Junk to art…
Here is a neat site that has a lot of art made from “junk” – many of the pieces are made from old computer parts and are wired or constructed to move around. Good place to get inspired and make things…Link.
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Sony PSP running Macintosh System 7.5.5
Ryan St. Evens and Digg pointed me towards another interesting thing to do with a PSP “Through a combination of PSPbochs (x86 emulator for PSP) and vMac (680×0 emulator for x86) – Mac OS 7 is running on a PSP! Since it’s an emulator running on an emulator running on a slow-ish processor, the whole thing takes about 4 hours to boot. But who cares?!” [via] Link.
EuroOSCON: Maker Faire Update
If you’re in Europe Oct 17-20 join us at the MAKE Faire At Euro OSCON! Phil Torrone: computer, portable device, and gadget hacking. Beth Goza: digital crafting in the virtual world. Nick and Dom Ludlam: open source promise.tv and digital TV hacking. Fabienne Serriere: electronics and computer hacks. Ewan Spence: podcasting projects. Ulrika Ek: crafting, linen, and silk screening. Fernando Botelho: open source computer for the blind. Bert Thomas: electronic gadget hacking. Melissa Coleman and Nadya Peek: spatial awareness with tactile feedback. Usman Haque and Adam Somlai-Fischer: low-tech sensors and actuators. Roger Ibars: self-made objects. Mark Hoekstra: master the stuff around you. Jo Walsh and Schuyler Erle: cutting-edge OS GIS and open geodata work. Link. Use this code (euos05makr) to get 25% off the conference.
Surfer Steve has an excellent set of instructions describing how to build your own Surfboard. Everything is documented from shaping, glassing, sanding, and even artwork. [
iPod Subway Maps…$500
Here’s an update on the iPod subway map saga – the MTA wants $500 to license the maps for one year so ipodsubwaymaps.com could once again allow the downloads – I used to make NYC maps for all my devices when I worked there, it’s pretty awful that public transportation maps are not really public. Link.
The ToneLadder
If a household ladder is extended with a melodic function, it will develop into a real musical instrument. The ordinary ladder transforms into a soundladder. Stepping on a bar of the ladder creates a sound or tone which is different from rung to rung. So you can create a piece of music by stepping up and down on the ladder. Together with a partner you can even play a duet. Link.
Laptop sleeve from an old sweater…
Here’s a nice way to personalize your laptop with a laptop sleeve made from an old sweater and ribbon – instructions are included, might make a nice gift as the holidays approach. Link.