iPod sport teardown
Synthesis Studios writes – “We’re pulling apart the Nike+iPod receiver so we can figure out what’s going on inside — we want to use the receiver for other purposes…” – Link.
Month: July 2006
Photoshoping aerial photographs
Michael A. Covington has some good tips that go right along with our weekend project! – “Photoshop techniques to get a dramatic improvement in the quality of pictures taken through an airplane window, or from a balloon or model rocket, or what have you. “ – Link.
Soap mouse
Ned writes – “A novel idea for making a standard optical mouse operate in mid-air. Make sure you check out the video for a demonstration and instructions for making your own.” – Link.
Hover creeper
Know those wheeled slabs in garages that you push around while on your back to fix your car? Check out this floating 40 psi version that can lift over 300lbs and glide right over all the cracks and debris. If you’re working on a car, you likely have an air compressor – so this is […]
HOW TO – Dial out using an ATA and SkypeOut
Kurced @ Oldskoolphreak has a how-to I’m going to if I can get working with Asterisk – “As most of you know SkypeOut is free until the end of 2006, and using headsets is all nice and fun, but I know I’d rather use a real phone. Cordless or otherwise, here’s a way to use […]
Commodore64 Hardball bracelets
Joe Beuckman’s Commodore64 beadwork – “A series of square-stitch bracelets based on the audience graphics from the Commodore64 game Hardball” [via] – Link.
Portable sound units
Here’s another one from Steve, portable sound units (and links on how to build your own) – “The AAA Portable Sound Units are small sound-systems triggered by a motion detector. They playback on-the-street interviews with the public about their opinions on outdoor advertising. Installed in the field, the units are designed to run on battery […]