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Albedo100 makes sure you’ll always be seen at night

NEWS – Albedo is a measure of how reflective an object, usually a planet or moon, is – how much of the incident light is reflected by the object.  Despite how bright they are, the Earth’s albedo is only about 0.3, meaning 30% of light is reflected, and our moon when full is only about 0.5, or 50% of light reflected.  The permanent reflective spray from Albedo100 would seem to promise to greatly increase the reflectivity, and therefore the visibility at night.

Albedo100’s spray is a “permanent formula that dries a matte gray and can last up to three months, defying wind, rain, and UV rays.”  It’s intended for use on hard surfaces, and it works best on concrete, metal, stones, and wood.  Spray it directly on your bike frame, walking stick, sports equipment, shoes, or helmet to greatly increase your visibility and safety outdoors at night.

A can of Albedo100 permanent reflective spray is $18.95 at The Grommet.

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Albedo100 makes sure you’ll always be seen at night originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 3, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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Build your own galloping mechanical horse

NEWS – This kit is the perfect thing for model-builders and horse lovers.  Scientifics Direct describe this kit: “Automata are mechanical art pieces that achieve a series of lifelike movements using a variety of clever mechanisms.  Cranks, gears, wheels, cams and linkages are used to mimic the simple flowing beauty found in nature.  As the crank is turned, the horse springs to life, galloping along. Each of the legs moves independently, while the head reaches into the wind and the tail flows out behind.”

This Mechanical Horse Automation kit is designed for advanced hobbyists ages 14 and up.  It will require 8-12 hours of work to assemble.  Cabinet-grade plywood and hardwoods are laser-cut into the 221 pieces required for the animated horse.  You’ll need a razor saw, glue and sandpaper, plus the 36-page illustrated instruction manual to complete the project.  When finished, the horse (and its mechanics) measure 12” x 5.5” x 12.5”.

You can buy this kit for $74.95 from Amazon.

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Build your own galloping mechanical horse originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 3, 2018 at 8:00 am.

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LG V40 ThinQ, Colonel Littleton bag, Focal Elegia headphones, and more – Weekly roundup

NEWS – Yay, we survived Black Friday last week and Cyber Monday this week, so the rest of the days until the end of the year should be smooth sailing. If you’re still stressed out by the holidays, I have the perfect stress relief for you. Reading about gadgets! Take a look at the list I’ve made of everything that we posted in the past week. Enjoy!

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LG V40 ThinQ, Colonel Littleton bag, Focal Elegia headphones, and more – Weekly roundup originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 1, 2018 at 4:40 pm.

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Jacques 777 custom leather backpack, Somiflash smart 1TB flash drive, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

NEWS – This week we are bringing you information about three different crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter and Indiegogo that will be of interest to bag freaks, and more.

Jacques 777 – Handcrafted Leather Backpack Designed by YOU!

Blurb by Bob Patterson

What is it?

It’s a handmade leather backpack that is fully customizable — you use their online tool to pick all of the leathers and fabrics used in final assembly.

Why is it cool?

Jacques 777 is doing something really interesting here. They’ve developed an online tool that allows you to completely customize your pack with different leathers, fabrics, and zipper colors for each of the pack elements. Then the design is handmade to your specifications by artisans in Vietnam.

I was offered a pre-release model for testing and I can tell you that the quality of the finished product is outstanding. The construction & finishing are excellent. The layout features excellent usability, with multiple internal & external pockets to sort out all of your electronics and daily gear. I’ve gotten many compliments on it at the office already. I think I’ll be using this bag for a long time.

Where can I find more info?

The Jacques 777 campaign ends on 12/20/18 and they are still working towards their funding goal of $15,306. You can pre-order a Jacques 777 starting at $180, but some early-bird pledges at $144 are still available. After the Jacques 777 campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in March 2019. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Somiflash: World’s Smartest 1TB flash Drive

What is it?

Somiflash is a flash drive that can stream wirelessly to other devices.

Why is it cool?

The Somiflash is cool because it’s not only a large flash drive, but it can also stream wirelessly to up to 12 other devices simultaneously for up to 10 hours without needing a connection to the internet. You can also stream 4K video from it and add a micro SD card for even more storage.

Where can I find more info?

The Somiflash campaign ends on 12/17/18 and they have already met their funding goal of $3,500. You can pre-order a Somiflash starting at $89 for the 256GB version. After the Somiflash campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in February 2019. Visit their Indiegogo page for all the details.

The World’s Most Creative Lighting

What is it?

Light by RocketLife is creative software and hardware designed to let you add custom LED lighting to almost anything. The core system includes the LightBox Bluetooth processor, a 2-meter strip of addressable LEDs, the LightMobile app, and Light Effects Designer software for Mac and Windows.

Why is it cool?

RocketLife’s background is in digital visual effects (team members won two Primetime Emmy Awards), so they set out to build a new way for people to tell stories with light. Unlike most LED systems that show only one color at a time or preset patterns, Light by RocketLife creates rich color transitions, sparkles, and natural motion effects. You can select presets with a tap on your phone, or easily create your own animations with the drag-and-drop software.

LightBox can run from its internal battery or external power, and it supports a wide variety of popular LED strips, strings, and grids. It can drive seven groups of LEDs at once, each with three layers for crossfades, gleams, and sparkles. Adding animations is as simple as loading a photo of your project into the software and drawing virtual lights on top. You can even connect sensors and sound modules to LightBox to make games and interactive art.

Where can I find more info?

The LightBox campaign ends on 12/13/18 and they are close to meeting their funding goal of $10,000. The core system has an Early Bird price of $99. Other packages include additional LEDs, power supplies, and sensors. After the campaign ends, RocketLife estimates rewards will start shipping in April 2019. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

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Jacques 777 custom leather backpack, Somiflash smart 1TB flash drive, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 1, 2018 at 10:54 am.

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Park a Christmas classic on your front lawn with the Inflatable National Lampoons Christmas Vacation Station Wagon

NEWS – If you’re a fan of the movie National Lampoons Christmas Vacation this decoration will assure that your family will have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby danced with Danny (bleeping) Kaye.

The Griswold’s family station wagon is now immortalized in a gigantic inflatable lawn decoration. The old front-wheel drive sleigh comes complete with wooden side panels and the perfect Griswold Christmas tree strapped to the top.

It’s better than a subscription to the Jelly of the Month Club.

This 8-foot decoration self-inflates in seconds, just stake it down and watch the magic unfold. It even has LED lighting that will make you the envy of even your stuffiest neighbors.

Just remember to plug it in before you invite the family outside to dedicate the Family Christmas House.

To get the Inflatable National Lampoons Christmas Vacation Station Wagon, you won’t have to drive out to the middle of nowhere. It’s available at your local Home Depot for $119.

Who knows, maybe if you’re lucky Uncle Eddie will even show up.

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