Ben Heck builds Arduino-based automatic sunglasses, beats David Caruso to the punch (video)

CSI: Miami might be out of production, but that doesn't mean we'll be deprived of casual eyewear flipping. Not if Ben Heck has a say in the matter, at least. His latest DIY project automatically swings a pair of clip-on sunglasses into view whenever it's too sunny outside: a photocell attached to an AT Tiny microcontroller checks the light levels and, through an Arduino-based AVR MKII language, tells a rotor to spin the glasses into place. No one will be labeled a fashionista with the requisite battery pack strapped to their heads, but the construction doesn't require CNC milling and won't destroy a favorite frame. We're only disappointed that the sunglasses won't play The Who on command... yet.Continue reading Ben Heck builds Arduino-based automatic sunglasses, beats David Caruso to the punch (video)Filed under: WearablesBen Heck builds Arduino-based automatic sunglasses, beats David Caruso to the punch (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  Element14  | Email this | CommentsNexus 7 Apps This Week Nexus 7 Apps Today Nexus 7 Available Today Nexus 7 Case Nexus 7 Case Amazon Nexus 7 Case Asus Nexus 7 Case Best Buy Nexus 7 Case Cover Nexus 7 Case Ebay Nexus 7 Case Hd Nexus 7 Case Keyboard Nexus 7 Case Leather Nexus 7 Case Magnet Nexus 7 Case Moko Nexus 7 Case Poetic Nexus 7 Case Review Nexus 7 Case Slim Nexus 7 Case Stand Nexus 7 Case Staples Nexus 7 Case This Week Nexus 7 Case Today Nexus 7 Case Tpu Nexus 7 Case Unboxing Nexus 7 Case With Keyboard Nexus 7 Case Worldshopping Nexus 7 Cases Nexus 7 Coaster Nexus 7 Coaster Brake Nexus 7 Cover Nexus 7 Cover (Dark Grey)