HOW TO – Make an alien fossil computer mouse
Here’s a 30 minute video how-to on making an alien fossil computer mouse – just need an old mouse, a toy skeleton, paint and a dremel tool – [via] – Link.
Technology
Bikely – Discover and share bicycle routes
We’ve had a good run of bicycle how-tos, mods, hacks and projects lately on MAKE – so here’s a new tool that you can use to plot and share your bike routes, you can even download the .GPX (GPS Exchange Format) files – [via] – Link.
Spotted at DEFCON – Super 44 IR LED TV-B-Gone
Seen @ DEFON – a 44 IR LED array TV-B-Gone, I’m not sure of the power source but it looks like it might beat the previous built it yourself version that has 20 IR LEDs with a 90ft range – Link. Related: Photos from DEFCON – Link. Make your own Ultra TV-B-Gone – 20 IR […]
DIY J-Class Robo-one humanoid
Mr_tentacle writes – “Muhe’e (Hawai’ian for Squid) is a J-Class Robo-one humanoid, which began life as a Kondo KHR-1 kit. I added 4 gyros for stability and a Zigbee wireless interface for sending the robot commands.” – Link. Videos: Muhe’e Dances! – Link. Muhe’e Practices his Yoga – Link.
Popular Electronics covers and articles
Here are some Popular Electronics covers and cover complete stories/article from 1955 to 1975 – “Popular Electronics was started by Ziff-Davis in October 1954 as a magazine for students and experimenters. It became the “World’s Largest-Selling Electronics Magazine” and proudly listed the circulation figure on the Contents page, (240,151 in April 1957 .) In later […]
Frets On Fire – free Guitar Hero-like game your play with a keyboard…
This is pretty neat, a free game that’s like Guitar Hero, but you strap on a keyboard to play (versions for Win and Linux) – video [via] – Link. Related: Wireless Guitar hero PS2 controller mod – Link. Guitar hero sample sequencer – Link.
Build your own underwater remote operated vehicle (ROV)
Hey remember that homemade spy sub? Well, here’s how to build one – “Inspired by 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Jason built this underwater Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) so he, himself, could explore the depths of his bath tub, swimming pool and beyond. Employing mostly off-the-shelf parts, the ROV is controlled via Visual Basic commands […]