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Alan Parekh is an electronic professional who has worked in many fields installing and developing electronic solutions to complex problems. His interests are also focused on software engineering and embedded systems development. Some of his electronic hobby projects and interests can be found at his personal site. Alan holds a Bachelor of Computer Science Degree and is a member of the Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba. Read articles posted by Alan Parekh |
January 2nd, 2008
Hi
Alen how are you.I saw your project 32 RGB LED BALL its an amazing stuf. how you do this?I have question. could i make this or i have to buy .{if yes,how much i have to pay} or if you not mind could you explain me online. plzzzzzz help me?i am not a proffetional trust me. my email id dev1mbbs@yahoo.co.in .i am waiting for reply ????????????????????????????????????/
January 2nd, 2008
Hi CHARANJEET,
That project was featured here but I was not the creator of it, you will have to click on the link in the article to go to the creators site.
January 5th, 2008
hi
Alen how are you?actually i am tryin to make a voice recognition system to run the game of Pac-man.But the problem is HM2007 is not available in India.Can you help me get this IC or suggest sum other way to do it?
January 8th, 2008
Hi Gaurang,
You can try here:
http://www.imagesco.com/speech/speech-recognition-technology.html
January 9th, 2008
I was wondering about those LED matrix module do you know a good supplier?
My friends and I are interested in build a display project with them if we can find them for a reasonable price and in a good size.
January 12th, 2008
hey!! im wondering how you made the Bawls led light.
can you respond to me @ donaldkrambeck@yahoo.com im very interesting in making this!!
-thanks
January 13th, 2008
Hi Donald,
See it here:
http://hackedgadgets.com/2006/04/12/what-to-do-with-blue-bawls/
January 18th, 2008
[...] Alan from hackedgadgets sent us this project which looks like something I could do with making, getting up in the morning has never been one of my strongpoints! [...]
January 18th, 2008
[...] Alan Parekh from hackedgadgets has interviewed Johnny Lee. You may remember Johnny Lee from some of his previous Wii Controller modding and hacking projects, such as the head tracker and touch screen technology. Read the full interview at hackedgadgets. Alan Parekh: What can we expect to see in the future? Any cool projects that you have dreamed up but haven’t yet had the time to implement? Johnny Lee: Hehe, I have a LOT of un-implemented ideas. My to-do list is always growing much faster that I have time to accomplish. Sometimes, I just wish I had an army of developers working for me. Hopefully, my future work will be as cool as the one’s I’ve already done. Usually, I only pick ideas that I think are cool to work on which has, so far, meant other people will probably like them too. But, it’s probably best for me not to talk about them too far in advance otherwise I might burst my own bubble. I guess you’ll just have to wait and see. Sorry to be a tease. [...]
February 18th, 2008
[...] Alan from hackedgadgets sent us this project which looks like something I could do with making, getting up in the morning has never been one of my strongpoints! [...]
March 23rd, 2008
Hi alan how can i get the asm code and full material list for alarm dialer http://hackedgadgets.com/2007/03/27/alarm-phone-dialer/
please let me know
importeusa@hotmail.com and do you know where can i buy mt8880
thanks
March 23rd, 2008
Hi Marcelo,
There is a link in the article that will take you to the creators site.
March 25th, 2008
Hi
Alen how are you.I saw your project 32 RGB LED BALL its an amazing stuf. how you do this?I have question. could i make this or i have to buy .{if yes,how much i have to pay} or if you not mind could you explain me online. plzzzzzz help me?i am not a proffetional trust me. my dj-sly@hotmail.co.uk.i am waiting for reply ????????????????????????????????????/
March 26th, 2008
I am sory but I cannot find it could you be more specific and send me the link my email is importeusa@hotmail.com
Hi alan how can i get the asm code and full material list for alarm dialer http://hackedgadgets.com/2007/03/27/alarm-phone-dialer/
please let me know
importeusa@hotmail.com and do you know where can i buy mt8880
April 3rd, 2008
please alan could you help me ?
the board doesn’t macht to the esquematic so I can’t came out with an idea about the material list
I can’t figure out What kind of capacitors are those all of then
and it show 1 bc547 but the board show some smd and there is nothing in the squematic about these smd transistors
and the ZD 1v what is thas ?is a diode zener ?
please
thanks
importeusa@hotmail.com
April 3rd, 2008
I need better spec for this transformer what is it ?
thanks
April 3rd, 2008
Hi Marcelo,
You will have to contact the creator of the project for that. That project was just featured here. There is a link to the creators site in the article.
