Makers will love the one button to rule them all

NEWS – Makers, home automation hobbyists, or anyone who loves a good DIY challenge should take a look at the Touch Encoder by Grayhill. This easy to program device can be used to control computers, home audio, HVAC systems, thermostats, drones, or almost anything you can think of. The Touch Encoder features an intuitive dial with a 320X300 touch-screen, and an IP67 rating that makes it water and dust proof.

But how do you program it? Well, there’s an iOS app for that with an Android version coming soon. The tablet-based development platform comes with a library of configurable standard widgets that include things like light dimmers, power controls, and more. Touch Encoder is available now at www.touchencoder.com for $182 (Touch Encoder Only) and $526 (Touch Encoder with Software Development Kit).

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Makers will love the one button to rule them all originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 21, 2019 at 12:00 pm.

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Now your iPhone can match your luggage

If you’re a fan of iconic aluminum ribbed luggage, you can get a matching look for your iPhone XR, XS, or XS Max. As long as you don’t mind paying $101 bucks for a phone case, this case will wrap your iPhone in a protective hug of aluminum and shockproof TPU. The cases are available in silver or pink. Head over to Rimowa for more info.

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Now your iPhone can match your luggage originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 21, 2019 at 10:01 am.

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DIY dollhouses for adults

NEWS – If you always wanted a dollhouse when you were a kid but never got one, now is your chance to change that as an adult. Robotime dollhouses are small 7-8in one room diorama kits that come with everything you need to create a cool miniature model of a study, greenhouse, and more. Each kit can take up to 20hrs or more to construct, and when you’re done, you can buy a special see through dust cover to protect it so it doesn’t get dirty and your kids won’t be able to play with it. Prices start at $27 and go up to $48 for each kit. Visit Robotime and Amazon for more info.

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DIY dollhouses for adults originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 20, 2019 at 10:30 am.

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A humane trap that quickly dispatches mice and rats

NEWS – Let me begin by saying I do not like wild rats. They are filthy creatures that spread germs and disease, not to mention the damage they do to homes and farms. I have a separate studio building in my one acre backyard where I review and test audio gear as well as do freelance design. Unfortunately, half of my studio is an open area where I store all of the lawn equipment. And that’s where mice and (sometimes) rats hang out. I have tried various traps with varied success and am on the prowl for a trap that is consistently reliable and works well.

Recently, I came across this: the Goodnature A24 self-resetting trap. According to Automatic Trap Company, their A24 self-resetting trap is the world’s only pest trap that self-resets itself, offering control for months without monitoring or resetting. This can create time savings in pest management. The introduction of Goodnature’s traps means people no longer need to use glue traps, ineffective snap traps or harmful poisons. Targeting rats and mice, this weather-proof trap kills up to 24 rodents without toxins or electricity, automatically resetting itself after each CO 2-powered shot. Simply mount it, let the trap work, and then toss the remains (or, if installed outdoors, let scavengers do that for you.

The A24 trap is an effective, year-round rodent-removal solution that’ll work just as well in your garage as it will in a backyard mounted to a tree.

The multi-kill system is certified humane and effectively eliminates invaders on the spot, spring traps, and poisons. You’ll never have to track down a wounded or sick rodent—or worse, smell it rotting somewhere in your home. All you’ll have to do is refill the CO 2 canister after 24 shots and replace the bait every 6 months. A waterproof digital strike counter is included and makes monitoring the trap easy, especially if it’s installed outdoors.

Introduced in New Zealand, Goodnature’s A24 trap kills rats according to the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) Guideline 09 and is certified humane. The Goodnature A24 self-resetting trap (with counter) sells for $199.99 and is available from Amazon. Visit www.automatictrap.com for more information.

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A humane trap that quickly dispatches mice and rats originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 20, 2019 at 8:31 am.

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Motiv Smart Ring, Yubikey security key, Roland R7 recorder, and more – Weekly roundup

NEWS – The week is almost over and that means it’s the perfect time to sit down and browse through a list of everything that we posted on The Gadgeteer this week. Enjoy!

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Motiv Smart Ring, Yubikey security key, Roland R7 recorder, and more – Weekly roundup originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 19, 2019 at 4:19 pm.

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