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Neat project, uses a VCR as a computer case. I decided gut the VCR and use it as a computer case. This would replace the functionality of the DVD player and video recorder with one unit that looks more like a VCR than a computer (thus keeping the wife happy). My initial goal was to get Freevo running on it, so during the build I affectionately referred to it as my “VCRVO” project. Here are the steps I took… Link.

The beer is based on classic ale brewing traditions but with added guarana for added energy-boost. The recipe and the whole brand of Our Beer is published under a Creative Commons license, so anyone can use the recipe to brew the beer or to create a derivative of the recipe. You are free to earn money from Our Beer, but you have to publish the recipe under the same license and credit the original work. Link.

Great project- Katie Williams, from Brunel University in London, has created a nifty prototype of swimming goggles . The total time spent swimming, the number of laps completed and the speed traveled are shown in a tiny heads-up display inside the goggle lens, using a system that reflects information off tiny mirrors. Link.

A 10 year project, looks great. This site contains information on my home built one-seater generic flight simulator using: A replica F-16 forward fuselage section, MS FS2004, Project Magenta software, the R&R Electronics programable I/O system EPIC-UBS and a lot of building time… [via] Link.

Ray sends us the scoop on the CVS disposable video camera- The king of the one-time digital camera hacks/analysis finally got his hands on a CVS Camcorder on Friday, the 24th via someone shipping him one FedEx. Within 18 hours, he had slurped the flash memory and has the unencrypted, XVID codec, 320×240, 30fps movies stored in the camera on his computer. Link.

KXploit is out! Linux version is also included. This method DOES NOT require you to swap memory sticks. Please read the included tutorial for instructions. The KXploit tool generates two directories on the single memory stick – i.e.) “DOOM-PSP” and “DOOM-PSP%” – the directory ending in % represents what used to be memory stick 1. Previous how-to. Link. Mac version too.

“The standard Treo 650 doesn’t support Dial-Up Networking over Bluetooth, but Shadowmite figured out that they just hid the option, so he hacked up an un-crippled version. Trevor Harmon shows you how to get DUN over Bluetooth working and now my new PowerBook can get on the net from anywhere!“ For PC owners, see our DUN How-to. [via] Link.