Tricked out bikes (Japan)
I’m not sure exactly what is going on here (anyone know) but these bikes are really fun to look at… [via] – Link. Related: Bicycle projects @ MAKE – Link.
Month: December 2006
Robotics self modeling – Stargate replicators?
Cornell University is developing these little bots that can change their configuration based on their environment, or when damaged figure out another way to get around… “We demonstrate, both computationally and experimentally, how a legged robot automatically synthesizes a predictive model of its own topology (where and how its body parts are connected) through limited […]
Single-handed wireless Xbox 360 controller
Jeez, Ben Heck is on a roll lately, he just made a one-handed Xbox controller, he writes – “One of the biggest challenges, at least in the brainstorming “how I am going to do this?” phase was how to do the right analog stick. Then I realized I could just put it on the bottom […]
HOW TO – Make a 3D paper snowflake
Wikihow shows you how to make this great 3D paper snowflake – “This is a little more complicated than a two-dimensional paper snowflake but it looks excellent and is a suitable craft for children adept with scissors and who have patience in making crafts. It will produce a 6-armed three-dimensional snowflake decoration that makes a […]
Homemade and seriously modified coffee roasters
George has a great page of homemade “hot rod” coffee roaster, varoooooom! [via] – Link. Coffee projects: The Solar Powered Coffee Roaster – Link. Hot Rod home coffee roasters – Link. Hacking Coffee Machines – Link. Coffee Art (video) – Link. Homemade coffee roaster – The Uglyroast – Link. From the pages of MAKE: DIY […]
HOW TO – Running homebrew and emulators on the Wii and more Wii hacks…
Here’s the start of running homebrew games/apps and more on the Wii – all you need is a SD GameCube adapter, GameCube Action Replay pack a long ole’ code to bang in… [via] – Link. Related Wii projects, hacks, mods and more: Making (Practical) Wii Component Cables – Link. Wii Browser “Hack” (updated) – Link. […]
BLIP day 4 – Workshops, music and more…
Today (Sunday 12/3) is the last day of the BLIP festival, today was filled with workshop on actually making 8-bit music, my favorite was from Nullsleep – 8bitpeoples Jeremiah Johnson [Nullsleep, US] — NES Music: From Concept To Cartridge Everything you need to know to create original music for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Compose it, […]
