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Autodesk University 2009: 3D scanner by Faro. John Deere 1270D with 754. Matsuura Maxia: V8 Engine Block Machined From Solid. Wood Cutting & Splitting Attachment. Watch it Shred!: "The Monster" 5Axis Machining cnc [www.disn.co.jp] 5Achs DMG/HyperMILL. Friction Welding Truck Banjo Axles. Tsugami BW20. SSI Shredders. Slater Tools Rotary Broaching Demo Video. Cotton candy machine. Chapman Midget Ratchet Tool & Kits - Small or Mini Ratchets. The iPhone Inspired DIY Kitchen Touch Screen Project. The Scope For years my wife has been on at me to put a computer into the kitchen where she can manage her recipes, shopping lists, to do lists and access the internet for looking up various things.

After looking at a couple of pretty basic and well overpriced commercial units we decided to have a crack at doing this ourselves. Her requirements: - must be discrete and look like a digital picture frame when not being used.- must be touchscreen.- must have internet access.- must be easy to use and not crash often (she's used to windows vista) - must have barcode scanner for managing her kitchen database.- the wires and techo stuff must be hidden and out of sight.- should be able to view what's on the lounge TV in the kitchen. Touch Screen Monitor First thing on the list was to locate a reasonable priced touch screen monitor. The connections are very simple, 1 x 12vDC power feed, 1 x USB for driving the touch screen and a VGA and DVI sockets for connecting to a video feed.