HOW TO – Make a low cost indoor pond
Drum303 writes – “I built this pond for my living room in two days. The total cost was less than $200, using common tools and other items available at your local hardware store or home and garden center.” – Link.
Month: May 2006
HOW TO – Create your own amazing Disco Bar
Thediscobar writes “Using MIT’s controller boards used for their Disco Dance Floor, I’ve created a computer controlled Disco Bar using 128 RGB LED’s, 250′ of cable, and a built in fridge! Learn how to make your own and impress your friends! Or if you just can’t wait, watch the final video of my bar in […]
Build a magstripe reader from scratch
Tim has a how to on making a portable magstripe reader – “You will need a magnetic head which are very common I recommend a magnetic head from an old tape deck. It is important to be careful not to damage the head when removing it. The magnetic heads are usually secured with two screws. […]
Battery shaped DC-DC switcher in a maglite
There are a lot of mini-maglite hacks out there where people replace the bulb with a white LED. The only drawback is that white LEDs run on 3.3 volts, and 2 AAs only give 3 volts so the white LED runs dim. AntonOlson solved this problem by building a DC/DC converter in the shape of […]
Password painting
Ken writes “WEP password, meet oil landscape. Recycle that old painting into a functional piece of tech decor. Keep your network protected while your house guests can surf the ‘net and admire art.” – Link.
HOW TO – Turn an Indy into a dedicated webcam
Mark writes “This old SGI Indy with the marvelous Indycam is laying around my place for ages already. But, in a week where SGI themselves seeks Chapter 11 protection I thought it would be a good idea to get the dust of the Indy and make it into a dedicated little webcamserver, headless, no keyboard […]
Chemical Symbol Knit Baby Blocks
Leah of Craftster.org pointed me to some cool looking chemistry symbol knit baby blocks. The blocks were created by Elspeth as a gift to her Chemistry professor and his expectant wife. A great way to practice intarsia knitting! Link.