The amazing hacks of MIT….

The Interesting Hacks to Fascinate People, has it’s own MIT hack gallery. But what exactly is a Hack? HACK n. Originally a quick job that produces what is needed, but not well. The result of that job. NEAT HACK: A clever technique. Also, a brilliant practical joke, where neatness is correlated with cleverness, harmlessness, and […]

Indigo v4.16 has been released.

Indigo 4.1.6 is now available for download from Perceptive Automation. Here is the summary from the Version Change documentation…I have included the 4.16 – 4.14 changes… 4.1.6 Changes Added support for new SwitchLinc Relay firmware version. Modified support for ToggleLinc firmware version 35 and higher to enable remote default brightness and ramp rate UI. 4.1.5 Changes […]

Why does the gunslinger who draws first always get shot?

“n Western films, the gunslinger that draws first always gets shot. This seems like a standard Hollywood trope but it diverted the attention of no less a scientist that Niels Bohr, one of history’s greatest physicists. Taking time off from solving the structure of the atom, Bohr suggested that it takes more time to initiate […]

Has MIT lost it’s mind?

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is home to so many large heads. Heads that need nurturing. Heads that needs feeding. Heads that need, just occasionally, to sweat and play and bang. Now, some of MIT’s finest brains will be denied these sources of release. Yes, in a swathing, thoughtless massacre of all that is good […]