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August 5, 2006
Frets On Fire - free Guitar Hero-like game your play with a keyboard...
This is pretty neat, a free game that's like Guitar Hero, but you strap on a keyboard to play (versions for Win and Linux) - video [via] - Link.
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Aug 5, 2006 11:55 AM
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August 4, 2006
The Skeleton case mod
Bryant Baker's Skeleton case, made of copper tubing [via] - Link.
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Aug 4, 2006 06:51 AM
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Converting DVDs to watch on iPods, phones, PSPs, etc...
You buy a CD pop it in iTunes, or whatever other program and create MP3s for your phone, iPod, music player - you buy a DVD and you pop it in iTunes and nothing happens, you can't rip it to a video iPod, WindowsMedia doesn't rip/record it either - no problem, convert them with (mostly) free software like instant Handbrake (Mac) or Nero and DVD Decrypter (Win)... Out of all the things folks email and ask about, converting their DVD collection to take with them on the go is usually one of the most asked - once and awhile the legally of doing this for personal use comes up - if you own your DVD this seems reasonable to put them on portable devices, just like CDs right? Some big retailers like Circuit City think so too (pictured here from Consumerist) they're even offering it as a service, $10 a DVD - Link.
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Aug 4, 2006 04:42 AM
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August 3, 2006
DVD duplicator... and a destroyer
For $699 this drive can duplicate 6 full DVDs per hour or 12 full CDs per hour with a 25 disc capacity and has a cool little robo arm that does most of the work [via] - Link. I've seen a few DIY versions (and we'll likely see more) - but it's not a bad tool to bookmark if you ever need to do a lot of duplication and have a little budget (good for making custom Linux live CDs). Comes with software called "Riptastic"...
But, if erasing data is your thing, the Plexeraser can erase a DVD or CD in 6 minutes - Link. A little odd, "PlexEraser" was a utility on some Plextor drives, now it's a stand alone device... a hammer or microwave might be cheaper/faster.
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Aug 3, 2006 03:31 PM
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Embedded Linux starter kit
Adding to the list of interesting kits... EMAC has a $399 embedded Linux starter kit - "Embedded computers are integrated into all sorts of common equipment, from soda machines to incubators. Since these systems require high reliability and low failure rates, more and more companies are loading Linux onto these embedded computers. The Linux Starter Kit (LSK) contains everything you need to get familiar with Embedded Linux Systems. Included with the LSK is a Linux "Getting Started" document takes you through the menu driven configuration program and follows up with exercises using Telnet, FTP, and the Boa Webserver." - Link.
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Aug 3, 2006 02:52 PM
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iTunes agent - Sync MP3s to non-iPods
Here's another application that will sync your MP3s to a non-iPod music player or USB drive/removable card, for phones that have removable storage and can play MP3s this is a good way to manage music. Source code available - "iTunes Agent enables many non-iPod MP3 players to be used with iTunes. The project enables you to synchronize your MP3 player with an iTunes playlist automatically, or with two small mouse-clicks." - Link.
Pictured here, the PEZ non-iPod MP3 player.
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Aug 3, 2006 02:33 AM
Cellphones, Computers, iPod |
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August 2, 2006
Make a T-Shirt laptop case
Voxphoto writes - "In the t-shirt laptop case shown in MAKE #06, on page 27, it looks like the laptop fits in long way round--but the way I made it, the dimensions work better this way.... End result: a soft pouch with three compartments, plus a pocket for the power brick. Keeps the dirt off your shiny white laptop and confuses potential thieves." - Link.
More:
T-Shirt Laptop Pouch - Reincarnated tee "iShirt" protects your computer and deters thieves. MAKE 06 - Page 27.
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Aug 2, 2006 02:32 PM
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July 31, 2006
Display fun
Irregular Shed writes - "One Epson DMD-206 display - the ones normally used on tills in supermarkets - hacked to be connected to a PC via its serial port, and hooked up to an IBM Thinkpad running Xubuntu Linux (Ubuntu with Xfce - because this is an old laptop). Why? Because I can =) " - Link.
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Jul 31, 2006 08:32 PM
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BadApple - Sync any MP3 with iTunes...
Use iTunes to sync your MP3s with non-iPods - "BadApple is a free plug-in for iTunes which allows you to sync your music library to any MP3 player (not just an iPod). After downloading and installing the software, you will have a "Sync to MP3 player" link you can click on from within iTunes. This will sync all tracks to a MP3 player. BadApple will work with a wide range of MP3 players such as the Creative Nomad, Dell DJ, Oakley Thump, Archos and more. Any unit that mounts as a USB mass storage device should work well with BadApple. You can even sync to a network drive. " - Link. I'll try it out later - or if a Maker out there wants to check it out and post any feedback in the comments, that would be cool too.
Pictured here, my non-iPod shuffle clone that can now sync with iTunes.
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Jul 31, 2006 05:48 PM
Computers, iPod |
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Soap mouse
Ned writes - "A novel idea for making a standard optical mouse operate in mid-air. Make sure you check out the video for a demonstration and instructions for making your own." - Link.
