MAKE pal Bunnie took apart and posted high res photos of the new Microsoft Zune music & video player (passed on an extended warranty) – I’m not sure what he’s up to, but it’s something awesome I’m sure…. The Zune uses a Freescale iMX31L processor (can run Linux it seems)… [via] – Link.
Edmond put pong on an Oscilloscope, he writes – “…I created a vector-based, two-player Pong game on an analog oscilloscope. Two potentiometer knobs functioned as the paddle controllers, and A/D converters translated the voltage set by the controllers into coordinate information for the players’ paddles. The XY mode of oscilloscope enabled two voltage inputs to […]
Friedpope writes – “Target is handing out Wii GiftCards in anticipation of Nintendo’s release of this remarkable console. The cards are a bit thicker than your regular credit card and house some pretty nifty electronics. Pressing the button on the outside of the card turns on a ominous blue Wii glow that lasts about ten […]
Here’s how to turn an old cooler into a boom box! – Link.
Wow, huge collection of DIY synth circuit diagrams from René Schmitz! Pictured here… Triangle thru zero VCO – “A thru zero oscillator is one that can go forward and backward. This allows for deeper frequency modulation. Sonically there are interesting a little yamaha-ish sounds possible. This oscillator sounds somewhat dirty when the modulation index is […]
Here’s a great way to use monitor and control your home with a PC (for free, schematic and software included)… – “SerReg is a small home controller intended to turn your personal computer ( PC ) into a process control / data collection system. With the appropriate sensors SerReg can monitor physical variables such as […]
Hevnikov writes – “Since Ubuntu 6.10 was released less than a month ago, Windows Vista went RTM and dates for new Ubuntu 7.4 were announced today, I thought I’ll post a tutorial on how to create a single boot screen triple boot system with Windows XP, Windows Vista and Ubuntu Edgy Eft. A triple boot […]
