Openmoko is an open source cell phone that runs a version of Linux. The creators have now published the CAD files for the Neo enclosure, bring the openness to a whole new level. You can design your own phone! – [via] Link. Related: OpenMoko: $300 Linux-powered mobile phone – Link.
Most Arduinians. . . err Arduinoers . . . ok – ‘Arduino fans’ may have already seen this, but for those who haven’t: The Arduino Programming Notebook by Brain W. Evans is a straightforward rundown of the basic code used with the ever-popular open-source platform. It’s similar to what can be found on the Arduino.cc […]
There seems to be a never-ending stream of Rock Band mods out there. This one, however, is a bit stranger than the rest. Kevin is able to control the pedal trigger using only his voice and some beatbox skillz. – Link Related: RockBand Drums Controlling GarageBand –Link Rock Band drum dampening tutorial – Link
From the MAKE Flickr pool As a first foray into the realm of professional PCB fabrication, Flickr member A.Square designed this 6-pin breadboard adapter for programming AVR chips – I built and have been using an Evil Mad Scientist Labs-style minimalist target board. It works great, but the problem is you more-or-less need a different […]
As a grown up, I now had the time, the money, the knowledge, the patience, and the determination to complete this long-abandoned childhood project.
Interesting siren-like drones from this experimental instrument – 6 oscillators being triggered by light sensors reacting to the movement of the clouds across the sun – followed by a composed 16 min soundscape where each of the 6 oscillators are fed through echo’s and reverbs. They seem to sound a little sad every time the […]
Nophead made this awesome seven-shelf cd changer, which he just retired (all his cds are ripped as mp3s, now) to make more space in his workshop. Documentation is better late than never! – [via] Link.
