iBoy – Gameboy iPod case
Ryan writes – “Here’s a fully functional iPod case made from an original Gameboy. With internal dock connector…no iPods were harmed in the making of this device.” – Link.
Technology
Modern Mechanix – One Wheel Tank
Modern Mechanix does it again by digging up this exceedingly cool article about the one-wheeled tanks of the future! – Link Look familiar? That’s cause we included a bio of someone doing almost the exact same thing on their own in the Makers book!
Famicon Video Circuit Bending
This circuit bent Famicom by Kaseo has an entire extra Famicom for the breakout box. Circuit bending goes visual. The form factor is rad and the visuals would make an awesome background for live music. [via] – Link Kaseo’s “Bent or die?” circuit bent speak and math looks awesome too!
Felted Speak and Math
This circuit bent Speak and Math has been felted! More circuit bending posts to come as I try and figure out how to do it! Underneath all the felt is a Speak & Math . The original buttons are all operational. As I’m sure that there’s no mystery surrounding what a bent Speak device should […]
Caspertronics Interview
Here’s a great interview with circuit bender, Pete Edwards from Swedish television. It’s also a bit of a preview, I’m working on circuit bending a speak and spell for an upcoming weekend projects podcast. – Link Update: Caspertronics has an awesome page with lots of schematics for circuit bending a speak and spell. – Link
Babyproof a Banister Without Breaking the Bank
Jim writes in to tell us about a great parent hack at Baby Toolkit:: This is a great way to make an open banister safe for babies and toddlers. Instead of paying through the nose for commercial child proofing solutions, my wife came up this great hack using materials from a local awning and commercial […]
Adjustable macro camera stand
Figures! FrankG already made an adjustable macro camera stand, he writes – “I thought I’d forward this link to a digital magnifier that I built a couple of years ago to help me inspect & solder circuit boards…” – Link.