Geo writes – “The “vanilla flavored” wall switch from x10.com, the “WS-467”, comes without local dimming capability: Though you can dim it from a remote controller, you can’t dim it by hand by pressing its button. Strangely, it requires MORE components for them to make it WITHOUT local dimming capability. Shorting across the extra components […]
This looks like the start of an excellent project – using a Gumstix robostix and WiFi CF card the Maker controlled a RC helicopter with a PSP, but then it all crashed, so hopefully the project will start up again soon. [via] Link.
RoryLondon in the MAKE forums writes – “My Uncle (aged 80) is a compulsive maker, he has made a Lathe from a lawn mower which might interest people.” Link.
Here are a few images that show you how to make your own Star Wars blaster with a laser pointer. Link.
You can make your own version of Bing Bang Bong using stretched out balloons and peanuts cans. The goal is to have the ball bearing bounce to as many trampolines as possible [via] Link.
Here’s Linux running on a TREO 650, they have keyboard, touchscreen, SD slot, audio working and now a GUI. I’m not sure of the status this project, but it looks promising and a how to should be out next week according to the site(s). [via] Link & Link.
Here’s how to a build a remotely managed music player out of a $40 wireless router, a $15 USB audio adapter, and a $12 LCD kit. [via] Link.
