Here’s something useful for people who do a lot of electronics on the road. This hack shows how to build a USB powered soldering iron from a battery powered iron by connecting a spare cable to the iron. Check out the directions at the link below. via GetLoFi
New open source hardware business start up coming out in 2009 – Robotics, from Chris Anderson, Wired’s editor in chief. I’m extremely excited about this. Update: Chris posted more about the biz model here.
Don’t let that dead laptop battery ruin your life. Repacking a old ibook battery with new cells is a easy operation. Within 10 minutes and $30 you can have a battery that lasts twice as long as the original. Here’s the video, complete with catchy soundtrack: Of course, exercise due caution when making your own […]
Go forth and void ye warranties 3G iPhone toting makers! The iPhone 3G unlock is here.
Happy New Year! Marimekko is celebrating with their semi-annual sale–and it’s a big one! Over 200 Marimekko designs/colors are on sale – up to 40% off! The sale doesn’t officially kick off until Friday, but all of the items are already marked down so go ahead and start looking. The sale ends through 1/16 or […]
Q. D. Patooties points out that the first issue of this new semiannual magazine, Stuffed: A Gathering of Softies, is coming out today, January 1st. Submissions for volume 2 are due by Feb 15th.
