Kipkay writes – First time in the world a blu-ray laser from a Playstation 3 has been installed in a Star Trek Phaser! Build one yourself for around $100. I “Boldy go where no man has gone before”! Watch the video and then follow the Steps to build your own! DIY Blu-Ray Laser Phaser! – […]
Bruce Land writes: Students at Cornell University were given the responsibility of choosing, designing and building a microcontroller project,. This year’s projects include laser pong, air guitar, an evolving neural robot, and a USB host controller. During the last 5 weeks of the spring semester in ECE476, Microcontroller Design, students have to combine sensors, actuators, […]
Blake writes: Skull-a-day recently posted a very crafty latch-hook yarn skull made from a modified puppy design kit. I like the comment about getting a migraine while working the yarn. This has happened to me more than once while crafting and workin’ hard to get something done ;) See more at the Skull-a-day site here […]
Awhile back when we had a few posts about CFLs (compact florescent lights) there was a lively discussion regarding the mercury and recycling issues/opportunities. I just saw that IKEA has a recycling program, if any maker uses it post up in the comments – IKEA has been offering these energy-saving light bulbs for over ten […]
Looking to embed mp3 audio into a microcontroller project? I just came across this unit and would be curious to see how it works: VMUSIC is a product that not only lets you add USB Flash drive interfacing to your product but allows you to play back MP3 and other popular digital music formats direct […]
G4’s Attack of the show just posted up a giant set of giant arcade, it’s over 15 feet tall and has a 70 inch screen! – [via] Link.
Lenore of Evil Mad Scientist Labs has posted a nice how-to on adding a seat belt buckle to a commuter/messenger/sling bag for a quicker, easier way of layin’ those burdens down. Seat Belt Buckle Bag Mod – Link Related: HOW TO – Make a seatbelt purse – Link
