Shaun Friedle created an impressive piece of Javascript which can automatically defeat CAPTCHAs used by the Megaupload file hosting service. While their CAPTCHAs are particularly weak, it’s an impressive Javascript feat that breaks into some new territory, namely Javascript-based optical character recognition. John Resig posted a breakdown of how the software works. Here’s the quick […]
Here’s an update on an earlier post we did here about the “Beacon” installation currently on display until February 20th at the LightWave festival in Dublin, Ireland. “Beacon” is a kinetic light installation that tracks visitors movements through the space. The project was built with existing industrial products, custom hardware to control the motorized lights, […]
There’s a weekly address from our new president (you can check that out here) – but I wanted to pull out some of what might be interesting for the makers (and the soon-to-be makers out there). Post up in the comments about what you think individuals can do, what companies can do and what “we” […]
The CultCase has a great article rounding up 20 great ways to reuse egg cartons. I really like the toy camera, cat beds, and Volkswagen Truck. What’s you favorite one? Better yet, do you have another use for a used egg carton? If so, share your idea in the comments. Thanks! More about 20 great […]
MAKE subscriber Charles writes in about his electric shopping cart project called the “LOLrioKart”. The cart is equipped with “a cache of massive aircraft wet-cell NiCd batteries” and a 15 hp electric motor. The website has a nicely documented build log, which is great for anyone looking into making an electrically driven vehicle. Thanks Charles! […]
MAKE subscriber Lynn writes in about the Internet dog feeder which allows this lucky dog to get food even when the owner is away from home. From the video I would guess that the maker is fairly young, which makes this project even more awesome. Apparently the project was completed in about an hour. Now […]
This is a really simple and inexpensive way to elevate your laptop. The basic components are a box and “a leg”. Basically it’s a modified shoebox with something added to elevate the back of your laptop. It certainly is inexpensive, and it seems to work quiet well too! I am the happy owner of a […]
