Openmoko is an open source cell phone that runs a version of Linux. The creators have now published the CAD files for the Neo enclosure, bring the openness to a whole new level. You can design your own phone! – [via] Link. Related: OpenMoko: $300 Linux-powered mobile phone – Link.
We’re not exactly sure how someone managed to stuff an NES inside a tennis shoe, but it’s got to be one of the coolest hacks to this retro gaming system that we’ve seen. Let’s just hope that there’s no toe jam on your Metroid cartridge. [via], Link
The “Mouseboy” by Aaron Myradon, is a fully functional optical Nintendo Gameboy mouse. The “A” and “B” buttons on the device function as right and left clicks. Pretty nice hack although we wonder if this gives you worse RSI than a standard mouse. Original Gameboy Mouse – Link
Most Arduinians. . . err Arduinoers . . . ok – ‘Arduino fans’ may have already seen this, but for those who haven’t: The Arduino Programming Notebook by Brain W. Evans is a straightforward rundown of the basic code used with the ever-popular open-source platform. It’s similar to what can be found on the Arduino.cc […]
Crafty Daisies came across this fun framing idea at a friend’s house–instead of matting this photo, her pal laid a frame of dried flowers around the image and lowered the glass on top. This probably isn’t something you’d want to do with a one-of-a-kind heirloom photo, but I think it makes for a really nice […]
There seems to be a never-ending stream of Rock Band mods out there. This one, however, is a bit stranger than the rest. Kevin is able to control the pedal trigger using only his voice and some beatbox skillz. – Link Related: RockBand Drums Controlling GarageBand –Link Rock Band drum dampening tutorial – Link
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