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February 5, 2008
DIY - USB analog gauges
This is a nice write-up on interfacing analog meters via USB. The project is fairly complicated, and you have to have good soldering skills to make it all work. Don't forget, an Arduino can do this kind of thing, and it might be a little easier too!
In a sort of retro mash-up, we'll make a USB device that displays PC status info on these gauges. The gauges can show CPU and memory usage, processor voltage -- just about any numerical data typically displayed on small HD44780 based LCD character displays commonly used in PC case mods.
Driving an analog gauge - [via] Link
Related:
Homemade analog gauge controller for PCs - Link
Posted by Marc de Vinck |
Feb 5, 2008 02:00 AM
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February 4, 2008
openFrameworks workshop in London
Rock stars Theo Watson and Zach Lieberman will be running a Tinker.it workshop on their platform openFrameworks:
This is the first ever UK workshop on openFrameworks, a cross-platform C++ library for creative coding, and an opportunity to experiment with building new systems for interaction that move away from the screen and into physical space. This workshop is designed for artists, designers and hackers alike. On the first day, the workshop will offer a cohesive introduction to the library, as well as cover the fundamentals of computer vision, signal processing and interfacing with physical devices, via connection to Arduino. On the second day, participants will work to code creative and expressive prototypes based on these approaches.
If you're going to be in the UK on the 1st and 2nd of March, I'd highly recommend this. - [via] Link.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Feb 4, 2008 09:00 PM
Arts, Computers, Events, Open source hardware |
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January 31, 2008
Automated SMD component cutter
Check out this nifty automated strip cutter for surface-mount components built by some Dutch students from printer parts (stepper motor and LCD display), an Atmel ATMega8 controller, and a servomotor.
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Jan 31, 2008 08:00 PM
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Computational, generative art
Jared Tarbell is an artist and programmer who does gorgeous computational art, coded in the Processing language. And not only are the finished pieces amazing (and available for purchase), but you can also "run" the art, see it grown in a pop-up applet.
Generative Artifacts - Computation Gallery [Thanks, Patti!] - Link
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Jan 31, 2008 04:00 PM
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January 30, 2008
Another Red Ring of Death (RRoD) fix
Here's a fix for the Xbox 360 RRoD problem that uses little more than some added screws and washers.
Fix the Red Ring of Death! (without towels!) - Link
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Jan 30, 2008 04:00 PM
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January 28, 2008
HOW TO - Replace an LCD monitor power supply
Here's the skinny on replacing a power supply on an LCD flat-panel monitor. It's not pretty, or flat, but it works. I had this exact problem with a flat panel a few years back (shutting off after a few minutes of use) and had no idea it was this easily (relatively) fixable.
Fix that LCD Flat Panel Monitor [via] Link
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Jan 28, 2008 12:00 PM
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January 25, 2008
HOW TO - Make a roll-up keyboard
A nifty Instructable on using a keyboard switch pad membrane to make your own (decidedly funky) flexible keyboard.
Make your own Roll-Up Keyboard - Link
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Jan 25, 2008 03:00 PM
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HOW TO - Install OS X on the Asus Eee PC
Jason writes - We've posted about installing Ubuntu and Vista on the little Asus Eee PC, so to round things off, here's a guide for installing Leopard. Using a few tools of the hackintosh trade, Dan from Uneasy Silence was able to get OS X running on the little lappy. One thing that Dan mentions is that Leopard is a bit pokey on the Eee. He opted to run OS X 10.4.8 instead, and it sounds like it performs quite a bit better.
More:
- Load OSX 10.5 Leopard on the eeePC - Link
- Vista on the Eee PC - Link
- HOWTO - Install Ubuntu on the Asus Eee PC - Link
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 25, 2008 01:00 PM
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Low cost open source VGA compatible video card
Mikes writes in -
Since Make is all about great hardware projects, I figured I'd let you know about a project that aims to develop a fully VGA compliant video card in true open source fashion. Kerneltrap now has an interview online about the motivations behind the project, when the card will be available and what it's performance will be. With the first prototype already working after just a few months of development, it's a matter of time before developers can get their hands on one of these.Low cost open source VGA compatible video card - Link & interview with Michael Meeuwisse.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 25, 2008 05:00 AM
Computers, Open source hardware |
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Playstation 3 programming - Cell processor
MIT has posted all the materials from their Playstation 3 programming course, if you're interesting in learn how to program one or the cell processor click on through...
Students will spend several weeks learning about new multicore architectures and parallel programming patterns, and will design and implement projects to run directly on the new PLAYSTATION®3 consoles. The course will culminate in an exciting competition at the end of IAP, and prizes will be awarded to the best projects. The course will give students hands on experience in parallel programming in an exciting and relevant context.Playstation 3 programming - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 25, 2008 04:00 AM
Computers, Gaming |
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January 23, 2008
Reed switch computer turn-on
A reed switch is an electrical switch operated by an applied magnetic field, here's a simple how-to on using one to turn on a computer.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 23, 2008 11:00 AM
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January 22, 2008
Giant collection of Eee PC internal upgrades
HUGE collection of just about everything you can do to the super-popular and portable Eee PC. USB hub, GPS, Bluetooth, card reader 8 GB drive, 4 GB drive, wireless, FM transmitter, modem, RAM and more! - [via] Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 22, 2008 05:00 PM
Computers, DIY Projects |
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January 21, 2008
Guitar PC rocks out to processor performance
Following up on the guitar hacks theme, this guitar pc case mod seems like a nice way to show your love for rock while simultaneously destroying a pretty nice acoustic guitar. Unfortunately there are no specs available for building it, but it looks pretty easy to do, cut a hole in a guitar, stick a PC inside, and make a few holes for ventilation and speakers.
