Nexus One slot car controller
Mobile hacker Grant Skinner wires up a Nexus One to act as a controller for a slot-car racing track. Gotta love the rubber band petal simulator.
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Makeshift mobile parabolic antenna
I have no idea what signal gain aarobc is getting with this setup, but whatever it is I’m sure it doesn’t compare to the novelty of it all.
Nexus One captures 720p video
If you’re running the latest Cyanogen build on your Nexus One, then you might like to take advantage of this mod that will allow the mobile to capture video in 720p. It’s still a little rough around the edges, but it does works as advertised.
EVO 4G rooted
Looks like the Sprint EVO 4G has been rooted. That’s close to two weeks before it’s set to launch. There aren’t many details other than the group responsible acquired their phones at Google I/O and have yet to publish their methods.
Cellbot runs on internal battery
The folks at cellbots.com are at it again. This time around they’ve swapped out all the 5v components for 3.3v and in doing so have wired everything to run off the G1’s internal battery.
Phone Guitar kicks out the jams
Built for a presentation on mobile development for MobileCampBrussels, the Phone Guitar is an amalgam of five smartphones, three mobile platforms, three programing languages, two third-party apps, a custom cross-platform sequencer app, a stick, some battery powered speakers, and plenty of duct tape.
Trim your SIM FTW
A GSM MicroSIM is pin compatible with a standard SIM. All you have to do is trim away the excess material and you’ll have yourself a DIY MicroSIM. Now you can use your $5.99 T-Mobile EDGE plan or hop on to Vodaphone if you’re abroad.
