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Using the undocumented MPTVOutWindow class and iPod A/V cables, it’s possible to program an iPhone to have television output. What’s cool about this is that since the iPhone be both the game platform and a controller, since it contains Wiimote-like accelerometer features. Using the MPTVOutWindow class, the makers of Moto Chaser were able to tweak […]
If you liked the VCR cat feeder, then you are going to love the iPod treat dispenser for dogs. If you have an iPhone, and a lonely dog, this is a must-do project. Stephen Myers, a Ph. D student in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida, rigged up a webcam so he could check […]
Trying to model an upcoming project in CAD or Solidworks? McMaster-Carr has 3D files for many of the things they sell. It’s way easier to use a pre-built bolt model than to try to make it yourself! I’m not sure about the terms of use on these files, but they’ll at least help if you’re […]
Check out this silicon iPhone case for the sight-impaired, via Core77: Portugal-based designer Bruno Fosi has developed a prototype iPhone case that would enable the sight-impaired to use the device. The silicone case has debossed, tactile logos, icons and characters, yet is still thin enough for the screen to register touches. Used in conjunction with […]
Plat’Home, makers of the awesome OpenBlockS MicroServer, had kind words (and an update for readers of the book!) for our Small Form Factor PCs book (by Matthew Weaver and Duane Wessels): The explanations are detailed and hands-on. Even though it’s filled to the brim with shell commands and console output the text is informative and […]
Evan Roth made this totally sweet open-code Jay-Z video! The word “Brooklyn” creates images on screen and it’s the fist rap video where you can download the source code. Via Buzzfeed. More Evan: Metal plates send messages to airport x-ray screeners “New Era” hat Public domain donor Graffiti taxonomy
Ross writes – This project is a python script that outputs facebook status updates to an arduino connected serial LCD. It is really just an rss reader, so it could be set up to parse just about any rss feed from weather to stocks to email. Very cool and useful! Read his detailed how-to to […]
