Only $20k. This is an auction for a MINT condition Apple I Computer. This is an extremely rare piece of personal computer history. Only 200 were made, about 150 sold and just a handful still in existence. The Apple I was the first Personal computer with “everything” on the motherboard. It was the precursor and inspiration of the Apple II. Link.
Here is a really nice Nintendo controller looking chair made from vinyl and foam. Looks like it cost about $40 to make and whole lot of stitching with a heavy duty needle. I hope they post a pattern or more HOW TO action… [via] Link. Bonus link: Homemade Nintendo purse.
A small collection of electronic circuits for the hobbyist or student. Site includes over 100 circuit diagrams, links to related sites, commercial kits and projects, newsgroups and educational areas. Most of the circuits can be built with common components available from Radio Shack or salvaged from scrap electronic equipment. Most all of the circuits have been built and tested and believed to perform as described, however possible mistakes may be found. Link.
In the first volume of MAKE we had our aerial kite photography article- if you liked that, you’ve got to check out these aerial kite photography panoramas. Not only are they stunning, but Scott shows you how he made them (you only need to take two photos). Link.
Here’s how they make LEGOs, this little Flash movie shows the entire process from beginning to end. As an added bonus, the entire application is made in pixel art. Navigate, roll over and click the different steps in the LEGO making. Link.
….note planes, the site dedicated to making paper aeroplanes out of sticky notes :) A preliminary testing ground has been constructed in the office for the purpose of testing the planes for a number of attributes – speed, accuracy, stability and sexiness. Once the tests are complete, rest assured, the results will be posted here. Link.
Ashmore altered this NES ROM by removing all the enemies, prizes, architecture within the game. Now as a game player, all you can do is go for a walk. Eventually you run out of time and die. Users will need to download a NES emulator to play, if they don’t already have one. [