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The Walkman Sequencer: Tape + Homebrew Sequencer + Nintendo Game Boy

The Walkman Sequencer: Tape + Homebrew Sequencer + Nintendo Game Boy

Tseqwith Gameboy Master chip musician Gijs Gieskes has outdone himself this time: his second Walkman tape sequencer controls the Game Boy music cartridge LSDJ via various knobs and circuitry. In other words, the sequencer he built controls both a Walkman tape deck and a Game Boy. Check out this audio sample or this one to hear what all this sounds like. The effect is quite brilliant: a madcap tape deck scratch system with Game Boy music. Forget records and turntables. Tape is the future, man. Link.

Make an Iceless Beer Box

Make an Iceless Beer Box

2 …the Iceless Beer Box, an overly complex and undeniably superfluous solution to a minor problem. The importance of the coldness of beer has been well documented. The Internet community has witnessed prior attempts to tackle the lightly-pressing issue of quickly chilling beer below 0°C. Significant advances over previous work include the capacity to chill several bottles simultaneously and construction from widely available components. Link.

Extending the iTrip’s Range (Round 2)

Extending the iTrip’s Range (Round 2)

Itriphackround2 With the application of a knife along the seam on the side and top of the device, the use of tweezers to hold the newly-formed gap open, the use of another pair of tweezers to reach in and grab the antenna, and the replacing of the rubber insulating plug on the side of the iTrip to seal the casing back up, I was able to fully extend the antenna out the side of the iTrip at a healthy 90º angle with almost no scarring of the case. Link.