Guitar computer - Link
Posted by Jonah Brucker-Cohen |
Jan 21, 2008 07:00 AM
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"I can count every star in the heavens above but I have no heart I can't fall in love…"
Here's my favorite talk from 243c "I can count every star in the heavens above but I have no heart I can't fall in love…" presented by Johannes Grenzfurthner. The presentation shows all the uses of computer in music, our fears and our hopes. If you have time to watch, it's definatley worth it -
Bourgeois culture was paralyzed and finally overrun by modern technologies which broke through the traditional class barriers. It went into a panic and produced these very stupid technophobic manifestos and images e.g. of "the computer". Pop music discovered and explored the computer not only as a musical instrument but also as something to sing and reflect about in a less aversive way. In doing so it influenced the conception people had of computers. The public image of computers was shaped by groups such as Kraftwerk as well as through obscure Schlager songs such as France Gall's "Computer No. 3". Not only was that image influenced by high culture computer panic but also by naïve technomania, and so it delivered the very dialectics of the computer as a means of cultural technology in capitalist society."I can count every star in the heavens above but I have no heart I can't fall in love…" - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 21, 2008 01:00 AM
Arts, Computers, Music |
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January 19, 2008
Brian and Joel geek out with XO
MAKE editor and Hackziner Brian Jepson recently met up with Joel Evans of Geek.com. Like any geeks worth their root access, Brian and Joel proceeded to do whatever they could to brick their respective XO laptops. Joel writes:
After we were done chatting, Brian wanted to show me some other hacking he's done. In this case he built a pressure sensor out of a collection of electronics parts. Here's how he did it: he took a force sensing resistor (you can get one from Trossen Robotics, Parallax, or Solarbotics), set it up with a 10k resistor and an LED for output, using the 5 volt USB port as a voltage source. Then, to protect the sound card from the voltage, he plugged a photo resistor into the microphone jack and pointed the LED at it, and ran the Measure activity that comes with the XO laptop. Each time you press down on the force sensing resistor, it makes the on-screen waveform jump around. Not bad for a $200 laptop.
One of my favorite moments was when Brian almost killed the OS install on both of our laptops. Notice how calm he is?
That's our Brian!
Hacking the XO laptop - [via] Link
Related:
- OLPC XO dissection and massive electronics teardown roundup - Link
- HOW TO - Make your own XO laptop bag - Link
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HOW TO - Upgrade the XO laptop's operating system - Link
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
Jan 19, 2008 05:44 PM
Computers |
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January 17, 2008
Domino USB drives show storage capacity in their dots
Similar to the drive that shows its contents on its surface, that we blogged about last month, the "Domino Pen Drive" concept by Marcos Breder brings this idea to portable flash drives. Consisting of two drives that connect to form one Domino, the drive indicates its remaining storage capacity by turning its dots white when the drive is full and black when it is empty. Although this idea is still just a concept at the moment, we like the current trend of adding visualizations to hardware prototypes to illustrate their digital qualities.
Domino Pen Drive - Link, [via]
Posted by Jonah Brucker-Cohen |
Jan 17, 2008 02:00 PM
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AirMail: Felt / homemade Manila envelope laptop sleeve for MacBook Air
Jeez, these makers moved fast! Here's the AirMail a homemade manila envelope laptop sleeve made from upholstery-grade vinyl and lined with fuzzy, soft fleece for the MacBook Air - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 17, 2008 04:00 AM
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January 16, 2008
The minimalistic no-cost iBook sleeve (it's an envelope too)
Mark made his own version of the Macbook Air's "envelope sleeve", for an iBook... Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 16, 2008 10:00 AM
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UV Panel project - recycled LCD monitors
Jared writes -
So there is no hiding the fact that I have been interested in ultraviolet light lately. I also have a few dead LCD monitors laying around I have been experimenting with. It was only natural that I would combine the two to help show off my fluorescing rock collection. This is a really easy build and cheap as well if you have a dead monitor laying around. The best part is the older the monitor the worse the viewing angle, and that works out real well for us making the light highly directional.UV Panel Project - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 16, 2008 05:00 AM
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January 15, 2008
OLPC XO dissection and massive electronics teardown roundup
Notebookreview took apart the OLPC (one laptop per child) click on through fort he gore - Link.
Related:
iPod sport teardown - Link.
Pure Digital camera dissection - flip video F130W - Link.
Nike+iPod dissection & more - Link.
Tooth Tunes Musical Toothbrush dissection - Link.
Mighty Mouse Dissection - Link.
Roomba dissection - Link.
Wii-mote guts - Link.
Wii gutted - Link.
PS3 gutted - Link.
Zune gutted - Link.
PS3 (Playstation 3) controller & iPod shuffle 2.0 taken apart - Link.
Take apart a Nintendo DS in 13 minutes (video) - Link.
Sony Reader Internals 2.0 (pics!) - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 15, 2008 03:00 PM
Computers, Electronics |
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