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Jul 31, 2006 08:36 AM
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July 30, 2006
Knock-based commands for your Linux laptop
The new Macbook's aren't the only laptops you can knock, slap and bump to perform commands - "For the first time, you can hit your computer and get a meaningful response! Using Linux and the Hard Drive Active Protection System (HDAPS) kernel drivers, you can access the embedded accelerometers on Lenovo (formerly IBM) ThinkPads, then process the accelerometer data to read specific sequences of "knocking" events -- literally rapping on the laptop case with your knuckles -- and run commands based on those knocks. Double tap to lock the screen, and knock in your secret code to unlock. Tap the display lid once to move your mp3 player to the next track. The possibilities are endless." [via] - Link.
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Jul 30, 2006 01:55 PM
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July 29, 2006
Shut down a DELL with a text message
Interesting, if you have a DELL Optiplex GX520 and put a cell phone near the CDROM drive as you receive a SMS/TXT (or perhaps a call) - it will shut down the computer - "The bug appears when you put your mobile phone close to the cd-rom unit of the dell and then recieve a sms/txt. What happends is it goes into some sort of suspension mode from which you can't bring it back without breaking power or holding down the power button for four seconds." [via] - Link.
Usually you can hear clicking and noise through some computer speakers when a phone is getting a signal, or right before it rings - so the DELL might just be triggering a fault and shutting down or something. Cool way to do a remote shutdown :)
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Jul 29, 2006 09:34 PM
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The "Bootiful" mod
Dave Williams made a soccer case mod (A working PC is inside the soccer ball) - Link.
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Jul 29, 2006 02:29 AM
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July 28, 2006
The Unidyne mic case mod
ExtremeTech's fifth winner in their case mod competition, Jeffrey Stephenson - "The Unidyne PC is my tribute to the Shure Model 55 Unidyne microphone, also known as "The Elvis Mic." The body of the computer is made of basswood finished with an industrial aluminum paint. The base is a full-size microphone stand that has been modified to be a desktop unit. " - Link.
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Jul 28, 2006 06:04 AM
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July 27, 2006
DIY laptop case
Sgazzetti writes - "I've never bought a carrying case for any of my laptops, but the new MacBook Pro is so sleek and lovely that I decided I would spring for a genu-wine store-bought case this time. A little research has deterred me, however. Word on the street is that the case-making sector hasn't really caught up with the new Mac laptops' dimensions yet and various vendors are claiming that old stock designed for iBooks and PowerBooks will accommodate the MacBook and MB Pro, with mixed reviews from users. If I'm going to shell out $30 or £20 for my new 'Book's case, I want it to fit like a tiny wetsuit, not blown-out rhino hide. So, pending the bringing to market of dedicated cases for the MBP, it's back to my old cheap-ass DIY ways." - Link.
Related:
Recycled Rubber - It's more fun to make a laptop bag from an old wetsuit than it is to buy a new one. MAKE 02 - Page 40.
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Jul 27, 2006 11:48 PM
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July 15, 2006
Plexiglass case mods
Extremetech has their latest case mod winner along with a couple other case mods using plexiglass, the chair PC is pretty cool - Link.
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Jul 15, 2006 08:29 PM
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July 14, 2006
DIY Screen glow
Simon writes - "I needed some light behind my monitor to ease the constrast at night. IKEA sells 1 foot long LED strip lights which work great for this." - Link.
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Jul 14, 2006 06:38 AM
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July 12, 2006
DIY Airport (for that old iBook)
Mark writes - "...an iBook, even the older ones, are fine notebooks. Mine is a modest dual-USB one with 600MHz G3 and 384MB. Of course, I'd rather have a quicker model, but still, for roadtrips and websurfing it's alright. Really it is. It runs Tiger quite smooth, which was a big surprise to me actually. There's been only one downside to mine. It didn't come with an Airport-card when I bought it. Now I did pay only 225 euros for mine, which was with a dead battery and some major keyboard-repair... but still, it was a steal... Compared to that price, I really refused to pay something like 100-120 euros for a second-hand obsolete 11MBit Airport-card, simply because there's a scarcity for those cards as it seems. The price just isn't right. Soooo... I knew this 'trick' with the Lucent WaveLANs (described in this how-to)" - Link.
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Jul 12, 2006 11:45 PM
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HOW TO - Turbine fan case mod
Bill writes - "Years ago I posted a text tutorial on my site - How to make your own turbine style fan in a computer case. It inspired a lot of people to try their hand at computer modding. I revised the original tutorial with photos and added an additional turbine fan. " - Link.
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Jul 12, 2006 09:44 AM
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July 11, 2006
The ElectriClerk
The ElectriClerk is a fully functional 1988 Mac with a 1923 Underwood typewriter made by Andrew Leman... - "Built for a game of Cthulhu Lives! that has yet to be played, this piece was inspired by the retro-futuristic machines in the movie Brazil by Terry Gilliam. It was one of the most difficult and time-consuming pieces I've ever attempted. Despite the ridiculous amount of abuse I subjected it to, and despite the fact that all its components are now exposed to the air, the 1988 Macintosh SE which forms the heart of this piece still works just fine." - Link.
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Jul 11, 2006 02:45 PM
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