technabob.com - 1/3/2009
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If you’re the type to put clothes into the wash and then forget to take them out again, there may just be a solution. Too busy mucking about in the living room to remember your clothes? No problem; there’s an alarm that sounds, annoyingly, as a reminder. Can’t tear yourself ...
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coolest-gadgets.com - 1/6/2009
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Everyone has dealt with those days where you’re
running around and doing other things so much that...
you forget all about the load of laundry you put into the washer or dryer. Then you come back and they’re either overly wrinkly or ...
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Washing Machine project lets it Twitter when finished
hackaday.com - 1/6/2009
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hackaday.com —
Building a generator can be a fun and
fairly simple project. Getting a large DC motor however...
can sometimes be difficult. Here is a writeup on how to make a generator from an old washing machine drive . It looks like you might need to find a ...
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Washing machine generator
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Washing machine hacked to tweet when the load's done: @maytag, you listening?
Engadget —
... not sure what's cooler: the fact that the above pictured washing machine tweets when it's done, or the fact that the above pictured washing machine still works. We're guessing that the geeks in the crowd would argue that it's clearly the former, and for those interested in a little proof / explanation, you can head on past the break for a video demonstration. But just so you know, it's highly unlikely that your Twittering washer will have any diehard followers. [Via technabob] Continue reading Washing machine hacked to tweet when the load's done: @maytag, ...
No More Mildewy Undies, Thanks to the Twittering Washing Machine [Hacks]
Gizmodo —
... way than some lame "ding" sound. When Ryan's drawers are done, his washer sends the signal to a couple of LED signs in his living room that flash "WASH," as well as sending Tweets to his questionably-named Twitter account, Pimpy3Wash. It's actually pretty useful; clothes can get nasty when left to ferment in the machine, and I know I'm not the only one to get distracted by all the shiny things on the internet instead of keeping a careful watch on my duds. [MAKE via Technabob]
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The Twittery Washing Machine
Fashionfunky.com —
Meant for geeks, this washing machine reminds you by twittering you that its done with the load of dirty clothes and that you ought to get your fat ass off the chair and out to hang them to dry / push them in the dryer. If you arent that tech savvy, the machine keeps reminding you with an annoying alarm that its done and needs to be unloaded. ...
Washing Machine Tweets, Twitters When Cycle Finishes
Tech Blog —
... Have you ever left clothes in the washer for several hours or even a day after the cycle finishes? Look no further than this custom hack for a solution -- "an alarm that sounds, annoyingly, as a reminder." Video after the break.
Can't tear yourself away from the computer? No problem; the machine sends messages to Twitter, too.
[via Technabob]
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cleanairgardening.com 2/12/2009 — If you're looking for a greener alternative to washing your clothes, it doesn't get much greener than our hand powered laundry machine (well, laundry washer, it's not really a machine if you crank it yourself!). This portable washing machine requires ...
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coolest-gadgets.com 4/15/2009 — This next machine is a real sign of the times. It is a washing machine that is designed to wash you instead of your laundry.
This human washing machine, known as the Avant Santelubain 999 allows the user to lie down and let the machine spray him or ...
The washing machine gets a redesign
dvice.com 2/5/2009 — Sure, modern-day washing machines seem like they do their jobs alright right now. They aren't the first appliances that come to mind when you think of things deserving a redesign (refrigerator/microwave combo, anyone??). But hey, that doesn't mean ...
Portable Washing Machine
laundry-alternative.com 2/12/2009 — Washes a 5-lb. load super clean in just a couple of minutes. Has a patented pressure system that forces detergent into the fabric at high speed for a fast, efficient, economic and very easy wash Is ideal for campers, single persons and even for the ...
Washing Machine Tweets, Twitters When Cycle Finishes
techeblog.com 1/4/2009 —
Have you ever left clothes in the washer for several hours or even a day after the cycle finishes? Look no further than this custom hack for a solution -- "an alarm that sounds, annoyingly, as a reminder." Video after the break.
Can't tear ...
Jazzed-up Washing Machine
yankodesign.com 2/4/2009 — Some of us would do anything to shy away from a chore, be it cleaning up or doing the laundry. However our friend Murat Ozveri is trying to entice us into at least wearing clean clothes once in a while thanks to his innovative OVO washing machine. ...
The Human Washing Machine
neatorama.com 2/10/2009 — In 1970, consumer electronics maker Sanyo wanted to improve your daily ablutions. It came up with this: the Ultrasonic Bath AKA the Human Washing Machine.
Pink Tentacle has more (including a video clip of the contraption in action): Link
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