April 13th, 2008
Hi Alan,
I have same chip you alrady used PIC18F4550, I use it first time.
my vista 64 system intialy not reqesnized the USB link at all.
I change my desin to your cicuit shown in the web site not working
I change 20MHZ, Capcitors, add extearnal power supply.
I do’t have any software driver. Did the chip not plug and play?
please help me if you can.
Best regards
M Juma
April 13th, 2008
Hi M Juma,
I am not sure what you are looking for?
April 16th, 2008
Hi Alan,
do you know what do I do to the pic pin #4
becouse the squematic says to vcc but the board show a resistor on it but no where say the resistor valuer
http://hackedgadgets.com/2007/03/27/alarm-phone-dialer/#comment-359031
May 29th, 2008
sir i am a student of electronics engineering.i am working on a
project of phone busy indicator.i want your guidance.will you be
kind to me.
June 4th, 2008
hello alan
i have gone through many interesting projects on this site. Finally i tried wireless accelerometer based mouse with CYWM 6935 AS module with 50 m range.
It would be good if you help me to publish on your site.. currently i am in progress to update it on http://coepetc.blogspot.com
i have uploaded video on youtube as
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdU6nDrc9vE
July 2nd, 2008
Hey Alan, Your blog is really appreciateable and having lots of techonolgoy resources.
July 10th, 2008
After visting this blog I would like to say that it’s fantastic blog that also contains origanl
content, nice posts and excellent stuff for the visitors. Thanks for adding my comments.
July 14th, 2008
Was looking at the clip of the paintball sentry - tried to visit the site http://www.paintballsentry.com but cant get in. Would like to contact the inventor/builder - any ideas how I can contact him?
July 22nd, 2008
hi alan nice project by you
i want to interface gsm modem by avr microcontroller,,
please help
July 22nd, 2008
Hi Alan
I need your help
Coud you tell me what is the best pcb and schemattic designer software ?
I am tring proteus but I dont know if is the best please help me
thanks
I accept help from anybody else
importeusa@gmail.com
September 9th, 2008
Hi Alan
I am new in the microcontroller could you tell me what is the best way to learn C ?
Thanks
September 9th, 2008
hey Alan..plz send me source code for webcam rangefinder I need it hardly need it…for my final project..
September 9th, 2008
Hi Deepak,
You can find it here.
http://diylab.webnode.com/range-estimation/
September 10th, 2008
how can i find the jet american schoolbus?
September 10th, 2008
hi Alan…thanx for giving time to me..
I need source code of estimation rangefinder…so that I can improve it ( like make it for mobile use) for my final year project…
you have jst give you me download link of .exe file…plz guide me with new ideas for Computer science related project..and send me the original code for rangefinder…
September 15th, 2008
Respected Sir,
I am Jay Dave.I’m doing my final year project on ALAV’s.I dont have much information about it.It would be very greatful of you if you could guide me on my final year project.I’m in my 3rd year diploma in EXTC.If possible send me the link of the abstract of ALAV on jay_vasvi@hotmail.com.Waiting for your reply at the earliest.Thanking you.
December 8th, 2008
Alan I have had something similar happen in my hho experiments do you have any contact info for the mit people
December 20th, 2008
hi Alan, im a fan of lego guns,i have a gun right beside me(realy suckie) your gun looks alsome and it said that it atomatic i can never figure that out so can u explain it to me me e-mail is flames707@live.com again thank u ,kyle
December 20th, 2008
Hi Kyle,
Actually those guns were not made by me, they were just featured on the site.
January 2nd, 2009
The article and ideos you posted regarding amazing cnc machines was fascinating! exactly what I am looking to do .. Have you found any additional info on this robot? especially one priced for earthlings? PLEASE include me on any of your mailing lists .. I really need to implement something exactly like this..
Kind Regards
Dr Rick Williams
January 2nd, 2009
Hiya,
I hope you can help because I’ve been everywhere, no luck in finding the product anywhere…. to be-honest, I don’t think it has been invented yet.
all it is, is:
Item = ‘male audio in (L)white + (R)red’ convert the other end of the wireinto a ‘USB PORT’
Reason = for USB Headphones to work on Tv’s
Problem = could not locate product, or even if invented yet.
is it possible if you can please point me in the direction, i be most greatful!
