“PortPilot Inline USB Power Analyzer”
Karl
Reverse Space – Build, Create, Collaborate.
“PortPilot Inline USB Power Analyzer”
This week at ReverseSpace we have a new Indiegogo croudfunded project at the space as well as having the Makerspace open members and the public. Feel free to come to the space and use the PortPilot, or just to visit. 6:30pm to 7:30pm we will be unboxing and testing the new technology. All are welcome!
Below is from their listing:
Introducing PortPilot and PortPilot Pro
USB ports are popping up everywhere today -- airports, coffee shops, taxicabs, hotels, convention centers, and other public spaces. But how do you know it’s safe to charge your brand new phone in that convenient outlet on concourse A? Will it steal data from your phone or install a virus? Is it putting out the right voltage? And with only minutes till your next flight, which port will give you the quickest charge?
Enter PortPilot, a pocket sized tool that helps protect your devices and get them the fastest charge.
PortPilot protects you from rogue chargers by preventing data transfer to or from your phone, and blocks a charger that is putting out the wrong voltage. Use PortPilot to practice safe charging!
PortPilot Pro - made for hardware, software, and firmware developers - provides even more features, including a display with detailed information and the ability to pass data through to the connected device, allowing you to monitor the energy consumed by USB devices during normal use.
Phone not charging as fast as you'd like? PortPilot shows you if you are plugged in to an Apple or Android charger and how much power is going into your device so that you can get the quickest charge. Plus, you can use PortPilot to quickly pinpoint faulty chargers and cables. Use PortPilot on the go!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVjNRySXyik&feature=player_embedded
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/portpilot-inline-usb-power-analyzer
This week we will also have the standard Thursday Makerspace meeting. If you would like a tour of the Makerspace, please come between 5:30pm to 6:30pm or between 9:30pm to 10:30pm for a tour. ReverseSpace is open to new people every Thursday.
5:30pm to 11PM – Space is open to everyone and their projects.
If you have any projects you are working on, feel free to bring it to Reverse Space! We have locked storage space, hundred of tools and electronics, and the largest sections of free to use 3D printers for any Makerspace (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackerspace) on the east coast of the US. At this time membership is free.
Equipment and donations available for anyone to use:
PortPilot Pro - http://portpilot.net/ NEW!
Makerbot Replicator 2 - http://www.makerbot.com/
Makerbot Replicator 1 - http://www.makerbot.com/
Ultimaker 3D printer - https://www.ultimaker.com/
Form 1 3D printer - http://formlabs.com/
Z-Corp 3D Systems Full Color 3D printer - http://www.zcorp.com/en/home.aspx
NextEngine Laser Scanner - http://www.nextengine.com/
Node Chroma – Bluetooth 4.0 surface color scanner. http://variableinc.com/\
Arduino microcontroller Uno and Mega - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arduino
Raspberry Pi - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raspberry_Pi
BeagleBone Black – http://beagleboard.org/Products/BeagleBone%20Black
Book “Bad to the Bone” on crafting electronic systems with BeagleBone and BeagleBone Black
Book “Z-Wave Basics” on using w-wave for wireless communication in Smart Homes.
Book “Raspberry Pi Projects for the Evil Genius” on projects for Raspberry Pi.
Other projects we are working on below. Help is always needed.
Micro controller (Arduino) – Looking for a group leader to start projects and setup lab.
Raspberry Pi – Installation of OS system and working test system for members.
Lyman Filament Extruder – Every Makerspace should have one!
Heated Build Bed - for Makerbot Replicator 2. We have the parts.
Human Head 3D Scanning - Microsoft Kinect Sensor installed with the software for 3D scanning.
NextEngine 3D Laser Scanner – Ready to use.
3D - “Rostock Delta Arm 3D printer” Team is almost done.
3D - “PrintRbot LC” - This 3D printer needs to be calibrated and test prints done.
3D - “RepRap” - This also needs to be calibrated and test prints done.
CNC - “ShapeOko CNC” Team is almost done.
3D - “B9Creator” Getting a working print and settings with our DLP light 3D printer.
Drone - “Flight of the 3D printed quad copter drone” The drone needs to fly.
Help Needed - Organization and building of the Makerspace. Help is always appreciated but not required.
Community Help - Other members who may need help on their projects.
Website and listed equipment – Webmaster needed. Free membership for this job.
Equipment Operators – Host of the space runs the Makerbot, Corporate 3D printers, and Ultimaker.
Address of the meeting:
Cortona Academy
13505 Dulles Technology Drive Suite 3 (all the way in the back!)
Herndon, VA 20171