Tag Archives for diy weapons

DemonEye

Essentially, a targeting widget – the device incorporates a laser rangefinder, digital compass, GPS and mini computer to calculate target locations rapidly and accurately. Using commercial off-the-shelf components, the DemonEye prototype cost $1,000. Cool part? Hacked together by West Pointers … Continue reading

09. June 2011 by Shlok Vaidya
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Idea: Wind-Based Sonic Warfare

Here‘s a very early prototype of a stand alone sonic emitter. This is a wind driven model, designed for deep resonance. Connected, these could act as sensors as well. Think the sonic system in Lost. Any disturbance in wind flow … Continue reading

19. February 2010 by Shlok Vaidya
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On Sonic Warfare

This is pretty cool. Bldgblog describes how biomimicry plays a role in the deployment of sonic weapons. Using a network of speakers and an annoying recording (much like PSYOP units use), researchers were able to agitate an infestation of beetles … Continue reading

19. February 2010 by Shlok Vaidya
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DIY Autonomous Tank

A prototype autonomous tank (1/16’th scale) that can be built with off the shelf parts for <$500. The tank uses infrared sensors to locate a target in the vicinity of the vehicle. It then approaches the target using a color … Continue reading

01. February 2010 by Shlok Vaidya
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