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My robot-that-can-draw-stuff idea has been patented and designed and prototyped to death hundreds of times, but never (to my knowledge) developed into a full scale product. Has anyone built something I can buy? Even a kit?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 1:17 PM on June 12, 2008
(13 comments)
What are those things called that you see on badge clips and rock climbing walls that automatically retract a nylon cord?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 1:01 PM on May 21, 2008
(10 comments)
ComputerEmbroideryFilter: Can you recommend some small-time (<=$300 range) for a home hobbyist to embroider shirts and ball caps and whatnot?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 2:58 PM on May 8, 2008
(1 comment)
Just exactly what does "swing the big-eyed rabbit" (as sung by the Cramps) mean?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 7:10 PM on April 21, 2008
(10 comments)
Where on the internets can I find a clip of Simple Minds performing "Alive and Kicking" on Saturday Night Live?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 2:26 PM on March 2, 2008
(2 comments)
Help me find a locally running (NON-Apache/PHP/MySQL) Windows based inventory management system.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 1:09 PM on February 19, 2008
(8 comments)
AudioEngineerFilter: I'm now in charge of a medium-sized (50 people) auditorium and the sound output system is okay, but the wireless mic system is limited to two mics (a handheld and a lavalier), and it needs upgraded...and quick!
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 1:03 PM on February 8, 2008
(5 comments)
Help me freeze my VGA video signal...as cheaply as possible.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 9:02 AM on January 17, 2008
(1 comment)
What was this Meat Beat Manifesto song with a long voice sample talking about prison life?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 2:43 PM on January 9, 2008
(5 comments)
Possession of lock picking tools in Washington, D.C. - for recreational purposes. Honest!
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 7:26 AM on December 10, 2007
(10 comments)
Help me find functional jewelry, in particular rings.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 8:33 PM on November 7, 2007
(18 comments)
How can I stream my desktop to my boss?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 6:04 AM on October 19, 2007
(17 comments)
Is there somewhere I can download (for later viewing) videos of popular stand-up comedians? Legally?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 5:53 AM on September 28, 2007
(7 comments)
AVFilter: Can I extend HDMI over CAT5? No baluns or fancy equipment - just copper, baby!
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 11:47 AM on September 5, 2007
(5 comments)
Small, free, UDP-based server/client text chat application with no central server - does it exist?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 6:07 AM on July 18, 2007
(7 comments)
Help me find a Windows-based cataloging program that can handle indexing of Word documents and can crawl network (SMB) shares.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 11:17 AM on July 9, 2007
(6 comments)
TouchpanelFilter: Is it possible to order "bare" touchscreens without the logic?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 8:40 AM on June 25, 2007
(5 comments)
What was this fascinating shareware video game? It involved writing LOGO or BASIC-like code to guide a ladybug on a tree branch past obstacles to a goal.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 11:22 PM on June 3, 2007
(11 comments)
Who originally said "The half of knowledge is knowing where to find it"?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 6:49 AM on May 25, 2007
(6 comments)
What's it called when a bass guitarist goes all the way up, then down, then up the fret on one string?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 8:35 AM on May 16, 2007
(14 comments)
How can I paint my living room wall with a smooth gradient from X color to Y color?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 2:59 PM on May 7, 2007
(18 comments)
[ObnoxiousTeenagerFilter] I know a 60ish recently widowed lady who says "neighborhood teens" are terrorizing her where she lives and I'd like to take some action...but I'm not sure what to do other than lend a sympathetic ear.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 3:10 PM on April 20, 2007
(22 comments)
Is there an adult equivalent of a modular construction set (Erector Set, fischertechnik, K'Nex, Tinker Toys, etc.,) suitable for building more serious projects (desks, projector enclosures, tables)?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 8:01 AM on March 28, 2007
(13 comments)
Can I seal inkjet prints without polluting the air and killing my lungs/brain cells?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 7:40 PM on February 25, 2007
(8 comments)
I just accidentally ate part of a metallic-looking mayonnaise packet. Am I going to die?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 9:58 AM on January 24, 2007
(25 comments)
Help me find this free videoteleconferencing application I saw online a while back.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 11:04 AM on January 2, 2007
(2 comments)
Help me find a wristwatch with a built-in LED flashlight.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 8:55 AM on December 17, 2006
(4 comments)
Can anyone recommend a good (preferably USB-based) hardware MPEG-2 encoder? Not a PVR, just an encoder.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 8:28 AM on December 3, 2006
(2 comments)
Help me draw interesting simple things.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 9:31 AM on November 22, 2006
(16 comments)
What was this Commodore 64 game?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 12:25 PM on November 7, 2006
(1 comment)
How do I program Winsock to work right over a GPRS connection on a PPC 2003?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 5:05 AM on October 4, 2006
(4 comments)
What do they call the feature on amazon.com when they say, "People who bought this book also bought...these other books"?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 12:56 PM on September 18, 2006
(13 comments)
I've tried for several weeks to find this VBScript program from long ago. It's deceptively simple (create PPT, create slide within PPT, insert image, put title on slide, repeat last three steps until all images inserted).
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 5:47 AM on September 11, 2006
(4 comments)
I need some video eye candy generator software that outputs straight to disk instead of to the screen...
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 3:23 PM on August 29, 2006
(6 comments)
Is there a way to put more than eight distinctive states in an 8-bit byte?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 9:11 PM on August 18, 2006
(20 comments)
Does there exist an Origami form that is an envelope suitable for a letter-sized piece of paper?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 4:52 AM on August 7, 2006
(2 comments)
Where can I find a large (> 6 ft.) segmented LED display?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 2:28 PM on July 26, 2006
(4 comments)
What's with all the bearded women in Stephen Chow's movie "Shaolin Soccer"?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 10:35 PM on July 17, 2006
(4 comments)
What does this (seemingly an inside joke) comment on Sealab 2021 mean?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 8:17 PM on June 30, 2006
(6 comments)
What do they use as far as makeup in movies for fake tattoos, and where can I get some of this makeup?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 8:37 PM on June 19, 2006
(8 comments)
In the Oingo Boingo song "Cry of the Vatos," Danny Elfman says (backwards): "Accept Jesus into your heart and you will saved! You will receive everlasting life! Listen to me, I've sinned, I know." Has anyone ever seen any interviews about this? Was this just a joke on the supposed backwards masking people were "finding" around that time in heavy metal music? Surely Danny Elfman doesn't really believe in God with all the weird movies and music he's put out?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 8:02 PM on June 1, 2006
(12 comments)
Thinking about buying a NuView camcorder adapter (discontinued product, shoots interlaced 3D video) and I would like to see some content before I buy...if there's any way someone could point me to an MPEG/AVI/QT/any type of movie so I could watch/convert it, I'd greatly appreciate it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ostranenie
at 9:01 AM on May 25, 2006
(2 comments)
