This site shows how you can set up your own SETI receiving station using nothing more than an old C-band satellite TV dish, general coverage receiver and your PC. With it, you can also do radio astronomy as well. Can’t beat that! Thanks Scott! Link.
If you’re one of the folks who have a new iPod nano and have scratches – here’s a HOW TO on using some Brasso, polishing cream and a little time to polish it up to like-new. Link.
Using an old modem to make a useful circuit to convert phone audio to regular line audio. This little hack is useful for those of us wanting to record Voip telephone calls for podcasts with good quality audio. Keep in mind that recording telephone calls without notifying all parties involved is against the law in many parts of the world. Link.
Make your own Zen Micro car mount – a durable and stylish, yet cheap, car mount for the Zen with easy to find items. The Parts: Two full-size Altoids tins, One big-size plastic paper clamp thing, One can of spray paint, some velcro strips. Link.
Master Modder Adds Infrared to His Favorite Disposable Camera – The basic idea is that infrared light is not visible to the human eye, but every camera has a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) and by default they show infrared light. So camera makers install an infrared filter to block the light. Then if we add several infrared LEDs to the camera, they will act as a flashlight for the camera. So let’s jump right into it. [via] Link.
So you want a polirized lens for your camera, but aren’t willing to shell out the big bucks for a step-down attachment and the lens itself. Here’s a HOW TO on making a polarized lens for your camera using a pair of sun glasses. Link.
Here’s a pretty detailed article on building a carbon fiber/epoxy composite bike – It took about three months, cost about $1000, and the maker did the whole thing in his garage! He even tested the deflection and strength of the beam before (and during) riding it. [