Thank you for your time and hope to hear from you real soon
Cheers
S.lea (U.K)
January 2nd, 2009
Hi Slick,
Looks like someone beat you to the punch.
http://www.usbgear.com/computer_cable_details.cfm?sku=USBG-X2X&cats=136&catid=121%2C136%2C134
January 2nd, 2009
close, seen loads of those adapters for the headphones.
but what i’m after is slightly dif.
heres a pic: http://www1.dealextreme.com/productimages/sku_5143_1.jpg
keep the ends of the red and white wire / cut off the other end and change it to a usb … now not the usb stick end but the usb port for a usb stick to go in.. heres the pic of the port.. but not that many just one will do
http://www.geekalerts.com/u/car-usb-port.jpg
thats what im after
January 2nd, 2009
OK I see what you mean. You have a normal audio source and would like to listen to it using some USB headphones. It actually seems a bit of a round about way to listen to audio since the USB headphones convert digital to analog which is what is coming out of the TV.
As far as I know you will need to plug the TV into a computer so that it can do the analog to digital conversion, then plug your USB headphones into the computer to listen to it. You could do this using a microcontroller that has analog in and USB support but that would be lots of work.
January 2nd, 2009
lol that would be a mission dragging my pc to the TV, but it will work.
the reason I ask of this crazy request, is that i brought a PS3 and a USB headphones.
The problem is, is that the sony playstation 3 does not play music/video/gameplay sounds through the headphones… all it is capable of it to do, is use the headphones to listen to people talk to you and for you talk back.. (poor design software, apparantly I heard ‘Xbox’ got it right)
my only other choice was to route the headphones into the TV.. but that is another problem all-together, because the TV is not compatable with usb headphones..
back to the drawing board I go lol
Its great chatting with you and cheeers v much 4 ur time and assist!
January 2nd, 2009
If you don’t mind doing some soldering (since I don’t think this’s made) you can solder up an adapter that will plug into the RCA audio outputs of the TV and go to a female headphone jack. You would need to use normal headphones but that would work.
January 8th, 2009
allan..coulh you help me to build my fan controller cct.but i want to use the microcontroller.
January 17th, 2009
I want to design led emergency light which is chargeable. Can u U help me?
January 18th, 2009
hello,
im interesting about your automatic cat water dispenser..can u send me the details about this project.
it circuit diagram,or what ever regarding this project..i want to do this project as my final project..
can u help me???
January 22nd, 2009
[...] it. One of the projects that have piqued my interest lately is a project by Hacked Gadgets author Alan Parekh. Alan’s post is about an RGB LED monitor backlight system that is controllable via a series [...]
February 17th, 2009
Hi Alan,
I would like to build the Alarm phone dialer project for my project at school, is it possible if you could forward me the asm file as I can’t find it?
Your help will be highly appreciated.
Rgds
Titus
February 20th, 2009
Hi Titus,
Click on the link in the article and look for the download. It includes the HEX file.
http://hackedgadgets.com/2007/03/27/alarm-phone-dialer
February 24th, 2009
Greeting,
I saw your GSM based car security system, Can you help me with that concept because i am doing a project based car security system. I am a student of Telecommunication Engineering. Can u give me more details regarding your project……..
February 25th, 2009
Hi Shariff,
That project was featured here, click on the link in the article to see the author.
March 17th, 2009
I am responsible for the functionality of a “talkback” circuit in a master control room in a radio station. The console operator needs to be able to push a button at the console and speak into a microphone, so the announcer in the booth can hear him/her in headphones. The announcer should also be able to do the same thing on their end. Do you have any suggestions?
April 1st, 2009
Hey Alan. Really like your mini CNC, I also want to make one! I would like to know if it can be used to mill metal (Staneless Steel, and others), or is it only for wood? What program do you use to draw up the plans that the CNC will recieve?TurboCAD? Also, I can’t seem to find the electronical schematics, where are they?
Thanks alot for the grea gadget.
P.S - I’am also from Manitoba, like yourself.
April 1st, 2009
Hi Telmo,
Actually the CNC was only featured here, there should be a link in the article with more details (if more details were available).Great to hear from a fellow Manitoban!
April 5th, 2009
Hi, congrulations…all the projects are awesome…I want to learn how to make bluetooth controlled rc car….? do you have the project schematics or electronic plans…
Thank you:)
April 5th, 2009
Hi Alen,
I saw your project Sun tracker, could i make this or i have to buy? Can you give me more details regarding your project? I need it hardly for my sun-concentrator.
If yes, can you send the programm to me?
Your help will be highly appreciated.
Best Regards
Michael
April 11th, 2009
Hi Tolga,
Please see the link in the article, I think there was some additional details available.
April 11th, 2009
Hi Michale,
I did see some sun trackers available but unfortunately we have none for sale.
April 14th, 2009
hy alan
i have a big question.
i saw 2 projects and i was wondering if u can tell me what are they using.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b6lLfLhX7s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIjWgdx_Gxs
Its a digital clock for scooters.
and has this feautures.
