technabob » pepper http://technabob.com/blog gadgets, gizmos, games, cool gadgets, geeky gadgets Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:53:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 i-block pepper grinder fits right into this salt shaker [tetris] http://technabob.com/blog/2009/07/29/tetris-block-salt-pepper-shakers/ http://technabob.com/blog/2009/07/29/tetris-block-salt-pepper-shakers/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:58:48 +0000 alisha k. http://technabob.com/blog/?p=17432 Tetris-inspired pepper grinder, salt shaker, and……]]> Pepper grinders are, by their very nature, kind of cool. Gives you an active role in the spicing of your food, at least. But this particular pepper grinder is in a whole different realm of cool, being that it’s shaped like a tetromino.

wooden tetris salt pepper

Shown here are Flickr user thinkchildthink’s Tetris-inspired pepper grinder, salt shaker, and… uh, that extra piece. Actually, the extra bit makes the set; you can set them all together in the middle of the counter or table and watch people look around in confusion for the salt.

The wooden set was a project for an industrial design class. Kinda makes me want to go sign up for one, except I would probably cut my thumb off or something.

[via Walyou]

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2009/07/29/tetris-block-salt-pepper-shakers/feed/ 0 antrepo’s d battery salt and pepper shakers generate zero-point-zero volts of power http://technabob.com/blog/2009/05/23/antrepo-d-battery-salt-and-pepper-shakers/ http://technabob.com/blog/2009/05/23/antrepo-d-battery-salt-and-pepper-shakers/#comments Sat, 23 May 2009 13:33:29 +0000 technabob http://technabob.com/blog/?p=13525 These whimsical salt and pepper shakers get their inspiration from a couple of good old D-cell batteries.

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The guys over at Antrepo Design Industry created these prototype battery-sized Salt & Pepper Cells out of stainless steel and glass. You can even tell how much salt and pepper you have remaining thanks to a see through “power indicator” window.

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As Antrepo is still looking for a manufacturer for these, there’s no word on when and where you’ll be able to buy these yet, but you can check for the latest over at the Antrepo Design website. I’d like some 9-volts filled with sugar to go with these.

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2009/05/23/antrepo-d-battery-salt-and-pepper-shakers/feed/ 1 avurt im-5 says don’t stand so close to me http://technabob.com/blog/2007/10/03/avurt-im-5-says-dont-stand-so-close-to-me/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/10/03/avurt-im-5-says-dont-stand-so-close-to-me/#comments Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:39:07 +0000 technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/10/03/avurt-im-5-says-dont-stand-so-close-to-me/ While this strange pink device might look like some sort of modern hair dryer, it’s not. In fact, the Avurt IM-5 is all about keeping people out of your face, not in it.

Avurt IM-5

You see, the IM-5 is actually a high-tech update to the old can of pepper spray. Instead of using a spray can filled with aerosol propellant, the gun uses compressed nitrogen to fire a nasty blast of pelletized PAVA pepper powder at attackers from up to 40 feet away. And just in case you have lousy aim, it’s got a laser sight to make sure you don’t miss. It can even rapid-fire up to 5 shots to take out multiple assailants.

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The $300 device certainly isn’t as dangerous to handle as a Taser, but you’ll probably want to check with your local law enforcement before you start shooting at irritating coworkers with one of these.

[via WIRED]

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2007/10/03/avurt-im-5-says-dont-stand-so-close-to-me/feed/ 0 r2-d2 grinds out fresh-a pepp-a http://technabob.com/blog/2007/09/24/r2-d2-grinds-out-fresh-a-pepp-a/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/09/24/r2-d2-grinds-out-fresh-a-pepp-a/#comments Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:15:09 +0000 technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/09/24/r2-d2-grinds-out-fresh-a-pepp-a/ Star Wars may be over 30 years old, but that hasn’t stopped those LucasFilm merchandising folks from cranking out fresh ideas. That’s why I’m absolutely loving these R2 unit pepper mills. Imagine having the boss over for dinner, asking if he’d like some pepper on his salad, then whipping out one of these little droids. You’ll…]]> Star Wars may be over 30 years old, but that hasn’t stopped those LucasFilm merchandising folks from cranking out fresh ideas. That’s why I’m absolutely loving these R2 unit pepper mills.

R2-D2 Pepper Mill

Imagine having the boss over for dinner, asking if he’d like some pepper on his salad, then whipping out one of these little droids. You’ll surely get that promotion you’ve been clamoring for.

Just twist R2’s head, and out comes fresh-ground pepper. The mills come in both R2-D2 (white/blue) and RD-Q5 (black) versions, although I wish that the white one was salt, and the black one was pepper. All I need now is a C-3PO oil and vinegar dispenser and I’ll be good to go.

Star Wars fans can pre-order the R2 pepper mills now from NCSX for $19 each.

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2007/09/24/r2-d2-grinds-out-fresh-a-pepp-a/feed/ 7 lego salt and pepper shakers http://technabob.com/blog/2006/10/06/lego-salt-and-pepper-shakers/ http://technabob.com/blog/2006/10/06/lego-salt-and-pepper-shakers/#comments Sat, 07 Oct 2006 02:53:38 +0000 technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2006/10/06/lego-salt-and-pepper-shakers/ While these LEGO salt and pepper shakers don’t necessarily belong on my tech blog, I just thought they were too cool to not feature them.

Lego Salt and Pepper Shakers

Just $4.99 (USD) buys you this pair of shakers that resemble the classic LEGO heads. They’re available directly from LEGO’s online shop.

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