Clickable Culture spotted this autonomous Xbox 360 that tracks and blogs 8 players – not sure of the specifics on how/what/why the makers are doing this, but I suspect we’ll find out more shortly. Turning a web connected console in to a smart object seems like a natural fit. So for now, bloggers, you’re all […]
Ok FlickrMakers – a few of you emailed us and asked about “what to tag” your photos with at Maker Faire – we’re going with makerfaire and makerfaire2006 – tag away! Tags / makerfaire – Link. Tags / makerfaire2006 – Link. Pictured here, the making of the LED dining room table that will make an […]
LOGIZTIX’s instructions for building your own electronic drums – “Building your own electronic drum pads may seem like a difficult task. The concepts behind electronic triggering are actually quite simple. A piezo acts much like a microphone. It picks up shock waves and passes them to your drum module to interpret. The trick is getting […]
Neat – this looks like a lot of fun, a video game is projected on to a 3D structure / sculpture and you move the little character around the surfaces. More: xBlocks – Link. See it at Salone (photoset) – Link. Fabbrica del Vapore – Link. Update: Added video.
Johntron writes – “Learn how to build your own gateway firewall using FreeBSD and old PC parts. The firewall will consist of the PF firewall, Snort IDS, various IPS applications, Squid proxy, and some intuitive web interfaces for auditing. The cost of this project should be between free and $200 depending on your resourcefulness. I […]
Ulrich writes – “Unfortunately, even entry-level CCD cameras that are actually built for astro imaging are beyond the reach of many amateurs. I faced the same problem. A QuickCam, however, costs approximately $70 if bought in a store, much less if you are buying a used camera at a flea market or through online auction […]
Jarod writes – “I never really understood the mentality of someone that overclocked there computer for actual every day use. Sure, I have overclocked the hell out of computers and had a lot of fun doing it. It can give you a great edge in the gamming circles. But this group of overclockers using refrigerants […]
