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Homemade Neo Geo MVS Portable

Homemade Neo Geo MVS Portable

Negeo Pic1 Ben Heck rocks…a few months ago a guy emails asking if I could build a portable Neo Geo MVS system. I tell him it’s possible, but I’d have to work with some hardware to do tests. He kindly sends me a Neo Geo MV-1C, which is a 1-slot (holds 1 game) Neo Geo arcade motherboard from 1999, pretty much the last and newest model they made. If anything would run off a battery and be small enough that was it. Luckily I had a semi-built Neo Geo rig to test the new board with... Link.

American Modder: Computer Bike Completed!

0,1425,Sz=1&I=103559,00PC Chopper MOD! In the last installment, I finished the hard-drive activity taillight as well as the wireless keyboard/mouse receiver in one package. I also finished fabricating the side panels for the bike, which is where the hard drives will attach. I also recorded some motorcycle startup sounds with the help of my lovely assistant, my wife. This time around, it all comes together. Yes, this is the extra-long final installment of the series. This time around, the bike will be painted up and assembled, along with some last-minute fabrication. What will it look like in the end? [via] Link.

The Budget Traveller’s Guide to Sleeping in Airports

The Budget Traveller’s Guide to Sleeping in Airports

Airport-01-GifThis has been handy for me lately, as every flight I book is delayed or has some type of problem...For travellers who are REALLY on a budget and are looking for a way to skim a few bucks off their travel expenses, why not consider sleeping in an airport? Many airports are actually better than local lodging. And to top it off – IT’S FREE! Your friends and family may look at you funny when you return with your airport stories, but that’s only part of the fun. So now, sit back….get out your travel itinerary and plan which airports you’re going to sleep in (or avoid altogether) during your next trip. Link.