Show a LOGO.
2 differnet temperatures
shows the battery status
an tachometer shows RPM
and km/h whit sensor on the front wheel.
Could u ple tell me how its made
I know u are a greate mate and i beg u help me
THANKS ALOT
GREATE WEBSITE
April 14th, 2009
Hi Mikulas,
Looks to be some sensors, a microcontroller and a display. Have a look here for an example that may help.
http://alan-parekh.com/projects/fish-tank-lights-and-temperature-sensor/
April 14th, 2009
thanks alan but im not that professional.
what u say if i get my hands on one of those could we post on your website and make modifications to it? I mean continuing the project that guy has left.
PS: i have the schematics and soft from that nice motorbike tail light from the Top 5 Brake Light Hacks.
i could send them over
THANKS FOR THE FAST REPLY
April 14th, 2009
Hi Mikulas,
Sure, drop us a line using this form when your project is done and we can see about posting it.
http://hackedgadgets.com/contact-us/
April 21st, 2009
[...] Alan from Hacked Gadgets has a clever way of repurposing a video cassette tape. This is a great project, and he has a nice cave setup, too. His video shows what the project does, and he does a decent job explaining the reasons and theory behind the build. This project turns a old VHS Tape into a USB storage drive. It looks like a normal VHS cassette tape except for the USB cable that sticks out of the shell. All of the project guts are hiding in the areas around the clear windows so that when you have a quick look at the front of the tape all seems normal. When plugged into a computer the VHS Tape Storage Drive will act as a normal USB drive except when the drive is accessed the tape reel will turn and the windows will light up. This will keep at least one of my VHS tapes out of the landfill. [...]
April 27th, 2009
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June 4th, 2009
The Wall-E robot was 1 of either 4 or 6. Forgot, friend was working on them, and didn’t pay much attention, was looking more at some pre-viz Avatar stuff they were doing for Cameron more. I could probably find out more, but you could probably find out the same with a google search.
Dewa Mata
June 19th, 2009
Hi, allan P. can you send me the plan for your water balloon launcher?
June 27th, 2009
Hello,
I was just looking at your article about hacks for dead hard drives. Thanks for putting that up! There’s some fun things on there, but I just have one question. Where can you find dead hard drives? Do you have any ideas? Thanks again!
June 27th, 2009
Hi Mitch,
Ask around, I am sure some of your friends have a 286 or 386 in the closet that is useless these days. You can also see some of the computer repair shops but they will be newer versions which may not be the best for all projects. There also seems to be lots of recycling places turning up to recycle e-waste, I am sure they would be happy to give away some of the drives if you are going to build something with them.
August 7th, 2009
Hello Alan, i’ve seen the Skull Bike and i’d love to know more about it and it’s creator, any help you can give me regarding this awesome machine would be soooo appreciated!
Keep up the work on a great site!
Kind regards,
Keith.
September 23rd, 2009
Just wanted to say HG is a great site, and your work is tryely appricated. Much better than Hack-a-day (arduino-a-day)…
September 24th, 2009
Hi Keith,
The creator of the skull bike us unknown as far as I know. By the way, if you or someone else knows some more details I would love to hear about it.
September 24th, 2009
Hi Allan,
Glad to have you as a reader!
September 26th, 2009
hello
i saw the artical on the furuta pendulum
and there is this game wat i play with realy good physics engine … and some mod that enable you to programe a chip cald “expression2″
with that we can do lots of thing you can do in real life
but thats not wat im here for
so i set up a challenged for the furuta pendulum
to make that in the game
so far people are interested in this
here is the topic i made
http://www.wiremod.com/forum/wiremod-challenges/14610-furuta-pendulem-hard-expert.html
nice blog/forum
cheers
OEN
September 26th, 2009
Hi OEN,
Looks good, I see there is already a video demonstration up!
October 21st, 2009
Dear Mr.Alan,
tried searching for a contact who can help me get the Detail(costing) for Philips lumalive textile, am planing to invest in this fabric for our event.
will be of great help if alan sir can me me the link or email or phone of the contact person.
waiting for reply
ramesh pillai
rameshp@encompass.in
October 26th, 2009
Hi Alan,
Can you tell me more about how to post a picture in the forum? I’m having trouble with that!
Thanks,Rick
October 26th, 2009
Hi Rick,
I saw your post and fixed it. You need to put the URL of just the image on the page, highlight it and click the IMG button (which adds the IMG tags around it).
The link you were using was to a page that contained the image. To get the actual image location just click on the image and select property.
Thanks for entering the contest by the way!
Alan