driving the robot manually. An autonomous roving mode allows the SRV-1 to explore independently while avoiding obstacles. Video surveillance recording can be scheduled based on time or date and saved as an AVI video file. Built in web based user-management controls who has access to pilot the robot or change settings. Multiple users can watch the live video feed from the robot without having access to control it. The included software is completely open source on both the host computer end and the robot firmware. Budding programmers can exploit some other nifty features of the robot such as visual object tracking.





Important Note:
The SRV-1 Mobile Robot comes fully assembled and ready to use, but requires some basic technical knowledge of Java and the command line to set-up the software. If you feel comfortable tinkering and have had experience configuring a basic web server you should be in fine shape.

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Nikon D40x 10.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera w/ 18-55mm Lens Kit - 9421

With its fast response, vibrant color and unmatched Nikkor lens quality, you'll always be ready to capture the wonder of life in a big way. And with 10.2-megapixel resolution, you'll be able to enlarge or crop your pictures without losing image quality. The D40X is small, compact, portable and designed to enhance the entire camera experience, with every feature, button and menu working together for a smooth, seamless performance that brings out the best in you and your images.





18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens Specifications Focal length : 18-55mm (approximates picture angle performance of a 27-82.5mm lens on the 35mm format) Maximum aperture : f/3.5 - 5.6 Minimum aperture: f/22 - 38 Lens construction : 7 elements in 5 groups with one ED glass element Picture angle : 76-degrees to 28-degrees at 50-feet Minimum Focus: 0.9 feet throughout the entire zoom range Filter attachment size: 52mm Dimensions (approx.) : 2.7 x 2.9 inches Weight (approx.): 7.2 ounces Included accessories : LC-52 snap-on front and rear lens cap Optional accessories : LF-1 Rear lens cap , HB-33 Bayonet hood, CL-0715 Flexible lens pouch D40x Digital SLR Camera Specifications Type of Camera: Single-lens reflex digital camera Effective Pixels: 6.1 million Image Sensor: RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6 mm; total pixels: 6.24 million, Nikon DX format Image Size (pixels): 3,008 x 2,000 [L], 2,256 x 1,496 [M], 1,504 x 1,000 [S] ISO Sensitivity: 200 to 1600 in steps of 1 EV with additional setting one step over 1600 Storage Media: SD memory card, SDHC compliant Storage System: Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression; JPEG: JPEG baseline compliant File System: Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF White Balance: Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor); six manual modes with fine tuning and preset white balance LCD Monitor: 2.5-inch, 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment Playback Function: 1 frame; thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); magnifying playback; slide show; histogram indication; highlight point display; auto image rotation Delete Function: Card format, all frames delete, selected frames delete Video Output: NTSC or PAL Text Input: Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi selector; stored in Exif header Compatible Lenses: Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Type G or D AF Nikkor: 1) AF-S, AF-I: All functions supported; 2) Other Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus; 3) PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D: Can only be used in mode M; all other functions supported except autofocus; 4) Other AF Nikkor*1/AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II; 5) Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; 6) IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used (Excluding lenses for F3AF) Picture Angle: Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length Eyepoint: 18mm (-1.0 m-1) Viewfinder: Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.7 to +0.5m-1) Focusing Screen: Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets Viewfinder Frame Coverage: Approximately 95% (vertical/horizontal) Viewfinder Magnification : Approx. 0.8x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1 Viewfinder Information: Focus indications, AE/FV lock indicator, shutter speed, aperture value, exposure/exposure compensation indicator, exposure mode, flash output level compensation, exposure compensation, number of remaining exposures, flash-ready indicator Autofocus: TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM530 autofocus module with AF-assist (range approximately 0.5-3.0m/1ft. 8in.-9ft. 10in.); Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F) Lens Servo: 1) Autofocus (AF): Instant single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status, 2) Manual focus (M) Focus Area: Can be selected from 3 focus areas AF Area Modes: 1) Single Area AF; 2) Dynamic Area AF; 3) Dynamic Area AF with Closest Subject Priority Focus Lock: Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button Exposure Metering System: TTL full-aperture exposure metering system: 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor; 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame; 3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area Exposure Metering Range: 1) 0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) 2 to 20 EV (spot metering) Exposure Modes: Digital Vari-program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto (S); Aperture Priority Auto (A); Manual (M) Exposure Compensation: ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV Exposure Lock: Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button Shooting Modes: 1) Single frame shooting mode; 2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 2.5 frames per second*; 3) Self-timer mode; 4) Delayed remote mode: 2 s. delay; 5) Quick-response remote mode*Approx. 1.7 frames per second with Noise reduction turned on and approx. 1 frame per second with ISO HI1 Shutter: Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter, 30 to 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3, bulb Sync Contact: X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/200 sec. Flash Control: 1) TTL: TTL flash control by 420-segment RGB sensor. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR available when CPU lens is used with built-in flash, SB-800, SB-600, and T041; 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens; 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s; 4) Range-priority manual available with SB-800 Flash Sync Modes: Auto, Portrait, Child and Close Up modes: 1) Auto, auto with red-eye reduction; fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight; 2) Night portrait mode: Auto, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction; slow sync and slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight; 3) Landscape, Sport mode: Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight; 4) P, A: Fill flash, rear-curtain with slow sync, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction; 5) S, M: Fill flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction Built-in Flash: Auto, Portrait, Child, Close Up, Night Portrait mode: Auto flash with auto pop-up P/S/A/M: Manual pop-up with button releaseGuide number (ISO 200/ISO 100, m [ft.]): approx.17 [55]/12 [39] (manual full 18 [59]/13 [42]) Flash Compensation: -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV Accessory Shoe: Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with sync, signal and ground contacts and safety lock Self-timer: Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds Remote Control: Via optional ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control Power Source: One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9; charging voltage (MH-23 quick charger): 7.4V DC, EH-5 AC Adapter (available separately; requires optional

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Neuros OSD Linux Media Recorder

Open Source Media Appliance... Get Hacking!

Fancy yourself a programmer? Well Neuros is looking for your coding help to make their new OSD Linux-based media appliance a video-ripping, YouTube playing, TCPIP media monster. And what's better, Neuros is putting their money where your hot little hand is with a series of cash bounties for coding certain new features into the firmware of the OSD... plus Neuros comes through with a no questions asked 60 day return policy. Out of the box, the Neuros OSD functions as a media recorder and player. Connect the OSD to your TV and give it an analog video input from your DVD or cable box and it can encode video in various formats for your portable devices like PSP or mobile phones. Files can be stored and played either using media cards or using a USB external hard drive plugged into the OSD. However, the really special part about the OSD is its wealth of ports and the completely open source firmware. You get analog video/audio input and output, ethernet, USB, infrared, serial, two card slots to accommodate CF and SD/MS/MMC cards, plus a full-function universal remote.






Important Note:
The Neuros OSD is a work in progress. You need some technical knowledge to get the most out of the device. Obviously people with the aptitude to code new features into the firmware will benefit the most. Updating the firmware on the OSD requires the ability to download a file to an extra SD/MMC or CF Card (not included) insert it into the OSD and power cycle it. If you don't know what we are talking about... you probably should not buy the OSD.

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