The Singing Dictionary
These are pretty clever. Pronunciation: ‘dik-sh&-“ner-A-O-ke – Definition: Audio clips from online dictionaries sing the hits of yesterday and today. The fun of karaoke meets the word power of the dictionary. Link.
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Build stuff with free Vintage Plans
...free project plans cover farm machines, the woodshop, machine shop, boats, and more. These vintage plans come from a half-century ago when do-it-yourself enthusiasts turned wood, metal and old motors into useful workhorses, functional tools, and toys. Thanks Edward! Link.
HOW TO – AnyVolt Mini application – USB powered fun
Very handy- This project will show you how to use an AnyVolt Mini to make an adjustable voltage supply that will let you power lots of household gadgets (a pocket tv, Nintendo DS etc) from your computer’s USB port. The ‘Mini will help you do this by taking 5V from the USB port, and converting it into anywhere from 1.25V to 14V according to what your gadget requires. Link.
HOW TO Dubbing with GarageBand…
Nice HOW TO via #joitto on IRC – Apple’s GarageBand is a great piece of software for making music. Its not a pro-application though and wont interface with all sorts of fancy real time control devices. Anyway, if you are using software that came free with your Mac you probably are not investing thousands in outboard control gear anyways. That means that when it comes to making dub, you just cant have the same feeling as when you are working in a studio with a mixing desk… Link.
Neat hack for the iPod nano – I went to pick up a dock for my new nano, but I just couldn’t justify spending $39 on it. So I made one from an old Altoid tin and the included adapter. [
How, What and Why…Community
Nice community site for Makers – Get those technical questions answered. Wide range of experts on line including NASA engineers, Scientists, Pilots, Mechanical – electrical – computer engineers,Business men, Linguists, Teachers and just plain smart people from all over the world. Something technical or scientific always bugged you? Ask away, even if we don’t get to the bottom of it we will enjoy the discussion on the way. Link.
eBay Buys Skype for $4.1 Billion?
Well, I like Skype, I like eBay- it seems the rumors might be true– According to a BusinessWeek article, eBay will be holding an “investors conference call” at 5am PST for an announcement to be made 2 hours before. Since the eBay, Skype talks began early last week, there’s been speculation on whether or not this will happen. An article on MarketWatch, which was last updated at 11:40PM EST (Sept. 11), states eBay and Skype are in the final stages of this deal and would cost as much as $4.1 billion. Time to finsih my Skype-eBay payphone I guess. Thanks Sean! Link.