Fun & Games

The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.

uClinux on the PSP

uClinux on the PSP

Luke writes in with some linux action to tinker with for PSPs… – “The guys on this project have managed to boot a version of uClinux on the PSP. Status, Source, instructions and a variety of information is on the page. “ – Link. From the site: Depending on your perspective, maybe a lot, maybe […]

Arduino + virtual worlds

Arduino + virtual worlds

Matt writes – “Over the last couple of weeks I’ve enjoyed playing with the Arduino hardware prototyping board. This week’s open-sourcing of the Second Life client came at exactly the right time for a new experiment. Here’s a video demonstration (people reading the feed, start your web browsers). On the left you’ll see an Arduino […]

LEGO duck factory…

LEGO duck factory…

Here’s an automated LEGO factory… that makes ducks… [via] – Link. Related: LEGO Crossbow – Link. Stargate: LEGO – Link. LEGO Technic Difference Engine – Link. 3D LEGO CNC router / milling machine – Link. Air conditioner make out of LEGOs – Link. LEGO PC – Link. LEGO projects @ MAKE – Link. From the […]

Homemade chopper bike…

Homemade chopper bike…

Xddorox writes – “Chopper bike built from a mountain bike and racer forks. Very comfortable and fast. Makes up for its bad looks. V-Brake makes for easy stopping too.” – Link. Related choppin’: Granny’s Nightmare – HOW TO – Make a bicycle chopper – Link. HOW TO – Mountain Lion chopper bicycle – Link. Old […]