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Bob writes in with a rundown on how to repurpose an old USB cellphone data cable for rs232 communication. About three years ago,I bought a USB data cable to use with T610 mobile phone.I can’t remember what is model just know it is made in China.But now I have a new model mobile phone and […]
We posted previously about SurveillanceSaver, a screen saver that shows open surveillance camera views on your Mac. Well, the folks have come out with a Windows version – Link. Related: SurveillanceSaver alpha 0 for OS X – Link.
Here’s a Macbook air I laser etched the other night, a couple people asked me if it was possible and the answer is yes… the settings are the same (100 power / 100 speed, depending on your laser) and you’ll need a few 1/4″ “jacks” underneath the front of the Macbook air to make it […]
Maybe the computer of the future is already here. The “Wizkid” has no keyboard or mouse, 2 microphones, W-Fi, Bluetooth, IR receiver / emitter, an RFID reader, and maintains interaction with users through a gesture-based augmented reality environment in conjunction with object tracking on small objects. We just wonder what “gestures” it will recognize if […]
This sandwich phone is made from two slices of fake bread and probably someone who must have been really hungry at the time. We just wonder if the cellphone version comes wrapped in wax paper. Custom Made Sandwich Phone – [via], Link
From the MAKE Flickr pool Here’s another creative flash drive housing from Divine Harvester using a metal pill travel container –Link Related: USB Flash Cassette Mod –Link
One of my favorite “digital artists” Robert Hodgin released a cool particle emitter, if you use Processing, the open source visual design lang) this is fun to play around with (source included) – Link. Related: Processing (programming language) – Link. Magnetosphere – Link.
