Openmoko is an open source cell phone that runs a version of Linux. The creators have now published the CAD files for the Neo enclosure, bring the openness to a whole new level. You can design your own phone! – [via] Link. Related: OpenMoko: $300 Linux-powered mobile phone – Link.
Texterity (the company that digitizes MAKE & CRAFT) have iPhone editions of both our magazines right now. Point your iPhone to http://iphone.texterity.com and you’ll be able browse MAKE 10 and CRAFT 04! It’s beta at the moment so there are some things getting fixed and I’m not sure how long we’ll have these available – […]
If you liked the serial port cable/board Roomba how to, you’ll really like this one – controlling a Roomba via Bluetooth! Roomba’s have a serial port that let you entirely control them. Adding a Bluetooth serial adapter to wirelessly control the Roomba isn’t that hard to do. It looks just like a serial port to […]
Earlier, we posted about the DIY cheap GPS tracking service Mologogo, you can get a cheap $60 pre-paid boost mobile phone, register on the site, download a Java app and you’re pretty much done. The phone will transmit your position to server (Uses Rails, Linux, Google Maps) and you/your friends can view where you are at in real time. I’ve hacked up tons of solutions to do the same thing, and this is simplest and cheapest (pretty much free if you have the phone, or $60 if you go pre-paid + 0.20 / day). Here are some photos and screenshots of the service in use…
Design news latest “Gadget Freak” has a DIY security system that will call you when something is up… – Gadget Freak Bill Bowden has created a security system that calls you when an alarm is triggered. You can set it up to indicate intrusion into a door, window, office or pool. It can also connect […]
Bob writes in with a rundown on how to repurpose an old USB cellphone data cable for rs232 communication. About three years ago,I bought a USB data cable to use with T610 mobile phone.I can’t remember what is model just know it is made in China.But now I have a new model mobile phone and […]
This sandwich phone is made from two slices of fake bread and probably someone who must have been really hungry at the time. We just wonder if the cellphone version comes wrapped in wax paper. Custom Made Sandwich Phone – [via], Link
