Open source iPhone SIM unlock application released
Boom, an uncompiled version of a proof of concept iPhone SIM unlock source code has appeared from Zappaz – [via] Link. Related: Engadget has a mirror of the app too – Link (zip).
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Tactical coordinate suppression
Here’s an interesting piece of arty annoyanceware, a GPS jammer that finds your coordinates (via GPS) only after you find a place and stand still (switched by a motion sensor), then the device jams the waypoint for everybody else. The concept of the device is to help you find you a place of solitude and […]
The Electronic Peasant’s Guide to Fun and Profit with Electronic Salvage!
Good starter on procuring electronics from tossed electronic – The Electronic Peasant likes to get more enjoyment from DIY for less money, and sometimes uses obsolete parts as well. Salvaging old equipment can provide many important parts at little or no cost. And it’s environmentally friendly to save this stuff from going to the landfill! […]
Building an internet controlled security bot
Here’s David’s wireless security rover with IP camera, nice work! Link.
Build your own Gonk Droid
Bonnie writes in – Some fans say Gonk the Power Droid is an out-dated, useless hunk of metal, I say he’s the unsung hero of the Star Wars saga. Either way, now you have a chance to make your own Gonk to sit around the house or keep you company as you work at your […]
Xbox 360 Chatpad disassembly
Photos of the disassembly of the brand-new Xbox 360 Chatpad, showing the PIC16F883 it contains which makes it ripe for hacking, thanks Steve! Link.
PC keyboard to an AVR
Simonetta writes – A simple program demonstrating how to interface a standard PC keyboard to an AVR. In assembler for Tiny11 but adaptable to all AVRs. There are two routines. An interrupt routine that collects the bits sent from the keyboard into a byte, and the routine to parse these bytes into ASCII. PC keyboard […]