Month: September 2005
Homebrew PDF Reader For Sony PSP
First steps to making the PSP an ebook reader – An anonymous programmer published a PDF file reader for the Sony PSP with source code. PSPPDF is still pretty simplistic, but the base functionality of displaying text from a PDF file on the Sony PSP is working. Now the Sony PSP homebrew community is tasked to make the PDF viewer better. [via] Link.
HOW TO make a Beer Can Padlock Shim
Here’s an interesting HOW TO on making a padlock shim to open up padlocks – it’s based on a retail version, but made from a beer can. I have a couple old locks that I don’t seem to have the combination for any longer, handy! Link.
Record your Skype calls…
This might be a good podcast recording tool – PowerGramo is a powerful recording solution for skype. You can record and replay any call in an easy and smart fashion. Best of all, all records are encrypted. You are the only one to review them after you login Skype. Also it’s very simple to share them with your friends. PowerGramo provides popular small audio format instead of large wav file… Link.
Robot dog fashion
Homemade clothing, for your robot dog – An art competition at the Marunouchi shopping district, named “the Tokyo Competition 2005”. Some 40 robot dogs accompanied the would-be artists during the performance. Link.
Metrocard art…
A little while ago I posted about some clever Metrocard art projects – and now here’s a lot more – Noah’s Metro card art collection. Purses, belt buckles and more… Link.
TOOLBOX: Review of Personal Powerstation for the 92×0
Hand cranked phone charger, radio, torch and “exercise in physics” all in one, as AAS (All About Symbian) look at the latest ‘really pratical’ gadget. Link.
With all the stuff going around with the PSP 2.0 firmware being cracked and Gizmondo now running unsigned code, it’s easy to forget about the other handheld that’s currently breaking blocks and opening new features to developers of homebrew. The DS. [