Game Boy Pitch Bending Turntable
Andrew “MilLs Dj” Miller’s modified DJ Hero turntable allows you to bend the sound and gameplay speed of any Game Boy game! [via GetLoFi]
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Introducing DIY Hacks and How To’s: A Video Series with Jason Poel Smith
Today we’re launching DIY Hacks& How To’s, a weekly video series with maker Jason Poel Smith. His videos will appear on Mondays. First up: Wind-activated lights.
BeagleBone Black Has Arrived
At half the price and with more power, this is more than a mere revision.
Ohm’s Law Reference Poster
I love this Ohm’s poster by ZarthCode’s Anthony Clay. In addition to the classic Ohm’s Law triangle (“It’s the Law!” the poster proclaims) it also includes a resistor color chart, a discussion of voltage dividers, as well as an explanation of the markings on surface mount resistors. Just the thing for a hackerspace! The poster […]
MAKE’s First International Robot Meetup set for Thursday
Calling all robots and the people who love them: MAKE is hosting its first International Robot Meetup Thursday, April 25, in the MAKE offices and live on Google+. Joining us on a special Google+ hangout on air at 6pm will be David Lang and Eric Stackpole, co-founders of the OpenROV underwater robot project; Judy Aime’ Castro, […]
Light-up E-Textile Kits and More from Fay Shaw
Crafter and engineer Fay Shaw, founder of bitwise E-textiles, is bringing both her charming light-up plush kits and her experience as a woman engineer and Maker to the Maker Faire Bay Area.
The $12 Cellphone
How cheap can you make a cellphone? Bunnie Huang recently bought one in Shenzhen for just $12. There wasn’t a carrier subsidy, it was contract-free, and unlocked. As Bunnie says, “…that about the price of a large cheese pizza, or a decent glass of wine.”