The gang from Pop Sci gutted a Wii, check it out – Link. They had some issues with the screws, but it looks like this how-to might help on that one… Gadgets gone gutted: PS3 gutted – Link. Zune gutted – Link. Xbox 360 gutted – Link. PS3 (Playstation 3) controller & iPod shuffle 2.0 […]
Turn your fridge into a Rube Goldberg display! – “If you’re old enough to remember the classic game of Mousetrap you’ll undoubtedly recall its crazily addictive, cartoon-esque maze of chutes, funnels, tunnels and ramps with great affection. Watching a marble meander through a series of improbable obstacles was strangely mesmerizing. And it’s just one of […]
This is interesting, iPodmods shows you how to crack open Microsoft’s new Zune and add a 40/60/80 GB drive (it ships with a 30gb drive) – only the 40gb one fits back in the case… [via] – Link. Some other thoughts– I’m not sure what happens when you plug in a Zune drive in to […]
Lint writes – “Hi, I took apart my wonderful Sony Reader for the world to see. Might be interesting to some of you Makers out there.” – Link. Related: MAKE on the new Sony PRS-500 e-ink/ebook reader – Link. Sony responds to our Sony Reader questions – Link.
MAKE pal Bunnie took apart and posted high res photos of the new Microsoft Zune music & video player (passed on an extended warranty) – I’m not sure what he’s up to, but it’s something awesome I’m sure…. The Zune uses a Freescale iMX31L processor (can run Linux it seems)… [via] – Link.
Amazon asked the editors of a few magazines to put together a list of things we’re eyeing for the holidays, here were my picks… I’m pretty sure this is the first time Mitutoyo Digimatic calipers hit a gift guide :) Weller WP35: Weller Fixed Temperature Soldering Iron with ST3 Tip, 35W Leatherman 830005 Charge Ti […]
I’m sure we’ll see some fun hacks for the PS3 and a lot of maker-made projects doing things unheard of to void the warranty, but for now – here’s a fun gallery of a PS3 taken apart… [via] – Link. Update: MAKE reader Xytec sent in this video – Link.
