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Jal writes – “This guide explains briefly the necessary steps to produce a Linux kernel suitable for the GameCube, using a Linux PC. Once you do this you can use linux on the GameCube to watch videos, listen to music, play some games…” [via] Link.
Brad writes “Make your own homebrew games for the PSP! A HOWTO that walks you through setting up the development environment, making your first program, and then some subsequent techniques for enhancing your games (adding images and audio for example).” Link.
Nice contest for PSP homebrewers! “PSP News and the DCEmu Network are proud to announce the 3rd Coding Competition for the PSP and this time the Competition is for 60 Days instead of 30 and not only that but the top prize is a yummy GP2X Console which for any coder is a welcome addition to their collection, heres some details about the prize.” [via] Link.
Greg writes “These guys took a girl’s prom glove, and attached an accelerometer to one finger. They also attached 4 buttons to the middle finger. They use an Atmel Mega 32 to interprate the signals from the sensors on the glove and to create the RS232 serial output for the computer.” Link. See previous “mouse glove”.
Here’s Rube Goldberg device made using Garry’s Mod for Half-life 2. Garry’s mod allows you to “Create a comic strip, make a crazy contraption, set up a huge monster fight, build a fort online with your friends, the possibilities are endless.” In this example, a lot of objects with physics that can be made to react like a Goldberg contraption. [via] Link to video.
Second Life Linux Client Alpha is here – “…the alpha version of our Second Life client for Linux operating systems is now available for preview testing! We used both GNOME and KDE desktop environments in our testing; the client was used internally on Debian, Fedora Core 4 and Knoppix versions of Linux. Residents are encouraged to try the viewer on the Linux OS of their choice and report any issues encountered in the newly created Linux client forum page.” Link.
The new ReadyMade blog has some fun projects for Valentine’s day “Everyone’s favorite, or least favorite, day is just around the corner. Here’s how to impress your lover, friend, or family with some hearty DIY treats…” [