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How a Handgun Works: 1911 .45 - Animagraffs. The model 1911 handgun is named for the year it was formally adopted by the U.S. Army – and while it was replaced as an official service weapon in 1985, it’s still massively popular. Various manufacturers have created their own take on the 1911, but its basic function and operation remains in place over 100 years after its inception. Our 3D animated infographics attract thousands of viewers. We'd love to work with you. Let's chat. Follow Animagraffs: email, twitter, facebook. HackerThings: Products for the discerning hacker. Loud foghorn from plumbing parts. Bulletproof Binder. Aircraft Band Receiver. Bye Bye Ugly A/C Bricks and Power Strips by Gilles Belley. Bye Bye Ugly A/C Bricks and Power Strips The Energy Saving Adapters by Gilles Belley not only look good but have some smarts behind them too.

Each module corresponds to a device and monitors the power consumption independently. Most electrical devices have a standby mode to save energy but even then, about 10% of today’s electrical costs come from appliances wasting energy in that mode. The Energy Saving Adapters can detect this and display symbolic symbols notifying the owner of wasted energy.

It’s a gorgeous solution to visually show people how much power they’re wasting but there’s a catch 22 here. Designer: Gilles Belley & EDF Design. URBAN HACK ATTACK - EPISODE 1.