Grapefruit conquering spoon
This spoon mounted umbrella shaped shield from 1933 saves eyeballs from deadly, well, annoying, flying grapefruit acid – Link.
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Cricket controlled computer game
Jonas writes – “Animal Controlled Computer Games is the graduation project from Wim van Eck, a study college and friend of mine. In his project he build a Pacman game, in that the player can play Pacman against real crickets, that controls the ghosts in the Pacman maze. By doing this he analyzes the advantages […]
Control Freaks – turning objects into game controllers
This is neat, a project that turns any objet into a game controller – “Control Freaks are devices that attach to everyday objects, turning them into interactive game play objects. When the Control Freak attaches to a host object, its movement, vibration or sound, can be translated into control functionality for a game. The situation, […]
Pinball photos
Kevin Tiell has a great gallery of macro pinball shots – Link. Awhile back the MAKE team visited the Pinball hall of fame in Vegas – it would be great to send Kevin out and photo all those machines!
PS2link tutorial – Homebrew on the PS2
Nak shows how to run homebrew on the PS2 – “Hook up your PS2 to your computer and run homebrew software with ps2link software, crossover cable and a modchip or exploit code. This tutorial will be limited to the software needed on the computer and PlayStation 2 and the hardware to connect the two.” – […]
LEGO Rally car
Greg writes – “Should bring the racing car enthusiast/Lego ticker out in everybody. Fully operational lego racing car called the Zxero. Summary: 4 wheel drive, suspension, steering, electric motors, 3 speed, and 100% Lego. Cosmetic details include a turbo, spoiler, and rollcage.” – Link.
26″ TV – Fish tank
Michael Khor’s TV Tank from Aqua Hobby – “Ever wondered what to do with that ancient 26″ wooden TV set laying around in yours or your grandparent’s garage? Here’s a perfect destination for it! Even if you don’t have the old TV, it shouldn’t be too hard to buy one for almost nothing, and in […]