Month: August 2005

Print photo books from Flickr…

Print photo books from Flickr…

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Awhile back I wrote about the surprise book and poster I received in the mail from Flickr – and now the service that lets you print your photos to a book/poster is live (beta). $15.95 for a perfect-bound book or $9.99 for a poster. For the books you can do all photos, sets and by date. There are lots of options for layout too- could make a nice gift. Link.

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Macgyver 2008 – for president

Macgyver 2008 – for president

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MAKE doesn’t get political, but we’re backing one candidate in 2008 I think we can all agree on. In times of great need, the people look for a great man to show them the way and lead them to a brighter future. Look no more America, that man is here. “Human nature. I do something nice for you, you do something nice for me, like not kill me. Next thing you know, we’re friends.” – Macgyver. Link.

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The PlaySphere – Modded PS2

The PlaySphere – Modded PS2

Playsphere Cool mod- The PlaySphere is a PS2 mod that transforms a regular PS2 into a bowling ball shaped gaming console. I really like the aesthetic and the pics on the site that show exactly how a PS2 actually fits into the sphere are amazing. The best part of this was that Sony actually sponsored the mod, as it was done as part of a PS2 modding contest in Ireland. [via] Link.

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Acoustics on the Road: Phase Cancellation and Your Car Muffler

Acoustics on the Road: Phase Cancellation and Your Car Muffler

Muffler Xsection Real-world applications of phase cancellation of waves can crop up in some odd places, like your car muffler. For an example of how waves can cancel each other out, look no further than the specialized echo chamber designed to cancel out sound in your exhaust system. Link.

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HOW TO make a Hard Drive Clock

HOW TO make a Hard Drive Clock

Clock On Bright Have an old hard drive that no longer works? As long as it still spins up chances are you could build a clock out of your old hard drive! You will need some electronic knowledge, some common electronic components and a bit of patients. The clock that is produced isn’t exactly practical since most hard drives (especially older ones) are too loud for a clock that is to operate 24 hours a day. Thanks Doug! Link.

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Make an erupting volcano cake

Make an erupting volcano cake

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Whether you’re having a groundbreaking celebration for the construction of your new subterranean evil lair, or throwing a 5 year-old a birthday party, an erupting volcano cake is always the perfect pastry choice. Here’s how to make one… Link.

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HOW TO make a Sound Lab Mini-Synth

HOW TO make a Sound Lab Mini-Synth

Mediumsoundlab Photo Cropped This is an intermediate to advanced project for someone who wants to make cool sounds. It makes a great first synth project but is interesting enough for the seasoned synth person too. When I first designed the synth I made some very lame oscillators for it and I wasn’t happy with them so I put the same basic ramp oscillators that are in my big synth and I’m glad I did. Link.

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