MultiScreener looks very handy if you need to play movies on multiple screens and want to keep them sync’ed up… MultiScreener is a set of freeware applications that synchronize the playback of Quicktime movies on multiple computers, using a local network to tie them all together. It is intended for multi-screen video walls, multichannel art […]
This robot from Osaka, Japan morphs from a humble looking trashcan into a crab-like creature that can skuttle around on the floor. It also tells jokes, plays drumrolls on itself, and tosses oversized dice among other things. Check out the video for the full experience, you won’t regret it. [via], Mr. Push.
If blowing on the Metroid cart and shimmying it carefully into the system isn’t working for you anymore, don’t start looking to replace your old NES just yet. Retro Gaming Hacks author, Chris Kohler, published this video howto on repairing an old NES. The 72 pin connector that the game cartridges plug into are notorious […]
Nat @ CRAFT writes: Ponoko has a new 10 Day Design Challenge — this time on Puzzles! Create an intriguing and entertaining puzzle on a laser cutter within the next 10 days. Up to $5,000 in prizes are up for grabs! Photo above is by jared who created an edition of 100 puzzle kits. Find […]
A user on the Arduino forums built this high-speed photo flash trigger – I used Arduino to build a trigger for my camera’s flash. It turned out to work really well! The write up includes an explanation of how camera triggers work and the benefits of using Arduino. One benefit of using a microcontroller like […]
Popsci has a quick how-to on building theremin-esque device for under 20 bucks – A full-fledged Theremin will set you back nearly $400, but with the instructions below, you can build a pocket-sized Theremin-like instrument that won’t break the bank. Unlike the real McCoy which relies on grounded variable capacitance for changing frequency and volume […]
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Ludo_d built a custom MIDI touchpad controller using Arduino – Started from a scavenged Cirque Glidepoint resistive touchpad (PS/2 compatible), 2×8 LCD (in 4 bit mode), two buttons and a serial Arduino board. The buttons when pressed allow to set the Continuous Controller number by gliding the finger on […]
