HOW TO – Turn an Amiga 500 into a lamp
MAKE pal Mark shows how to turn an Amiga 500 into a lamp, it’s gorgeous! – Link.
Month: March 2006
NES controller iPod shuffle mod
Technicolorcavalry’s pal Dave modded an iPod shuffle to be controlled via (and inside) a NES controller, great mod! – [via] – Link.
LED/3D camera interactive installation
The photos and videos are spectacular – “A selection of imagery from a recent prototype of a combination LED/3D camera interactive installation. The user’s gestures and motion through the space affect both the visuals and the audio.” [via] – Link.
General purpose computer from 1952, only $62k
Modern Mechanix writes – “Not too shabby for $62K in 1952, this thing operates at .12Mhz has roughly 2K of memory and each tape holds around 360K. Plus for all you case modders, it already comes with 200 glowing tubes. Try to beat that with your little LEDs.” – Link. More Yesterday’s tomorrow, today – […]
HOW TO – Make your own go kart
Dan writes – “This is a pointer to a web site which shows a number of different design ideas. Use these as a starting place and come up with your own creative design. What you build will depend on what materials you have available to you.” [via] – Link.
Cheap DIY homemade reflector stand
Udijw writes – “This reflector panel holder made of 3/4″ PVC pipe is handy if you have a spare tripod to use. The tripod provides a stable base that can be adjust for height and tilt angle. Reflector is the collapseable type used for an auto windshield (31 x 38″). It may also be possible […]
Hackable Juice Box Personal Media Player – $10
Robotwisdom points to a super deal on the Matel Juicebox, $10 shipped! – Link. Related: Juicebox hacking on MAKE – Link. Juicebox gets Linux jolt – Link.
